Army Mexican March Reports Advance by U S Army
Dispatch from Pa Lomas Mexico dated March 16 describes the 13th Cavalry advancing through a fence gap near Columbus. The point at the front included Serst Spike Hennessey and troopers from Schmerfield and Waldridge with others. The column met civilians, established HQ south of a creek, and began securing positions while one note mentions enemy casualties.
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Lomas
Mex
Columbia
N. M
13Th Cavalry
Columbus
Mexico
Serst
Spike
Hennessey
New York
Schmerfield
Pennsylvania
Waldridge
West Virginia
Sams
Carranza
Villista
Palomas
Colin
10Th Cavalry
Green
Quiet Day In Douglas As Troop Dispatch Fails To Arrive
The Arizona town of Douglas and Agua Prieta reported a quiet day on March 24 after rumors that 2,000 de facto troops were moving toward the area from the south. No troops appeared.
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Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Mexican forces near Douglas Arizona seek U S protection
A Douglas Arizona attorney reports to Senator Ashurst that Mexican forces including 40 cannons and 7,000 cavalry are within six miles of Douglas with a second group 10 blocks from the center. U S troops are limited to 1,800 infantry and 300 cavalry with little fortification as experts warn of a possible Columbus scale attack.
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Washington
Douglas
Ariz
Ashurst
D. A. Richards
United States
Mexico
Ft Lawton Men Off For Border Action
Three members of the 14th Infantry hospital corps left Seattle Friday to join troops at Nogales Arizona for service in Mexico. They are the first enlisted men called from Ft Lawton with orders expected hourly as the 21st Infantry battalion from Vancouver Washington heads to El Centro California. Captain William B Meister is the only officer with orders to depart, accompanied by three hospital corps men. Major John M Jenkins inspector general of the Western department arrived in Seattle with staff for an immediate equipment and personnel inspection at Ft Lawton.
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14Th Infantry
Seattle
Nogales
Ariz
Mexico
Mt. Lawton
21St Infantry
Vancouver
Wash
el Centro
Cal
William B. Meister
Ft. Lawton
John M. Jenkins
Western Department of the Army
San Francisco
U.S. Horse Real Hero of March
Report from El Paso praises Pershing’s cavalry dash into northern Mexico covering 110 miles in 42 hours. The piece highlights the American cavalry horse as the real hero of the Mexican campaign and commends the soldiers and remounts for enduring harsh rail and desert conditions to test efficiency and resolve against Villa.
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Leon
The
Star
EL Paso
Texas
Pershing
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Europe
Elena
Villa
Francisco Villa
United States Cavalry
Government dismantles 25 wireless stations near San Antonio
Twenty five small wireless stations near San Antonio were dismantled by the government today. Authorities warn that amateur operators must not interfere with General Pershing's wireless communications and orders require dismantling any offending equipment.
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San Antonio
Tex
Aviator Rescued After Desert Ordeal Near Columbus New Mexico
Lieut BE 8 Gorrell of the U S Army Aviation Corps was lost for days in the desert after descending near Ascencion. He left a note at an abandoned camp beside a wagon trail and was later located by an American patrol. A motor truck train delivered fuel and food.
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Columbus
N. M
Gorrell
U. S Army Aviation Corps
Caras Grandes
Ascencion
Gorrel
Herrera still Chihuahua commander denies revolt claim
Washington dispatch reports Gen Luis Herrera remains military commander of Chihuahua City and is not heading a revolt against Carranza, per state department messages from Consul Letcher dated today.
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Washington
Luis Herrera
Chihuahua City
Carranzga
State Department
Letcher
Critics See Hay Bill Fail To Strengthen Militia Or Army
Friends of the U S Army criticize the Hay bill as unconstitutional overreach aiming to federalize militia. Congressman Gardiner warns it would drain the army by inviting lawsuits, while noting the bill adds 40 000 regulars and proposes federal pay for militia under federal mobilization.
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Atus P. Gardner
Massachusetts
Henry T. Stimson
Mr. Gardner
Garrison
Supreme Court of the United States
Adda
Philippines
Hawaii
Panama
Alaska
Plattaburg
N. Y
Gardfier
United States
Gardner
Senate
Palm Beach Society Poses for Charity Short Film
Palm Beach society turns to cinema with Mrs Gurnee Munn of Washington leading in Isle of Hap pinese. The film's proceeds aid the American ambulance in Paris with society figures posing for the camera.
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Palm Beach
Veiling Ends 25 Cents Each At Value Sale
Veiling lengths about one yard each in an assortment of fancy meshes. Black and colors offered at 25 cents each in this value sale listing.
Girls and Boys Shoes On Sale In Basement Balesroom
Catalog listing shoes for girls boys and children with leather cloth tops gunmetal calf styles sizes 5 to 8 1.25 to 1.75 and up to 3.00 per pair. Includes patent and dull calf options with hand turned soles and comfortable lasts. Basement Balesroom store notice.
Hats At Basement Salesroom Feature New Millinery At Five
A display shows tailored and semi dress hats including sailor styles with straight and rolled brims. Variations feature ostrich banding ribbons pins and lisere straw in black purple citron rose and cerise priced at five dollars.
Spring Hats for Little Folk Ad Highlighted in Basement Sale
Bright inventory offers hats for girls aged 4 to 12 in mushroom bonnet and sailor shapes. Styles feature lace braids Panama and Milan trims velvet ribbons and flower clusters. Prices range from 95 cents to 4 dollars 50 cents.
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Panama
Milan
New Arrivals in Girls Wash Dresses at 95c
New shipment features gingham and poplin dresses for ages 6 to 14 with edgings braid embroidery and contrasting self materials. The Gingham Dress with bolero jacket trim and white braid is shown. Styles include large plaid effects and a muslin underwaist, basement salesroom.
Underblouse Special Priced at One Dollar
A dainty underblouse features Swiss embroidery with Wal lace, two rows of lace insertion, ribbon run beads and edge. Wing sleeves are lace insertion with elastic waist for a shirred fit. offered at special price of one dollar.
Socialists Arrested in Sweden Treason Probe
In Stockholm three socialist leaders Hoeg lund Heden and Olselund were arrested and charged with high treason after a voting session urged a general strike if Sweden enters war. The action follows a resolution by a Swedish socialist meeting.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Hoeglund
Heden
Olselund
Lawrence on Stand in Murder Trial at Klamath
Ernest Lawrence testified on his own behalf in Klamath Falls Oregon today as he faces a charge of murdering Mrs Alma Kuehne on December 20 last. He described his actions and questioned the evidence presented by prosecutors.
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Klamath Alfls
Ore
Ernest Lawrence
Alma Kuehne
Norberg Sunk After Portland Wheat Voyage
The Norwegian bark Norberg sailing from Portland Oregon last November with a wheat cargo for Great Britain has been sunk. Thirty crew members were rescued.
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London
Norberg
Portland
Great Britain
Rubber-Cushion Hair Brushes at 45 Cents
Unusual value for rubber cushioned hair brushes with single bristles and light wood backs priced at 45 cents. This offer highlights compact grooming tools and bargain pricing for personal care items in the period.
Griffiths on Efficiency in Seattle Tax System
Austin Griffiths argues for municipal reform to boost efficiency and lower taxes in Seattle. He contends King county and the port district bear most state taxes, advocates abolishing the city harbor department, and proposes charter or council actions to remove or abolish harbor roles and funding.
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Austin Griffiths
Seattle
King County
Harbor Department
Harbor
Women's Union Suits at Basement Sale
Lightweight summer weight cotton union suits for women priced at 25 cents, low neck and sleeveless with lace trim. Available in sizes 34, 36 and 38 at Ze Basement Salesroom.
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Ummer
No successor urged to cut taxes for efficiency gains
The statement argues that removing a successor would improve efficiency and economy as a path to lower taxes. It frames the move as a practical step toward fiscal relief.
Allies Aviator Talks On British Air Power Here
Flight lieutenant J G Denholm told the Engineers' club that 500 British aviators with new aeroplanes are drilling in England and will be sent to observe on the continent. He is resting after being wounded and decorated by Gen Joffre. Curtis planes are rebuilt in Europe with extra engines and armor, and Denholm expressed a desire to enlist in the U S Army for service in Mexico.
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England
J. G. Denholm
Engineers’ Club
Joffre
Curtis
Europe
Denholm
U. S
Mexico
Tornado Toll Near Indianapolis Six Dead In Indiana Storm
A tornado swept northern Indiana killing six and causing property loss estimated at two million dollars.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Middy Blouses for Girls on Sale at Low Prices
Girls middy blouses priced at 50 cents with sizes from 10 to 20 years. Available in all white and white with striped collar and cuffs. Described as of very good quality and durable, offered in the salesroom of the store.
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Infante
Norfolk
SOE
Nenement Salesroom
Sample Waists in voile and organdie at basement sale
Exceptional values in a sample line of Wash Waists in voile organdie and rice cloth plus odd waists from regular higher priced lines. Low-priced at 65 cents. Basement Salesroom.
9 Piece Cooking Set Special
Exceptional value offered in a 9 piece white cooking ware set with blue band and gold edge. Includes casserole with cover one bowl one pudding dish and six individual custard cups. Special price for all nine pieces.
14 Piece Luncheon Set Sale at 35 Cents
Choice of three pleasing patterns in stamped Luncheon Sets. Each set includes 6 small doilies 6 medium doilies 1 oval centerpiece and 1 24 inch centerpiece. Attractive value for the set at 35 cents.
Specials in Garden Needs
Diamond lawn mowers in 14 inch size with 18 inch wheels bronze bushings and four knives offered at 2.95. Garden rakes twelve tooth malleable iron with long wood handle priced 25c. Garden shovels with hardwood handles priced 65c. Housewares section.
Chance for Seattle babies at clinic score may rise
Walter Daniel Levergreen, six months old, scored near perfect at a Thursday clinic in the League building Seattle. he fell by one point and was four ounces underweight. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. A D Levergreen of 3826 Eastern Ave. Another free clinic is planned for next Thursday.
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Seattle
Walter Daniel Levergreen
League Building
Fourth Ave
University St
A. D. Levergreen
Eastern Ave
Children Aid Fund Sees The Ugliest of Seven Play Raise Cash
Bradford hall pupils staged an amateur play titled The Ugliest of Seven and raised funds for the Seattle branch of the American Red Cross. The presentation was made Thursday by young Anne Parsons.
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Bradford Hall
Seattle
The
American A Cross Society
Little Anne Parsons
Exeter Alumni Plan by Prof Tufts in Seattle Tour
Prof. J. A. Tufts of Phillips Exeter Academy English department is visiting Seattle on a West coast vacation. He proposes to organize Exeter alumni gatherings during the trip and form an alumni group here.
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J. A. Tufts
Phillips Exeter Acade
Seattle
West
Exeter
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