Carranza Allows American Crossing as Mexican Troops Revolt
Rebels in Ojinaga, formerly Villistas, seize control after their commanders are coerced into backing Carranza. Colonel Rojas is slain when he refuses to lead toward Presidio as U S forces cross into Mexico with Carranza consent. Authorities say de facto government aims to capture Villa, while Carranza troops may act independently in pursuit.
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Ojinaga
Carranza
Mexico
Rojas
Presidio
Big Bend
Texas
Juarez
el Paso
Villa
Gavira
Troop Strength in Mexican Operations Surpasses 20000
In the Southern department for Mexican operations more than 20000 troops are available with plans to recruit to full strength. Cavalry posts have been relieved by infantry to create a more mobile force pursuing Villa. The latest expedition includes significant artillery, with reinforcements possible from batteries on the American side. Exact Villa whereabouts are not disclosed.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Villa
Army Headquarters
What Dyspeptics Should Eat
Dyspeptics should avoid acidic foods but try moderate portions of anything they like. After meals take a teaspoonful of Bisulated Magnesia in water to neutralize excess acid and ease stomach irritation. This non drug approach targets the acid cause and helps food agree with the stomach.
Bay State Militia Ready For War Strength
Massachusetts militia reports 40 to 50 percent surplus supplies including uniforms ready for 12 000 troops if called. Adjutant General Cole says 4000 more men could be equipped bringing total to 12 000. War Department to distribute rifles while state inventories ammo and equipment.
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Massachusetts
Cole
Bay State Militia
War Department
Adjutant-General
Six Medics From Boston Forts Ordered to Mexican Front
Six men from each Boston harbor fort were ordered to report for Mexican border service. The second party departed for El Paso last night. Telegrams suggest urgent need for experienced surgeons and hospital corps attaches already with prior field service. Provost Sergeant Frank is among those detailed.
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Boston Harbor
el Paso
Frank
Soldiers Sail Toward Mexico Amid New Orders
Sheeler of the quartermasters corps Ort Strong and Rufus J. Slane a private in the surgeon corps at the fort plus Privates Johnson and Lane from Fort Andrews head toward Mexico. Washington ordered rigid inspection of equipment for all enlisted men with immediate readiness for border deployment and further requisitions expected daily.
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United States
Bandits Fire On U S Bridge Guard Near Browns ville
Mexican bandits about 20 fired on 16 U S soldiers guarding the Barreda bridge on the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad about 14 miles north of Brownsville at 10 tonight. At least 190 shots were exchanged with no American injuries reported. Casualties among bandits unknown.
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Barreda Bridge
St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico
Brownsville
Infantry Keeps Open Communication Line
El Paso March 15 The Sixteenth and Sixth regiments of infantry are employed tonight in keeping open the line of communication between the Pershing expedition and Columbus New Mexico.
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EL Paso
Tex
Columbus, N. M
National Guard Considered for Border Patrol Duty
Washington reports the War Department weighs calling the organized militia for patrol along the northern Mexican border. Major General Funston requests 50,000 men for the task as militia strength grows to 8,705 officers and 120,693 enlisted across 47 states plus Nevada. Authorities say equipment shortages are minimal and fears of 1898 unpreparedness are unfounded.
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Washington
War Department
Funston
Nevada
Dunne
National Guard
United States Volunteer Force
Militia Reforms Allow Quick U S Call to Arms
The 1914 15 militia and volunteer act changes widen presidential power to summon forces within the United States for foreign service with governors executing orders. Detailed rosters show officer and enlisted counts across the Medical Signal and Infantry branches totaling 129 098 personnel.
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United States
Guardians sought for Roosevelt Dam protection
Phoenix March 15 The United States Reclamation Service asked Governor George W. Hunt to detail militiamen to guard the Roosevelt dam located 78 miles northeast of Phoenix. Hunt promised aid if needed and suggested arming the 90 government employees there. Some Mexican workers near the dam are reported to have previously been Villa soldiers.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Roosevelt Dam
Here
George W. S. Wiunt
United States Reclamation Service
Hunt
Villa
New Army Air Squadrons to Use Armored Planes
Washington reports new aero squadrons will be equipped with armored aircraft to shield pilots, observers, and engines from rifle and shell fire. Two models are planned: a 90 mph two passenger type and a 55 mph three crew bomber type with movable machine guns provisioned.
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San Diego
Cal
Washington
Army Aviation School
War Department
Europe
Movale
Trooper Windwall Brought Home After Villa Raid Death
The body of Frank Windwall of Troop K Thirteenth United States Cavalry arrived in Jamestown New York from Columbus New Mexico where he fell in Villa's raid. Six guardsmen escorted the casket to an undertaker, with funeral service planned, burial set at Lakeview Cemetery with military honors.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Frank Windwall
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
Villa
Columbus
N. M
I— Company
Sixty-fifth Infantry
National Guard
Lakeview Cemetery
Dodd 10 Pass Rough Country
Hachita New Mexico March 15 The country Colonel George A Dodd's command traverses is rugged with hills mountains valleys and canyons Large ranches hold thousands of horses and cattle Desert stretches with skeletal cattle near water holes Supplies move toward the border fifty miles from Hachita by motor trucks camp wagons and rancher teams under heavy guard Mexican teamsters guide many vehicles Patrol camps dot the road toward the border Guarded communications beyond into Mexico remain undisclosed
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Hachita
N. M
George A. Dodd
Dodd
Mexico
Aeroplane Begins Patrol on Border at Columbus
A first aeroplane seen by Columbus, New Mexico, circles over the border as American expeditionary forces pursue Francisco Villa. The craft then returns to camp and the town remains quiet under strict military censorship.
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Aeroplane
Columbus
N. M
Francisco Villa
Mormons At Casas Grandes Report Safe
W W Pearson general attorney for the Pearson lines said reports of a disaster to about 500 Mormons near Casas Grandes are unfounded. Telegraph wires have been working all day and quiet was reported in the Casas Grandes region.
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EL Paso
Tex
W. W. Pearson
Pearson Lines
Casas Grandes
Villa
Secretary Baker announces troop crossing and Villa pursuit
Secretary Baker stated at 10 o'clock that American troops had crossed the border. He said Carranza forces were cooperating in the pursuit of Villa.
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Washington
Baker
Carranza
Villa
Realty Title Denied to Yucatan Aliens
Governor Salvad or Alvarado of Yucatan issued a decree banning foreigners from acquiring real estate titles in Yucatan. The move, reported by La Voz de la Revolucion, cites foreign activity unsettling the money market. The governor says he will lift the decree once conditions improve.
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Galveston
Tex
Salvador Alvarado
Yucatan
la Voz de la Revolucion
Merida
Alvarado
Gets-It Funky Corn Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Gets-It for corns calluses warts and toe pain. It claims dramatic removal in seconds with simple application and cites I Lawrence Co Chicago and local Gaston druggists as sellers.
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Gema
I. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Gaston
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Swamp Root Advertises Kidney Remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a physician s prescription for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It claims broad relief and urges readers to buy a bottle or send ten cents for a sample from Dr Kilmer and Co Boston daily post noted.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Careful use of soap keeps hair healthy and glossy
Soap and shampoos often contain excess alkali that dries the scalp and brittles hair. Use refined cocoanut oil as a mild cleanser. one to two teaser spoons with water produce a rich lather that cleanses dust and oil, leaves scalp soft, and hair silky and manageable. Mulified cocoanut oil is cheap and widely available.
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Ireland
America
Sunday Post
Caticorn
Dept. 17
Boston
U.S. A
BAY State Ready
U. S
Kingsville, Tex
Sloan
Liniment
Wilson
Adjutant-General's Department
Inspector-General’s Department
Judge Advocate Department
Quartermaster’s Corps
Subsistence Department
Medical Department
Pay Department
Engineers Corps
Ordnance
Signal Corps
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Infantry
Congress
Frank S. Dickson
Illinois State Guards
War Office
John F. O'Ryan
New York
Wilbur F. Sadler, Jr
New Jersey
Laurence W. Young
North Carolina
Benson Waugh
Ohio
House
Senate
War College
Secretary Baker
Cerns
Orline Co
Washington, D. C
Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Philo Hay Specialties Company
Newark
N. d
Ker-Jaynes
Liggett
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