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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
1
Editor notes an Everybody's Magazine piece by Hebert F. Patee on the Mexican situation, arguing a strong intervention stance. The column, attributed to "Super Men," reflects Patee's influence and a claimed audience reach of five million readers.
A letter criticizes Senator Fall and uses harsh language about Mexicans, claiming invasion and annexation would be a godsend for Mexicans. It portrays Mexicans as morally and financially deficient and warns against “native pride” as a historical obstacle. The writer compares Mexico to the Philippines, arguing white intervention is justified.
John Reed, famed war correspondent, describes Mexican guerrilla warfare against Villa. He notes Latin courage in desperate assaults, barefoot peons with dynamite, repeated failed attacks on a fortified position, and the brutal nature of cross border fighting.
The Senate unanimously passes a bill to rapidly grow the U S Regular Army to 100000 personnel. The measure directs immediate expansion and outlines funding and implementation steps for federal defense readiness.
A preparedness note says eight thousand Americans who spent five days concentrating on the Mexican border could hold about a mile and a half of trenches in Europe for one battle. If they bore the brunt, about one fifth would be killed wounded or captured. Delays in reinforcing could lead to hasty defeat and possible extermination of the remainder.
Washington reports the Senate adopted the Hay-Chamberlain resolution to raise the regular army to 100000. Hoke Smith opposed the measure with a two year enlistment proposal before a unanimous vote. Sherman urged withdrawing forces from the Philippines and suggested sending twelve thousand troops to Mexico.
The American Mormons reported menaced by Francisco Villa have arrived safely at Casas Grandes. Bishop Hurat of the Mormon church announced the news this morning and said Villa was hovering in the vicinity.
Gen. Funston acknowledged Col. Dodd's cavalry may have crossed into Mexico near Columbus with wireless contact expected later. American troops reportedly have not yet crossed the border. camp is broken and expedition ready to move at a moment's notice amid unsettled Carranza forces and reports of mutiny near Paloma.
Reports from El Paso March 15 describe military censorship around Columbus and border areas, with telegraph and telephone control by soldiers under Brig. Gen. Pershing. Plans for a base of operations and advance guards toward Guzman are noted, while rumors of Villa's location and Carranza tensions circulate.
George W. Perkins outlines a plan to cut food costs by 20 cents per dollar for New York households. He describes distributing 800,000 circulars via schools, with recipes tested by a working wife earning $12 weekly, and promises more articles in tomorrow's Star.
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