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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
9
Across the era a famed Civil War figure warned that if nominated he would not accept and if elected he would not serve. Justice Hughes, though less dramatic, weighs whether to resign to avoid a contested course or to resist more decisively.
General Gavira says Villa should fall soon with U.S. aid as 16 000 to 18 000 Carranza troops close in near Juarez. Gutierrez reports reinforcements from Sonora while Villa flees toward southern mountains. Juarez staff monitor U.S. troop movements across the border.
Columbus N M March 14 The commanding officers of the expeditionary force to be sent into Mexico issued orders that the men should carry only equipment on their backs or saddles Extra clothing and the surplus kit will be left behind The aim is to limit carrying capacity to essentials food drink for men and horses and ammunition for the guns
A train carried about 200 Americans and 100 Mexicans from Nacozari to Agua Prieta. El Tigre workers stayed at their jobs while Moctezuma Copper Company Americans left. Three Americans remained at Nacozari and camps south of town. Mexicans blamed rumors of Villa invasion for leaving.
The Third Squadron of the Twelfth Cavalry from Fort Meade headed for the border today in a move reported from Sturgis South Dakota on March 14.
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for post meal digestion easing belching sour risings and indigestion. The copy promises faster relief than the stomach and offers a free trial by sending a coupon. Sold at druggists for 50 cents per box.
Reports from KEL PASO indicate the advance guard of the first expeditionary force may start in pursuit of Villa within hours while the main force may be delayed two or three days. General Bell is ordered to El Paso to command border troops under General Funston as Pershing moves to Columbus. The Twenty third Infantry travels from Galveston toward the base of operations as Americans stream toward San Antonio seeking safety before border actions.
Reports from Mexican sources say Villa has been surrounded by Carranza forces in the Casas Grandes area in Chihuahua while US troops near the border await action. Carranza’s First Chief concentrates more than 10,000 troops as transport suspends between Columbus and the raid site.
Governor Willis received a letter from William Yarroell of Hamilton, colonel of the First Ohio Regiment, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, offering about 1000 men from the regiment for border service if volunteers are called.
A Spanish language weekly from Durango, dated last week, claims Villa occupied Texas and New Mexico and advanced north, while President Wilson and his family fled to Canada for safety.
Major-General Frederick Funston ordered a strict embargo on news from Columbus New Mexico where Brigadier-General John J. Pershing's expeditionary force waits. He told Pershing to seize the telegraph office guard lines and monitor routes to telegraph stations nearby.
Late today General Funston announced no troops crossed the border yet and ordered strict censorship at Fort Sam Houston. A forthcoming southern department bulletin will mark the expedition's start, while Mexican consul general Beltram urged silence to avoid complicating the delicate border situation. Martial law could be considered if telegraph and transport leaks persist.
Douglas Ariz March 14 an authoritative source says Roberto Pesqueira a Carranza confidential agent left for Washington after a long talks at Agua Prieta with General Calles and Mexican consul Ives Leffleiver and other Carranza officials Pesqueira is said to carry a message to President Wilson from General Carranza
Fewer than 100 Carranza garrison members remained in Nogales Sonora as others were sent to strengthen Agua Prieta and Palomas across from Douglas and Columbus NM. Citizens form a home guard and inventory arms. No major clashes reported. Four American miners from Cananea said no disturbances. A Durango paper claimed Villa seized Texas and New Mexico while Wilson fled to Canada, but the rumor was untrue.
Ammunition for mountain howitzers and field guns was distributed and combat wagons loaded. Engineers signal and hospital corps received final equipment details while the expedition commander and staff worked under pressure. Soldiers gathered on high ground watching the border as reports of Mexican movements surfaced with no confirmation of hostilities. Carranza garrison at Palomas reportedly departed south, and no date was given for crossing into Mexico.
Edward R. Spencer, a Black man from Hachita New Mexico, arrived in El Paso and said Villa’s men held him captive before their raid on Columbus last week. He escaped when they retreated and claimed Villa’s speech roused the troops causing tears and frenzy.
A page comic feature in the next Sunday Post shows Nippy's Pop discovering that pumpkin pie serves as an effective pacifier for children. The lighthearted strip highlights a kitchen scene and a cheerful family moment.
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