Villa Raid in Columbus Threatens U S Border City
Incoming reports detail Villa led raid on Columbus New Mexico with 14 Mexican dead and multiple American casualties. United States troops under Colonel Slocum and Lt Benson engage attackers, many bandits killed, Villa reportedly present and directing forces. Civilians sheltered as homes burned and telegraphs cut.
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Villa
U. S
Slocum
Columbus
Walton Walker
Central Hotel
A. T. Thitchie
New Mexico
Rachael Walker
Playas, N. M
Jolly Garner
Ben Aguirre
United States Customs Border Riders
Hoover Hotel
W. ©. Hoover
Frank Tompkins
Here
Corporal Wiswail
Benson
J. J. Moore
Francisco Villa
United States
Mexico
A. L. Ritchie
Debate Over Authority To Send Troops Across Mexican Border
Officials weigh presidential power to repel border raids versus congressional approval as Villa forces launch an attack. Major General Funston holds supreme border authority while Senators press for official reports and possible intervention in a tense national debate.
Pursuit of Villa Forces at Border Sparks Cavalry Action
Troops of the Thirteenth cavalry from Columbus chase Villa forces south of Columbus toward the border and may cross into Mexico to capture them. Major General Funston has not issued chase orders, but authorities expect cross-border pursuit if needed. Brig Gen Pershing notes Carranza troops aiding the pursuit as General Gavilla moves west toward Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Slocum
Thirteenth Cavalry
Gibson's Ranch
Carranza
Columbus
Palomas
Villa
United States Army
Mexico
Boundary
Frederick Funston
Southern Department
Funston
Washington
Department
Mimbres
John J. Pershing
Paso
Gaviffa
Bertani
Guzman
Slocum
Gibson
Grant County
Bandits Pass Mimbres Heading West in 1916
Eight hundred Mexican bandits moved through Mimbres New Mexico early today as they head west toward Hachita according to a message from the El Paso Southwestern railroad dispatcher at Mimbres Ft. Sam Houston Texas. Sealed proposals are invited until 11 am March 22 1916 for enlarging the hospital kitchen and tiling floors with Quartermaster information on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Arizona
Mimbres
N. M
Columbus
Hachita
el Paso & Southwestern Railroad
Ft. Sam Houston
Tex
Quartermaster
Robber Nabbed After Home Burglary on West Commerce Street
A Mexican thief who robbed Mrs. L. C. King at 2614 West Commerce street was arrested shortly after 2 PM following a chase of about a dozen blocks. Capt. Coy and Detectives Long and Bradford pursued after neighbors saw the suspect ring the front bell and enter a rear window. He confessed to other robberies and had been released from the city jail days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. King
West
Commerce Street
Captain Coy
Long
Bradford
Women golfers reach finals at Country Club
In Class A Mrs. F. E. Scobey faces Mrs. Robert M. Silsbee after semi final wins. Mrs. J. H. Burleson advances to meet the winner of Mrs. W. B. Ross and Mrs. H. Duane Elliott in Class B. Semis Thursday morning produced tight 2 up 1 up 1 up results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Scobey
Robert M. Silsbee
J. H. Burleson
W. B. Ross
Duane Elliott
Russ
Elliott
EF. E. Scobey
KK. C. Tarrant
F. J. Combe
B. Carruth
Motion to Continue Case in Fletcher Way Trial
The Thirty seventh district court heard a motion to continue the case of Fletcher Way charged with the killing of Louis Moglia. The defense cited the absence of key witness Nd Roberts and sought a delay. The state, through ADA Joe Graham, opposed the continuation and filed an affidavit, later amended, with a new hearing set for Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Way
Louis Moglia
Thirty-seventh District
Nd Roberts
Joe Graham
W. S. Anderson
Mr. Graham
Preparedness for Parenthood at Baby Week Meeting
Dr M J Bliem will speak on Preparedness for Parenthood at a citizens mass meeting in the Gunter Hotel ballroom Thursday evening. Nat M Washer Harry Hertzberg and club leaders will participate as speakers. The event is part of Baby Week national observances promoting child welfare and baby care education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Bliem
Citizens’ Mass
Gunter Hotel
Nat M. Washer
Harry Hertzberg
J. T. Smith
City Federation of Women's Clubs
W. A. Daniel
Woman's Club
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Federal
Children’s Bureau
San Antonio
Threat fuels arrest in Black Hand plot against husband
Mrs. Felipe Risica of 108 San Luis street reported a mysterious visitor who demanded $50 to spare her grocer husband Salvadore Risica at 691 South Laredo street. An Italian man, about 30, was arrested by City Detectives Ruhnke and Proudfoot and is being questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felipe Risica
San Luis Street
Salvadore Risica
South Laredo Street
Ruhnke
Proudfoot
Riska
United States envoy heads to Carranza in Mexico
James Lynn Rodgers, US Department of State special representative, travels from San Antonio toward Lake Chapala to join Venustiano Carranza. He will pass through Laredo and Monterey, with duties reporting on Northern Mexico conditions and observing the Viliista conflict, remaining as instructed by Washington. Ferguson to return to Austin after inspecting the Fannin battleground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lynn Rodgers
Department of States
San Antonio
Venustiano Carranza
Lake Chapala
Mexico
Rodgers
St. Anthony
Laredo
Monterey
Tle
Department of State
Frederick Funston
T. R. Beltran
United States
Cuba
Havana
Central America
Washington
Carranza
Columbus
N. M
Brady seeks injunction to cancel note signed with bank
Thomas F Brady files suit in the Seventy third District Court asking to invalidate a $25 000 note and block its negotiation. He alleges he was induced to sign as the bank faced temporary financial trouble and others were to sign. A temporary order was issued by Judge W F Ezell with a Thursday hearing set. Receivership case against Federal Bank and Trust Company may be decided Friday by Judge R B Minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventy-third District
Thomas F. Brady
Federal Bank & Trust Company
W. F. Ezell
Federal Bank &Trust Company
R. B. Minor
Fifty-seventh District Court
Injured In Explosion Near San Antonio
Captain Newt M. Slaughter assistant superintendent of the Bexar county convict camp 17 miles from San Antonio on the Babcock road was injured by a premature dynamite blast while jumping into a hole rocks and debris struck his face and chest but the wounds are not serious He was brought to the city and taken to the city hospital No others were hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt M. Slaughter
Bexar County
San Antonio
Babcock Road
San Antonio Art League Exhibit Opens at Carnegie Library
The sixth annual exhibition of selected paintings by the San Antonio Art League opened at 2 pm Thursday in Carnegie library auditorium. League members hosted the opening and volunteers will run daily as organizations of the city oversee events. A voting contest assigns five votes per paid admission with three prizes for the most votes. An ivory plaster plaque by Pompeo Coppini depicts the firing of the first shot in the Texas revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Art League
Carnegie Library
Art League
Pompeo Coppini
The Gaming Baby Rooray Hooray Mothers Friend Appeal
An advertising appeal promotes Mothers Friend as a remedy for pregnancy comfort. It cites letters from mothers and grandmothers praising its effects on abdominal muscles and easing anticipation. The promo invites readers to request a free booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfed Regulator Co
Lamar Bidg
Atlanta
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C. C. Benson
Jesse P. Taylor
Theodore Kalzorke
Michael Barmazel
John Yarbrough
James Venner
John Keogh
Nogales Ranch
Chihuahua
Bosques Grandes Ranch
A. L. Riggs
L. Jager
M. Puche
Casteman
Lindsley
Gibbons Ranch
el Paso
Riggs
Customs House
Jager
S. H. McCullough
C. C. Miller
Hoover
Tast
J. S. Dean
Dean
Boca Grande
Pablo Lopez
Martin Lopez
Candelario Levantes
Cruz Chavez
Jose Fernandez
Beltran
Santa Ana
Clyde Ely
New Mexico National Guard
Deming
Walker
Garner
Aguirre
Mrs. Walker
Bones
Lampova
State Department
War Department
Congress
McCrary
Ord
Texas
Mexico City
Fish
Matamoros
Senator Fall
Senator Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Fall
Stone
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Tillman
Wilson
Chase
London
State National Bank
Mexican Mountains
Hostetter
F. Kk. Scobey
Newweeds
Puc
Austin
Ferguson
Goliad
Fannin Battleground
W. FB
Brady
Light
The
Crockett
New
Noa Spears Company
Losoya St
Mersons
E. Houston
Swearingen-McCraw
E. Houston Ge
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