Stray Snipers Reported Near Columbus Campaign Pursuit
Reports from Columbus New Mexico describe American forces under Gen Pershing and Gen Funston advancing toward Villa with scattered sniper fire affecting a small number of expedition troops. Officers debate Mexican cooperation while censorship limits movement details as air tests and troop buildup unfold near the border.
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San Antonio
Tex
Newexico
Fishing
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Gen. Funston
Funston
Decto
Ila
Hia
Gavire
Gavira
Juarez
Inira
Caraza
Pershing
En. Funston
Amera
Columbus
Oke
Vance
American Hero Major Tompkins of the 18th Cavalry
Fragmentary OCR recalls Major Tompkins from the 18th Cavalry as a noted American hero in military action after Villa and related campaigns. The garbled text mentions his leadership, earlier units, and involvement with other troops during pursuit operations, with unclear dates and places.
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Villa
Major Tompkins
Macar
Tomptins
Atooolmardas
Ers
Bardtsops
Mexico
Mager Pompkins
Oyderet
Levi
Watt Miata Vis Superier
Pecans
Feredoan
Movement of Troops Surrounded by Wall of Secrecy
Fragmented text describes troop movements near the Mesha border. References to desert progress, distances to Galetta, and patrols imply a cautious military operation with slow advance. Names and precise places are obscured by garbled OCR but indicate wartime troop movements and blocked reporting.
Dutch steamer Turbantia sunk with ninety aboard
A Dutch passenger steamer Turbantia is reported sunk in a maritime disaster. Authorities confirm a passenger list totaling ninety people, with details of the voyage and possible causes under investigation. The incident prompts rescue and inquiry efforts by shipping officials.
Dutch Steamer Cabantia Sinks After Mine or Submarine Attack
London reports the Dutch steamer Cabantia sank off the Noord Hinder lightship after a mine strike or submarine attack. All aboard were believed rescued, including several Americans and crew of about 300 on a 15,000 ton vessel. Survivors reached Flushing and other ports as reports varied on cause.
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London
Cabantia
Noord Hinder
Belp
Tubantia
Amsterdam
River Plate
Falmouth
Hook of Holland
Ito
Beara
Ubantia
Richard Sclaline
Flushing
Plushing
Berlin
Savville
Overseas
Nevarhinder
Nieuwe Rotterdame de Courant
Vinwhden
Tubomtia
Wabash cashier confession shocks town
A Wabash cashier admitted guilt in a sudden confession stirring local interest. Authorities say the case revolves around alleged financial misconduct at the store. Community leaders urged calm as investigators gather details and prepare follow up steps.
Consul and Americans Ride Home from Torreon in Box Cars
Consul C A Williams and 86 Americans traveled in box cars from Torreon to Laredo Texas arriving after leaving the Mexican city for safety. Eleven Americans joined at Monterey. Williams declined to discuss the departure. Some unmarried Americans stayed behind believing Torreon unsafe under Villa control. Durango City is cut off with about 20 Americans reported there.
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Laredo
Tez
C. A. Williams
Torreon
Mexico
Monterey
Williams
Villa
Carranza
Durango City
Hubbard Sun Hearing Set For April 3 In Waterway Case
The Hubbard Sun reports a hearing scheduled for April 3 in Sanganpen County Circuit Court. Representative Hubbard sues over a $5,000,000 waterway finance bond act and seeks restraint on $26,000 annual salaries for the waterway commission. Attorney General Lucey demurs on grounds the suit lacks sufficient basis. The case concerns federal approval of the Dine waterway tolls and state authority.
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Springeeeld
Hubbard
Waterway Commission
Desultory Artillery Fire Amid Conflicting War Office Reports
Paris reports a strong German attack on Lemort Sfomme near Verdun repulsed with heavy German losses cited by French officials. London notes repeated repulses at French fronts, while Italian and Austrian fronts show offensive actions and counter moves across Tsonzo and Podgora, with mixed success reported by Vienna.
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Paris
Lemort Sfomme
Verdun
Corbeaux Woods
War Office
Gans
London
Lem Thammes
Verdin
Ino
Geri Melbo
Corheaus
Thie Amis
Washineten
Pedgora Heights
San Martino
Podgora
Vienna
Viercy
Tony
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Colona Wan
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FBI
Wilivs
Bane
Sierra
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Vane
Gen Gaya
Simao
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Seo
PNP
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Turbantia
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Ioc
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Repross
Othe
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Opti
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Wabash Cashier
Consul
Circuit Court
Bay State
Efi
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