Rush order for arms and munitions placed by Uncle Sam
United States Army officers locate artillery pieces on hills near Nogales and move them to the American side. Philadelphia reports four major munition plants rushing orders for steel shells and rifles for the government. Remington Arms claims two million rifles, 2,506,000 shells from others, Baldwin Locomotive 1,000,600 steel forgings, with Minvale also handling large orders amid foreign contracts.
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Douglas
Ariz
Nogales
Philadelphia
United States
Remington Arms Company
Eddystone Ammunition Corporation
Baldwin Locomotive Company
Minvale Steel and Ordnance Company
Former Governor Dawson of West Virginia Dead
Former West Virginia governor William M. O. Dawson has died leaving a legacy in state politics and public service. Early life details and career milestones are noted in regional obituaries and tributes.
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Dawson
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
William M. O. Dawson
State Public Service Commission
Carranza rejects U S entry with troops to pursue Villa
Mexico City dispatch reports General Carranza declaring no consent will be given for U S armed forces to cross Mexican territory in pursuit of Villa without reciprocal privilege. He warns of war’s possible consequences and vows to hold traitors accountable. He sent word to a confidential Washington agent for urgent representations. The manifesto emphasizes sovereignty and dignity amid cross border tensions.
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Villa
Expedition Readiness Claims Highlight General’s Stance
A military briefing states the general asserts full preparedness once the expedition begins. The note emphasizes preparation as the key to operational success and signals confidence in upcoming moves.
Great Excitement in Carranza Camps and Border Plans
Eleven hundred Carranza troops from Hermosillo reached the Naco border to guard mining camps along the Eastern Sonora frontier. General Frederick Funston states the Villa pursuit will not start until a prepared, adequately supplied force is organized and troops are relieved on the border. He warns Americans to be patient as mobilization and transport of relief patrols pose challenges.
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Douglas, Ariz
Carranza
Hermosillo
Agua Prieta
Bor
Naco
Sonora
Villa
Mexico
Frederick Funston
Ft. Sam Houston
Southern Department
Funston
Con
Secrecy Borders Funston Plans Fracture Across Washington
Washington reports secrecy over General Funston’s plans to move against Villa remains tight at the War Department. Secretary Baker says the Twenty third Infantry has been ordered to El Paso, about a thousand men, to counter Mexican attacks along the border. President Wilson will discuss the Carranza note with Secretary Lansing and may brief Congress, while officials warn volunteers are not being called and Congress alone holds war powers.
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Washington
Funston
Villa
War Department
Baker
Twenty-third Infantry
Galveston
Tex
el Paso
Unston
Wilson
Flauwer
Linsing
Carranza
White House
National Guard
Congress
Mexico
Governor Brumbaugh Enters Presidential Race Bid
Philadelphia March 12 Governor Martin G Brumbaugh announces he will seek the Republican Presidential nomination in the May 16 primary He argues for party unity to defeat factional leadership and unite the party for a November victory Prominent supporters include the Vares Flinn and Roosevelt faction figures in the state
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Philadelphia
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Henry G. Wasson
Republican National
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugh
Boies Penrose
Mr. Wasson
Commonwealth
William S. Vare
Edward H. Vare
William Flinn
Colonel Roosevelt
Secretary Lansing to Be Acting Chief for More Than Day
Secretary of State Robert Lansing will serve as Acting President for a little over twenty four hours from noon March 4 1917 until the oath of office for the president elect the next day. The brief interlude arises because the presidential term and a session of Congress end on a Sunday.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Robert Lansing
United States
Weather Outlook Across States With Mixed Skies
Ohio and Indiana see a mix of sun and rain with cooler nights. Kentucky and Ohio forecast rain and clouds with possible Tuesday showers. West Virginia expects partial sun then rain. A Canadian Northwest disturbance brings snow in the lake region and scattered rain in the West and West Washington. Temperatures vary widely with notable warmth in the South and near record heat at Yuma.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Canadian Northwest
Georgian Bay
Lake
Washington
Montana
Dakotas
Minnesota
California
Nevada
Florida
Yuma
Ariz
Michigan
New York
New England
South Upper Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
East
Atlantic
East Gulf States
Middle Atlantic States
South Atlantic States
Mexico City Paper Denounces Columbus Attack Narratives
Mexico City paper El Pueblo denounces Villa’s raid on Columbus New Mexico and calls for U S approval for Mexican troops and reciprocal access. General Carranza travels to Cuernavaca and approves sending 2500 troops under Foreign Minister Acuna to assist. both nations urged to cooperate to avert war.
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Mexico City
Columbus
N. M
Roosevelt Pleads for Strong International Conduct in Trinidad
In Port of Spain Colonel Theodore Roosevelt tells the Union Club that a nation lacking power and order cannot demand respect or rule rightly. He argues international progress hinges on resisting wrongdoing and upholding rights, noting growing prosperity ahead for tropical regions including Trinidad.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Union Club
International Progress
Colonel Roosevelt
Blue Sunday shuts Moberly businesses and arrests editors
In Moberly Missouri on March 12 a city ordinance forced all businesses to close from midnight Saturday to Monday morning. Editors of The Monitor The Democrat and The Index were arrested along with two newsboys for delivering papers. all bonded for hearings the next day. Taxicabs operated with no passengers. some shops planned late openings. Population 12,000.
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Moberly
St. Louis
Kansas City
Frank Rothwell
Monitor
B. F. Kelly
The
Democrat
W. D. Preston
Index
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Price
Rok
Uncle Sam
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ARMY
Samuel L. Vauclain
Midgalé Steel and Ordnance Corporation
Albn B. Johnson
Baldwin Locomotive Works
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Tion
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Francisco Villa
Paul Sizon
Wizor TJ. Slocurt
John G. Nievergelt
Fred.a. Griffin
International Line
Carranza Camps
San Antonio
Arizona
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Eagle Pass
Rio Grande
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National Committee
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York
Denver
Oklahoma
Jacksonville
Phoenix
New Orleans
Portland
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Detroit
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Taro
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