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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1916

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Funston In Full Charge Of Pursuit After Villa

General Funston is authorized to lead a defensive expedition into Mexico to capture Francisco Villa and his bandits dead or alive. Secretary Baker described the mission as defensive and left details, including troop numbers and route, to Funston with orders to act swiftly and covertly. President Wilson sails on the Mayflower during a weekend Potomac cruise as the administration frames the operation.

Washington, D.C Frederick Furston Mexico Villa Funston Baker Ivasion President Wilson Potomac Cabranza Wh&n United States iCarrenme Car’ J VIA Biel Paomon Casas Grandes Department War Department John J. Pershing Funsane Tai Funston Carranza Columbus Aqx Por Ermy Aero Equadros San Antonio Miiaw

Latest Bulletins on a Mexican Situation at the Border

Kousias Ariz The Tenth United States Cavalry under Col W C Brown arrived from Huachuca Ariz after a two week march. Washington D C The senate foreign relations committee endorsed the president s action in sending American troops to pursue Villa and his men.

Kousias Ariz Tenth United States Cavalry W.C. Brown Washington, D. C Senate Calumbus N. M Horace J. Slocum Thirteenth Cavalry Villa Columbus

Congress Debates Armed Ship Warning Policy

Washington reports show Congress divided over President Wilson and armed merchant ships, with debates focusing on warning aircraft and U S rights at sea amid the Mexican border crisis. Officials note Wilson seeks restraint, while some Republicans press for stronger action.

Congress Wilson

Funston Details Mexico Expedition Leadership Plan

Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston announced from San Antonio that while he directs military efforts along the Mexican border, the expedition to capture Francisco Villa will be led by a brigadier general to be named in Washington. The full aero squadron will join the expedition and organization will take two to three days. Additional troops from other divisions will proceed directly to the border. The size and entry point of the expedition were not disclosed.

San Antonio Texas Frederick Funston Mexico Francisco Villa Funston Washington

Royce and Scofield Elected Leaders in Wisconsin Normal Schools

Madison March 13 Asa M L Royce from Superior was elected president of the Platteville normal school at noon today. Battery Scofield of St Paul was elected president of the Eau Claire normal. The state board of normal school regents was called for a special session to approve the appointments.

Northwestern Madison Wis Asa ML Royce Superior Platteville Battery Scofield St. Paul Hau Claire Normal Board of Normal School Regents University of Sconsin Statuon Wisconsin Augusta Dau Claire Fearazo Central High St. Paris Eau Claire

IGWA RICH IN MOTORCARS

Des Moines reports automotive registration for 1916 surpassing 1000 at the office of W Allen secretary of state. The automotive fund in the state treasury exceeds 1 000 000 with signs it may reach 1 509 000 before April 1.

Associates Presa Des Moines W. Allen Auter Mobile Fund

Company E Parade Sets State Attendance Record

Wis March 11. Company RB sea infantry of Fond du Lac paraded eighty four officers and men at inspection fully equipped. The display exceeded the state record and showcased remarkable unit strength.

Iai Wis Sea Infantry of Fond du Lac

Inconsistent Votes Reflect on War Debate of Lusitania Age

A reader notes the ethical gulf between political leaders and voters while stressing confidence that Congress and the White House would unite quickly if war arose. The letter cites Lusitania skepticism, German prisoners, and the government’s long held line on armed versus unarmed ships.

Cyengress White House Germany Counry- Veriy

Riot Among Sugar Workers In Puerto Rico Claims Police Killing

Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor reports from San Juan Puerto Rico that police killed and wounded sugar workers at Arecibo. He says labor leaders were arrested and demand a congressional investigation into alleged atrocities.

Samuel Gompers Areciby iBy Associated Press Washington, D.C Gompers American Federation of Labor San Juan Porto Rico Arecibo Algiesias The Federation of Labor

Mrs. Damler's Funeral Held in Mayville

Abs.hristiane Damler whose residence was 472 Washington Street was laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery after services at Keran church. The procession traveled to Manitowoc for a brief service before interment. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Damier and others from Mayville, with pallbearers listed from Oshkosh and Mayville.

Abs Cart Rue Washington Stree Dowidat Keran Roewekamp We North Te Northwestern Road Manitower Manitowec Remai Dam Evergreen Cemetery Cart Ruedebusch George Janssen Herman Maertens Mayvill Robert Mehrmann N. C. Werbke Henry Roenekamp F. Kenneth Oshkosh Carl Ruedebusci Mayville

Calderwood to Speak at Oshkosh Sunday Closing Campaign

Campaign plans for Sunday closing are laid by the Christian Workers league led by officers. W G Calderwood of Minneapolis will speak in Oshkosh for four sessions, detailing the Indian treaty stakes and Minnesota dry territory history while the group promotes Sunday closing among voters.

Christian Workers’ League Calderrwood Christian Workers League Bent Blok W. G. Calderwood Minneapolis Oshkosh Mr. Calderwood Armory Union German Methodist Church Tenth Nebraska Calderwood Minnesota

Dolan Not Worried Over 1916 Season Rumors

Dolan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Oshkosh’s big league star, says he has heard little solid about his 1916 berth. He notes he is awaiting word from San Antonio on tryouts and doubts any reliable source is fueling the circulating stories.

Vics Lenane Sayn Wina Alvin I. Dolan St. Louis Cardinals Oshkosh Ekpir San Antonio Trias Dolan St. Louis Wan

Sixteen Pages Daily Index Highlights War News And Local Items

The page summarises today’s paper with war news items and local notices. It lists sports features and community announcements including church notices and teachers’ salaries. The index mentions Pine Plant and Berry Foster industries and a variety of urban notes.

Moerkets Yarmon Pent In Mexiras

French and German Clash Near Rheims Verdun Battle Update

Reports from Paris and London describe ongoing fighting on the western front near Rheims and Verdun as German forces press in the Bois des Corbeaux and Bois de Cumieres while the Vaux fort remains a flashpoint. French and German losses are debated as officials cite varying tallies with both sides claiming some territorial gains and stubborn defenses intact.

la Vards Villeaux-Bois Rheims War Office Saron Ville-aux- Bois Depty Meuse Verdun Bois Des Corbeaux Bois de Cumieres Meuse Bras Vaux Fort Vaux Woevre Wlanzee Chateau Salins Balkan Verdun Fort Douaumont Ary Paris Nerdun Tren Mense Berhhincourt Hhears Foxsex Dowanment Village Hawiemen Beng Vacex Wie i

Verdun Front Battles and Global War Updates

Reports detail French positions captured in Champagne and Verdun sectors as German forces press advances near Meuse. Naval activity includes German bombings in the Black Sea region, while Portugal reshuffles its cabinet amid war. In France, Allied counterattacks recapture key trenches near Bois des Buttes and Vaux as bombardments and infantry actions continue across Verdun and Lorraine fronts.

Seamen’s Bill Talk Planned by La Follette Group

Andrew Fureseth and international seamen from the La Follette union announced a meeting for Tuesday March 14 to discuss the Seamen’s Bill. The Armory Boat site was set for the event with arrangements completed this morning. Officials expect participation by Amnerican Federation of Labor organizer Stake and Secretary Phy of the international carpenters and joiners union, with additional attendees from Milsa ite and Mr. Mink German among others.

Andrew Fureseih la Follette Badger Amnerican Federation of Labor Pagsino Internation Union of Carpenters and Joiners iQacat Amerager Flminkiex Milsaite Mr. Mink

Lindsley Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

Special to The North Western reports Lindsiay a lumber worker found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Restel, a foreman for Spiex Lumber Co., at Menominee, Michigan. Lindsley fled Cowpek, then during a dispute three hours later attacked Redell, striking the heart.

Marinette Wis Mareh Lindsiay Day Kilinsames Restel Onrenagen Mick Redell Spiex Lumber Company Menomines Mich Lindsley Cowelpek

German memorandum on satmasine warfare released

Berlin report notes a German memorandum on satellite weapons warfare delivered to the American government. The document appears in the latest weekly edition with annotation by Irenes Berlin and Maren W. This item reflects postwar arms discussions and diplomatic signaling.

Irenes Berlin Maren W

Americans aboard Norwegian bark Silius torpedoed near Havre

Washington reports the Norwegian bark Silius was torpedoed with seven or eight Americans aboard. John Hartmann, 18, was injured and taken to Pasteur hospital in Havre. The vessel, sunk off Havre Heads, had 24 Americans aboard and carried 41 500 tons of barley. four named sailors are identified and others are missing. State Department to seek full information. no action yet.

Associated Press Faris New York Havre Petit Parisien Sax Pasteur Hospital John Hartmann Det Syvertsen Silt Washington, D. C Osborne Harrey Heads London State Department Department Sitins United States Lansing Davi Sherman Bedford Mass John Wardman Philadelphia Naiel Nerah Connecticut Monahan Boston Accisch

Racine Boy Sought After Robbery Case

A 14 year old boy, Philip Halden, son of Mr and Mrs Halden, is linked to a south side store robbery in Racine. Local detectives grilled him during questioning as he protested innocence and sought to explain his actions after leaving for home.

Philip Tithard M. Halden

Resigral semne? Wom Wasangen on a Weeh fear tha Patenrg

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a place name and a date roughing the scene. A river and a postmaster are suggested within unclear text. No clear event or person details emerge.

Third in the Doubles at Sonatess Tournament

In Toledo Ohio the Assential Press notes a third place finish for Bob Wage and Phil Wolf of Chicago in a doubles event. Lea and W. Lf with Livk earned the other podium position.

Toledo Asseintel Bob Wage Phil Wolf Chicago Ringenstreter Lea W. Lf Livk

Wisconsin Forecast Amid Warmer and Cooler Shifts

Weather note outlines a forecast for Wisconsin with mixed conditions. Expect warmer tonight followed by colder temperatures on Sunday in the northwest region. Local observations show notable temperature changes and a brief note on overall trends.

Dar Wisconsin Semday

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