Pershing Cross Border Into Mexico With Carranza Aid
General Pershing and nearly all his command crossed from Columbus New Mexico into Mexico at noon Wednesday Carranza forces joined the pursuit of Villa The Ojinaga garrison mutinying commander Col Riojas killed Field wireless to maintain contact El Paso Gobinngin reports and Caballona revolt rumors ripple through the border towns Baker confirms U S troops crossed the border and that Carranza forces cooperate in pursuing Villa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Comman
Carranza
San Antonio
Tex
Columbus
N. M
Funston
Ojinaga
Riojas
Signal Corps
Gen. Pershing
Srams
el Paro
American Troops Move Into Mexico Near Villa's Men
El Paso March 16 American troops pressed into Mexico on Wednesday night 60 miles west of here the vanguard of an expedition that could be the largest since the Civil War. They crossed the border into gravel hills where Pancho Villa's band attacked Columbus New Mexico a week earlier killing 17 including eight soldiers. New regiments arrived at Columbus and the first air squadron was moved west by rail amid secrecy. Unconfirmed reports said another column near Hachita New Mexico had entered Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Here
Pancho Villa
Amercan
Columbus
N. M
International Line
Mexico
Sith Cavalry
Fort Oglethorpe
Ann
Hachita
Carranza Commander In Juarez Ordered To Cooperate With AEF
Juarez Mex March 16 Gen Gavira Carranza commander said he had orders from Gen Obregon to direct all troops in his district to cooperate with the American expeditionary force. The town is quiet on the surface though Americans faced insults in parts of Juarez. About 1,000 troops remain confined to barracks and prohibited from fre a gal lons. Troops are loyal Gavira stated there is no danger of outbreaks and he is seeking contact with Ojinaga over reports Riotas was murdered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Carranza
Caballona
Lelevier
Calles
Naco
Sonora
Juarez
Mex
Gavira
Obregon
United States
Ojinaga
Villa
Tam
Troops Move To Aid Guards At Fort Brown Bridge
At Fort Brown 14 miles east of Brownsville American soldiers guarding the railroad bridge were fired on from the Mexican side around 11 30 p m Four or five shots were fired Troops did not fire back No injuries A small detachment from San Benito rushed to reinforce the guard by automobile
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Fort Brown
San Benito
Automobiles
Will Turn Villa Over to De Facto Forces if Caught
Washington reports no formal plan exists for Villa if captured. Army officers believe if alive he would be turned to the de facto government for execution to avoid extradition to Texas for murder. Villa is expected to fight with all his remaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Washington
United States
Texas
Breathing Spell For German Army Attacks Slacken
German forces slacken attacks as they pause to rest and await reinforcements. Soldiers hold position while commanders plan next moves and secure supply lines for renewed action.
French and Russian War Developments Across Verdun Front
London reports German Crown Prince’s army pausing to regroup after partial gains near Bethincourt Coumyieres and Verdun as heavy artillery shells exchange along Belgium to Vosges. French counterattacks reclaim key positions while fighting persists around Vaux Damloup Fort Vaux. Russian advances toward Mesopotamian frontier target Kut al Amara, threatening Turkish supply lines as British coordination continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crown Princes
Verdun
Belgiam
Vosges
Bethincourt
Coumineres
War Office
Reehincourt
Lemort Homme
Coumeries
Coumieres
Vaux and
Damloup
Fort Vaus
St Seuplet
Champagne
Petrograd
Persia
Kut-Fbl
Amara
Lake
Avimer
Baedade
Black Sea i Trebizond
Ressiars
Artek
Mesopotamia
Cabies
Canada After War Credit Expansion
Canadian bankers plan a new credit line of 75 million dollars to finance wartime munition payments. The move follows postwar economic stabilization efforts and seeks to secure funding for defense-related procurement through a coordinated banking alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Cutawa
March
Washington Uneasy Over Prospect of Carranza Revolt
Washington reports say American troops, pursuing Villa across the border, wait for word on developments as Carranza forces cooperate with the U S expedition. Secretary Baker promises no public details that might hinder Gen Funston’s secrecy while Gen Pershing commands about 5 000 men. Fortified by Obregon’s order to Gavira to aid the U S, officials downplay fears of a clash and expect developments by Friday or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Villa
Wilson
War Department
United States
Carranza
Pershing
Col. Dodd
Mexico
Baker
White House
Obregon
Gavira
Jucrez
U. S
Censorship Tight in War Department Coverage of Villa Pursuit
The war department maintained strict silence on border actions as Gen Funston advanced against Villa. Rumors swirled of battles and a rumored annihilation of American cavalry, but officials offered only terse, official statements. Persistent secrecy and censorship limited what could be shared with the public and reporters accompanying Gen Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Funston
Villa
Department
Mexice
Senate approves army increase for 120000 troops
Unanimous Senate vote mirrors House action on raising regular army to about 120,000. Debate centers on readiness as National Guard may be tapped. officials express patriotic spirit while warning the expansion must support all war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Satan
Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Border
Brownsville Bridge
J. J. Pershing
General Funston
Sierra Madre
Chihuahua
General Pershing
Goneral Funston
Fred Funsion
Ymston
Kengsville
St. Lois
Boatire
Joffre
Capital
Funstone
Lansing
State Department
HOUSE
Avinking
Bert Pooh
Agnass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!