Germans Capture Malincourt Stowaway on Armed Ship
A German stowaway Ernest Schuler boarded the British munitions ship Mattapo bound for Vladivostok. He captured the captain and held him in his cabin while officers seized the ship’s papers. Schuler was landed on the Delaware breakwater on a technical charge. Villa mobilizes large force toward Chihuahua, pursuing by American and Carranza troops. Villa’s outposts approach fifty miles from Chihuahua as forces clash along the line.
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P. A. Service
Lewes
Del
Mattopo
Delaware
Ernest Schuler
Schuler
New York
Vladivostok
Sandy Hook
Truder
Mattapo
Schular
San Antonio
Villa
Chihuahua
S'unston
Guerrero
Chihaujhan City
Germans Take Malincourt After Bitter Night Battle
Paris reports the Germans captured Malincourt after a night and day-long struggle. They advanced along the Trench lines, bombarded the French second line, and pressed forward in a hand to hand fight to seize the village. French forces hold outskirts while under heavy shelling. In Avecourt woods German mass assaults ended in heavy casualties for both sides. Verdun sector quiet.
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Paris
Malincourt
War Office
Avecourt
Verdun
Texas Train Bandits Make Big Haul
Two masked robbers halted the Shreveport Fort Worth mail train on the Texas and Pacific line near Shreveport Louisiana and stole a large sum from registered mail pouches after forcing entry and tying the mail clerk. A large posse pursued the bandits through nearby countryside.
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Texas
A. P. A. Service
Sreveport
Shreveport-Fort Worth Express
Texas and Pacific
Sheverport
Tarrison
Villa engagement reported again with Carranza and US forces
Reports from General Pershing's headquarters say Villa has been trapped again by Carranza and American troops. Scouts report an engagement between Villaists and General Bartani's forces beyond El Oso, with Carranza units fully cooperating with the United States.
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P. A
Columbus
Pershing
Villa
Carranza
United States
Bartani
el Oso
Government Orders Eight Warplanes for Mexico Expedition
Washington March 31 The war department awarded immediate purchase of eight aeroplanes for the American expedition under General Pershing. The machines will be sent to Mexico under rush orders.
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Washington
General Pershing
War Department
Mexico
Seattle Congressman Favored for Vice Presidency
The article notes W E Humphrey of Seattle gaining strength for the Republican vice presidential nomination despite uncertainty about the ticket head. Prominent supporters including Texas delegate Representative Austin and Virginia Representative Slemp say they will vote and work for Humphrey.
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P. A. Service
Washington
W. E Humphrey
Seattle
Humphrey
Representive Austin
Texas
Slemp
Virginia
Mayor of Ojinaga Reported Assassinated
El Paso dispatch reports Alberto Rodriguez, Carranza mayor of Ojinaga, Mexico, has been assassinated. Messages received in Juarez by General Gavira say the killers escaped undetected.
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P. A
EL Paso
Alberto Rodriguez
Carranza
Ojinaga
Mexico
Juarez
Gavira
Conditional pardon for Gus Gustavson shocks Alaska trader
Alaska Governor Lister grants a conditional pardon to Captain Gus Gustavson the well known Alaskan trader for forgery on the condition he returns to Sweden and stays there. The move follows appeals by Gustavson supporters hoping for his release on the homeward plea. Glen Martin the famed aviator and warplane designer has been summoned to Washington by Secretary Baker likely over involvement in new army plans.
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Alaska
Washington
Seattle
Lister
Gus Gustavson
Sweden
Gustavson
A. P. A. Service
Los Angeles
Glen Martin
Baker
Martin
Virginia delegates choose free delegation at GOP convention
Roanoke dispatch reports that Virginia Republicans end wrangling over instructions and cap the convention by allowing the delegation free choice. The bitter debate centered on mandates and the final decision lets delegates vote independently at the national convention.
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Roanoke
Nugget Open to News Readership Expansion
The Nugget newspaper plans broader reader access with new distribution sites and updated digital presence. editors aim to attract local residents with concise briefs, sports recaps, and community notices reflecting the town's daily life.
Orient Steamship Line projected for Seattle
The Chinese American Exchange Company plans a Seattle to Orient steamship line. Al Reis, their representative, says the firm will build or acquire three ten thousand ton ships to operate between Seattle and Chinese ports. If built locally, construction work will go to local firms.
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Seattle
Chinese-American Exchange Company
Orient
al Reis
Reis
Foreign Relations Chairmen Confer with Lansing
House and Senate foreign relations leaders Stone and Flood met with Secretary Lansing in Washington for several hours to discuss the submarine situation. The conference produced no disclosed conclusions and the officials described the Germany situation as not imminent.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Stone
Flood
House and Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lansing
Germany
Bomb Drops Hit Swiss Village Porentruy In WWI Incident
An unidentified air arm dropped five bombs on Porentruy near Preney field causing extensive damage but injuring no one. The attack was attributed to an unknown air force, with reports from AP and BRERN.
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AP. A. Service
Brern FB
Aero T
Porentruy
Prenel
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Tea Garden
Madrona Tomatoes
Bohemian Brand
Silver Shield
Eagle Hall
Rexall
Women's Drug Store
He Nugget
Orient Steamship Line
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