Americans halt Villa forces in intense engagement near San Geronimo
Washington dispatches confirm Pershing reporting Villa’s force of about 499 facing U.S. troops near Guerrero and San Geronimo. About 30 Villa fighters were slain. four American privates were wounded but not seriously. General Pershing notes Villa may be preparing a stand as U.S. columns advance from Galeana toward the border.
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Americans Hit Villa Forces In Surprise Attack Near Guerrero
U S forces captured Teathine guns cavalry horses and ammunition after a surprise attack on Villa troops near Guerrero. The running fight drove them ten miles into the mountains northeast of the railway. they split into small bands. Villa was absent and reported to be injured.
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Villa
Guerrero
San Geronimo Ranch
German Spy Captured British Steamer Malappe
Lewes Del March 21 A German spy named Schiller captured the British steamer Malappe after seizing the crew with pistols through Wednesday night. He claimed allegiance to the German government and said he was trained in England before the war, while authorities weigh his story and potential extradition.
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Associated Press
Lewes
Del
New York Harbor
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Pme
Schiller
United States
Sler
New York
England
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Matos
Ttichard Bersner Ioppo
Eloped Couple Figures in Oshkosh Suffrage Scandal
Special to The March records a chaotic case as Ethel Andrews and her husband Edward Jeanson are detained after eloping to evade social scrutiny. Police allege the pair fled after years of marriage disputes, while Jeanson’s suffrage ties and past Brooklyn incidents complicate inquiries at South Clark Street station.
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Chicago
Storr
Gii
Treat
Ethel Andrews
South Clark Street
Norah Perkins
Edward Jeanson
South Fifth Avena
Brooklyn
Jeanson
Ogden
Mina
Jeansen
New York
Senate in Army Debate Delays Immigration Bill in Senate
The senate resumed debate on the army increase bill and began reading it by sections for amendment. With the army bill under discussion lawmakers expect to delay consideration of the immigration bill as they move to appropriation and revenue measures.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Gee
Swiss Village Under Bombing Attack
Two unidentified aircraft bombed Porentris near the French frontier in Switzerland this morning. Fire and property damage were reported as residents sought safety amid the attack by air.
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Associated Press
Remne
Switzerland
Igen
Porentris
Pacific Liner Chiyo Maru Run Aground Near Hongkong
The Pacific passenger steamship Chiyo Maru ran aground in fog off Hong Kong harbor. Nine lifeboats and a British torpedo boat aided rescue of 219 passengers from San Francisco and Manila, including Detroit publisher Charles Wheeler and his wife along with D G Bellamore. All aboard from the continental United States except those bound for Hongkong were reported safe.
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Pacific
Lema
Hangkons
San Francisco
Cal
Cials
T Steamship Company Cablegram
Hongkong
Ghiro’s Passeng
Hongkons
Chiro
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Cr B
Bemis
America
Hones
Yokokama
United States
Weere
Charles Wheeler
Detroit
D_ G
Bellamore
Brazil Captain Protests Mine Disaster Probe
Captain Sfir anda of the Brazilian steamship Rio De Janeiro reports that the removal of passenger A Gibeon by the French cruiser Des Cartes is tied to a protest through the Brazilian consul. The message notes the ship’s arrival from South American ports and references a mine incident under investigation.
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Associated Press
New York
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Sfiranda
Rio Des Daneiro
A. Gibeon
Des Cartes
Jobnet San
Sewa
Tetovere
Incomplete record from Waite case with arraignment note
Fragmentary OCR mentions Dr Waite tied to a case with a second order and poison reference. It references men from a district and an arraignment in a perm condition, but details are unclear.
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Margaret Horton
Peck
Arthur Waite
Waite
Clara Louise Peck Waite
Francis X. Mancuso
Murrer
lArthur
Recey
Railway Under Hammer Ends in Court Action
United States Saint Jean Ai mi laced udga esurt were heard by the court as part of a decree. The case surfaced in a legal action with the government or railway officials involved.
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United St. Jean
Earth shocks recorded near Georgetown University
Earth shocks were recorded at Georgetown University in Washington D C this morning starting at 6 24 a m and ending at 7 35 a m The disturbance seems centered about 33 miles from Washington and reached a test intensity at 0 38 o clock Reports describe a notable seismic event observed from March 21 in the capital area.
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Georgetown
Cnnversity
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Georgetown University
Weshkington
Fire in Powder Factory At Treipdorf Near Colagna
Reuters report from London dated March 31 notes a devastating fire at a powder factory in Treipdorf near Colagna. Many people are reported to have lost their lives in the blaze.
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London
Reuter
Weal
Halland
Strike About to Collapse Collage of News
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a strike nearing collapse with garbled name fragments and unclear affiliations. No clear events or dates are recoverable from the readable text.
Capital leaders not worried about ships
The dispatch notes that capital leaders show little concern over the danger to ships amid rumors of German actions. It references ambassador Gerard and potential retaliation delays while awaiting further official statements and memos.
Conspiracy Plot Thickens In Canal Sabotage Tale
A fragmentary report outlines a conspiracy involving Welland Canal sabotage under a New England plan. Allegations name Horat von Der Guitz and Capt. van Papen as figures, with German aviation money cited to fuel the scheme.
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Hans Tasschar
Plotee Welland Canal
Jae York
Mance Fm
Fprgland
Horat von der Guitz
Opr
Welland Canal
Cspta van Papen
Werk
March British Casualties Reported by Press
A terse wartime notice summarizes British casualties, noting 1107 killed and 19,317 wounded or missing in action as reported by various outlets. The figures reflect ongoing combat operations and a broad tally from the conflict region.
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Meron
Aes
Oshkosh Defeated in Annual Jail Debate at Stevens Point
The annual jail debate at Stevens Point featured Moss Harte Cone and James Genvered delivering a strong performance, impressing the judges with their arguments. Oshkosh suffered defeat as the event concluded last evening with Stevens Point Normal School staging a measured debate.
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Steve Wal
Moss Harte Cone
James
Booster controversies flare at business lunch event
A writeup describes intense debate over perceived bias and factionalism at a recurring business luncheon. Political supporters and opponents clash as organizers defend the gathering’s constructive aims while critics warn of corrosive boosterism and partisan influence on local commerce.
Capture of Malancourt in Verdun Campaign Reported
Berlin claims Malancourt village fell as German forces claimed gains on both sides of the Verdun front. Reports describe fierce night fighting near Douaumont with forts and trenches under attack. Allied air combat over Arras sees German and British planes downed, while Russian front bombardments continue elsewhere.
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Verdun
Berlix
Foriai
Douaumont
Faris
Berlin
Arras
Emmelmann
Ern Roon
Remy Ois
Orator For Days Mobbed In City Campaign Speech
A public speaker drew crowds in multiple cities amid election talk and war era tensions. Antagonism rose around antiwar arguments and political branding as supporters and opponents clashed. The report notes vigorous, sometimes hostile responses to the speaker’s rhetoric.
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