Pershing Leaves Fort Bliss for Columbus Ahead of Mexico Campaign
General John J. Pershing rode out of Fort Bliss as sunset salutes rang out and crowds cheered. He travels with Major John L. Hines and staff aboard the second infantry fleet section bound for Columbus, where the expeditionary force plans to move toward the border Tuesday. Martial law not yet declared as Provost guards patrol the city amid fears of Frictions across the river.
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EL Paso
Tex
Fort Bliss
John J. Pershing
Columbus
Francisco
Pershing
Mexico
Ethir H
Sixteenth
Infan Sahnedg
John L. Hines
Persh
Rat
Campaign long and dangerous Cavs Fonston bulletin
A fragmented regional wire item notes border tensions affecting Juarez racing with the Juarez Jockey Club halting events. Separate datelines warn of American air crews in Mexico and a large refugee movement under guard as Mexican border hostilities loom.
Mexico Cannot Receive Arms From America
An arms embargo was declared at San Francisco affecting shipments from this port to Mexican points through Nogales and Los Angeles. The embargo covers Chihuahua Sonora and Lower California gateways and follows instructions from Washington. No general embargo on arms to Mexico is ordered.
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Ban Francisco
Cal
John C. Davis
Washington
W. P. Malburn
Avsistant
Treasury
San Francisco
Nogales
Los Angeles
Chihuahua
Sonora
California
Mexico
Comptroller Requires National Banks to Report Conditions
The Comptroller of Currency has issued a call to national banks in the nation requiring a report on their current conditions. The directive, issued from Washington, targets financial health, liquidity, and compliance measures across banks.
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National Banks
Washington, Db. C
Comptroller of Currency
Troops Move to Border as Frontier Tensions Rise
Sheriff Harry Wheeler leaves Douglas with deputies after reports of Carfanza troops marching toward the border. Eleventh Infantry reinforcements head from Bisbee to Naco. About 12 000 troops with 48 artillery batteries occupy the Douglas El Paso border area. The Columbus column is expected to move from El Paso toward the desert with six columns of 54 trucks each.
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Douglas, Ariz
Harry Wheeler
Capwnem
Naco
Eleventh Infantry
Bisbee
Columbus
N. M
Douglas
el Paso
Arte
Twenty-third Infantry
Galveston
First Cavalry
San Francisco
San Diego
Twelfth Cavalry
Fort Robinson
Germany submits place proposals to Uncle Sam
Washington March 14 President Wilson under stood on good authority that Berlin is likely to send peace terms if the Verdun crisis ends soon. Colonel House, after a quick trip from Germany, presented modified German proposals shaped by recent months of fighting. House did not travel to Berlin to discuss terms but reportedly received word from Berlin on possible terms and desertions.
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Washington
Wilwon
Berlin
Verdun
Howse
Germany
House
Verdun Front Rocked By Terrific Artillery Fire
Reports from Paris and Berlin say the Verdun front stretching northeast to southeast of the fortress is under heavy artillery bombardment. The battle enters its fourth week with French and German offensives and counterattacks amid shifting gains and losses.
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London
Verdun Fortress
Paris
Verdun
le Pretre
Carus Woods
German War Office
Conflans
Metz
Berlin
Teutons
Vauxfort
Morhat
Berlin Tageblatt
Posen
Fort
Vaux
Lenorte Homme
Beis Bourrus
Meuse
Woevre
Bois Bourrus
Germains
Forges
Iarman
Aisne
Champigne
Argonne
Rusgan
Lieut Jan Christian Smith
Union South Africa
Bad Africa
West Taveta
von Tripite
Prairie Fire Ravages Range Across New Mexico
Prairie fires north of Nara Visa and between Melrose and Clovis burned for over forty miles destroying thousands of acres of range. Ranchers rushed water and food. homes of homesteaders and mill ranchers suffered heavy losses. A special Dalhart Texas train was sent to fight the blaze.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Nara Visa
Quay County
Melrose
Clovis
Curry County
Dalhart Tex
Nara View
Sympathy Strike Shuts Cudahy Plant in Iowa
About 1000 Cudahy Packing Co workers walked out in sympathy after the company discharged several former leaders. Armour plans to strike tomorrow in solidarity.
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Bioax City
Iowa
Cudahy Packing Company
Eiyike
Armour
Weather Outlook for Wyoming Sees Temperature Shift
Wether forecast indicates a slow temperature swing across Wyoming late Tuesday into Wednesday with notable changes expected in daily highs and lows. Residents should monitor local advisories as conditions evolve.
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Wyoming
World War War News and US Mexico Note
Senate urged to announce united policy as Die Verdun front sees heavy bombardment while French and German air battles claim French advantage. In Washington the United States accepts General Carranza’s reciprocal border cooperation proposal amid worries over Mexican reactions and possible invasion rhetoric.
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Washington
United States
Carrawan
Carranza
Queriang
White House
Carimanga
Senate
Mexico
Kristen
Ville
North Carolina Navy Ship to Mexican Waters Reported
Mobile Ala March 1 The North Carolina now at Pensacola has received sealed orders presumably for Mexican service. The ship was originally ordered to Guantanamo Bay and the change signals new deployment plans and regional duties.
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Mobile
Ala
North Carolina
Pensacola
Guantanamo
Car Shortage Delays Transfer of Troops
General Funston said the expedition start in Mexico would likely come from General Pershing who would set the movement hour. He cited a rolling stock shortage hindering cavalry concentration at the base of operations and blamed western railroads west of El Paso for the delay.
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San Antonio
Tex
Funston
Mexico
Pershing
el Paso
Equipment Rush For 10000 Troops Shipped From Philadelphia
Twenty carloads of clothing and equipment to supply 10 000 United States soldiers in a campaign in Mexico were shipped late last night from the Schuylkill arena to the Mexican border.
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Philadelphia
Carionda
United States
Mexico
Schuykill Arena
Mextown
President Wilson Presses Ahead on Major Army Bills
Washington March 13 President Wilson faced Speaker Clark and Majority Leader Kiehlin to accelerate action on the army and navy bill the Philippine bill and related measures as part of the ongoing administrative legislative push.
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Washington
Wilson
Clark
Kiehin
Army and Navy
Veterans May Enter Service in MEIC
Washington officials report Spanish American War veterans volunteering for service in Meic. Regulars may be recalled to join the state patrol and be assigned to high ranking posts. Willow Lister notes salary details for volunteers and the process outlined in a letter.
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MEIC
Willow
Lister Uf
Salaray
Bandit Threat Spurs Push for National Preparedness
Senator Borah urged rapid passage of a national preparedness program as fears grow of a Villa led uprising in Mexico. Chamberlain warned the army lacks troops and equipment to cope. Borah warned a 60 000 strong bandit army may rally supporters in Mexico and the region. Senator Oregon backed Wilson’s plan to end troop withdrawals and push for war preparations.
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Washington
Borah
Senate
Chamberlain
Avnate
Alextco
Villa
Wader
Orsh
Wilson
Congress
Maui
Rio Grande
Borahdy
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Aero Tub of America
Wly
IMM Clam
Aria
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Botweer
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Chijcago
William Bedrin
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