Lewis alleges foreign aid to Villa in Senate resolution
Senator James Hamilton Lewis introduced a resolution charging that military supplies and money reach Villa from foreign countries and hostile Americans. He cites evidence that Villa and his men are aided by U S citizens seeking war with Mexico and proposes branding such aid as treason. The measure drew strong interest and was read a second time.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Senate
James Hamilton Lewis
Villa
United States
Mexico
Borah
Lewis
L Eading
American forces battle Villa near El Oso ranch
Reports from Juarez say American and Carranzist troops engaged Villa and his forces at El Oso ranch between Los Cruces and Choyas five miles east of Namiquipa. Gavira says Villa is surrounded and a dawn attack is planned. El Oso is a defensible high position hosting Villa’s HQ.
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P. A
EL Paso
Juarez
Gavia
Carranza
Villa
el Oso Ranch
Los Cruces
Choyas
Namiquipa
Gavira
American consul denies Herrera defection report
Washington dispatch reports that American consul Letcher in Chihuahua stated there is no truth to claims that General Herrera and the Carranza garrison at Chihuahua have revolted and joined Villa. The notice appears in the Nugget.
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Herrera
Washington
Letcher
Chihuahua
State Department
Senior Captain Worth G. Ross Dies at Home
Senior Captain Worth G. Ross formerly commanded the United States revenue cutter service and was a widely known maritime figure. He died today at his home in New Bedford. Calling cards at the Nugget Office.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Worth G. Ross
United States Revenue Cutter Service
Mew
Bedford
Revenue Cutter Service
Sussex Torpedo Attack Kills and Injures Americans
The Sussex torpedo attack off the French coast left many dead and others wounded, including several Americans. A Philadelphia woman, Miss Baldwin, reportedly suffered a broken leg while officials say nine Americans were aboard. Survivors say the explosion occurred after leaving Folkestone, with rescue hampered by wireless issues.
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London
Channel Packet
Sussex
Bologne
Baldwin
Philadelphia
Folkstone
Steamship Company
Naval officer found dead aboard Saratoga in Puget Sound
Junior Lieutenant Ormand C. Pailthrop was discovered shot in his Saratoga cabin. A Colts revolver off regulation appears connected to the death, raising suspicion of foul play though no private troubles are known. He was seen moments earlier chatting with sailors and giving work instructions.
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A. P. A. Service
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Ormand C. Pailthrop
Saratoga
Willard Moran Heavyweight Championship Fight Crowd Size
New York March 25 advance seat sales for the Willard Moran bout show at least thirty thousand ringside fans with potential attendance up to thirty five thousand. The fight will be held at night starting nine thirty instead of afternoon as originally planned.
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A. P. A. Service
New York
Wilard-Moran
Rickard
Noted Surgeon Dr Frank J Lutz Dies in St Louis
Dr Frank J Lutz a leading United States surgeon died in St Louis last night his passing noted by medical circles and the city.
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Louis
Frank J. Lutz
The
United States
Verdun burning reported as German shelling continues
Verdun remains under heavy German artillery fire aimed at hindering troop and ammunition transport to the lines. In Mexico Villa reportedly escapes encirclement and flees westward through San Miguel county as Carranza and U.S. forces pursue.
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A. PB. A
Berlin
Verdun
War Office
Woeyre
Meuse
German Raider Grieff Sunk In North Sea Action
British armed merchant steamer Alcantara sunk the German raider Grieff in the North Sea after a torpedo attack. About two hundred lives were lost. five German officers and 115 crew were captured. Grieff, flying Norwegian colors, was sunk by gunfire as Alcantara retaliated. Seventy of Alcantara’s crew died in the explosion but the rest were rescued.
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A. P. A. Service
London
Grieff
North Sea
Bri
Admiralty
Villa decisively beaten at El Oso telegram
A message received by General Gavia at Juarez reports Villa decisively beaten at El Oso and fleeing down the Santa Clara valley with joint forces in hot pursuit. The telegram details the pursuit as of this afternoon.
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EL Paso
Villa
el Oso
Santa Clara Valley
Eral Gavia
Juarez
Zapata and Diaz Force Unite South of Mexico City
Galveston dispatch says Zapata and Feliz Diaz reportedly united forces about one hundred miles south of Mexico City in the ongoing conflict. The report notes the alliance as of March 25 with no additional details on outcome or strength.
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A. P. A. Service
Galveston
Zapata
Feliz Diaz
Mexico City
Four Americans Believed Lost After Englishman Torpedoing
A cablegram from American consul Armstrong at Bristol reports four Americans aboard the Dominion line steamship Englishman believed killed in the torpedo attack. The names do not appear on the saved list, and the loss is confirmed as of today.
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Washington
Dominion Line
Armsrong
Bristol
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Nugget Office
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National Guard
Calteg
Willard Moran
San Miguel County
Elaville
Fort Bliss
Cdy
Sierra Madre Mountains
Rio Desantamaria
Oso
Rom
A. B.A
Luis Guiter
Sir Dao
Peninsula
Polet
Diaz United
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