Pershing Heads Troops to Cross Border into Mexico
Pershing moves to Juarez as U S expeditionary forces prepare to cross the border from Columbus El Paso residents arm for defense amid fear of Carranza and Villa. Mormon leader Bishop Hurst reports no aid from Gavira despite pleas to protect Casas Grandes as arrests expand in El Paso.
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Pershing
Columbus
Mexico
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
Andreas Garcia
Carranza
el Paso
Garcia
United States
Gavcia
Casas Grandes
P. H. Hurst
Gavira
Villa
Hurst
Garvira
Rio Grande
Manuel Banda
Manuel Medinavieta
Rafael Martinez
Juan Terrazas
Medinavieta
Delayed Invasion Favored by Mexican Commander Gavira
General Gavira of Juarez urges a two week postponement of the American invasion to allow capture of Villa. He cites border bitterness and risks of war, predicts Villa can be hunted with 8 000 mounted men and reinforcements, and notes Villa’s past raids failed to trigger U.S. intervention.
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Villa
Gavira
Juarez
Commandicia
Mexico
United States
How I Darkened My Gray Hair Ad Proclaimed Cure
A home remedy recipe claims to darken gray hair with seven ounces of water one box of Barbo Compound one ounce bay rum and a half ounce glycerine mixed and used every other day until the shade deepens then biweekly. The mixture allegedly removes dandruff and scalp humors and acts as a tonic without staining the scalp.
State short on horses for militia readiness
Adjutant General Cole stated Massachusetts has about 150 horses and one mule available of the 189 needed for a full militia war footing. If called, cavalry officers would purchase horses and the government would authorize payments for the Bay State troops. Present equipment meets U S standards, with 800 present and 12,000 war strength planned.
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Adjutant-General
State House
Cole
Massachusetts
Bay State
General Cole
United States
Italian steamer America cleared with guns at New York
Collector Malone ordered the Italian steamer America to clear New York with two guns mounted aft. The Italian ambassador said the weapons are for defense. Malone sought a ruling on the Verona, which entered New York Saturday with two guns aboard.
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Washington
Malone
New York
America
State Department
Verona
National Lancers Move to New Armory
Taps sounded and lights dimmed as Troop A of the National Lancers left their Bulfinch street armory after 44 years to enter the new State Armory for Mounted Troops in Allston. The Bulfinch street quarters will be taken over by L Company of the Sixth Infantry by Mayor Curley’s decree.
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Troop A
National Lancers
Bulfinch Street
State
Allston
Lancers
L Company
Sixth Infantry
Curley
President Trusts in Carranza
Reports to President Wilson from Secretary Baker indicated American troops were ready to move against Villa at any time. Wilson resented claims the United States expected trouble from General Carranza, while officials said some elements misrepresented facts to push for war with Mexico.
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Washington
Wilson
Baker
Villa
Mexico
United States
Carranza
President Wilson Signals Cooperation With Carranza Over Villa Pursuit
The article reports that President Wilson believes General Carranza is willing to cooperate in the pursuit of Villa, with officials fearing alarmist reports could spark resistance. Baker discussed the issue with Senators Stone and Saulsbury, and a White House War Department meeting followed. Consular reports noted no anti US sentiment along the coasts regarding the Villa pursuit.
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Carranza
United States
Villa
Wilson
Stone
Saulsbury
Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Baker
War Department
Scott
State Department
West Coast Navy Plans Vessel Dispositions for San Diego Harbor
Admiral Winslow outlines Pacific fleet plans in San Diego to move Buffalo and Maryland to transport the Fourth Marines and field equipment. Milwaukee would replace Iris and convoy destroyers Whipple Perry Stewart and Paul Jones south. San Diego will sail south at first sign of trouble while Chattanooga Cleveland and Denver remain on west coast patrols in Guaymas Acapulco and Corinto.
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Cal
Mexico
Cameron McR. Winslow
Buffalo
Maryland
Milwaukee
Iris
Whipple
Perry
Stewart
Paul Jones
Crown Prince Lost Command at Verdun Reported
Geneva March 13 A usually reliable source says the crown prince is out of command at Verdun Field Marshals von Hindenburg and von Mackensen have arrived with von Hindenburg taking command An entire German division on the Verdun front is said exterminated and other units severely weakened A wounded officer claims ten army corps were sent against Verdun Stuttgart reports merchants oppose the war loan fearing an Allied peace on prewar frontiers.
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Geneva
Verdun
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Ias
Charny
Fromezey
Meuse
Etain
Stuttgart
British face new problems in army estimates debate
London March 13 The coalition ministry faces two urgent issues in the army estimates debate in the House of Commons beginning tomorrow. Married men under enlistment protest compulsory service nationwide while air defence gains prominence after Pemberton Billings victory over coalition forces and a platform for sweeping air defence changes.
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London
Coalition
House of Commons
Pemberton Billings
United Forces
England
Early invasion withheld as Funston denies troop moves
General Funston said late tonight the expedition would not start tomorrow morning. He dismissed rumors that troops were already in Mexico as absolute falsehoods.
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San Antonio
Tex
Funston
Mexico
Obregon Named Minister of War in Mexico City Cabinet
Mexico City March 13 General Alvaro Obregon has been appointed minister of war and General Cladido Aguilar minister of foreign affairs in the new Mexican cabinet. Many foreigners are leaving the city and there is an undercurrent of excitement among all classes.
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Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
Cladido Aguilar
Compulsory Service Urged by Massachusetts Military Men
Military figures pressed compulsory militia service and a tax on men ages 21 to 40 who refuse to enlist. Captain W H Conn and ex Adjutant-General Gardner M Pearson urged the measure, warning Massachusetts as a potential invasion point with precision targeting of Lowell Watertown Acton and other munition centers.
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Legislative Committee On
W. H. Conn
Woburn
Gardner M. Pearson
Lowell
Massachusetts
Gloucester
Ipswich
Newburyport
Watertown
Acton
Cavalry Units Move From San Diego to Douglas Arizona
Troops A B K and L of the First Cavalry stationed here entrained for Douglas Arizona where they will join six troops of the First Cavalry from Monterey California. The march marks a rapid shift in forces as part of ongoing mobility in the region.
Lodging House Fire Rescued by Fellow Lodger
John Carver was rescued from a smoke filled room at 479 South Street Quincy Point last night by Hartley Hamm a fellow lodger who occupied an adjoining room. The blaze started from a smouldering pipe and caused about 100 dollars in damage.
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John Carver
South Street
Quincy Point
Hartley Hamm
Pirates of curbside pirates cause concern in Boston merchants
A group of 40 Boston merchants told the judiciary committee at the State House that a large organized band of sidewalk traders lure customers away from legitimate shops. They describe these barkers as pirates of the curb stone, using slick talk to steer buyers to inferior goods at unfair prices.
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Boston
Judiciary Committee
State House
Smoot
Scott's Emulsion Aids Health For Those Over Fifty
Advertisement promoting Scott's Emulsion as a kidney and liver tonic for aging bodies. Claims to renew blood strengthen organs and nerves, soothe the respiratory tract, and provide warmth during winter without alcohol or drugs. Mentions Scott & Bowne Bloomfield NJ.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
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