Occupation of Mexican cities not proposed by U S army
Washington reports confirm that American forces pursuing Villa have no orders to occupy Mexican towns. General Funston said troops are mobile and not aiming to seize cities, though passing through a town could become necessary. Casas Grandes and Colonia Dublan site updates show encampments as the expedition advances toward Galeana district.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Villa
Mexico
White House
War Department
Genel Gavira
Carranza
Juarez
Pershing
Casas Grandes
Tampico
War and
State Departments
State Department
General Funaton
Defacto
el Paso
Mexco
Eliseo Arredondo
General Funston
Colonia Dublan
Cotonia
Dubland
Hachita
Bar
Vilje
Cmrmanss
Miltitary Reasoue
J. J
Head
Gabriel Gavira
Gene 1
San Antonio
Texas
Las Grandes
Fanston Incayi
Wa Department
Fanston
Gavira
Funsr
Pershine
Funston
Latest Bulletins on the Mexican Situation
News from the Mexican front cites Gen Funston reporting all quiet along the border. Reports from Paso and Nogales mention Carranza and Villa movements, with Gaviira named as Juarez commander and a new chief of military operations. Columbus orders warn correspondents under the national defense act with strong action against scoops.
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Columbus, N. 3
W. R. Sample
Columbus Camp
Battle near Torreon in Mexico reported ongoing
Telegrams from Torreon Mexico describe fighting between Constitutionalists and Villistas at Caner Chorritos near Xoe in the Torreon district. No results available yet with rumors of Villa commander Juan Madrid or Canuto Reyes. Reports claim twenty six killed and thirty two captured across two clashes with Pacifista forces led by Generals Banzelos and Miguel Hernandez.
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Tapiion
Torreon
Mexico
Constitutionalists
Villistas
Caner Chorritos
Xoe
Tas Villa
Juan Madrid
Canuto Reyes
Pacifista
Durango
Banzelos
Miguel Hernandez
Winnebago County Insurance Men Forming Branch
A meeting in the F. O. R. A. hall at Sension City drew Winnebago County insurance men to form a county branch of the Insurance Federation of Wisconsin. Secretary Harry Carran Witbur of Milwaukee led the session at 2:15 pm, with E A Williams Orrin Thompson and other officials present. The plan outlined included a temporary organization of the county branch and alignment with the National Council of Insurance Federation executives.
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Winnebago County
F. OR. A. Hall
Insurance Federation of Wisconsin
Tallorder
Harry Carran Witbur
Milwaukee
State Federation
The
Fraternal Reserve Association
Tae
Funeral for George A. Young Jr. Engineer
Funeral services for George A. Young junior United States engineer who died at his home will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. from his residence 53 Park Avenue. The Masonic ritual will be observed and interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.
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George A. Young
United States
Yestern J
Park Avenue
Wille
Riverside Cemetery
Aerial Parade Marks Opening of Biz Exposition
Twelve aeroplanes led by record-holding aviators paraded as the Panama California International Exposition opened in San Diego. Franklin Lane, secretary of the interior, delivered the opening address and President Wilson’s representative G A Davidson toasted peace and officially opened the expo for its second year.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Franklin Lane
Intenor
Wilson
G. A. Davidson
Jack Allen Killed in North Carolina Incident
Revantke Va March 18 Associated Press reports Jack Allen brother of Sidnay and Flord Allen leaders of the gang that assassinated county officials near Hillsville was killed last night at Mrs Birt Martins home near Mount Airy North Carolina Will McCraw who was with Allen fled and is now being sought after the shot was heard
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Associated Press
Revantke
Jack Allen
Sidnay
Flord Allen
Animals
Carroll County
Hillsville
Birt Martin
Mount Airy
N.C
Will McCraw
Allen
Bill to Prosecute Threats Against President Proposed
Senator Culberson of Texas introduces a bill urged by the attorney general to allow federal prosecution for threats against the life of the president or any official in the line of succession. Conviction carries a fine up to 1 dollar or up to five years in prison, or both.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC. C
Culberson
Texas
Gay
United States
Troop movements update from Havas Agency report
Reports from Havas Agency describe a large scale troop movement and increasing activity on the Verdun front. The French and German fronts show reduced activity with a focus on aerial conquests and a note of French claims of limited progress around Dead Man Hill. A wireless Rome dispatch notes Tirpitz’s retirement tied to a plan to attack Britain, blocked by the Emperor and Prince Henry.
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Havas Agency
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Paris
Dead Man Hill
London
Rome
von Tirpitz
Great Britain
William
Prince
Henry
Day's War Report Sees No German Break At Vaux Fort
Paris announces no German advance at Verdun as of Thursday night. Heavy artillery activity is intermittent with no infantry action. Meuse area shows continued bombardment by mortars, while Balkans war rumors ease as Bulgaria troop movements shift from Bucharest. Romanian rail traffic to the border suspended. Exar Pasha reportedly in Constantinople after a tour of Syria, Palestine and Arabia.
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Vaux
Verdun
Paris
Paris War Office
Meuse
Tbere
Qreillers
Balkans
Bulgaria
Bucharest
Roumania
Exrver Pasha
Constantinople
Syria
Palestine
Arabia
Tubantia Sunk Near Dutch Coast Mystery Over Cause
Reports from Berlin and London discuss whether the Tubantia was sunk by a mine or a German torpedo. Observers, including officials and the American correspondent Richard Schilling, note conflicting accounts with no definitive attribution yet. The Dutch coast and Medina are mentioned in the shifting narratives as investigations are pursued by authorities.
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Associated Press Sa
Berlin
Constantinople
Enver Tubantia
Pasha
Syria
Palestine
Arabia
Medina
Riessa
Stuttgart
Rio Janeiro
New York Life Me Lsurance
Schillyng
TeleLantia
Washington, D.C
Maren 18
Tubantia
Amsterdam
Richard Schilling
York Life Insuranc Company
Schilling
London
Admiralty
Copenhagen
Greece Germany Bulgaria cut telegraphic link in war tense
Reports from Athens and Paris describe severed telegraphic connections between Greece and its neighbors, grave Greek finances, and mobilized families facing hardship. Paris notes large scale troop movements in Bulgaria with suspended passenger and freight traffic, while Verdun fronts report intermittent fighting and French air raids on Metz and Conflans. The Berlin report adds subdued western fighting, active artillery near Lake Narmeez, and minor Russian night attacks despite overall low intensity.
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Greece
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Paris
Havas
Bucharest
Roumanis
Prebeal
Verdun
Vaux
Woerre
Et Mouleinvil Handemont
Les Eparges
St Michel
Apremont and
Vigneulles
Conflans
Metz
Arnayilie
Berlin
Another Dutch Ship Sunk Palembang Crew Saved
The steamship Palembang, a Dutch vessel of 6 674 tons gross and 430 feet long, was torpedoed. The larger Palembang, owned by Rotterdamsche Lloyd, built in Rotterdam, last passed Gibraltar February 15 en route from Batavia to Rotterdam. Crew members were saved.
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Gyr Associated Press
Lewton
Palembang
Rotterdamsche Lloyd
Rotterdam
Batavia
Java
Lake Michigan traffic opens season with Puritan voyage
Navigation on Lake Michigan for the 1916 season opened as the steamer Puritan of the Graham and Morton line sailed on the first regular trip to Holland Michigan. The Chicago and South Haven line announced a boat would start service Monday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Puritan
Graham and Morton Line
Holland
Mich
Coldest March in New York in Forty-Five Years
A partial Associated Press dispatch notes New York and eastern regions endure record low March weather. Temperatures fell to near twenty below in Adirondacks with the forecast calling for warming in the near term.
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New York
Associated New York
New
Iona
Marca
Feporte Adirondacks
First Crisis in Germany Paper Notes Submarine Campaign
The article cites early signs of tensions in Germany as authorities constrain activity amid the submarine campaign. It references a restrained response from the admiralty and notes limited public sign of mobilization or effective measures.
Increase in Salary and Workforce at American Charcoal and Iron
Special to The Chronicle reports American Charcoal and Iron Company plans higher wages and will raise its workforce. Manager FE. Bisset announces that the plant will operate with increased capacity and hire more workers, aiming for April 1 or sooner, with about two dozen new hires anticipated.
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American Charcoal and Iron Company
All Night Cabaret Doomed in Chicago Report
A Chicago cabaret scene is reportedly facing closure after a suit, with authorities or organizers undecided on next steps. The piece notes the venue, players, and legal actions impacting late night performances.
Index of Today's Paper and Page Highlights
An brief index lists sections such as American, politics, society, theaters, sports and religious notes. It mentions Villa St Patricks Day entertainment, Catholic Knight State Convention, municipal election notice, Nicaragua debts, and a sermon Our Poor Relations by Rev J W Greenawe. The page hints at foreign events Greece and war coverage and a Japan nationalty feature.
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Sixtieen
St. Patricks Day
Nicaragua
J. W. Greenawe
Japan
Greece
Wilson Supports Army Measure in House Debate
In a heated session the House debated provisions for maintaining a larger peace force and reduced military troops. Arguments focused on neutral stance, potential war risks, and the balance of power between the Executive and Congress.
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Wilson
House
Senate
National Liberal Star
Irearep
Neval
Mos Thanaiul
Ital Libera
Paris Sees Prospects Of Victory And Peace
Paris hopes for an end to the war as tension eases and Allied prospects look favorable. Reports from Germany’s Lokal Anzeiger warn that peace terms will demand hard concessions if enemies do not seek terms, while Britain and France prepare further wartime measures including air and submarine operations.
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Associated Press
Alexandre Himghe
Verdun
France
Thas
Germany
Lerlin
von Bethmann-Hollugg
Lokal Anzeiger
Recruiting Rush Marks Major Political Tally In Chicago
March 18 report from the Tenthous United States of Chicago notes a big rush in recruiting. Franklin RR Kennes oversees the wartime effort while local War Office officials coordinate the mobilization despite garbled OCR text.
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United States
Chicago
Sacindt
Franklin RR Kennes
Weather forecast update for Wiscomaia Parily tonight
Fragmented local forecast notes cloudy and colder with possible overnight temperatures. It mentions Saturday fair conditions and east portion observations with temperatures and wind, but the text is garbled and partially unreadable.
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Wiscomaia
Dondy
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