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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1916

Page

7

Pursuit of Villa Part: Three Detachments Move South of Casas Grandes

The report describes Pershing's three detachments advancing from Casas Grandes toward Lake Babicora Galeana and Cruces while Villa is sighted in various areas. With communications via scouts, the American expedition keeps Villa under pressure as each column spreads, and contact with the raider is expected soon.

Santa Maria Mountains Oriental Range Cruces Villa Casas Grandes Lake Babicora Galeana Carmen Pershing el Valle

Carranza Troops Reported Engaged With Villa Forces

El Paso March 20 Despatch says Colonel Cano's 900 cavalry fought Villa's band in Namiquipa Guerrero district Chihuahua at 4 30 this afternoon with no decisive result. Carranza troops reportedly withdrew from Casas Grandes and some detachments refused to fight Villa amid growing U S concerns over rail line use and troop movements.

EL Paso Tex Cano Villa Namiquipa Gavira Carranza Juarez Guerrero Chihuahua el Valle Associated Press Casas Grandes

Joint pursuit plan eyed by U S and Mexico over Villa

Washington reports Eliseo Arredondo and Acting Secretary Polk discuss a proposed convention for joint pursuit of Villa by American and Mexican troops. The draft outlines rights and duties, railroad use, and sets a timetable until Villa is captured with details to be finalized in further talks.

Washington Eliseo Arrodondo Carranza Polk Villa Mexico Arredondo Juarez Rodgers United States Paso Casas Grandes Mr. Arredondo State Department el Paso

Troops Move Into Columbus as Villa Pursuit Gathers Pace

A large body of American cavalry left Columbus New Mexico on March 20. Troops from Texas border points arrived ahead of a supply motor train. Officials did not indicate if this detachment forms a separate command to capture Francisco Villa or joins Pershing’s punitive expedition in northern Chihuahua.

Mexico Carranza Villa Sierra Madera Sonora Gavira Juarez Columbus N. M Texas Francisco Villa General Pershing Chihuahua

Scouts Help Track Villa Through Chihuahua Mountains

American civilian scouts familiar with Chihuahua trails assist the pursuit of Villa. Military leaders rely on their knowledge to locate water holes and hideouts. Three more Villa followers were found killed after the Columbus raid, including a body in a lieutenant’s uniform, three miles south of the border.

Chihuahua Villa Mexico Columbus H. K. Lemmon

Charley White Edges Matt Wells in Close No-Decision Bout

Harder punching and a late rally gave Charley White of Chicago a shade over Matt Wells of England in a 10 round no-decision bout in Cincinnati. Sport writers at ringside noted White's stronger finishing rounds.

Cincinnati Charley White Chicago Matt Wells

Wentworth Captain of Harvard Swimming Team

Harvard swims elect Hunt Wentworth of Chicago captain for the coming winter. Wentworth was the best swimmer on the Harvard team this season, delivering top performances throughout the winter.

Harvard Hunt Wentworth Chicago Ill Wentworth

Long Book Dispute May End in Court Over Hymns

Boston school board hears pro and con views on Christian hymns in Jewish homes with Rabbi Fleischer and Rabbi Israeli speaking for restraint and Rev. Isaac and others urging broader religious inclusion. Lawmaker Sondheim argues against Christian songs in schools citing 6000 Jewish children. The committee takes the matter under advisement.

Sondheim Allian Christ John A. Sullivan Supreme Court Boston Israel David Charles Fleischer Phineas Israeli Temple Adath Jeshurun Roxbury Jacob Wiseman The Mao A

Board expels doctor over club property accusations

Testimony details misappropriation accusations about club property, with Dr Richards expelled after alleging theft by George W. Keates. Other board members defend actions, noting faulty accounting and lack of proof.

Mr. Feely Mr. Sleeper Feely Richards George W. Keates Keates Dr. Richards Sleeper George R. Fearing, Jr Boston Charles H. Carter Feaing Mr. Fearing Carter

Testimony on Secretive Departures at Club Inquiries

Witness describes repeated surreptitious taking of food and other items from a club, noting items removed under hats and in pockets. He clarifies references to “stuff” as food and recounts informing Dr. Richards that furniture had been removed.

Feely Weill Thomas Hunt Mr. Sleeper Mr. Hunt Dr. Richards

Regal Shoe Officers Hold Convention Dinner

Regal Shoe Company officers and department heads attended a City Club dinner that concluded a multi day convention. Fines collected during the meal drew laughter as the program featured a Regal newspaper with items and stories for the group.

Regal Shoe Regal Shoe Company City Club Regal E. J. Bliss A. D. Clatshaw Butterick Company E. D

Toledo Baseball Company Forms Under Bresnahan

March 20 in Toledo the Toledo Baseball Company is organized with Roger Bresnahan as president and capitalization of 60 000 with all stock paid in. Bresnahan owns 25 000 of stock and local businessmen cover the remainder to run the Toledo American Association franchise.

Toledo Toledo Baseball Company Roger Bresnahan

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