U S Troops Endure Desert March in 22 Hours
Reported forced march by U S troops covering 110 miles in under a day. Units spread from near Colona Dublan Chihuahua toward the Guer rero district in pursuit of bandit Fratcieco Villa. War department secrecy cloaked troop movements as forces aimed to deter raids on Columbus New Mexico and restore security.
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U.S
Desert
United States Punt
Colona Dublan
Chihuahua
Meaton
Columbus
No M
United States Troupe
Guerrero District
Fratcieco Villa
N. M
Ciiliana
T Waa
War Department
Mollon
Amer
Major General Funston Commands Troops at Border Fight
The Thirteen cavalry and supporting units led a fast column into Mexican territory to pursue Villa raiders after a border raid on Columbus. Frank Tompkins and Elmer Lindsley commanded advance forces, while Capt Edgar Yule and Lieut Charles George directed the artillery. The offensive covered about 69 miles in rugged Sierra Madre terrain and returned the same day with no loss of life or horses. Villa’s force reportedly suffered significant casualties as reinforcements fled back into Mexico.
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Colers Naft
Westen
Culbemeane Ranch
Tlacki
Lerskhing
Columbus
Actos
Stathc Field Artillery
Edgar If Yule
Charles Fo George
Mal Pass
Sierra Madre
Tte
Walier
Villa
Rolla
Colontia Dubla
United States
Frank Tompkins
Mexico
Horder
Elmar Lindsley
Lela
Perth
Broen
Abeltoire and
Tafineries
Palomas
Ratiata
Carrapesa
Mimbhres
Ehere
Roca Grandes
Critty
Colonia
Murmen
Marching Lines and Hard Boots Through Mexican Front
Brig Gen Pershing recalls a brutal march toward Cao lumbux near Boca, noting a killed cowboy by Villa. He describes grueling travel with little water, shoes worn down, ground rocky, and men carrying heavy packs. The unit pressed on, meals scarce, water scarce, and civilians affected by the conflict.
Soldier Relates Mexican Campaign Hardships Cast Dust and Heat
A soldier recalls the march through Mexico describing brutal heat dust and alkali soaking clothing and eyes. He details the grind of travel from Las Palomas to Mora Grandes with civilians scarce and towns resembling gravesites while soldiers suffer dehydration headaches and fatigue.
Disabled soldiers reach Columbus amid expeditionary rumors
Four disabled soldiers were transported to Columbus from Gen Pershing's headquarters. Two were seriously injured, with one man, Roberts of Company C Fourth Field Artillery, listed as pres Mona and another, William Brooks of Troop M Eleventh Cavalry, badly hurt from a fall at Colonia Diaz. Remaining cases were minor. Military officials denied an engagement and said these were the first wounded cases. An extra field hospital company and an ambulance unit arrived in Columbus and may join the expeditionary column soon.
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Columbus
Columbia
N. M
Pershing
Port Alien Tea FM
Roberts
Fourth Field Artillery
Pres Mona
Wiliam Brooks
M. Eleventh Cavalry
Colonia Diaz
Beime
Addithena
Columbue
Note Saved Aviator from Death in Mexico
Lieutenant Edgar Gereil of the United States aero corps was reported missing after a crash and fuel leak. He survived 48 hours on a harsh plateau near Lake Profeick, left a note at an abandoned American camp, and planned to rely on discovery rather than venturing toward villages to avoid bands or wild animals.
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Liest Gorrell
Borniers
Lake Profeick
Casas Urantee
Flwer
Omar
Rathons
Governors pledge to enforce prohibition across states
Governors from multiple states express strong support for the prohibition law, urging strict enforcement and funding where needed. Idaho and Arkansas leaders vow vigorous enforcement, while Oregon, Colorado, Washington, and other governors emphasize upholding the mandate and seeking resources to ensure compliance.
Inaugural Prize Essay Contest At Public Library
A local library plans a prize essay contest for children to read about temperance and prohibition. The reading list includes works on temperance and the harms of liquor. The piece notes public space tensions over allowing alcohol topics near youth materials and cites a dry city example in Indiana with booming business. Nebraska farmers support prohibition, and a legislative meeting in Omaha voted in favor of prohibition.
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Ireal
Library Board
Kosomo
Indiana
Nebraska
Prohibition Opposed By Milwaukee Resident
A Milwaukee resident voices opposition to prohibition, arguing the policy harms commerce and personal liberty. The Statement questions enforcement and cites potential negative impacts on local business and daily life.
Nature Hides Riches In Big Horn Basin Gas Fields
In northern Wyoming the Big Horn basin shows gas prospects with several wells near Basin yielding commercial gas. Water for drilling would be hauled from distant rivers, and a 19th century survey notes low rainfall, scarce timber, and harsh January temperatures. An anecdote recalls a misadventure at a wedding ceremony, followed by a judge’s quip about knowing a man only after asking for a dollar.
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Big Horn
Wyoming
Gorg
Basin
Wig Horn
United States Geological Survey
Two maids gossip over Miyulis breakup in a cafe
In a busy shop two women discuss Miyulis ending her engagement. One recounts the bride to be attended a hot kettle game with her fiancé, an act described as shocking and uncharacteristic by the speaker.
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Miyulis
Elderly man questioned on Strand during wartime
An elderly man, appearing frail, is accosted by a passerby on the Strand who questions his willingness to endure hardship for the war effort. He responds curtly, telling her to move along, as the exchange highlights tensions about contributing to the economy during wartime.
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Eneking
Tyre
Fragmentary note on craters and sounds from heard views
Fragmented OCR hints at crater sounds and hearings, unclear events, and muffled opinions. No clear people, places, dates, or organizations are readable to establish a specific news item.
Buddha theory sparks cross religion debate in America
Tivid Stainard Spooner argues Buddha was Hindu born and not Jain or Buddhist, linking him to Aryan origins. He claims Buddha’s Anglican ties and a Proctor Spoon theory connect to ancient scriptures. He cites archaeologist speculation on relics from a mound near Pesiowur in northwestern Lydia.
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Tivid Stainard Spooner
Buddha
New England
aPheology Department
Government of India
Willel
Proctor
Amonsthi
Torthwestern
Lydia
The Neglected Vocation Poem Fragment
A fragmented line reads like a poet's note on teaching craft to a daughter. The text hints at a world hungry for good cooks and thoughtful practice, suggesting a reflective piece on vocation and nurture.
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