Von Tirpitz Resigns After Marine Policy Clash
London dispatch reports Admiral Von Tirpitz, German minister of marine, has resigned due to illness and a quarrel with Emperor William over submarine policy. Tirpitz favored maximal Uboat use while the Kaiser feared rupturing with neutral nations including the United States. The Evening Post in New York cites Berlin information claiming his resignation.
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Evening Post
Troops Cross Border Into Mexico Reported
United States forces reportedly crossed the border into Mexico around 2 PM local time with a courier arriving in Deming New Mexico and Juarez wires confirming the crossing. Reports from El Paso Texas repeat the crossing claim for this March 15 situation.
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Troops Cross Border in Hunt for Villa Bandits
Bulletin from Washington reports American forces crossed the Mexican border this afternoon in the first expeditionary move to pursue Villa and his bandit group.
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Troop Movements and Cartridge Dispute at Mexican Border
Gen. John J. Pershing led more than 4,000 troops into Mexico. In El Paso Ives Lefevier demanded 900000 cartridges for General Dulles, a request refused. Lefevier telegraphed for Wilson’s permission to transfer ammo as Obregon and Calles coordinate with U S forces against Villa with mutual aid.
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Lefevier
Biesio Arredondo
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Mexico
U S Troops Admit 600 Haitians Shot By Marines
Philadelphia dispatch reports Col. Littleton W. Waller acknowledging that American forces killed about 600 Haitians during intervention operations. The statement contrasts earlier Washington figures of 22 sailors killed and cites casualties among both dead and wounded lacking medical care.
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Blandening Delay in Submarine War Plans Denied
An official statement from Berlin telegraphed to Amsterdam rejects rumors that Germany plans to abandon or delay the new submarine war on armed merchantmen.
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Austria declares war on Portugal in historic telegram note
London report cites a Bachange Telegraph dispatch claiming Austria has declared war on Portugal. The message, dated March 16, notes the declaration as received from a telegraph company in London. The item reflects a tense international moment and potential escalations in Europe.
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Funston Flags Tough Campaign to Capture Villa
Gen Frederick Funston says the campaign to capture Pancho Villa will be hard and long but will succeed. He notes the American people should expect a difficult period as U S forces pursue Villa in Mexico from his position in San Antonio.
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Japanese steamer Hokoku Maru overdue at Lloyds list
London March 16 report says the Japanese steamer Hokoku Maru overdue after leaving Portland Oregon in November bound for United Kingdom ports and last sighted leaving Singapore December 20. Submarine believed seen.
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Allies Raid Two Cities From Clouds
London reports Allied aviators raided Essen home of Krupp gun works and Munich and Gladbach. Six sheds at Renen were destroyed per Amsterdam Telegrap. War Office has not confirmed. Aerial raids long urged by experts target Krupp works near Verdun 170 miles north of the French lines.
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Germans Pause Reinforcements Amid Belgian Frontline Shelling
The German crowd prince and his army appear to pause for reinforcements as big guns shell the Belgium line near Vosges. German assault between Bethincourt and Dumierres gains ground before French retake portions. Petrograd says Russians in Persia move toward Column with Lake and Aylmer to aid attack on Baghdad. No major front changes on Austro Italian border. British seize Port Sollum in west Egypt from Benusalribes.
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U S Consul Leaves Torreon Amid Washington Puzzlement
American Consul A L Williams handed the Torreon consulate to the British vice consul. Over 40 Americans linger to depart by a train delayed by a Monterey road wreck. State Department officials confirm Williams left with no reports of disorder but seek reasons for his departure.
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Fatally Shot En Route To Work In Pueblo
Marcel Mafoli 34 a steel worker was shot four times as he left his Elm street home at 6 30 this morning to go to work He was dying at St Marys hospital Police say an assailant emerged from behind a tree with two revolvers Mafoli claimed no enemies and offered no suspect details The attack occurred in Pueblo Colorado.
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French counterattacks halt German Verdun offensive report
London reports vigorous counterattacks halted a German push on the west bank of the Sleuse near Verdun. Paris confirms German attempts to encircle Bethincourt and Dead Men’s Hill while conceding losses recapturing part of Cumieres wood. English positions near Neuve Chapelle and Verdun are cited with mine explosions and plane losses.
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Varle
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Neuve Chapelie
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Berithalec
Verdun
Japanese Shipping Boom Fueled by War Profits
Tokyo reports a booming Japanese shipping sector with rising freight rates and buoyant demand for new vessels. Officials note progress accelerated by war but rooted in a 13 year buildup, counting 142 ships over 26 tons and 44 vessels over 1,000 tons with large tonnages.
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Montana Melutia Corrods Brhorouiter in Helena
March 15 report from Helena notes Adjutant General Greenen will issue orders to raise militia for a broader war effort in 1626. The aim is to establish a base to support larger towns as conflict expands.
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Censorship Tight as U S Expedition Near Mexican Border
Report from Bal Paso indicates strict military censorship across Columbus New Mexico and along the border as U S forces move toward pursuit of Villa. Telecommunication control, troop movements, and a likely cavalry column are noted though details remain restricted.
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