War News Roundup From Fronts Across Europe
The French war office reports German gains north of Malancourt and house seizures, while Russian and Turkish actions in the Caucasus and Eastern Fronts are described. British air and naval actions strike German coastlines. submarine warfare and U S inquiries escalate. Domestic bills pass Congress amid war and mobilization rhetoric. disasters and deaths recur across rail, mining, and weather events.
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Malancourt
French War Office
Caucasus
Pershing 10 Gets His Supplies by Rail in Future
El Paso March 30 dispatch says the first train with forage food and gasoline for General Pershing's troops will likely leave Juarez after Washington approves use of the Mexico Northwestern Railroad. Bridges burned by bandits slow service and cars are in poor shape. full rail use could shift the border base from Columbus to El Paso but is not planned now.
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el Paso
Tex
Pershing
Juarez
Washington
Carranza
Mexico Northwestern
Quartermaster’s Department
Mexico
Here
Casas Grandes
Northwestern
General Pershing
Columbus
Villa
Villistas
Colonia Dublan
San Andres
Chihuahua
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Funston
Congress
State Department
Gallinger
Senate
Baker
Fall
Troops Closing In On Villa Band
Dispatches from interior Mexico say Villa was shot in the leg and a garrison of troops closes in from the north. General Funston’s staff believe Villa near the Santa Maria river headwaters and on or near the San Geronmo or Quemada ranches as American and Carranza forces converge to trap him.
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San Antonio
Tex
Francisco Villa
Namiquipa
Interior
Mexico
Villa
Guerrero
Santa Maria
Funston
San Geronmo Ranch
Quemada Ranch
Roops
United States
Pershing
Columbus
N. M
Corralitos Ranch
Villista
Muncio Polanco
Polanco
One of the Best Countries I Ever Saw
Walter Gloeden writes from Western Canada praising Alberta and its crops. He notes oats yielding 115 bushels per acre by machine, wheat 60, oats 100, ownership of three quarters of a section, and favorable taxes and land titles. He describes the banking system and district duties, then calls Alberta one of the best countries he has seen.
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Wadena
Minn.) Pioneer Journal
Western Canada
Walter Gloeden
Alberta
Edmonton
United States
Aspelund
Canada
Will Truckenmiller
Turkey Disclaims Sinking of the Persia
Washington reports the Ottoman government rejects any submarine role in sinking the liner Persia in the Mediterranean last winter, resulting in American casualties.
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Turkey
United States
Persia
Mediterranean
Washington
Kindergarten Founder Dead in New York
St Louis report says Miss Susan B Brow founder of a kindergarten died in New York. The notice states the death occurred recently and reaches St Louis where the information is being published as a brief obituary.
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New York Central
Amherst
Cleveland
Ohio
St. Louis
New York
Susan B. Blow
Susan B. Brow
Quashed Gary Indictments and London Strike Action
Gary Ohio March 29 Judge granted motion to quash indictments recently. London March 29 grave strikes among machinists holding up.
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W. S. Anderson
Youngstown, C
Gary
Y Town
W. Dhen
London
Lone German stowaway forces ship to land at Delaware breakwater
Ernst Schiller, a German stowaway from Hoboken, held Captain Bergner and 56 crew at gunpoint aboard the British steamer Matoppo outside three miles, rifled safes, and forced landfall at the Delaware breakwater. He is jailed awaiting U S district attorney and British consul. authorities expect return to Matoppo for transfer to St Lucia.
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Lewes
Del
Delaware
Bergner
Ernst Schiller
Hoboken
N. J
United States
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Schiller
Matoppo
St. Lucia
Wreck Injures Up To Thirty On Suburban Line
In a dense fog near Cicero Illinois twenty five to thirty people were injured when two suburb cars on the Cicero line collided head on.
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Chicago
Advance in Pay for Mexican Troops Announced
Mexico City on March 31 reports a circular from General Obregon, minister of war, raising private soldier pay by fifty cents daily. The increase takes effect April 1.
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Carranza
Mexico City
General Obregon
Rss
Allen's Foot-Ease urged for troops in war zones
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for troops. Shaken into shoes or used in foot baths it promises relief and comfort, making walking easier. Sold everywhere for 2 cents. Adv. The man who undervalues himself is never overrated by others.
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Allen
Freckles Ad Promises Clear Complexion with Ethine
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. Buy an ounce from a druggist and apply nightly to morning. most freckles fade, some vanish completely, and money back guarantee applies if ineffective.
Cuticura Shampoo Relief Ad Sends Free Sample Request
An advertisement promises itching scalp relief from dandruff and eczema using Cuticura Soap with hot water and Cuticura Ointment for scalp preparation. Free samples offered by mail with a book. address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Also notes Peking, China, with an extensive telephone system.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Jad Salts Kidney Flush Advice
Health column urges using Jad Salts to flush sluggish kidneys and relieve backache. It recommends four ounces in water before breakfast for several days, noting the preparation from grape and lemon acids with lithia, and claims it neutralizes urine acidity and prevents bladder disorders.
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