Pursuit of Villa Forces U S Across Border
General Pershing leads about 4000 troops into Mexico to pursue Francisco Villa after his border raid. Carranza troops join as scouts while Washington mobilizes to 20 000 more soldiers to support the expedition and asserts restraint to prevent wider intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
John J. Pershing
Mexico
Francisco Villa
President Wilson
United States Army
Pershing
International Boundary Line
Columbus
Frederick Funston
Funston
Bertani
Carranza
Palomas
General Pershing
Villa
General Funston
United States
Washington
Lansing
Mr. Lansing
Wilson
Republic
N. M
Douglas
Ariz
el Paso
Andres Garcia
Sierra Madres
Garcia
Explosion sinks British steamer Mistatus at dock
March 14 British steamship Mistatus was sunk at her dock after more than twenty four hours of explosions. Nearly all crew escaped, with twelve Americans reported in the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt John
N. B
Mistatus
New York Votes on 1917 Woman Suffrage Referendum
The New York assembly passed the Brereton Bill by 109 to 30 to hold another referendum on women's suffrage in 1917. The result was announced amid a public demonstration in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
N. Y
Assembly
Brereton Bill
Billposters and Trust Ruling in Chicago Meet
Chicago March 15 The Associated Bill Posters of the United States and Qapada were held to be a combination. The terse report notes the ruling and its implications for poster distribution and related trade practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billposters & Trust
Chicago
United States
Qapada
Mexican snipers harass troops near Mexican border report
Reports from Columbus New Mexico and El Paso Texas describe American expedition troops across the border encountering snipers in scattered incidents. Army movements remain shrouded in strict censorship as Pershing’s columns pursue Villa with Mormon scouts leading advances toward Casas Grandes.
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Columbus
N. M
Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Seventh
Tenth Cavalry
Culberson
Hachita
Viila
Casas Grandes
Minin Ment
Colonia Dublan
Colonia Rales
Villa
United States
Dutch liner Tubantia sinks off North Hinder after explosion
Amsterdam reports the Tubantia, the fastest Dutch liner on South American service, sank off the North Hinder Lightship three hours after an explosion. Eighty seven passengers and 300 crew were aboard. survivors were rescued by torpedo boats and life craft as the ship abandoned. The loss of life was avoided due to proximity to the Dutch coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
North Hinder
Buenos Aires
Hog prices soar in Kansas City and Chicago to multi‑year highs
Prices for hogs reach top quotes not seen since 1910 with Kansas City at 9.75 and Chicago above 10.00. Packers deny a combine while officials note rapid daily gains of about 10 cents per pound since New Year and discuss storage for spring and summer trade amid ample corn and uncertain demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
Combine
Enforced Blue Laws Shock Puritan Image in Moberly
Chief Hinton rigidly enforced blue laws on a Sunday in Moberly arresting three newspaper editors for working. Most businesses closed except prescriptions hotels and restaurants while garages and cars were padlocked. Churches filled as fear and curiosity drew worshippers to services.
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New England
Hinton
Chief Hinton
Frank Rothwell
Monitor
Keeley
The
Democrat
W. D. Preston
Index
Freed Moberly Editors Cleared on Sunday Law Charges
Frank Rothwell R F Keeley and A L Preston editors of three local papers were discharged after arraignment on charges of violating the Sunday law by selling papers on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rothwell
R. F. Keeley
A. L. Preston
Peters Gives 560000 In Stock To Seven Children
Francis H. Peters a major St. Louis shoe maker distributes 80000 in stock to each of his five sons and two married daughters totaling 560000 in gifts marking his 75th birthday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis H. Peters
St. Louis
Car Kills Minister’s Child in Nevada Accident
Eight year old Chester Warren son of Reverend D. C. Warren was fatally struck by an automobile driven by Med Craighead in Nevada the other night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Warren
Rev
D. C. Warren
Med Craighead
Nevada
Saddle Horse Sale Tops $12,000 At Columbia Auction
A saddle horse sale at Columbia drew bids from bidders as 31 horses changed hands. Porter Taylor of Montgomery City paid $1,000 for Rex Thornton a progeny of Rex McDonald owned by E. D. Moore of Columbia the highest price of the day.
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Columbia
Porter Taylor
Montgomery City
Aid
Rex Thornton
Rex McDonald
E. D. Moore
Turkey and Bulgaria sever ties with Portugal
Berlin reports that Turkey and Bulgaria will break off diplomatic relations with Portugal in a few days following Austria’s action. Incoming advices in Berlin indicate mounting East European diplomatic realignments amid the European crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Berlin
Turkey
Bulgaria
Austria
Deaths from Burning Oil Wagon and Gasoline Fire
Two fatal accidents reported near Springfield and Athol. Dudley Groves a four year old oil wagon driver died from burns after a match was carelessly thrown into spilled gasoline. Mrs James Maddox twenty two died at her home near Athol from burns when a gasoline can exploded while starting a fire.
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Dudley Groves
Springfield
James Maddox
Athol
Rich Hill
Fire destroys Alton hotel and two adjacent buildings
A fire starting in the Alton hotel today consumed the hotel and two nearby structures. Firefighters fought the blaze, preventing spread to a third building as smoke rose over the city. No injuries were reported at this time.
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Alton
Alton Hotel
No Conscription Asserted by Canadian Premier
The piece notes Canada avoids conscription. It discusses wartime cattle embargo impacts from the U S to Canada and the welcome reopening of livestock movement. It highlights fertile lands in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with low entry fees and easy rail access. It cites crop yields in 1915 and the prime minister Sir Robert Borden denying conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern Railways
Canadian West
Dominion
Robert Borden
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Purge of Tainted Blood
Clean the Bloody Spring by using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The vegetable remedy, alcohol free, purports to search out impure matter, dissolve poisons, and replace it with pure blood. It claims to clear skin conditions and remove boils and tainted blood evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Longsighted and Fairness Noted by Onlookers
Citizens describe him as fair and discerning, claiming he can judge a situation with precision. The remark “He can tell them a block away” underscores his reputation for clear sight and sound judgment.
Baby's Itching Skin Bath with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
An old advertisement urges parents to bathe irritated babies in hot water and Cuticura Soap, then apply Cuticura Ointment if irritation persists. It promises calmer sleep and notes free samples by mail with a book from Cuticura, Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Table Wit Sausage Wager Sparks Pub Quip
A fragment from a humor column shows a gag about a sausage chase and a quip to whistle to morous it, reflecting light kitchen chatter and pub banter. The snippet hints at playful wordplay and social humor in a dining setting.
Watchful Guard for Stomach Liver and Bowels
The article highlights the stomach liver and bowels as key factors in health and urges careful monitoring. It advises seeking care promptly when appetite wanes or digestion slows to maintain well being.
Canada War Tax Rumor Denied by Officials
A government advertisement states no land tax will be imposed during wartime. Hon. Dr. Rocha and provincial premiers confirm the report is untrue and unfounded. The piece cites strong Western Canadian farm and business strength and a robust bond issue response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocha
Canada
Western Canada
Jobbles Named in Straightforward Portrait
Local chatter labels Jobbles as straightforward while others describe him as crabby. The contrast sparks discussion about his temper and honesty in daily dealings.
Freckles cure ad promises clear skin with ethine double
An old advertisement touts ethine double strength as a remedy to remove freckles with an ounce or more, applied nightly and morning. It guarantees money back if unsuccessful and urges girls to act now as time between leap years grows longer.
New Discovery Anuric Promises Urinary Relief
Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York head of In valids' Hotel introduces Anuric a new remedy shown in years of hospital tests to eliminate uric acid. It eases backache scalding urination sediment in urine and gout or rheumatism symptoms. A 60 cent package is available at drug stores or 10 cent trial pack by mail.
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Doctor Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce’s Hospital
Dr. Pierce
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