Wilson Grants Carranza Plea Invasion Halted
United States grants reciprocal permission for Mexican forces to cross the border in pursuit of lawless bands, aiming to suppress violence near the boundary. Carranza ambassador Elisee Arredondo received the text from Secretary Lansing. Army planners weigh need for a large force as Villa threat grows.
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Lansing
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Senor Acuna
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
U. S
Republic
Funston
Villa
War Department
Guadalajara
Wilson
Slocum
Tompkins
Ann
Boca Grande
Benson
Williams
Mexican Rebel Chief Faces War With United States
Mrs. Maud Hawk Wright, an American who rode with Villa troops before the Columbus raid, recounts hunger, exposure, and the loss of her husband and baby. She escaped briefly by attempting to flee on Villa’s horse and later rode toward Columbus, aided by Villa’s reluctant permission to return to the United States.
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el Paso
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Gavira
Juarez
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Casas Grandes
Galeana
Corralitos
Obregon
Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
Candido Aguilar
Maud Hawk Wright
Columbus
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Pearson
Mex
United States
Germany
Japan
Chihuahua
Nicholas Hernandez
Mexico
Regaining Villa's Idol Amid U S Mexican Tension
The piece argues Villa regains popular support among Mexicans after the Columbus raid and portrays U S plans for a three-pronged invasion to trap him. It notes Carranza’s reluctance to acknowledge the invasion and claims Carranza’s opposition and local sentiment complicate the campaign.
American Newspapers Barred in Matamoros Decree
Brownsville Texas reports an official military order barring all American newspapers from Matamoros across the Rio Grande. No reason was given and two newspaper carrier arrests followed the decree.
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Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
Rio Grande
Dolorel Ross Keeps Ties With A Handshake
Colonel Ross meets an old acquaintance and learns Dan has taken an interest in his shop since last Saturday. The polite exchange highlights Ross’s knack for personal connection and attention to friends.
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Dolorel Ross
Colonel Ross
Dan
Indianapolis News
The War Spirit Praises British Women War Workers
A British diplomat lauds the cheerful spirit of Britain’s women in war work. He recounts a story of a neighbor whose wife, serving as a bus conductor, caused frantic stairs activity as she practiced running the bus steps. The tale underscores resolve and humor in wartime society.
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New York
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Washington Star
Optimist Echoes Christmas Bravery From Street Musician
The Tammany leader Charles Fr. Murphy cites a Washington Star tale of a street musician braving a snowstorm on Christmas Day. Amid deep drifts the man’s humble shoes are mocked by circumstances, yet his optimism shines as he toots on.
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Charles Fr. Murphy
Washington Star
Just Before the Battle Humorous Exchange
A husband jokes about gray hair as a keepsake while his wife retorts with a petty threat. He then quips about embezzling depending on loot size, followed by a wry line on seasons and a remark on an older man and his paper.
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