Murder and arson by Villa band in Columbus New Mexico
U S forces pursued Francisco Villa’s raiders after they attacked Columbus New Mexico. Casualties included nine civilians and six troopers, with multiple American ranchers hanged and burned, as fighting raged for hours in the town. Villa reportedly urged killing Americans and sought U S intervention, while authorities prepared a broader response.
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New Mexico
Columbus
N. SL
Francisco Villa
United States
Earl
Cel H. J. Slocum
Thirteenth Cavalry
Germany Declares War on Portugal in 1910s Dispatch
Berlin reports Germany declares war on Portugal at 3:30 pm after Portugal seized German merchant ships in Portuguese ports. Elaboration cites breaches of neutrality, Portuguese actions against German vessels, and subsequent diplomatic notes and ultimatums amid growing European conflict.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Germany
Portugal
Great Britain
Portugues
Ad O
Madeira
Africa
Angola
Ev Portuges
Nermelf Lingland
England
Duwa
Lisbon
Ne Paper
Secolo
Vor
Foreign Office
Raid by Villa Strikes as Americans Suffer Casualties
Bandits under Villa attack near the border, compelling residents to flee. American troopers pursue raiders after a surprise assault that left multiple dead, including hotel owner AL Ritchie and shopkeeper J C Miller, as civilians shelter in adobe structures. Bodies of Mexican raiders are burned and scattered amid fires in Colum bus and surrounding areas.
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Columbus
N.M
Arthur McKinney
Pelomas
William Corbett
James O'Neil
Villa
Lebardo Marquez
Wright
Bady
Lin
Gibson
Tanch
Tompkins
Central Hotel
AL LL Ritchie
Mr. Walker
J . C. Miller
Hoover Hotel
Thirteenth Cavalry
Mexico
New War Head Takes Office In Washington
Newton D. Baker was sworn in as secretary of war by John Randolph assistant chief clerk with the War Department. Randolph has served nearly fifty years and has administered the oath to many of Baker's predecessors in this role.
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Newton D. Baker
Vasisto
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
John Randolph
Baker
Washington warns on American stance in unsettled national affairs
Fragmentary text cites McCumber and McLemore with references to Dakota, Washington warnings, and calls for negotiations. It mentions unsettled national affairs, proposed settlements, and prospective re openings of controversy. Readers see concern over implied treaties and domestic sentiment.
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Sena
Washington, D. C
Marci
Ter
McCumber
Republic
Dakota Today
America
Chivel
Uwenfour de McCumber
McLemore
Sion
German Memorandum Denies British Provocation Charge
The German memorandum submitted to Secretary Lansing asserts that Britain issued the restraint order after many German actions, claiming German behavior occurred before British measures. It argues Germany’s submarine warfare was in retaliation for British violations.
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Associated Press
Naten
D.C
Challeng
Eser
Great Britain
Lansing
Count von Bernie
Germany
New Crisis Arises Over Mexican Situation
Reports from Washington describe rising concern over the Mexican crisis after the Columbus raid. Officials debate intervention possibilities and note Senate critics fear a shift in policy. The White House weighs Carranza’s ability to control bandits as Congress eyes actions.
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Associated Press
D.C
Alumbus
Congress
Senate
Rite House
Carranza Y
War Department
Villa
United States
Carranza
Lme
Columbus
White House
Gals
Victims of Villa Raid on Columbus New Mexico
The raid by Villa troops on Columbus New Mexico left many dead and wounded. Names listed include hotel owner J. Ritchie and others, with soldiers Frank Kendall and Mary A. Dobs among the dead and several others wounded.
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Villa
Columbus, N. M
Mary A. Dobs
Paul Simeon
Seret
John Nievergelt
Hand
Farry Iswall
Fred J. Grifin
Jesse P. Taylor
Thomas Butler
Theodore Kalzorke
Michael Barmagzel
John Yarnbrough
James Venner
John Keogh
G. Laeut
C. C. Beneon
Little Oshkosh Promotes Industrial Growth Plan
A bid to boost Oshkosh through a $100,000 "merchants" campaign to found an Oshkosh Industrial Promotion Company is underway at the Athearn hotel with a 6:30 p m dinner tomorrow. A committee of 20 plus bankers and doctors backs the drive and hopes to gather subscriptions, signaling a new era of local business development and jobs.
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Oshkosh
Athearn
Ushkosut
Tomarten
Hoya
E.W. Pulfeck
Harry B. Otis
Eric Thompson
James Samuel Knox
Direct Res
Flwsen
FC. Andersen
EL Cc.more
Robert Leland
L. Coves M. Castle Jr
F. Roeder
Ernst Derks
T. Stiiman
M.C. Brown Jr
German Naval Buildup Reported Off North Sea
London papers citing Holland correspondents describe a large German fleet in the North Sea with about fifty ships ranging from dreadnoughts to torpedo boats. A Zeppelins escort flew overhead as clouds masked the armada’s movements and the British fleet monitored the screens amid uncertain engagements.
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London
Holland
Associated Press
North Sea
Lyr
Buten Tracier
Enga
Zeppelin
Enell
Gould Men Return After Union Advice On Strike
Union leaders told the striking Gould Manufacturing Company workers that their quitwork was precipitate and warned no conference or notice had been given as required. A. Gabriel stated four ringleaders were held by the company. others returned to work as of the morning shift. The situation remains tense and awaiting further action.
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Gould Manussar- AV
A. Gabriel
Crhkosh
Wark
Tse
Receivers refuse arbitration despite union proposal
Receivers declined our arbitration offer and did not present a counter proposal. The union notes no further plan and waits for developments as a committee asked to be relieved. The receivers refused arbitration and indicated no new union role. The situation awaits the full board of receivers and any new proposals from workers.
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Tier
Wiezel
Mood Must Be Heroic To Name Roosevelt
A garbled excerpt from a March New York dispatch references a debate on naming Roosevelt with heroic mood. The fragment hints at a statement from Erin and mentions political language surrounding memorial naming and public reaction.
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Roosevelt
Chaplin Signs Contract With Martual Film Company
Charles Chaplin has signed and executed a contract with the Martual Film Company. The deal reportedly pays him over 670000 dollars annually, 10600 dollars weekly for 52 weeks plus a 150000 dollar bonus. The contract also calls for a monthly comedy production. A stray note mentions a cobbler named Fale with fitting challenges.
Vaux Fort Falls to German Night Attack near Verdun
German war office reports the village and armored fort of Vaux southeast of Verdun were captured in a night assault by Posen reserve regiments. French statements claim repulsed attacks and continued artillery bombardment in the Verdun and Meuse sectors with heavy fighting near Douaumont and Bethincourt.
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Vaux
POSEN
Downmont
Vaux Afiee
Berlin
Verdun
War Office
Tedas
Army
Maisons de Reinses
Est
Meuse
Corbeaux
Douaumont
Woevre
Ninth
von Gueretzky Cornitz
Dental
Paris
Argonne
Euc Artilery
Emma Ni
Ooer- Big
Argeour
Montfancon
Muaatillots
Mense Rhe
Bethincourt
Corbeaux Woods
Everant
Austria
Buna
Dardan
Theestow
Ressian
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Dancer
Indenarny
Todas
N. M Secreta
N. M
Francisco Villan
Douglas
Aziz
Mimbres
Hachita
el Paso & Southwestern Railway
Mimi
Pablo Lopez
Slocum
McKinney
Bosques Grandes Ranch
Martin Lopez
Landerio Levantes
Cruz
Jose Fernandes
Geitran
Vais
A. L. Ritchie
Protectiv
Tagus Zg
Crman
Operie
Portug Talsus
Spain
Exchange Telegraph Company
March
Senatag McCumber
Rota
Tin
New Grisis
Americas
Tiosseng Borider
Robinson
Tmlomo
Departmenta Ace
Seickloas
Planizas
Thin Cine
Ctilaan
AL J. Ritchie
Walten Walker
X. M
Milton Jones
S Dean. Co
Miller
J. J. Moore
W. R. Wateer
Northsea
Gould
Meke Xe
Rres
New York
Chaplin
Charles Chaplin
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Martual Film Com
Gering
Fale
Varxk
Pother Warsons
Hethincourt
Constantinople
Viennsis
Archduke -Toseph
Svaw
Wisconsin
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