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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1916

Page

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Pershing Ready to Redivide Forces in Systematic Manhunt

Reports from El Paso dated March 18 describe Villistas burning a 250 foot rail bridge near Corralitos along the Northwestern road. American columns reach Casas Grandes by midnight and push toward Janos Ascension and Guzman as fresh troops move daily across the border, with Gen Gavira confirming positions near Las Grandes.

EL Paso Tex Corralitos Jsroad Mexico Casas Grandes Casas Randes Gabriel Cavira Juarez Sas Grandes J. George A. Dodd Mer Fiachita Janos Summit San Pedro Cobus Guzman Coxlitos Antonio Ari Geno Pershing Cnd Cole Kowelak Tachita Noom Funston

Ershing Reports Troops Position Conflict Update

Ershing reports troop positions amid border tensions and a March meeting anticipated. The report notes a heat on the border, with forces advancing and counter actions observed. details remain unclear in the fragmented text.

Cavalry Expedition Report From Far East Reaches Stated Goal

Dispatch notes five squadrons of cavalry and an expeditionary force moving by messenger, detailing movements toward a western front and a likely split in forces. The report mentions no decisive actions, but asserts heavy transport and readiness for further engagements as troops advance toward northern regions.

How Many Men Far Chief Villa Will He Fight

El Paso reports on the Villa terrain as American troops reach the area and debate whether Villa still commands forces or will retreat into the Sierra Minadres. Villistas in Casas Grandes may back him through fear and fame, while officials claim he disbanded his men and will avoid battle, trusting his mountain knowledge. Cross border tension rises as Mexicans and Americans exchange insults and sporadic shooting is heard near the Juarez line.

Colunbus Amera Ross Mexico Guzman Mex Andon Janey Columbus A. Carranza EL Paso Villa Casas Grandes Varanza Juares Sierra Minadres Piva Guernile Jusree Wes Erne Qimer

Taft Pays Fifth Tribute on St Patrick's Day

Taft delivers a St Patrick’s Day banquet speech praising Irish contributions to the United States. He lauds the role of women in progress and emphasizes American unity, patience, and reform as essential to the nation's growth and stability.

Taft Chicago United State William Yo

Rail congestion relief discussion at rec area meeting

Railroad representatives and lawmakers testified that a formal plan to relieve congestion has not yet been formed. Officials noted that remedies already approved are not yet implemented and stressed the need for a coordinated approach to address bottlenecks.

Verdun Attack Dwindles Down In War Chronicle

Verdun attack dwindles as reports say artillery exchanges lessen. Britain signals readiness to bar luxuries and enforce order in council to curb imports amid ongoing conflicts. Interwar period measures limit exchange of shells and related war matériel across regions.

Coast of Scotland Lieutenants Killed in Easing Coast Crash

A battered OCR fragment notes that lieutenants Lolmsteee and Beaumont were killed at the eastern coast of Scotland near the Hendeos aerodrome. The report mentions a crash and indicates a military or coast guard context with limited readable details.

Pondon Lolmsteee Beaumont Eas Scotland jHendeos

Untitled fragmentary notice from a distant archive

A highly damaged OCR fragment presents ambiguous text with scattered names and phrases. Readable bits suggest a dated public or legal notice, but essential details, dates, and entities are obscured by poor quality.

Army Increase Bill Wins Unanimous House Approval

General Gavira said he advised the Casas Grandes garrison commander not to permit American troops to occupy the city. Carranza’s orders prohibit occupation, though marching through the streets outside is possible, the general added. The report notes the U.S. force faced restrictions from Mexican authorities.

Carranza Gavira Casas Grandesi Casas Grandes Con, Cavira

Patriotism Over Party at St Patrick Banquet

Irish American crowd hears Governor Edward F Dunne urge patriotism before party loyalty at the Friendly Sons of St Patrick banquet in Philadelphia. He honors Irish Americans who shaped U S history and calls for unity and service beyond partisan lines.

Philadelphia Mamillen Priday Edward F. Dunne Illiois Friendly Sons of St Patrick Trish eDaish Amerearm America

Debated Crippled Packing Plant Narrowly Draws Crowd

A murky page from the city’s notes shows a debate on a packing plant project described as crippled and unlively, failing to attract a crowd to the galleries. The fragment mentions a Navy Yard in San Francisco Bay and a debate that drew little public interest.

Favors Navy Yard San Francisco Bay

Senate Bill Up Monday Debate Dominates Congress

Washington March 18 national defence legislation dominated the day in both houses with little opposition. Only Senator Lever declined support for military preparedness as national policy while a large majority backed the committee bill and prepared to continue debate into the weekend.

Washington Congress Mever Leu Maemibier Omer Maree Ganacen

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