Carranza Troops Relocated To Border Sparks El Paso Tension
Carranza forces stationed at Casas Grandes and other inland points are now at Juarez opposite El Paso amid rumors of a border threat. Brig Gen George Bell Jr said no anxiety on earth exists while Fort Bliss officials deny plans to train machine guns on the river. Military precautions are described as routine.
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EL Paso
Tex
Carranza
Casas Grandes
General Pershing
Mexico
Juarez
Pershing
Columbus
Francisco Villa
Fort Bliss
George Bell, Jr
Ansiety
Bell
Villa
J. J. Pershing
Durango State
Sierra Madres
Durango
Callixto
Contreras
Canuto Rwuyes
Tomas Urbina
Benjamin Argumeda
Namiquipa
Gavira
Carracgiata
el Vaile
San Miguel Babricora
San Miguel
Phoebe
Hay Bill Fails to Increase Army Size in House Vote
Washington March 20 The House rejects raising the regular army in the Hay bill and moves toward a senate action. Chairman Hay hopes for a vote tomorrow after a day of debate over amendments to align with the presidents recommendation. The bill follows Garri son’s plan substituting a federation of the national guard for a larger continental force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Lindley M. Garrison
National Guard
Villa Eludes Trap Hidden In Sierra Madres
Villa retreats into the Durango Sierra Madres as Carranza forces press from Chihuahua and Namiquipa. Pershing’s expedition advances threaten the bandit’s hides with Tarahumare mountains as a barrier and debates over using Mexican railways loom in Washington.
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Villa
Hearst
San Miguel Babricora
el Valle
Namiquipa
Chihuahua Sierra Madres
Durango
Perahing
Dodd
Villa Altho
Tarahumare
Porfirio Dias
Tarahumare Range
Carranza
Chihuahua Eclty
Madres
Chihuahua City
United States
Real Threat to the Flag in Red and Blue Dyes Shortage
Officials warn a dye shortage could alter the U S flag colors as red analine and blue dye run scarce. If war lasts another year European supplies dwindle and bold stripes may be dispensed with. Even local berries could be used for dyes, delaying red ink postage and national markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington, D. C
America
Germany
Uncle Sam in Mexico Until Villa Is Taken
Washington reports the United States will pursue Villa until his band is broken up and will not back down. President Wilson will not embarrass Carranza and will follow the de facto government’s wishes while pursuing Villa, with alternate transport if rail lines are not ceded. Carranza seeks more information, and U S army may use other means if needed.
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Carranza
United States
Washington
Pershing
J. J. Bush
Madero
Bush
Villa
Texas
General Calles
Sonora
la Colorado Mining Company of
New York
Mermasillo
Callen
New York Offoca
Calles
la Colorado Company
Bonark
Uncle Sam
Mexico
War Department
Wilson
Carranma
Ville
Polk
State Department
Carranga
United States Army
Wan
Agua Prieta
Hagle Pass
Tex
Douglas
Aris
Great Allied Air Battle Over Mulhouse In War Effort
Reports from Basel describe a massive air clash as 23 allied planes engaged over Mulhouse and upper Alsace. More than fifty aircraft fought at close quarters, German anti aircraft guns paused to avoid friendly fire, several planes were shot down, and thousands witnessed the engagement.
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Basel
Switzeriland
Mulhouses
Upper
Alance
Bodines
Dekilled
Spring Ahead of Schedule Signals Early Arrival
Washington weather observers note spring is arriving ahead of earlier expectations with the sun crossing the equator around 4 55 am on March 2. Comparisons show this year’s timing mirrors last year’s March 21 crossing as the season moves into the northern hemisphere.
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Warhington
Weather Bureau
Marth
Maereh
Verdun and German Front Engage in Heavy Fighting
War reports show heavy battles in the northwest and northeast Verdun sectors and on the Russian front. Large losses with relatively minor position changes. French repulse near Malancourt while Germans gain slight ground in woods. Russia recaptures positions from Austrians as fighting continues in Galicia and on other fronts.
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Verdun
Germany
Strom
Avacourt
Malancourt
Germais
Berlin
Galicia
Enehem
Mikhaltohe
Amelsier
Besseratian
Mwallana
Renehés
Sante Maria
Ilsoney
Myeslana
President Warns Over Shields Water Power Bill Firestorm
Washington observers report President Wilson is "much concerned" about the Shields water power bill as supporters push a broader conservation agenda. The new secretary of war is expected to steer navigation rights, with Newton Haker aiding the effort while conflicting interests clash in Congress over the Adamson bill and state commerce shifts.
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Wasilington
D.C
Gifford Pinccet
National Conservation Association
Kent Af Gali
Wilson
Newton Haker
Adamson
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Senate
War Office
Meuse
Haran von Althaus
Lichens
Boethe
Tweilfth
Forest of Forges
Ouiay
Gaia
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