War News and Political Briefs From Washington and Abroad
Treasury asks tax funds to cover 145000 pounds of German dry color imports for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The House passes a joint resolution to add 19447 soldiers to the army. Meuse region fighting yields French losses and German gains, with continued operations around Verdun. Villa pursuit by Pershing expands into Mexico with orders to seize stations and guard communications. Sizable troop movements, arms shipments to Carranza, and U.S. congressional maneuvers dominate the scene as the war economy and border actions intensify.
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Union News Service
Washington
The
Treasury, Department
House
Bureau of Engraving
Germany
Villa
Man Who Chased Villa Is Major Tompkins of Cavalry
Maj. Frank Tompkins of the Thirteenth United States Cavalry led a small cavalry force during the Columbus New Mexico raid pursuit. He engaged the Mexican bandits and reported killing over 100 enemies while patrolling the border at Columbus.
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Frank Tompkins
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
Villa
Columbus
New Mex
Tompkins
Border Patrol
Venustiano Carranza Heads Mexican Constitutional Government
Venustiano Carranza serves as head of the constitutional government in Mexico, guiding the nation through pivotal political reorganization and policy direction. Carranza’s leadership emphasizes national unity, reform, and the establishment of constitutional authority in the wake of upheaval.
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Mexico
Poetry motifs and editorsʼ rounds in old papers
A fragmentary collage cites The Poet Noow and references to editors over two years. It notes a niece asking if the speaker will be well after a doctor visit and a playful remark about sticking out the tongue at the doctor’s watch.
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Noow
Puck
Chicago Tribune
Fragmentary quote about ancient authors and Homer
A fragmented quotation discusses the origin of literature attributing early works to poor authors in garrets. It mentions Homer as an example and cites Pall Mall Gazette as a source. The text reflects a provocative claim about the beginnings of world literature.
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Pall
Mall Vazette
Inseparable Companions Find Humor and Pathos Side by Side
The line suggests humor and pathos coexist, noting that companionship brings both laughs and sorrow. It emphasizes how close bonds reveal tender, poignant moments alongside lighthearted ones.
The Crusts and the Hair Question
A mother insists Tomimie must eat crusts to curl hair, as the father confirms. The boy asks if he will have hair when he grows up, prompting the quiet family moment about growing up and expectations.
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Tomimie
Education Theory Refines Thinking Over Memorized Truths
The excerpt argues education should focus on teaching how to think rather than what to think. It emphasizes improving minds so individuals can think for themselves instead of loading memory with others’ thoughts.
Duty and obedience to government notion in Washington
A fragment reflects the premise that the people have the duty to obey the established government, tying the concept to the idea of power and right to govern, with a view toward civic duty in Washington.
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Washington
United States Considers Border Action Despite Carranza Response
Washington reports no reply yet from General Carranza to the American note proposing border reciprocity. Troop cooperation by his forces is seen as a de facto answer while recruitment posts nationwide filter in with limited details. Adjutant General McCain anticipates figures on accepted applicants, signaling time to muster the 20,000 additional troops Congress authorized.
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United States
General Carranza
Queretaro
Washington
Carranza
Baddit’s
Af War Department
McCain
Congress
Aviator McMillen Chosen For Curtis School Training
Nebraska national guard aviator Captain Ee McMillen has been selected by the American Aero Club of New York as one of six to take a free course at the Curtis aviation school in Newport News. Local club will advance funds for expenses and instructor use of the Curtis airplane. Also notes Nebraska lawmaker Harman seeks gasoline export embargo to curb prices and a Senate bill for federal aid to state road construction with stepped yearly appropriations and matching state funds.
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McMillen
He ‘Ee McMillen
Nebraska
National’ ‘Guard
American Aero Chub
New York
Curtis
Mexico
Sikmen Yehosén
Hall
United States Senate
Johnson
American Association of State Highway Officials
Congress to Take Prompt Action on Army Increase Bill
Congress moves quickly on the national defense measure urged by President Wilson. The House adopted a special rule for immediate debate on the army increase bill with a ten hour limit, the broadest military proposal yet favorably reported.
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Congress
Washington
Wilson
House
Opposes Hughes Bill Restricting Convict Made Goods
Warden W. F. Fenton of the Nebraska state penitentiary testified before the senate committee on education and labor against the Hughes bill and related measures. He warned that passage would injure Nebraska by cutting factory investment and punishing reforms, as 185 paroled convicts could lose work in any interstate commerce plant.
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Nebraska
Washington
W. F. Fenton
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Hughes
Fenton
Britain Will Take Charge In Mexico
The foreign Office has no record of a British consular authority taking over American consular interests in Mexico but would assist if needed. It is feared Mexico would treat American and British consuls differently. American Consular Agent Williams at Torreon says he handed his duties to the British vice consul.
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Pershing
Mexico
Villa
Funston
Britain
London
Foreign Office
Guarding the Armories In Arizona
Militiamen have been placed on guard around the national quarry armories here and at Tucson as a general precautionary measure.
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Phoenix
Ayfiz
National Quarry
Tucson
Wilson Signs Proclamation on U S Neutrality in WW Germany Portugal
President Wilson has issued a proclamation declaring the United States neutral as World War extends to the conflict between Germany and Portugal. The move signals the nation’s stance amid growing hostilities and sets a framework for future diplomatic and trade actions.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Germany
Portugal
Amends in Silius Affair Reported in Washington
Unofficial advices from Washington suggest Germany will make full amends to the United States if a German submarine did torpedo the Norwegian bark Silius, from which seven Americans were rescued in Havre roads. Berlin reportedly doubts a torpedo caused the loss and says any commander who attacks a neutral ship without warning would exceed his orders.
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Lansing Has
Osborne
Havre
France
Washington
Germany
United States
We Must be Prepared York Pa Philander Knox Speech
York Pa. Philander Knox former secretary of state urged readiness to defend the nation from foreign invasion. He said preparedness should be guided by sober thoughtful patriotic disinterested counsel from trained and educated voices the nation has educated to speak and instruct on these matters.
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York
Philander Knox
Mr. Knox
California Progressives Organizing for May 2 Primary
San Francisco reports the progressive party will field a complete national delegation ticket at the May 2 presidential primary. California is allotted thirty delegates who will go to Chicago unpledged. Nominating petitions for delegates will circulate soon, with selections made by progressives in each district.
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California
Progressives
San Francisco
Progressive Party
Chicago
Car Shortage Dims as Railroads Report Normal Box Car Demand
State railway commission reports dated March 4 show a reduced need for box cars with many empties at stations and on trains. Shippers ordered 2 119 empty boxes for loading and 2 020 empties at stations while 500 bad order cars and 373 grain cars are noted. commission requires prompt return of cars to lines for grain loading.
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State Railway Commission
Mobilization Plans Return to Nebraska Troops
Nebraska may mobilize its National Guard under new terms not aligned with earlier military board proposals. General Hall has not issued definite plans, but he is weighing long consultations with military advisers. Separately, Governor Elliot W. Major of Missouri declines the Democratic vice presidential bid, aligning with Governor John H. Morehead’s stance contingent on Missouri's preferential primary vote.
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Nebraska National Guard
Phil L. Hall,Jr
Sanitary and Signal Corps
N.N. G
National Guard of
Nebraska
Military Board
Hall
Elliot W. Major
Missouri
John H. Morehead
Worms in State Library Basemen Damaging Records
State Librarian Lindsey reports two tiny worms found during a basement inspection have caused hundreds of dollars in harm to court records and other valuable documents stored at the state house. The damage, amid plans for a new building to house departments and state records, highlights the need for relocation and storage solutions.
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Lindsey
State House
State Library
Douglas County Treasurer Remits $12 158 to State Treasury
County Treasurer Ure reports remittance of 12 158 to the state treasury, covering January and February following a Supreme Court ruling that monthly remittances may be required if the treasurer so requires. Petitions from Lincoln and Omaha seek Governor John H. Morehead’s name on the April presidential primary ballot and may be filed by the executive.
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Ure
Douglas
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Omaha
Poot
John H. Morehead
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