Funston Cited Under Wilson Orders To Trail Villa Bandits
Gen Funston moves troops at the Mexico border under President Wilson's orders to pursue Villa's bandit army. War department aims for secrecy and rapid, decisive action with慎 guarding information to prevent Villa from fleeing. Carranza signals possible reciprocal Mexican troop cross border while U.S. forces, about 7500 men, close in on Columbus raid culprits. Congress backs the president in the pursuit.
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Funston
Wilson
Villa
Mexico
War Department
Baker
Potomac
State Department
Carranga
United States
Lansing
Carranza
Columbus
Congress
Sonora
N. M
13Th Cavalry
el Tigre
Mexia
Arkness
13Th Regimental
Washington
Scott
Cavary
Monterey
Cal
Fort Oglethorpe
Robinson
Neb
Tee
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Sheridan
Fort Cavenworth
Kan
Fort Meyer
Department
San Antonio
Texas
Fort Sam Houston
L. Brown
J. E.layton
Harold L. Jones
United States Engineering Corps
Likach Company
Tex
Ashington
Rio Grande
Francisco Villa
Generick Funston
Fort In
Houston
Ston Kimagif
Funsica
Fenston
Nere
Gen. Punston
Southern Department
Funston Mobilizes Forces for Mexico Expedition
News dispatches from Columbus and San Antonio report General Funston ordering increased cavalry and engineering units for a border expedition against Francisco Villa. Reports detail troop entrainment, secrecy measures, and plans for potential multi‑unit movement with the 1st and 2nd Cavalry, engineers, and aero squadron preparing for operations near the Rio Grande.
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Funston
Mexico
Villa
Villa Rear Guard Of 900 Chased By 59 Troopers
Col. H. J. Slocum reports Villa’s attempted invasion ended with 900 to 2,500 men driven 15 miles into Mexico by 50 officers and men of Troops F and H under Major Frank Tompkins. Four actions left Villa’s rear guard with at least 900 men under pursuit, 75 Mexicans killed, horses recovered, two mounts killed, no American casualties. Looted goods abandoned as pursuit continued and a crowd gathered at the Columbus corral.
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Columbus
N. M
H. J. Slocum
Villa
Mexico
Frank Tompkins
Tompkins
Lord Northcliffe Finds Verdun Interesting But Not Important
London March 12 Lord Northcliffe who visited the Verdun battlefield says Verdun is more interesting than important. He notes French preparations and resistance, describes German troops as weary and undersized, and asserts the Allied defense across France is impregnable. He hints at huge German losses and criticizes Germany’s strategy at Verdun.
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Lord Northcliffe
Verdun
London
Weekly Dispatch
Paris
Baron Northcliffe
the Marne
Germany
France
Belgium
Seven Americans aboard sunken bark Sirius named
March 12 report identifies the American sailors in the crew of the Norwegian bark Sirius sunk by a torpedo. Named are Daniel Novak of Norfolk Connecticut Henry Monahan of Boston David Sherman of New Bedford Massachusetts 8am Sullivan Atlantic City John Hartmann of Philadelphia and other crew members.
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Havre
Sirius
Daniel Novak
Norfolk
Mormon Colony No Longer in Danger
El Paso March 12 General Gabriel Gavira at Juarez said Casas Grandes Chihuahua Mormon colony is no longer in danger from Villa bandits. Reinforcements have been sent to protect foreigners and refugee trains are held in readiness to depart for safety.
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EL Paso
Tex
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
Gavira
Grinnell Aviator Dies In 13 000 Foot Plunge
W C Billy Robinson head of the Grinnell Aero school and noted American aviator is killed when his biplane plunges from 13000 feet near Ewart Ta. The 32 year old, holder of the American record for sustained flight, dies with fuel causing a post crash fire. He leaves a widow and four children. His body is brought back to Grinnell.
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Grinnell
W. C
Billy) Robinson
Grinnell Aero School
Ewart
Robinson
Des Moines
Chicago
Hammond
Ind
Japs Suspect European Power Behind US Strain
Tokyo March 12. Japanese Foreign Minister Baron Ishii expressed belief a European power previously tried to sow dissension between Japan and the United States to further its own aims. He said with Europe preoccupied, current intrigue has faded. He noted relations with America are very good and should grow closer.
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Tokio
Baron Ishii
Japan
United States
Association of America
America
Great Britain
Progressives of New Jersey Select Delegates for National Convention
In Trenton on March 12, the Progressive party of New Jersey chose and unconditionally endorsed a delegation to the national Progressive convention in Chicago. They declined to contest New Jersey presidential primaries due to lack of separate party ballot support and pledged to back Theodore Roosevelt or any Progressive nominee at the Republican convention.
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Trenton
N. J
Progressive Party of
New Jersey
Iarre
Chicago
Tume
Progressive National Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Quarantine Order Modified in Washington
Washington officials report a modification to the federal quarantine order issued by the agricultural department regarding foot and mouth disease controls. The updated directive adjusts monitoring requirements and geographic scope for farms and related facilities amid ongoing public health concerns.
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Washington
The
Agricultural Department
Saxons Break Through French Lines Near Rheims
Saxon regiments pierced French positions in Champagne near Rheims, striking a front where trench warfare has been routine. Germany claims about two thirds of a mile gained over 1,400 yards, with several guns and more than 700 prisoners. The attack appears detached with no follow up evident. Verdun fights continue with stubborn French defense and occasional German gains along the Meuse. Berlin and French reports vary on ground losses and casualties, while Portugal’s cabinet resigns to form a new defense government amid Germany’s war declaration.
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London
Mar
Champagne
German War Office
Rheims
Verdun
Berlin
Corbeaux
Cumieres Wood
Meuse
Galllene
Germany
Portugal
Great Britain
Douaumont
President and Party View Prize Appam
A fragmented item notes a yacht event with a Mayflower reference and an anchored setting. The text is unclear but hints at a prize or display tied to Appam and a presidential party. No coherent outcome is discernible from the garbled source.
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Appam
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