Wilea to be captured in punitive expedition
Following a cabinet meeting President Wilson considers a massed punitive action against Wilea after reports of massacre in Columbus Ohio. Major General Scott and General Funston urge swift dispatch of American forces from the border to capture the outlaw Cerranza and his band with authority to act in any war interference.
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Funston
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Auronin
Esas
Mexico
Senate debates Mexico crisis as Wilson orders troops
The Senate and House weigh immediate action as McCumber and Fall press for armed intervention in Mexico. President Wilson orders troops to pursue Villa bandits after the Columbus raid with plans for a multi point border operation and Navy readiness near Vera Cruz. Carranza informed and Congress briefed as cabinet agrees to act.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
McComber
North Dako
Senate
Poe
Mexico
al! Democrat
Arizona
McCumber
Stone
Ashurst
Arexico
Ailthou
United States
Columbus
Baker
Jereal Funston
Congress
Fall
Foreign Relations Committee
House
White House
Whelson
Wilson
Vera Cruz
La Follette Speech Defends Congress Power in Foreign Affairs
Senator La Follette defended Congress power to warn citizens from belligerent ships and challenged presidential reach over foreign policy. He praised keeping the U S out of war while criticizing secret diplomacy and the Vera Cruz occupation as risks of presidential control. He urged Congress to act to express views and provide counsel to avert broader conflict.
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Associated Press
Washington, BD. C
la Follette
Senate
Congress
Vera Cruz
Congress Co. Republican
Mericans of
Armedi
Wealthy Hubbard farmer found dead in gas room
Four year old Curtis Reese, a wealthy Hubbard farmer, was found dead today in a gas filled room at the home of Mrs. Mary Feddelka where he was visiting. The scene was reported from Chicago where Associated Press filed the dispatch. The report notes a local committee and eating guidelines, but details remain unclear.
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Associated Presa
Catcago
Curil Reese
Hubbard
Mary Feddelka
Revenge for Recognition of Carranza Villa's Aim
Reports from the border detail papers found on the battlefield revealing Villa's October plan to oppose Americans after recognizing Carranza. Accounts describe raids against the United States, expeditions into Sonora, and a December 1915-February 1916 sequence culminating in Asua Prieta.
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Columbus
N. M
Prin
Villa
United States
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Villas
Sonora
Asua Prieta
Colonia Morelos
el Tigre
Mernons
Rercom
Mexico
Cananea
Agua Prieta
Canania
Shrex Am
Tompkins
Lindsley
Vic
Appa
Paiols
T. M. Evans
Ito
Biexteo
el Paso & Southwest
Hachita
Verdun Front Holds as German Offenses Resume
Paris reports no new German attack on the Meuse banks while a brief lull ends. German forces push at Vaux and Donaumont, with French hold claimed in Corbeaux wood. On the eastern front the Dvina crossing attempt near Dvinsk is repulsed. British loss details include the destroyer Coquette and torpedo boat No 1t. French steamer Louisiane sinks with no loss of life.
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Paris
Meuse
Bethincourt
Donaumont
Vaux
Ebdy
Dvina
Dvinsk
Petrograd
Coquette
Swich
Louisiane
Death of Wisconsin's oldest man at 105
John Morning, 105, the oldest man in northern Wisconsin, died today near Chippewa Falls after an illness. A local commentator laments the foolish habit of betting over trivial disputes as a ten cent argument led to the larger loss.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
John Morning
Wisconsin
Here
Pay at Paine's Wage Averages Issued by Receivers
The Paine Lumber company receivers publish a sworn payroll summary. January 31 averages show the ultimate hour wage at $1.96 for most departments, $1.93 for all departments, with higher figures claimed as the top rate among comparable plants. H. M. Bacon certifies the records and the statement captions the controversy around labor wages.
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Wis
Paine Lumber Company
Bub
H. M. Bacon
Northwestern
Rewezry
Oskkogh
Wisconsin
Wisin
Winnevago County
Stephenson Donates Site for New Form of Philanthropy
Ex Sen Isaac Stephenson plans a philanthropic project in Marinecite selecting land options in Thander mountains or nearby within the city limits. Board of countel reviews proposal and considers two parcels including ten acres if needed.
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Countel
Peshtigo
Isaac Stephenson Twee
Thander Mountain
Ube
Mexican engineer identified in Chicago death case
The man found dying in J. Grotty's room downtown is identified as James Winter, a 35 year old machinist from Toledo, Ohio. Police suspect he was killed in a fight and hold Grotty pending the coroner's inquest outcome.
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Associated Press
Chicago
J. 4
Grotty
Mexico
James Winter
Tjedo
Winters
Russian Force Lands on Black Sea Coast in War Report
Berlin reports capture of Abalin Wood and a French foothold at Vaux Fort. Smuts relieves occupation in East Africa. Berlin anticipates Portugal and Austria-Hungary joining the war. Russian troops threaten Trebizond, and Western fronts show no Verdun shift while bombardment continues on both Meuse banks.
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Berlin
Abalin Wood
Saya
Vaux Fort
Associated Press
Abaln Wood
Vaux
Portugal
Nto
Carranza Aide Appeals for Patience as Villa Threat Persists
A Carranza aide urges the United States to show patience and expresses regret while stating the Mexican government will pursue Villa with vigor. Reports note Carranza officials in touch about locating Villa, with speculation he lies near Guadalajara amid telegrams and military actions. London dispatches tally civilian deaths from British wartime bombardments, including coastal and air raid casualties, as Asquith responds to inquiries.
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Assaoci
Marceling Vargiles
Carranza
Made” Press
Villa
Dowd
Earth
Capal
Tiv
Guadalajara
Death of Mani Towec resident Mrs Damler funeral set
Mrs Damler a highly respected Mani Towec and Ushkosh resident dies after long illness at home of her daughter in Thds ees Will ity The funeral is planned for tomorrow with burial at Manitorwec The family farewell notes her years of service and status in the community Funeral services to be held at the family home with burial at the local cemetery
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Ushkosh
Hee Dagehter
Christiane Damir
Ife
Fens
Pride County
Are
United States
Green Fay
Birman
Attorney General Criticizes Governor at County Board
Special to The Northwe Appleton Wr. Marek reports Atty. Gen. Walter Onwen addressed the Onta County Board last night amid political contention. He denounced Governor Philipp as a false prophet and accused him of failing to abolish commissions or cut the state tax burden.
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Ontacomb Counts
Northwe
Appleton
Marek
Walter ¢. Onwen
Philipp Tration
Two British Warships and French Liner Sunk
British torpedo boat destroyer Coquette and torpedo boat No. 11 sank after striking mines off the east coast. Casualties total forty five: one officer and twenty-one men on Coquette. three officers and twenty men on No. 11. French liner Louisiane sank near Havre with all crew saved and passengers aboard.
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Associated Press
London
Coquette
Couvette
Vere Seymoure
HK. X. KR
H. M
John 3
National Guard Ready Says Regiment Could Be Deployed
National Guard units, including the Second Regiment, are prepared for potential deployment. Military leaders express readiness, with plans outlined by the War Department and related agencies to mobilize if necessary. Several reports note regional readiness and timing discussions for possible activation.
Murder Verdict Shocks Northwest Community
A jury found the defendant guilty of murder after a lengthy trial in Marietie. The man, aged thirty, reportedly confessed to the crime but claimed self defense. Prosecutors described a violent struggle that led to the death.
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Marietie
Wie
Marbert Thenmrson
Mhan
Vorone
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