Military units moved to border amid border tensions
Bulletin reports the Twenty fourth Infantry Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming ordered to border. First squadron Fifth cavalry Fort Leavenworth Kansas to report for Mexican border service. Navy plans to cooperate with War Department if Ville attempts coastal escape. more ships stationed along coast. General Pupston asks Washington for action.
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Washington, D. C
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Fort Dy. A. Russell
Wyo
Chicago
Washington, BD
Navy Department
War Department
Learom
Armor Plate Bill Assured of Passage
Washington report on March 21 notes a functional scene as Senator Vegh of Missouri accuses Oliver of the Tillman armor plate conspiracy. The Oliver head the PROF monopoly with shares totaling around 1,000, complicating the bill’s advance.
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Washington
Egeth
Miscouri
Pershing reports possible trap for Villa near border
General Pershing informed the War Department that troops of the de facto government may be cooperating and Villa could be trapped. Secretary Baker noted unfavorable border dispatches, while the Mexican ambassador designate met with state department officials as a protocol on troop numbers rail use and cooperation was discussed.
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Washington
Pershing
Sea
Villa
Baker
Hoe
Polk
State Department
Wilson
Mexlco
Battleship Kentucky Arrives in Galveston from New Orleans
The battleship Kentucky arrived in Galveston this morning from New Orleans. Captain Dinmakes, commanding, could not state the length of her voyage. The ship was believed ordered to Vera Cruz.
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Galveston
Tex
Kentucky
New Orleans
Dinmakes
Vera Orus
Death sentence for Warren commuted to life in prison
In North Carolina on March 31 a death sentence for Ida Bell Warren for murdering her husband was commuted to life imprisonment by the court.
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Ralmmgh
N.C
Ida Bell Warren
Troops Ordered to Border as Wire to Pershing Fails
An AP report from Washington D C says the 24th United States Infantry was ordered to the Mexican border to bolster units in Mexico. Wireless went dark at 6 pm and wire lines were found cut in 28 places between Columbus New Mexico and Pershing’s column, delaying movement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Twenty-fourth
United States Infantry
Mexico
Aero Corps
General Pershing
Columbus
N. M
Col
Charlies W. Penrose
Infantry Regi
Ment
Union Pacific Railroad Company
German Chancellor States Terms On Which the Kaiser Will End War
Washington dispatch reports Germany open to peace ideas within days, with terms outlined by Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg to U S Ambassador James W. Gerard. The envoy delayed a vacation to be ready for Berlin if U S aid is needed. The dispatch notes terms offered to end the war and hints at potential concessions.
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New York
Germany
United States
Apedal
Washington
Gerard
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Berlin
Teutonic Empire
Inez
James W. Gerard
von Hethmann- Hollweg
William
Harsh Front Conditions Endanger Troops in Mexico
Special to The Leader from El Paso Mexico March 21 reports Sixth and Sixteenth Infantry regiments returning from the Mexico column describe extreme discomfort and danger to health. Heat by day and extreme cold at night cause severe colds. troops sleep packed to stay warm as thin army blankets prove useless in mountainous terrain. Quartermaster efforts rush sheep skin bags and ready transport to front. bridge builders and carpenters are sent toward Columbus to aid Pershing’s rebuilding efforts. Food shortages force marches without sufficient rations as more support units are dispatched.
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Paso
Tex
Mexico
Quartermaster Corpa
Columbus
Golden State Limited
General Pershing
Nicesary
Quartermaster Corps
Wyoming Weather Outlook Briefly Dims Midweek
The forecast notes generally failing Wednesday and Thursday with precipitation limited to rain or snow in the northwest region.
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Wyoming
Pershing Cut Off From Wire In Mexican Search
Two lieutenants of the first aero corps are lost in the Sierra Madre foothills with only three days rations. They left Columbus and failed to reach Casas Grandes while six biplanes assist in the search. Wireless link to Pershing failed at 6 oclock and no further word has come through.
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First Aero Corps
Sierra Madres
Toi. Willis
Ndger
Carroll
Columbus
Casas Dironides
Casas Grandes
General Pershing
United States
Plames Destroy Factory Illing War Orders
A fire destroyed the Carcolite Chemical plant in Coppermill Tenn killing assistant superintendent George Birebl of the Tennessee Copper Company. The blaze started in unknown chemicals and caused fatal injuries to Birebl.
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Plames
Coppermill
Tenn
George Birebl
Tennessee Copper Company
Bonham Fire Destroys Home. No Casualties Reported
A Bonham Texas residence was destroyed by fire with no injuries reported. The blaze originated in or near the residence and caused extensive damage to the structure. Fire department personnel investigated to determine the cause.
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Bonham, Tex
Mare
Basibese
Train plunge kills Mexican troopers near Sayule
Report from Sayule says a Mexican army train derailment caused multiple fatalities after a rail defect. In Texas, Fran chico Ville and band of outlaws clash with Carmina troops near Las Cruces as American units move to assist. Battles rise along the Sant Maria river with Carranza forces advancing northward.
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Jan Cruces
Namaguipe
Carrana8
Villa Tard
Sant Maria
Paris Fire Destroys 30 Blocks in City
A large blaze swept Paris causing nearly two million dollars in damage. Thirty blocks of crowded streets and fashionable districts were engulfed before officials gained control. Fire officials reported rapid spread and described the scene as chaotic with flames leaping between buildings.
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Thee
Long Transportation Company
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Ban Antonio
Genera
Pupston
Wash
Uarranza
Frederick Funston
Colaumins, N. M
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Buliatin
ITV
Sayule
Madalajana
Franchico Ville
Carminia
Las Cruces
United States Army
Paris
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