Villa encircled by Carranza troops near Galena
Francisco Villa is reported south of Galena with 15,000 Mexican troops and reinforcements closing in. Five columns totaling about 6,000 men pursue Villa as he moves toward the Santa Maria canyon. Carranza forces mass along the border while Funston orders strict censorship at Columbus to prevent movement news.
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EL Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Galena
Carranza
Luis Terrazas
Chihuahua
Villa
Gutierrez
Juarez
Gavira
Garcia
Luis Herrera
Rafael Maldonado
Benjamin Garza
Jose Cabazos
Garza
Ahumada
Laguna
Santa Anna
Cano
Santa Maria
Nieto Macia
Pearson
Casas Grandes
Wright
Cornés Valles Ranch
Pershing
Here
Funston
Corralitos
San Antonio
Tex
Columbus
N. M
City Declares Half Holiday for March 15 Election Day
Mayor P J Lyons issues a proclamation urging businesses to close the afternoon of March 15 1916 to allow all workers to vote on Mobile County cattle tick eradication. Merchants and employers will close portions of the day to ensure broad turnout during the county wide ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Lyons
Board of City Consmmantonets
Mobile
Pat J. Lyons
Whistler Residents Declares War on Tick
Whistler residents held a mass meeting to back a cattle dipping program to immunize about 500 cows from ticks. R V Taylor of the M and O Railroad urged voters to support universal dipping and vote for prosperity at Wednesday’s election.
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Whistler
R. V. Taylor
M. & O. Railroad
Taylor
Creamery to be established in Mobile within sixty days
At a Mobile Chamber of Commerce meeting the sub committee reports securing subscriptions for a new Mobile creamery. L. C. Irvine guarantees its operation in sixty days and warns that outside capital would claim the honor if the chamber delays. A call for full member cooperation follows as the effort continues. Premier Asquith ill reported in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
L. C. Irvine
Ways and Means Committee
Aubrey Boyles
Boyles
Chamber
Irvine
Chamber of Commerce
John C. O'Connell
M. D. Kahn
Joseph G. Espalla
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Verdun Front Gunfire Continues as Germans Face French
Paris reports a night of artillery on the Verdun front with violent cannonading west of the Meuse. Germans probing the wood of Haudremont were checked by French defense and a detachment near Le Pierre was driven back. West of the Meuse and in Woevre there was heavy shelling.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Haudremont
Vaux
Woevre
le Pierre
Czar Receives Erzerum Trophies From Caucasus Army
Emperor Nicholas was presented with trophies of Erzerum including four keys to the Ottoman fortress and nine Turkish flags by a Caucasus army deputation. Bucharest dispatch notes Romanian neutrality edging the Allies, with rising army personnel and equipment despite Austro German demobilization requests.
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Erzerum Petrograd
London
Erzerum
Nicholas
the Caucasus
Bucharest
The
Chronicle
Germany asks Bulgaria for two divisions to the French front
Geneva reports from Paris that Germany asked Bulgaria to send two divisions to the French front. Bucharest sources say Bulgaria declined, citing Roumania’s uncertain attitude as the reason for rejection.
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Geneva
Paris
Germany
Bulgaria
Bucharest
Roumania
Bids for 54 trucks and 15 motorcycles to U S government
In New York on March 14 Colonel Smith said bids were received to supply 54 trucks and 15 motorcycles for pursuit of Villa. The trucks likely transport front line supplies and should be ready to ship within two weeks. Motorcycles serve as couriers and two riders per unit. The outfit costs about 125000 dollars and will travel west by two trains. Separately Dover reports Midvale Steel & Ordnance raising capital from 100 million to 150 million dollars.
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New York
United States
Villa
Smith
Verdun Front Battles Persist as German Drive Cooled
Dispatches report continued artillery duels on the Verdun front with no German infantry assault west of the Meuse. The main effort shifts to the Haudremont wood near Douaumont, checked by French fire, while Vaux and Dambloup see heavy bombardments and both sides pound positions in the Woevre. Greece faces Entente friction as Skouloudis resists surrendering rail administration in northern Greece and Macedonia.
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Verdun
Meuse
Haudremont Wood
Douamont
Paris
Vaux and
Damloup
Woevre
Greece
Skouloudis
Macedonia
No Saloon Protests in Mobile Spark Controversy
Sheriff's chief and police deny sensational claims by William Gormley of widespread liquor sales in Mobile. Van Liew says enforcement is strong with records to prove seizures. Holcombe notes deputies patrolled Mardi Gras period with several arrests and vows ongoing action. Damen of WCTU letter praises efforts.
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Mobile
William Gormley
Montgomery Journal
G. M. van Liew
W. H.holcombe
Gormley
Royal
Government
Dauphin
Gormiey
van Liew
Holcombe
Funston
Chickasa Bogue Creek
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Big Sea Fighters May Give Jackies Shore Leave
Firing at Janda fortifications south of Fort Morgan continues as battleships New York and Arkansas prepare to fire over 100 shots each from 14 inch guns. General Crozier and General Black inspect 10 inch battery results with army navy officials while torpedo boat destroyer Terry docks for supplies and shore leave is planned for sailors before departure.
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Janda
Fort Morgan
New York
Arkansas
William Crozier
William L. Black
Army
Navy
Terry
Texas National Guard Actively Recruiting in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas National Guard units announce three recruiting stations opened under Brigadier General Cecil A. Lyon orders. Major C O Elliott commands battalion troops and directs recruitment efforts in Fort Worth Texas. Post includes note on heavy mail to battleships New York and Arkansas at Fort Morgan and daily mail loads by steamer Holabird.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Cecil A. Lyon
Texas National Guard
C. O. Elliott
Fort, Worth
J. Blocker Thornton
New York
Arkansas
Fort Morgan
Tech Post Office Department
Holabird
DuPont Powder Plant Blows Up in New Jersey
A Gibbstown New Jersey plant of the DuPont Powder Company experienced a nighttime explosion in a filtering house. No workers were present, no injuries occurred, and damage was light though the cause remains unknown.
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Dupont
Wilmington
Del
Gibbstown
N. J
DuPont Powder Company
Germany Aims to Make Amends Over Silius Sinking
Washington reports unofficial advices from Germany indicate a full amends offer to the United States if a German submarine torpedoed the Norwegian bark Silius. Seven Americans were rescued in Havre roads. Officials caution the Silius may have struck a mine, while a torpedo attack remains under investigation.
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Norway
Germany
London
Reuter
Christiana
Silius
French
Conamons
Washington
United States
Havre
Osborne
Day in Congress Sees Land Water Bill Debated and Brandeis Protest
Congress met at noon with debate on Myers public land water power site bill and a government nitrate production measure. Former ABA presidents protested Louis Brandeis nomination as Senate panels continued work on naval expansion and legislative affairs.
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Myers Public Land
American Bar Association
Supreme Court
Louis D. Brandeis
Naval Committee
Feek
Cattle Tick Pest Costs County Thousands Yearly
Dr R E Jackson spoke at a Monday meeting about cattle tick pests draining county funds. The Chamber of Commerce plans to canvass residents to boost Wednesday election turnout for a universal dipping program.
Public meeting urged to support cow tick eradication
Tonight in Mobile the Economics Club hosts a mass meeting to urge voter turnout for Wednesday's election. Mrs Mathis among speakers as women lead the program to press for universal dipping to eradicate the tick. Drago's band will provide music and a children s chorus rehearsed for the event with ushers from Barton Academy and high school.
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Economics Club
Mobile
Aegram
Home ’Economics
Mobile County
Shuford
Pitt
Ushers
Barton Academy
Kanes
Isabel P
Myra Cohen
Eulalie Hagan
Losses from cattle tick in Mobile County in one year
Dr. R B Jackson told the Ways and Means committee that Mobile County with about 21 000 cattle would lose 105 000 in market value if infested by ticks and 460 000 total including calf crop milk and butter fat losses. tick presence lowers stock quality and number of calves 12 000 yearly and yields 876 000 pounds of butterfat valued at 175 200 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Jackson
Alabama
Mobile County
Ways Rand Means Committee
Tick Eradication Backed by Local Chamber in Tick Must Go Drive
The Ways and Means Committee of the Chamber of Commerce approved a three pronged effort to eradicate cattle ticks. Members urged voters to visit polling places Wednesday and vote for tick eradication. They planned telephone outreach and letters to employers to encourage participation. Dr. KR. E. Jackson of Birmingham outlined eradication work for Alabama and warned Mobile County faces a fateful decision on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Andrews
KR. E. Jackson
Birmingham
Alabama
National Agricultural Department
Mobile
New Ordinance 10 Protect the Dogs Adopted by City Commission
Mobile voters and dog owners learn of a new city ordinance protecting licensed dogs. Violators who harbor or take licensed canines without owner consent face prosecution and penalties from one cent to $190 at the recorder’s discretion. The measure, drafted by Mayor Lyons, addresses dogs held for rewards. A separate county medical society communication about Semmes school rear property was received and filed as Commissioner Pillans notes sewer issues are being addressed.
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Mobile
City Commission
Lyons
Mobile County Medical Society
Semmes
Pillans
Weather Forecast Touches Southeast Tonight Through Wednesday
Forecast indicates showers tonight and Wednesday with south winds shifting to northwest by Wednesday. Alabama shows unsettled conditions with possible local rain and cooler interior on Wednesday. Mississippi expects unsettled tonight with colder air in the north portion.
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Mobile
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Austria Charges Allied Submarines Torpedoed Ships
Austria presents U S with reports of two cases in which Austrian merchant ships were torpedoed without warning by allied submarines, presumably British, during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Austria
United States
Hibernians of Mobile Plan Big St Patrick Celebration
A large Mobile Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting finalized the St Patrick s Day program. Members and Irish supporters are invited to Mass at St Patrick s Church at 9 AM followed by a parade along the principal streets led by the Eighth Regiment Band from Fort Barrances arriving Thursday and marching via Bienville Square and the Ca Hotel.
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Ancient Order Hibernians
Knights of Columbus
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Eighth Regiment
Artillery Corps
Fort Barerances
Fla
Bienville Square
Funeral Notice for Mary Nicholas
Entered into rest February 14 1916 at 2 00 am Mary Pow of J A Nicholas The friends of the family are requested to attend her funeral from the residence of her daughter Mrs Dr Crowley southeast corner of and California streets Tomorrow Wednesday afternoon at 2 00 Interment in Pine Crest Cemetery
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Nicholas
Mary Pow
J. A. Nicholas
Dr. Crowley
California Streets
Pine Crest
Ceme
Lost and found items across city locations
A round brooch with seven diamonds and a bracelet were reported lost near Government Presbyterian Church and Empire Thi ere, with a liberal reward for return. A Christmas sa may be found and brought to 323 Davis Ave. additional items include fur and cloth pieces with a liberal reward for return to 3iRs.
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Government
Presbyterian Church
Empire Thiere
Battle House
van Antwerp
Davis Ave
Dauphin St. T
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Merchants of Mobile
Ways and Means
Asquith
Haseen
H.h.asquith
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Turkey
Daily Mail
Athens
Western Front
Dover
Midvale Steel & Ordnance Company
General Scott
Newton D. Baker
Newton Baker
Cleveland
Lindley Garrison
Jackies
Senate
W. and
M. Committee
R. E. Jackson
Chamber of Com
Merce
Fort
CAULE
Home Economics
Mrs. Mathis
Hibernians OF Mobile
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