Mexican Revolt Censorship and Villa Campaign Report
Censorship limits messages to Mexico from the United States via El Paso in plain English or Spanish. General Carranza opposes any U S armed pursuit of Villa without consent and reciprocity. Maj. Gen. Funston plans invasion with about 7500 troops and coordination with Washington. Villa assaults at Columbus, New Mexico result in many deaths and pursuit by Col. Slocum’s troops along the border.
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United States
New York
Mexico
el Paso
Carranza
Mexico City
Villa
Washington
Frederick Funston
Wilson
Army General Staff
Funston
Columbus
N. M
Pablo Lopez
H. J. Slocum
Thirteenth
U.S. Cavalry
War News Roundup Reports Silius Sinking and Baltic Actions
American consul in Havre says the Norwegian bark Silius was torpedoed by a submarine and seven Americans were saved. Varna bombardments, Turkish losses, German and British naval casualties, Portugal severing ties, and prisoner pay details are noted. Russian advances push from Trebizond area with Riza and Sehna captured.
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J. B. Osborne
Havre
Washington
Aviator Burned After Plane Overturns Near Ewart Indiana
Domeste Wiliam Robinson a Crinnell aviator died when his aircraft overturned and fell 13 000 feet near Ewart Indiana the gasoline tank exploded in the crash. The report notes the high fatality during early flight tests and lists the incident as a major aviation disaster.
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Wiliam Robinson
Crinnell
Ewart
New leads in Indiana primary as Watson concedes defeat
With 2,794 of 3,177 precincts reporting New leads by 8,202 votes while James E. Watson admits he was defeated on the first choice votes for the Republican nomination. In Alaska four soldiers of the Fourteenth Infantry were burned to death in a barracks fire at Fort Osborn.
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Harry S New
Words
Indianapolis
Ind
James E. Watson
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Fort Osborn
Alaska
Avalanche Buries Homes in Agordo District Reported Toll 25
A Venice dispatch says an avalanche in the Agordo district has buried several houses and, so far, 25 victims are reported. A Berlin dispatch notes the marriage of Prince Joachim to Princess Maris Augustine at Bellevue in the presence of the German empress. Emperor William was absent.
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North Sea
Kiel
Reuter
Ymuiden
Agordo
Venice
Joachim
William
Maris Augustine
Prince Edward of Anhalt
Bellevue
Berlin
Washington debate on Mexican policy and German submarine rights
Admiral Fletcher is advised to prepare forces for possible demonstrations in Mexican waters if needed. Former Secretary Garrison aids in Mexican plans while Senator McCumber calls for a force to hunt down murderers and punish atrocities. Germany says it will follow prewar international law for submarines if Britain does too, and Count von Bernstorff submits a memorandum detailing Germany’s armed merchant ship stance.
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Washington
Fletcher
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate
Mexico
Great Britain
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Verdun Front Offensive Pressures Paris Reports Verdun Actions
London dispatches say artillery duels intensify west of the Meuse around La Morte Homme and Bois Bourrus with French batteries pressuring German forces between Forges and Bois des Corbeaux. German losses at Verdun estimated at 200,000 in three weeks.
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London
Verdun
Meuse
la Morte Homme
Bois Bourrus
Paris
Forges
Bois Des Corbeaux
Woevre
Brieulles
Berlin
Teutons
Vaux Fort
Moraht
Maastricht
Holland
Luxemburg
Partial embargo on arms to Mexico announced
Washington reports an embargo on arms to Mexico limited to San Francisco Nogales and Los Angeles with no general embargo. Customs officials on the border are ordered to enforce the ban on shipments of arms and ammunition to Mexico except those for Carranza forces. The embargo will not apply to munitions for the de facto government while Villa is opposed.
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Washington
Mexico
San Francisco
Nogales
Los Angeles
Chihuahua
Sonora
California
Carranza
United States
Villa
Troop Train Hold Up Foiled Near Alpine
A planned locomotive hijacking east of Alpine failed when the train, carrying U. S. troops westward for the punitive expedition into Mexico, halted after spotting six Mexicans near the track. Three of the six were arrested and will not talk. the other three escaped. The engineer signaled in time.
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Alpine
Tex
United States
Mexico
Drys Victors in Manitoba Referendum Vote
Manitoba voted overwhelmingly for prohibition in the March 15 counts. The temperance act referendum showed 38 000 in favor and 18 800 against across urban and rural municipalities. Winnipeg reported a strong dry majority despite its large soldier and foreign population.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Prohibition
California Syrup of Figs Ad Targeting Mothers
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for constipated children. It claims the product cleanses the stomach liver and bowels, relieves feverish sick symptoms, and includes directions on a 50 cent bottle suitable for babies children and adults.
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California
Sleepers Sound Off On Quiet Nights And Lively Dreams
A witty exchange from the Boston Evening Transcript features a playful dispute about sleep habits and noises. One speaker jokes about sleeping deeply while another hints at a howling saw disturbing the quiet.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Freckles vanish with ethine double strength remedy
A cosmetic prescription promises to remove freckles with ethine double strength. Apply an ounce nightly to clear skin and fade spots, with a guarantee of money back if it fails to remove freckles.
Longsighted and Fairness Cordial Yet Precise Judge
A remark on fairness and discernment describes a judge who can recognize merit and block distractions. The exchange highlights confidence in his evenhanded approach and ability to navigate competing claims with clarity.
Allen's Foot-Hash Advertisement Becomes Comfort Discovery
The antiseptic powder Allen's Foot-Hash is pitched for shoe and foot-bath use. It claims relief from painful, swollen and tired feet, bunions, and stings. Sold nationwide at 25 cents with a free trial package offer from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Adv
Whale Market Echoes Sales Slump In The Ad
A satirical note quotes Jonah lamenting no sales despite guidance to buy at the bottom. The ad touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellet as original liver pills from four decades ago, claimed to regulate liver and bowels.
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Jonah
Dr. Pierce
Then Why Will You Marry Me, Ethel
In a terse dialogue a man asks Ethel to marry him while reflecting on his ideal family. She questions why she is needed, revealing tension about acceptance and belonging in their relationship.
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Ethel
Drink Lots of Water to Flush the Kidneys Ad
An advertisement urges daily water intake and four ounces of Jad Salts to cleanse and stimulate kidneys, reduce bladder irritation, and prevent backache and rheumatic pains. It claims Jad Salts, from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is safe and inexpensive. The note also mentions high pepper imports and green chauffeurs in repair shops.
No Conscription in Canada War Advised Settlementla
An advertisement asserts Canada is free of conscription and notes the lifting of U S embargoes on cattle and horse shipments. It urges settlers to move to Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta, citing land 160 acre homesteads, low entry fees, easy terms from railways, strong crop yields, and wartime prosperity. It quotes Sir Robert Borden on no conscription and denies a land tax, praising bond subscriptions.
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United States
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern Railways
Canadian West
Dominion
Robert Borden
Dr. Roche
Western Canada
War Portraits in the Landsturm Classroom
A wartime scene depicts a professor addressing a neighbor in the Landsturm after a successful assault on English trenches. He notes a past poor grade but, as a comrade, assigns a 1-A evaluation marking for military service.
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Meyer
Landsturm
Love's Accomplishment in Blind Knicker-Love Scene
A fragment mentions Love's Accomplishment with Knicker-Love described as blind and Bocker described as sufficiently dear to read the lips. The text presents a terse, unclear scene focusing on affection and perception without full context.
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Bocker
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