No Movement Today as U S Readiness Shelved
Washington March 13 The War Department says no advices on American troops crossing into Mexico Secretary Baker repeats no crossing news and will publish it when received Carranza offers reciprocal border troop talks after Lansing consults with Wilson Acceptance likely on grounds Carranza forces may enter U S to pursue bandits Senators Stone and Sanlbury discuss the crisis with Wilson as Senate appears unlikely to back a temporary arrangement A border belt seven miles wide proposed with cross border pursuit powers by both nations under review
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Carranza
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Sanlebury Emiere
Wilson
Senate
Mexico Expedition Uncertain as U S Troop Movements Planned
San Antonio March 12 no movement of an expeditionary force to Mexico is probable today. General Funston and General Ston report preparations continue despite Carranza’s stance. At the border Pershing is to coordinate the expedition as U S authorities announce troop concentrations. Monterey fire devastates the Presidio after cavalry departs, water supply cut off by the blaze.
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Cen J Funston
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Carranza
Washington
United States
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Cal
Monteey Presidio
First Cavalry
Bowery to Central Broadway Change Sparking City Talk
New York March 12 merchants and bankers on a famed thoroughfare urge New York City aldermen to rename the Bowery to Central Broadway arguing that the street’s reputation and historic identity warrant a formal change. The effort draws on long standing debates about urban branding and local heritage.
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Impressive song halts Bowery trade nationwide
New York era note recalls a song that spread across the country and stopped Bowery business activity. In New Orleans on March 12, 11 year old Jos. T. Rapier, grandson of former local newspaper publisher Thomas G. Rapier, died from injuries after his bicycle was struck by a street car.
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Senate Acts Fast On Preparedness Program
Senator Borah freed the Senate to drop all other legislation for immediate consideration of the preparedness program due to potential consequences of the Mexican situation. The move prioritizes defense measures and signals a shift in Senate agenda amidst cross-border tensions.
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Borah
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No Response to Appeals for Flood Sufferers in Monroe
Two appeals have reached Monroe for help for flood victims in the Black River area but no one in the city has responded. The News-Star urged second hand clothing for women and children in Catahoula Parish, yet no garments were sent to Associated Charities. Poor women and children suffer for want of clothing while merchants seek business elsewhere. Natehet, Mississippi has raised funds for Louisiana sufferers, but Monroe has not donated. Notify Associated Charities of any donations now.
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Wooten and Skipwith Endorse Parker for Governor
Bastrop La March 10 Captain J K Skipwith and J B Wooten from Monroe spoke at the court house last night in support of J M Parker for governor. They defended their Democracy and Parker’s supporters and denounced New Orleans bosses pink ticket and Ewing as motives similar to 1876 with Nicholls. Wooten said he voted for Parker in the primary and now feels justified in voting for Parker who represents honesty in politics.
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Francis T. Nicholls
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Ewing
Weoten
Peasant
American Cavalry May Cross Today
Reports persisted that U S forces in Arizona near San Bernardino Mexico prepared for an immediate entry into Mexico though officials denied it General Gavira Carranza commander at Juarez met with General Pershing after which no statement was issued Carranza sent cavalry from Laguna to Caras Grandeg to protect five hundred Mormon colonists Villa looms near Carralitos
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Washington Report Says Gen Carranza Agreed to Plan
A Washington dispatch reports that Gen. Venustiano Carranza has agreed to the proposed plan after talks with U S officials. The agreement centers on restructuring the Mexican government and advancing cooperation with foreign observers.
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Washington
Carranza
Purchase of Northern Mexico Proposed to Secure World Support
A sensational report claims Col. EF. M. House visited Europe to win backing for buying the northern Mexican region north of a line from Tampico, with aims to purchase the area and secure indemnity from European powers. It asserts Britain, France, Germany, Spain and others favored the plan to avert Monroe Doctrine conflicts and reimburse losses from Mexican turmoil.
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Iron Mountain Plans Fast Kansas City to New Orleans Train
A Fort Smith dispatch says Iron Mountain Railway plans a handsomely equipped through train between Kansas City and New Orleans. The service would run once the Coffeyville to Alexandria rebuild is finished, with heavier steel and extensive improvements for about 65 miles of track.
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Little Rock
Men’s Meeting Planned at City Hall Wednesday Night
More than 400 business men are invited to City Hall Wednesday at eight to discuss forming a Business League. Two out of town speakers will share experiences to help start the movement, seen as badly needed.
French Aviators Busy In Verdun War Effort And Dutch Front Reopens
Paris reports say German infantry attack near Verdun continues with heavy bombardment in the WoVre district. French aviators bombarded Conflans station while Dutch sources note a frontier reopening at one point, signaling German offensive mood near Verdun. British Mesopotamia force under General Aylmer suffers 5000 casualties March 10 in attempt on Kut El Amara per Turkish war office.
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French Detachment Takes 20 Germans Near Croix Des Carmes
Paris reports no infantry clash north of Verdun last night but artillery was active. A French detachment probed a German trench near Croix Des Carmes on a two hundred yard front and captured twenty enemy troops.
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Croix Des Carmes
Verdun Front Sees Ceasefire Except Artillery Shelling Continues
World War I reports indicate fighting largely paused near Verdun except for a brief infantry clash north of Kix. Artillery along the Meuse remains fierce, with German claims of French losses and captured weapons. Russians advance in East Galicia, and Turks face pressure in Persia. An Italian bombardment persists on the Isonzo front, while the British Fauvette is lost to a mine off England. A Norwegian bark, Silius, reportedly sunk by a German submarine with loss of crew.
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France
Armand Lavergne Shines in Quebec March 13 Event
Quebec reports highlight Armand Lavergne, the brilliant young figure, as the event on March 13 unfolds with notable anticipation and critical attention from local observers.
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Armand Lavergne
Lavergne’s Expulsion Vote At Garrison Club Quebec
A heated debate surrounds the club's plan to expel Lavergne a fiery Nationalist figure who called Canada to refrain from joining the European war tonight's general meeting will decide his fate. The executive committee previously rejected ousting him amid protests for a thorough review.
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Fisherman Found Dead on Riverfront Near Columbia
Special to News-Star reports a German immigrant aged about sixty died of heart failure while fishing near Columbia on a small gasoline boat. He had $175 on him and papers including a Bible. no relatives in the country. The parish will handle his money and effects.
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Columbia
Wexker
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Germany
White Way Opened with Grand Street Lights
The white way lights on Grand DeSiard First and Second streets were formally turned on Saturday night amid a crowded business district. Electricians cut holes through low sheds on DeSiard to install posts and lights, with plans to extend to Five Points and St John street. The Youn Men's Auxiliary is praised for the lighting upgrade.
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Plan of Funston Declares Capture of Villa
Principal plan announces Carranza rejects U S permission to seize Villa without consent and urges mutual rights before any campaign. The manifesto cites Columbus attack, calls Villa a bandit, and warns against international conflict while seeking peaceful, lawful resolution.
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