Funston Ordered to Enter Mexico with 5000 Troops
The U S administration directs five thousand troops under Gen Funston to cross into Mexico and pursue Villa bandits who attacked Columbus. The cabinet weighs options to punish border raiders and possibly delegate action to Carranza or American forces. The president demands extermination of Villa troops by Carranza or U S forces.
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Funston
Mexico
A. P. A. Service
Washington
Villa
Columbus
Carranza
Diaz Reported Hiding in New Orleans
Reports from Washington dated March 10 say Feliz Diaz, reputed leader of a new Mexican revolution, is in hiding in New Orleans, according to dispatches.
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Diaz
New Orleans
Washington
Feliz Diaz
Mexico
Twelve Americans killed in Columbus raid
A Villa force attacked Columbus New Mexico on March 9 killing twelve American soldiers and civilians and wounding fourteen. Fire spread through hotels and shops as looters swept the town, with civilians and four Mexicans killed at the army camp before cavalry drove off the attackers.
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A. P. A. Service
Columbus
N. M
Slocum
White House flooded with letters urging intervention
After the Villa bandits raid on Columbus yesterday the White House received widespread letters and telegrams urging decisive action. Senator McCumber introduced a Senate resolution directing the president to send troops into Mexico. Funston officials urged authority to pursue hosts across the border to stop further raids.
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Washington
Coumbus
White House
Senate
McCumber
Mexico
Funston
War Department
Harras
Villaists raid across border continue near Columbus
March raids by Villaists into New Mexico resumed last night and today with several cross border incursions between Columbus and Hachita. Bandits loot farms seize cattle horses and destroy buildings as about four thousand Villaistas mass near the border. Citizens feared killed or driven from Victoriano as reports say a large Mexican force nears. The First Battalion of the Twentieth Infantry arrived from El Paso and moved toward Victoriano.
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Columbo
Villaistas
New Mexico
Columbs
Hachita
Victoriano
Twentieth Infantry
el Paso
Raid Revivalitives Overseas Intervention Talk
Washington reports a Villaists raid on Columbus New Mexico sparks renewed talk of U S intervention. Officials say the raid increases pressure for possible deployment of American troops as the Carranza government faces the security challenge. White House notification came during a conference with Secretary of War Newton Baker.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Columbus N. M
United States
Tome
Carranza
War
State Departments
Newton D. Baker
Columbus Death Toll Reaches Sixteen After Fire
Columbus March 1. With the recovery of the victims from the mining buildings set ablaze by Villa militiamen total deaths fixed at sixteen. Nine civilians and seven soldiers. American troops continued pursuit of the bandits beyond the Mexican boundary as detachments report. Soldiers pressed the trail of the retreating Mexicans this morning and early afternoon.
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A. P. A. Service
Columbus
Villa Sauters
Verdun Drive Falters as German Offense Stalls
Dispatches report the March Verdun offensive failing to gain ground despite massive German forces and heavy artillery. French lines along the Meuse hold firm with German casualties mounting as waves of attackers are repulsed at every point.
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A. P. A. Service
Paris
Verdun
War Office
Meuse
Battle Report Near Mexico Border
Reported engagement against Mexican forces involves a force described as four thousand bandits. A two hour clash followed with no precise detail on American territorial penetration. An advertisement for snow glasses priced 25¢ to 150¢ from Lomens Drug Store appears in the same text.
Portugal calls reservists as tensions rise in Europe
A clipped dispatch reports Portugal summoning reservists amid fears of a broader European crisis. An order to mobilize naval forces is also noted as part of government actions, while unrelated domestic mentions appear.
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A. P. A. Servier
Woreh
Gagoff Hanged This Morning After Murder Charge
Alex Gagoff, the Wuesian, who killed four section hands last September, was hanged this morning at seven. He died without making any statement.
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A. P. A. Service
Alex. Gagoff
Lomen's Drug Store Offers Snow Glasses and Eye Shades
A sale notice at Lomen's Drug Store lists snow glasses and eye shades priced as low as $1.40 with a complete assortment advertised for an upcoming orchestral dance on Saturday.
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Lomen's Drug Store
German Fleet Returns to Kiel
March report states British naval forces failed to locate the German fleet before it returned to Kiel. Admiralty notes continue searching the North Sea while the squadron remains elusive and unseen by British observers.
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Kiel
North Sea
Admiralty
Helenland
New War Secretary Assumes Station
Newton D. Baker was formally installed as secretary of war and began reviewing dispatches about the Columbus New Mexico fighting. He quipped that work might help him avoid homesickness while noting he would have plenty to do. An orchestral dance was announced for Saturday.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Newton D. Baker
Columbus
N. M
Hiss
Sardines and Pickled Fish Prices Per Kit
Market listing shows sardines pickled fish and related items with per kit and per pound pricing. Entries include 20¢ per pound 15¢ each and 5¢ to 5¢ various unit prices.
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Central Hotel
Hoover Hotel
L. Ritchie
S. R. Walker
Glover’s
Lomens
South Cove
Seaport
Happy Home
Puget Sound
Eastern Little Neck
Reliance Falls
Rosedale
NOME
Alaska
Polet
Germard
Glover
Lemens
Sunelly Nugget
Portugal
Gagoff
Royal Bordelais
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