Villa Threatens Mormons Cavalry 100 Miles Away
El Paso dispatches describe Villa and his outlaws moving toward Casas Grandes to attack Mormon communities in Chihuahua. Reports say Colonia Morelos residents pledged support to drive out Americans, with livestock promised by Villa and trains organized for refugee protection. Local forces and Bishop Hurst coordinate with General Gavira to shield refugees as troops mass along the border.
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Texas
Franis
Cisco Villa
Chihuahua
Casas Grandes
Juarez
Gavira
Villa
Lata
Mexico Northwestern
Pearson Country
Columbus
N. M
Colonia Morelos
el Tigre
Sonora
Carranza
Mexico
Bertani
Palomas
Chihuahua City
Hurst
Salt Lake
Srom
Galeana
San Buena Ventura
German Offense Shifts West of Meuse Near Verdun
London dispatch reports massive German assaults along the Meuse west bank behind Verdun with heavy fighting in Douaumont Vaux and Corbeaux Woods. Paris disputes German claims on Fort Vaux while French artillery, machine guns, and counterattacks slow and blunt the advance.
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London
Nort Verdun
Mé¢use
Crow's Wood
Bois Des Corbeaux
Joffre
French War Office
Paris
Douaumont-Vaux
Berlin
Fort de Vaux
Only Our Intervention May Bring Durable Peace
London dispatch notes The Nation argues the United States is shifting toward world power status. It says Congress votes show Germany’s insolence influences sentiment in America toward the Entente. The piece forecasts a future American intervention as crucial to ending the war and achieving lasting peace.
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London
The
Nation
United States
America
Europe
Congress
Germany
Paris Keeps Calm Tone Amid Verdun War News
Paris officials and editors stress restraint after Verdun progress rumors. Reports cite Fort de Vaux’s shelling, prisoner tallies, and German anxiety, while Paris vows not to shout victory until true triumph is secured. Berlin reaction noted with limited flag display and cautious tone.
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Paris
Berlin
Vaux Fort
Germany
Russian Fleet Harasses Turks and Persians Show Shifting Alliances
Dispatch from Petrograd reports continued Russian naval fire along the Black Sea coast hampering Turkish troop movements and supply trains. Persian tribes and the Kurdish regions shift toward Russian influence as German and Turkish agents evacuate Ispahan. The Kavkaz interview with Assim Bey casts doubt on German hopes for a holy war in Persia.
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NEW York Times
Petrograd
London Daily Chronicle
Black Sea
Sian
Persia
Ispn
Luristan
Kermanshah
Tiflis
Kavkaz
Assim Bey
Constantinople
Assim
Russia
Armenia
British Defeat Reported in Mesopotamia Engagement
Wireless dispatch from Berlin says on March 9 British main force in Mesopotamia suffered 2000 killed in attack on Turkish troops along the Tigris. British advances to Turkish trenches failed after Turkish reserves counterattacked, leaving 2000 British dead and Turkish losses light. Emir in Resht proclaims holy war as Bagdad papers note. Further details continued on page 3.
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Berlin
Sayville
Mesopotamia
the Tigris
Turkish War Department
Buntieh
Tigris
Bagdad
Ibnalashir
Resht
Persia
Madshis
French Hold Douaumont Vaux After 36 Hours Of Shelling
French batteries fought for thirty six hours against German forces in the Douaumont and Vaux area. Seven Prussian regiments were counted below Fort de Vaux and were swept away by rapid fire. The battle intensified as French positions withstood a massive artillery bombardment and bayonet charges secured a temporary hilltop victory.
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Fort de Vaux
Vaux
Douaumont
France
Feyler
Leting
Slame
German assaults east of the Meuse near Douaumont and Vaux
In the Meuse region near Douaumont and Vaux the Germans attacked with multiple army corps. French artillery repeatedly repelled the assaults but German units were quickly replaced by fresh French regiments. Fiercest fighting centered on Vaux as Germans sought Douaumont, clashing with French brigades around La Cathiette Wood.
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Vaux
Douaumont
Ablain Ridge
Berlin
Paris
Woevre Fix
Moulainville
Villers
Bonzée
Pulletin
War Office
Meuse
la Cathiette Wood
Bridage
Le Grand Griswold dies in Aiken dove drive accident
Le Grand Griswold of New York was fatally shot while unloading a shotgun on a dove drive near Aiken South Carolina He died en route to Dr B S Cross office after the birdshot struck his right side Eyewitness Murray M Craig said the gun discharged accidentally The Griswolds were winter visitors at Live Oaks with Colonel and Mrs Sage and other guests
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New York Times
AIKEN
le Grand
Griswold
New York
Murray M. Craig
H. W. Sage
Colonel Sage
B. 8. Cross
Thomas Hitchcock
Helen Hitchcock
Mr. Griswold
Mrs Griswold
University of Pennsylvania
Esther Tone
Benard W. Tone
West Forty-eighth Street
Chester Griswold
Carranza regrets US action and border raid in Arizona
General Carranza expressed regret over the United States punitive action to pursue Villa. In Arizona a rancher was killed when a band of 200 Mexican bandits crossed near Osborne Junction, with livestock extirpated. American residents evacuated to Bisbee as U.S. cavalry assembled at Naco.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Osborne Junction
United States
Naco
Ranza
Mex
Carranza
State Department
Lansing
Arredondo
Mexico
Arredado
Forces edge closer as Carranza troops join pursuit of Villa
Twelve hundred Carranza troops arrive near Palo mas six miles south of Columbus New Mexico flying a black and white flag to avoid misidentification. They join American forces in a coordinated effort to corner Villa in Northwest Chihuahua with Calles guarding passes and detachments moving eastward to seal the trap.
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Columbus
N. M
Carranza
Palomas
Villa
Chihuahua
Sonora
Calles
Agua Prieta
Nacozari
Agua Priets
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
Gutierrezo
President Wilson Sets Weekend Voyage Aboard Mayflower
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson depart Washington aboard the naval yacht Mayflower for a four week end trip down the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay. He will stay away until Monday morning unless Mexican developments compel a earlier return while Mayflower wireless keeps him in touch with Villa pursuit and War Department messages.
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Wilson
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
Villa
Mexico
White House
Tumulty
Two British torpedo boats sunk with 45 dead
London reported that the torpedo boat destroyer Coquette and Torpedo Boat No 11 struck mines off the east coast and sank. Casualties totaled forty five, including officers and crew from both vessels.
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England
London
Coquette
Vere Seymour
H. M
John A. T. Legh
R. N
Tree Officera
Infantry Reinforcements for Columbus Troopers Arrive
Three companies of the First Battalion Twentieth Infantry were ordered to Columbus New Mexico from Victoria. Major William Sample led the battalion from El Paso arriving at dawn. One company stays at Victoria as six cavalrymen ready to renew the chase. Local residents report heightened tension as Villa threats loom.
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Columbus
N. M
H. J. Slocum
Twentieth Infantry
Victoria
el Paso
Wiliam Sample
Villa
Villa Border Raid Prompt US to Cross Border
Francisco Villa and his Mexican bandits were repelled near Columbus by the Thirteenth United States Cavalry with heavy losses. Scouts reported Villa was at Boca Grande, 25 miles southeast, as American authorities awaited orders to cross the border and attack before he retreats deeper into Chihuahua. Colonel Slocum and his officers prepared for a border crossing to swiftly defeat Villa.
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Columbus
N. M
Francisco Villa
United States
Boca Grande
Chihuahua
Slocum
Villa
Wilson orders Mexican pursuit left to General Funston
Late tonight officials prepared plans to move troops to the border under General Funston to pursue Villa and his bandits. Major General Frederick Kunston would carry out the order on the ground while the War Department and Secretary Baker finalized troop movements and supplies.
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Wastlington
Wilson
Mexico
Villa
Frederick Kunston
General Funston
Inston
Columbus
Funston
War Department
Department
Baker
Expedition Deploys to Trap Villa Across Mexican Border
A U S punitive expedition of about 5000 regulars led by Major General Frederick Funston moves into Mexico to capture Francisco Villa and his followers who raided Columbus New Mexico. The plan calls for swift cavalry columns and seeks to act with respect for Mexican sovereignty while Carranza is not consulted.
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Washington
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Columbus
N. M
United States
Frederick Funston
Aguinaldo
Vera Cruz
Funston
Villa
Manv
Chihuahua
Congress
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