Brownsville Endangered as Siege Fights Rise at Matamoros
From Brownsville Texas March 27 reports describe a Mexican siege at Matamoros opposite Brownsville as Villa and Carranza forces push toward the city. American troops guard the border while artillery and cavalry advances threaten streets and outskirts, with heavy forces and fortifications described in detail.
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Brownsville
Tex
Matamoras
Matamoros
Rio Chainle
Associated Press
Carranza
United States
Wiendanger
Eight Men Rob Chicago Mail Order Facility
Eight masked bandits raided a Chicago mail order facility before dawn, attacking a watchman and taking cash and valuables. Police launch a full investigation as authorities seek suspects and review surveillance and witness statements. The incident disrupts local security at the facility and raises concerns about mail theft in the area.
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Chicago
Tha
Af Radeon Brothers
Hamid the
Dh Kastore
Jiwang Bie
Government Restes in Election Case
In Indianapolis the government rested its case in the election dispute with witnesses and procedural steps described, indicating the prosecution has wrapped its evidence phase and the defense may prepare for closing arguments.
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Indianapolis
Prinz Eitel l Intern For War s Prediction and Navy News
Washington dispatch details international naval tensions as Germany’s battle cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich faces a 4 hour deadline to depart a neutral port near Hampton Roads under threat of American enforcement of neutrality. The Hague rule prompts possible extensions if British merchant ships sail, with discussio n of Newport News port activity and broader wartime precaution.
Weather observations from multiple cities and a Newport News dispatch
Weather notes from Saint Louis to New York report temperatures from 24 to 28 degrees with varying winds and storms. A Newport News item describes armed guards and patrols on March 27 around the Prinz Eitel Friedrich in Norfolk harbor amid rumors of orders to leave port. Military activity includes fortresses on alert, searchlights over Hampton Roads, and ships stationed offshore. no decisive action reported as the situation remains tense and unsettled.
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Newport News
Marth
Maight
Thievichens
Fortress Mon
Hampton
Chesapeake Bay
Aettine
Sydde
United States
Viesiaia
CREDIT TO EUROPE NOW
Bar tra here. It wasumna one end. today! have nearly completed ar. ningerensts to extend credit to Great Britain, France, Daly for other countries, £ 9, addition to the $12,000,900 loan to Germany. The French credit. It is said, o will be $50,009,000 and the English fief as large. Negotiations! aye Hi progresa for a Inan in Itussia! in whrlctilyn So be $25,000,000 are re cently abtabhed. Itily is likely to obtain a credit. Most of the Ioane are exported to take the form it which they can be sold to the pub lic. Bankers say extension of these credits makes it ya keen anilig running and workmen employ ed that would be idle except for the traordinary demand due to they par.
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Great Britain
France
Germany
Itussia
Texas economic data gathered for development plan
Texas Commissioner of Labor 2 W Weadman is collecting statistics on state economic conditions. He has queried 400 commercial organizations and responses indicate Texas produces only a small percentage of food and other commodities consumed locally, signaling development needs.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Weadman
Turks May Protect Missions in Persia
The State Department reported today that Turkey informed the United States it would protect American missions in Persia. The warning came as violence rose around Venmiah and Gulvastan, with refugees moved by mission groups. Washington noted the risk to Americans if attacks occurred near perceived threats.
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Persia
Turkey
Moreh
Pete Teghed
Fevony
Presbyterian
Gulvastan
Feeneh
Amenean
Anitasnere
Fila
Jinwe Deleyou
George T Scutt
Hward
Choohtire AV
Che Ameren
Fal
Washington
Magen
Three German Steamers Sunk in Baltic News
Baltic news reports three German steamers Lite Navaria Germanins and Koenigshers sunk while laden with iron ore. Announced March 27 in Social Deiw cderaten. Details of the sinkings not revealed. one ship Buyatia went down March 14 with onboard crew.
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Stociholm
Londoni
Baltic
Lite Navaria
Koenigshers
Social Deiw
Cderaten
Buyatia
Dover Course Marked by Lightships in Channel
The British Admiralty plans to moor lightships in the English Channel off Folkestone starting around April 1 so all shipping must pass Dover Strait. The notice, forwarded to the future Department by American Consul General Hobert P. Sklioner at London, confirms the plan.
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Washi Tan
English Channel
Folkestone
Stroite
Dover
Hobert P. Sklioner
Landen
Ship Probe a Failure in Washington Senate Testimony
Fragmented text reports a Senate ship bill inquiry with Senator Sutherland denying findings and promising further testimony. Mention of Walsh and a Democratic colleague hints at partisan framing and inconclusive results with no clear consequences.
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Washington
Murphy admits guilt in Arkansas highway robbery case
Murphy, accused highwayman Sareh Tat Murphy, pleaded guilty in Little Rock Arkansas after capture following a February incident in Fort Worth. He faced charges of robbery while engaging in violent conduct and was sentenced as the case proceeded in court.
Submarine C-4 Still Beneath Harbor Waters
A wartime incident reports Submarine C-4 sunk beneath harbor waters with most crew believed dead. Dredger California and naval vessels to assist as divers prepare to raise the craft, lines and heavy chains readied. Navy and Army units coordinate operations with Pearl Harbor and inter-island steamer Claudine supplying needed gear and support.
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Vo Velter
Pearl Harbor Naval Station
Claudine
California
Naval
CRE PROBABLY DEAD ASHINGTON MARCH 27
A garbled report discusses the fate of 21 individuals connected to a submarine incident. The article mentions attempts to identify the disabled figure brought to the surface, with references to a vessel designed to resist pressure at great depths. Submarine operations and depth details are noted, with continued continuation on the next page.
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Ashington
Dale Aresty
Bank Robbery in Stroud Oklahoma Draws Massive Hunt
Ninety road to Stroud Oklahoma recounts two banks being robbed in daylight by eleven men. After a brief gun battle armed citizens pursued them. two robbers were wounded and captured, including Henry Starr. another, Hill Estes, was rounded up after a fall from his horse. A statewide manhunt with up to 300 armed volunteers pressed the posse into action as reward money was posted and everyone rushed to the scene.
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Oklahoaly
Straw
Oklahoma
Stroh
Mayre
Henry Starr
Sio
Hoy
Rabber
Hill Estes
Piustrade
Pis
Ser
Stond
D'Elock
Stroud National Bank
Hanks
Robie
Paul Curry
Ry Starr
Tle Bey
Starr
Ton Sarr
Ian
Mira Henry Starr
Nowatva
Jabyona
Sry
Walttest
Amity
Faroe
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Prinz Eitel
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