Censorship on US-Mexico Messages and Villa Pursuit
War news from Mexico and the US border covers a censorship order on messages to Mexican cities, plans for Major General Funston to lead 7500 troops, and Villa raids including Columbus casualties. Reports confirm Villa attacks, Spy networks, and fighting across the border with Mexican officials overseeing campaigns in Sonora and Agua Prieta.
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United States
Ecable Companies
New York
Mexico
el Paso
Funston
War Department
Washington
War news briefing reports Silius sinking and varied fronts
J B Osborne reports to Washington that the Norwegian bark Silius was torpedoed by a submarine with seven Americans saved. Rome's Messagero notes Russian ships bombarding Varna sinking seven Turkish vessels. Also lists German casualties, British losses to mines, Portugal war declaration, and Russian advances near Trebizond including Riza and Sehna.
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J. B. Osborne
Havre
Washington
Rome Messagero
Varna
Grinnell Aviator Dies In Flight Accident Near Ewart Ila
William Robinson, a Grinnell aviator, died after his aero lane overturned and dropped 20000 feet near Ewart Ila as gasoline tanks exploded. The event followed a high fatality flight risk.
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William Robinson
Grinnell
Ewart
Ila
Avalanche Buries Homes in Agordo District
A Venice dispatch reports 25 people buried as avalanches hit the Agordo district. A Bertin dispatch notes the marriage of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie Augustine at Bellevue with the German empress present but Emperor William absent.
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Agordo
Venice
Joachim
William
Marie Augustine
Prince Edward of
Anhalt
Bellevue
Bertin
Washington debates and naval moves amid Mexican crisis
Admiral Fletcher in line for Mexican waters action as crisis developments unfold in Washington. Former Secretary Garrison aids Baker. Senator McCumber pushes to deploy forces into Mexico. Germany seeks prewar submarine rules. von Bernstorff explains stance to Lansing. Rail commission warns penalties for car shortages. ICC grants Western rate increases.
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Washington
Fletcher
Garrison
Baker
War Department
Great Britain
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Rail
Toada
Western
Mrs Wright Escapes on Villa Troops Raid Ride
Mrs Maud Hawk Wright, battered by hunger and fear with Villa troops during the Columbus raid, reveals Villa’s claim of German and Japanese aid and details her escape attempt on his horse before rejoining Columbus retreat.
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Columbus
el Paso
Tex
Maud Wright
Villa
Ritchie
W. T. Ritchie
Maud Hawk Wright
N. M
Pearson
Mex
Associated Press
United States
Germany
Japan
Chihuahua
Nicholas Hernandez
Average age at hundred rising worldwide
The number of people reaching age 100 increases each year. This steady rise signals a gradual lengthening of the global average human lifespan.
Rich merchant fears angered debtor and sends bill
A fragmented note implies a merchant, fearful of provoking anger, sends a bill to a debtor. The text hints at a power imbalance where wealth creates leverage over a recipient. No clear names or dates are given.
Regaining Place as Idol of Peons in Mexican Strife
The piece argues Villa’s bold actions boosted his image among Mexicans and peons while Carranza avoids commenting on the American invasion. It sketches a three-pronged U shaped invasion plan from Juarez Douglas and Columbus to trap Villa, relying on American-Carranza cooperation and managing Carranza opposition.
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Villa
Columbus
Carranza
Chihuahua
Sonora
Texas
California
Mexico
United States
Juarez
Douglas, Ariz
War Department
Republic
Douglas
Mexican decree bars American newspapers from Matamoros
Brownsville Texas reports an official military order barring all American newspapers from Matamoros across the Rio Grande. No reason is given and two newspaper carriers were arrested in the surprise move.
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Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
Rio Grande
To Clean Glass Over Pictures
It advises cleaning the glass over pictures with a cloth dipped in hot water and alcohol. The guide recommends polishing immediately until dry and glossy using chamois or tissue paper.
monument to scientist who introduced sweet potatoes to Japan
Japan erects a monument over the grave of the scientist credited with introducing the sweet potato to the empire more than two centuries ago, honoring his role in expanding cultivation nationwide.
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Japan
Doings of Hoosierdom: Second-choice votes fail to name senator
Indiana report says second choice votes cannot nominate Harry S. New for U S senator. With most precincts in, first-choice leads clear but second-choice tally insufficient. The contest likely goes to the Republican convention in April as recounts delay final results.
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Harry
Indianapolis
Ind
Jamies Eb.watson
United States
Harry New
Harry S. New
Student Fred Imme Dies In Valparaiso
Fred W. Imme, said to study at the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery, arrived in Valparaiso and shot himself in the room of friend C. H. E. Gersinger. He fired a .32 revolver, the bullet passing through his head and lodging in the couch. a hundred plus dollars from his Berlin, Germany, father was found on him.
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Valparaiso
Fred WW. Imme
Chicago College of
Berlin
Germany
Horsethief Horse Theft and Assault in Bedford
Lawrence County Horsethief association members search for a man after Marion Cracraft was attacked in the barn on March 13. Cracraft, carrying a lantern, was struck on the head and his wife found the lamp out. his condition is listed as serious. A valuable horse was stolen in the incident.
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Bedford
Lawrence County Horsethief Association
Marion Cracraft
Cracraft
Elwood Knights Win Debate Over Tipton Team
Elwood March 13. Judges Judge J. M. Purvis of Tipton A. L. Trester Alexandria schools and B. H. Campbell of this city presided as judges. The Elwood Knights of Columbus debate team defeated Tipton on the questionResolved that the mayor and council form of government is better for a city than the commission form.
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Elwood
J. M. Purvis
Tipton
A. L. Trester
Alexandria
B. H. Campbell
Elwood Knights of Columbus
Will of John Butcher Leaves 500 to Pleasant Hill Church
The will of John Butcher a prominent Union City resident leaves 500 to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church northeast of Union City. He also gave Miss Myrtle Wismer who cared for him during illness 1000 and certain household effects.
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Winchester
John Butcher
Union City
Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Here
Myrtle Wismer
License Not Paid For Closes Shelbyville Saloon
Shelbyville March 13. Charles Zemer and John Lieland closed their saloon after failing to pay the $800 needed for a new license for the year. County commissioners had issued the liquor license days earlier, but it was not officially obtained.
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Shelbyville
Charles Zemer
John Lieland
Auto overturns after boulevard crash injuring Storandt couple
In Indianapolis on March 13 F C Storandt a cereal company representative from Irwin Pennsylvania tried to avoid a collision and drove over a boulevard wall. His car rolled three times down a steep bank injuring Storandt and his wife.
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Indianapolis
F. C. Storandt
Irwin
Storandt
Anderson Board Abandons Asphalt Surfacing Plan
Anderson Ohio March 13. The board of works dropped plans to resurface two brick paved streets Anderson Avenue and South Meridian Street after a remonstrance by a majority of property owners.
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Anderson
Board of Works
Ohio Avenue
South Meridian Street
Muncie Votes Wet After Close Dry-Debate Election
Muncie voters chose alcohol legality by 79 votes in a rough election that saw six clashes and multiple arrests. Dry supporters plan to challenge the result amid protest and counterclaims.
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Muncie
Vets
Drys
Knightstown Buggy Works Converts to Hearse Factory
Knightstown Buggy company has nearly completed converting its factory to build automobile hearses and has been forced to add an extension to the buildings.
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Knightstown
Knightstown Buggy Company
Kokomo Guard Fred Bell Dies During Tournament Start
Fred Bell of Kokomo High, a strong guard, died at Good Samaritan hospital shortly after the district basketball tournament opened following an operation.
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Kokomo
Fred Bell
Kokomo High
Good Samaritan Hospital
Benton county awards Matthews gravel road contract
Benton county commissioners awarded the Matthews gravel road contract in Pine township to Ed O Leary for 9070 dollars.
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Fowler
Benton County Commissioners
Matthews
Pine Township
Ed O’leary
Castner Sells Store to Martin Jacobs in Cross Plains
Grover Cleveland Castner, postmaster of Castner Sells Store at Benham, has sold his general store building and goods to Martin Jacobs of Cross Plains on March 13. The transaction transfers ownership of the shop and inventory to the buyer.
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Castner
Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate Morning Regimen
An advice column promotes drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this daily practice flushes poisons from the body mirroring external bathing and promises renewed vigor and health.
Fashions Set by Soldiers
The Baltimore Sun notes Alexander the Great ordered his troops to shave to prevent beard grappling in battle. It suggests modern European trenches drive soldiers to grow beards again for protection against cold, predicting a revival of bearded styles due to war conditions.
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Alexander the Great
Baltimore Sun
Asia
Alexander
Europe
Cascarets Claim Quick Relief for Sluggish Bowels
A 10 cent box Cascarets promises relief from headache, biliousness, indigestion, sour stomach and foul gases. It claims to cleanse the stomach and liver while you sleep and deliver a clear head and healthy bowels by morning. Suitable for children without gripe or sickness. Ady.
Short Cut Advice Leads to Theft Confession
A practical philanthropist urges self help while a shabby visitor recalls trouble. The visitor admits TJ helped himself to another man's cash register, implying a burglary or theft incident. The exchange frames a cautionary tale of crime and consequences.
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Durance Vile
Baby Skin Itch Soothes with Cuticura Emollients
Bath with hot water and Cuticura Soap. If irritation, apply Cuticura Ointment on the end of the finger. The creamy emollients promise refreshing sleep for fretful babies and ease for tired mothers. Free samples by mail with a book. Address Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Snores and Sleep Jests Satirize Night Quiet
A humorous snippet from the Boston Evening Transcript frames sleep with quips about sleeping like a log and a saw. The light exchange mocks noisy nights and quiet rest in a witty exchange.
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Boston Evening Transcript
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