Pershing urged to delay expedition two weeks
The Carranza government reportedly asked Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing to pause the American expedition for two weeks to allow Carranza time to capture Villa. Gen. Gutierrez neither denied nor confirmed the report, while Pershing’s reply angered Gutierrez.
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United States
John J. Pershing
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Pershing
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Fort Bliss
Columbus
Juarez
Mexico
Slocum
Herbert J. Slocum
Palomas
Carranzista
Bertani
Signal
Aero-Corps
Deputy Sheriff Delivers Stun Entry to Court
Deputy Sheriff McGillivray arrives at the county jail with two attractive prisoners Miss Dot tie Coots and Miss Lillian Peterson, tied to a blackmail ring preying on wealthy Seattle men. The pair proclaim innocence as they evade extradition effort while lawyers clash over access to their testimony.
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McGillivray
Dottie Coots
Lillian Peterson
Seattle
Hodge
Murphy
Misa Peterson
Miss Peterson
Miles City
Mont
Chamberlain Bill Poised as Path to National Safety
Charles Edward Russell argues that the Chamberlain bill offers a route to safety amid war reverberations from Europe. He recalls 1913 Paris warnings and argues for military training to prepare the country, noting French pacifists and workers’ fears as context. Weather forecast follows.
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Chamberlain
Haas Leads for Council Honor in Civic Race
City hall deposts place Councilman Haas in the lead for the presidency as a preliminary caucus approaches. The finance committee chair is contested by Hanna and Fitzgerald while Erickson appears favored for utilities. The first meeting of the new council is set for noon next Monday with an earlier session for the old council.
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Tuesaday
Hanna
Fitzgerald
Dale
City Utilities Committee
Erickson
State Dept Considers Warning Americans to Leave Mexico
Washington reports March 14 state department officials say it would be wise for Americans in Mexico to depart as unsettled conditions prevail. The department is reconsidering a warning to leave the country amid ongoing tensions.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Gamblers Fined in City for Gambling Operation
Twenty two men were detained in the city jail on Tuesday after being arrested Monday at 123 Prefontaine Place for gambling. Each offender paid a fine of ten dollars and was fined for being present where gambling occurred.
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Prefontaine Place
Forces mobilize as 15,000 troops prepare border invasion
United States soldiers continue border mobilization as Carranzistas pursue Villa. Gen Pershing plans a southern drive from El Paso Douglas and Columbus with 15,000 troops, 48 batteries, and machine guns ready. Regulars from multiple posts join the effort, some delayed by lacking rolling stock.
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H. D. Jacobs
United Presse
EL Paso
United States
Francisco Villa
Funston
Carranza
Douglas
Columbus
Altho
Pershing
N. M
George Taylor
Eighth Cavalry
Martin L. Schallenberger
Nogales
Interior
Inspectors to review University of Washington this week
The University of Washington will be inspected this week by Dr. B. P. Capen of the United States Bureau of Education and Dr. A. J. Inglis, professor of education at Harvard. They are members of the state survey board recently appointed.
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University of Washington
8. P. Capen
United States Bureau of Education
A. J. Inglis
Harvard
State ‘Survey Board
Wilson Seeks Authorization for 19,947 More Army Recruits
President Wilson urges Congress to authorize a larger standing army by adding 19,947 new recruits. He argues for greater national defense preparedness and expanded military capability to meet emerging global duties.
Congress Probes Army Readiness Over Mexico Expedition
Washington reports delay in starting the Villa expedition raises congressional questions about army transportation and ammunition. Administration officials insist diplomacy has not hindered mobilization. Final orders rest with General Funston as Washington awaits word of U S forces entering Mexico.
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Washington
Mexico
Villa
Congress
Administration
Funstone
U S to Add 19 947 Army Recruits Amid War Strain
Secretary Baker asked Congress to approve a resolution to raise the U S regular army by 19 947 men to reach 190 000, citing Mexican tensions as the main factor. The House rules committee planned full debate and possible night sessions on the Hay army reform bill as Speaker Champ Clark and Rep Kahn cooperated. Police arrested B Spagna at 914 Pinesta St and found 90 gallons of claret wine and 34 beer bottles.
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Baker
Congress
House
Wilson
House Rules Committee
Champ Clark
Hay
House Military Committee
Rep. Kahn
B. Spagna
Carranza Troops Corner Villa in Galeana District
Gen Gutierrez arrives in Juarez and says Carranzista forces surround Francisco Villa in Galeana district Chihuahua 11 miles south of El Paso and 50 miles west of the National railroad. He claims 5 cavalry columns and 7,000 to 8,000 troops to seal Villa in as American expedition looms.
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Gutierrez
Juarez
Francisco Villa
Galeana
Mexico
Chihuahua
Mexican National Railroad
Carranza
Villa
Gutierez
Bertini
Palomas
Guzman
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