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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1916

Page

5

Villa Killer Probe Details Five Polanco Murders

The article describes Villa executing five Polanco men at the Corralitos ranch after capturing them for being “too Americanized.” He forced mock hangings then shot each man five times and buried them in one grave, threatening workers with further killings if they aid Americans.

Polanco Mexico Corralitos Ranch Villa Columbus Polancos Macho Polanco Gregorio, Jr

Protestant Church News Items Overview

The Cathedral Church of St Paul hosts Rev Richard Roberts of London as noonday speaker replacing Sydney Snow. Other events include Frank Curtis addressing Somerville YMCA on rescue work in slums and Broadway Church vesper with violin recital and Rev George Parker address. A day of devotion at St Paul features a full schedule from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm focusing on service, prayer, and intercession.

Cathedral Church of St. Paul Richard Roberts London England Sydney B. Snow Roberts Crouch End Presbyterian Church Frank Curtis Good Cheer Somerville Young Men's Christian Association Highland Avenue Broadway Congregational Church Somerville Theo Corowicz Boston Symphony Orchestra Goldmark Saint-Saens Thome George Lawrence Parker Smart Dean Rousmaniere Christ

Wolf's runs double legal stamps sale this weekend

Advertisement announces a two for one stamp offer at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland Streets. The double legal stamp carnival ends Saturday night at 11 o'clock when the store closes. Shoppers save on all spring apparel by buying now.

Wolf's Hanover Portland

Florence N Wilson Leads Joy in Service Topic

Newton street program led by Miss Florence N. Wilson on the topic Joy in Service. It will be followed at 7 45 p m by the peoples hour service.

Newton Street Florence N. Wilson

Villa near border reported by informant

Columbus New Mexico March 30 Mayor Hoover said a Mexican named Juan Fayela informed him Villa had doubled on his trail and was now near Santa Maria about 65 miles south of the border.

Columbus N. M Hoover Juan Fayela Villa Santa Maria

Railway Not Yet In Use In Mexico Campaign

San Antonio Texas March 30 General Funston delayed using the Mexican Northwestern railway today for the shipment of supplies to the troops in Mexico pending a conference with General Gabriel Gavira commander of Mexican troops at Juarez General George Bell Jr post commander at El Paso and Andreas Garcia Mexican consul at El Paso

San Antonio Texas Funston Mexican Northwestern Railway Mexico Gabriel Gavira Juarez George Bell, Jr FE Paso Andreas Garcia

Movement of Supplies Delayed by Carranza Permission Issue

Military officials said shipments on the road would start tomorrow but head quarters preferred caution. General Carranza’s refusal to guard the supplies disappointed American troops, with hopes that arrangements would safeguard entering supplies. Routine freight from Columbus, New Mexico continued as plans to retire motor trucks depend on rail route adequacy. General Funston did not know Villa’s location. Pershing reported Villa defeated near Guerrero and then moved south toward Namqui pa as cavalry pressed the bandit along his trail through dangerous mountains.

Army Carranza Mexico Columbus N. M Villa Funston Pershing Guerrero Namiquipa General Pershing

Villa reported hurt in leg in Mexico

El Paso dispatch says General Gabriel Gavira reports a message from Madera stating that Francisco Villa was struck in the leg. Gavira notes he sought confirmation from General Bertani at Madera while calling the source reliable. Colonel Corn starts a prepareness campaign in the next Sunday Post.

EL Paso Texas Gabriel Gavira Carranza Juarez Madera Mexico Francisco Villa Gavira Bertani Corn

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