Bandits threaten Mexico colonists near Casas Grandes
El Paso March 11 Three hundred Villa bandits at La Ascencion threaten the escape of 500 Mormons en route from Casas Grandes to Juarez. The arrest of Villa agents and a general while buying ammunition signals a serious situation. General Garcia at Juarez held the Mormon train for escort. Villa near the railroad. General Gutierrez reports 1200 Mexican troops in Guerreros district with 500 reserved for the Mormon escort. Mrs Wright, held by Villa for 10 days, was released at Columbus after learning her baby is safe with the Mormons. she survived as “Queen of Villistas” after a brutal march.
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Mar
la Ascencion
Casas Grandes
Juarez
Villa
Garcia
Gutierrese
Chihuahua
Guerreros
Bertani
Palomas
Wright
Maude Hawk Wright
Columbus
Pearson
Cave Valley
Villista
Mexico
United States
Charged With Murder as Mexican Raid Near Columbus
A band of Mexicans raided the home of a Malpias section foreman near Columbus. The family escaped into the brush and were rescued by an eastbound train. Seven wounded attackers captured in the raid will be charged with the murder of American soldiers. charges may also be filed for civilian deaths. A Mexican was killed after disobeying a sentry. Villa was reported near Boca Grandes and Carranza troops moved toward Palomas to assist.
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Columbus
Mar
Malpias
Department of Justice
Villa
Boca Grandes
Carranza
Palomas
Minnesota to Eulogize Senator Henry Mower Rice
Washington March 11 The concluding ceremony for the presentation to the federal government of the statue of Henry Mower Rice Minnesota’s first senator will be held tomorrow in the house of representatives Minnesota members will pay tribute and other congressmen will attend as guests.
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Washington
Mar
Henry Mower Rice
Minnesota
House of Representatives
Congress
Industrial Exhibit Opens in Fort Worth Show
The National Feeders and Breeders show opens in Fort Worth on March 12 and runs through the following week. It is expected to be the greatest industrial display in the event’s history as Texas cattlemen rapidly adopt new ideas.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Germans Capture French Position and Verdun Battles Grow
London reports a German assault at Châlons near Rheims seizing a French trench 1400 yards long and two thirds of a mile deep. East Verdun sees German gains in Vaux. fighting for Vauxfort continues as Verdun second drive ends. Lisbon Parliament backs war readiness and supports the Entente.
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London
Chamaign
Rheims
Benson Heads the Socialist Ticket
Allan L. Benson of Yonkers New York was chosen Socialist candidate for president on referendum vote George R. Kirkpatrick of New York was nominated for vice president.
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Chicago
Allan L. Benson
Yonkers
N. Y
George R. Kirkpatrick
New York
Taxless plan outlined by D. W. Davis club meeting
American Falls Idaho March 11 The D W Davis club of Power county organized with over five hundred members despite poor roads More than four hundred attended including delegates from every precinct Farmers form most of the group Davis outlined his taxless plan proposed three years ago in Weiser involving reappraisements and county loans with interest treated as taxes and county responsibility for loan repayment He urged payments Hon C J Booth Twins Falls spoke on foreign policy and Idaho administration for about an hour.
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American Falls
Mar
D. W. Davis Club
Power County
Davis
Weiser
Idaho
C. J. Booth
Twins Falls
Auto license deadline urged by county assessor
Assessor L. B. Case issues a notice urging timely payment of auto licenses due at the start of the year. He warns drivers traveling with out license numbers to prepare for enforcement and a roundup to collect overdue licenses. License fees are outlined elsewhere in the issue.
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L. B. Case
Tribune
Case
Old Soldiers Meet in June Encampment at Pocatello
The G. A. R. encampment will be held in Pocatello June 13 14 15 with Relief Corps and Ladies of the G. A. R. attending. Local veterans expect more than 150 old soldiers and 100 ladies. Headquarters will be at the R. of P. hall for the G. A. R. and a separate venue will host the ladies. New officers will be appointed and a fine program is planned.
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Pocatello
Relief Corps
R. of P
Reief Corps
First Tryout for Fort Sam Houston Aero Squadron
In San Antonio on March 11 Funston announced a brigadier general will oversee a brief expedition and organization exercise. An aero squadron will accompany troops with others drafted to the border. Fort Sam Houston's first aero squadron, commanded by Captain B D Foulois, has eight machines and its first real service opportunity.
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San Antonio
Funston
Will
Fort Sam Houston
B. D. Foulois
Investigation of Rock Island Railway Affairs Explored
A resolution introduced in Washington at the request of New York and Philadelphia stockholders of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway calls on the house interstate commerce committee to investigate the railroad. The measure asserts the system faces receivership and accuses individuals of mismanagement.
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Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Oglesby
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Censorship Declared on Mexican Messages via El Paso
Western Union announces censorship of messages for Mexico routed via El Paso as of March 11, marking a new constraint on telegraphic communication during this period.
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New York
Mar
Mexico
el Paso
Western Union
Prominent Democrat Davis Dies at 93 in Washington
Washington March 11 Henry Cassaway Davis a noted Democrat aged ninety three is dead His long career spanned more than seventy five years in American politics He was described as a fold fashioned gentleman in the senate with Jeffersonian era rhetoric reflecting the old school of Washington affairs
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Washington
Mar
Henry Cassaway Davis
Senator Henry Cassaway
Senate
Mormon Colony Faces Threat as Villa Advances
El Paso reports Gen Gavira says Villa drives toward Casas Grandes to strike the 500 Mormons while 500 cavalry guard from Palomas 100 miles away. Refugees may be moved by special trains as Bishop Hurst seeks protection and trains are readied with Mexican troops.
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el Paso
Texx
Cavila
Columbus
Hurst
Salt Lake
Casas Grandes
Gavira
Chihuahua City
Big slice to conscience fund sent by mail to treasury
A $30,000 contribution to the treasury conscience fund, the largest ever received, arrived by registered mail from New York yesterday. A separate unsigned letter dated Philadelphia but mailed in New York explained the sender had restored to the government a total of $80,000.
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Washington
Mar
Treasury
Conscience Fund
New York
Philadephia
New Box Designs Considered by City Art Commission
A joint meeting of the municipal art commission and post office officials will be held tomorrow to discuss a new mail box design. The design approved by the art commission is seen as a step to remove obstacles to expanding the number of mail boxes in New York.
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New York
Mar
Municipal Art Commission
Post Office Department
Art Commission
Potatoes Booming as Market Signals Strong Prices
The Southern Idaho Producers' association reports a active market with Russet potatoes priced at 1.60 and Rurals at 1.45. California demand arrives late while 900 cars are in state storage. Members urged to ship Rurals first and keep cellars cool to prevent dry rot.
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J. Donaldson
Southern Idaho Producers’ Association
California
Producers’ Association
Tlw
Idaho Falls
Southern Tahoe Producers’ Association
Four Cities Bid in 1917 Bowling Tournament
Toledo reports four cities in the first bid for the 1917 American Bowling Congress tournament. Milwaukee leads as favorite for next year’s contests with South Bend Grand Rapids and Dayton also strong contenders.
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Toledo
American Bowling Congress
Milwaukee
South Bend
Grand Rapids
Dayton
Ambassadors Inquire On Carranza Recognition Action
Washington March 11. Ambassadors of Chile and Brazil participants in the Pan American concert seeking recognition for Carranza have formally inquired into the United States action without comment.
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Washington
Mar
Chile
Breil
Carranza
United States
Carranza Backs Crossing Border to Pursue Villa
Reported 98 percent of railroad workers favor eight hours with overtime pay. Funston prepares a defensive expedition toward Villa with multiple columns from Fort Bliss. Carranza seeks U S permission to cross border if Columbus incursion repeats. Four hundred Mexican troops reach Palomas. 57 Mexican dead in raid. Americans missing near Mimbres. Senate committee approves administration stance on action. Clark supports policy.
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Washington
Mar
Villa
Funston
Carranza
Arredondo
Silliman
United States
War Department
Palomas
Columbus
John J. Perghing
Eighth Infantry Brigade
Fort Bliss
Garcia
Willd
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Congress
State Department
Mimbres
Clark
Aswell
Louisiana
Federal Building in Pocatello Shines as Finest Yet
P A Neil, inspector, praises the nearing completion federal building in Pocatello as the finest of its kind in Idaho. Thorough inspections and careful materials ensure first class finish inside and out. Local federal offices expected to move in soon after April.
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Pocatello
P. A Neil
Idaho
Osborne Trial To Be Heard With 150 Extra Jurors
White Plains N Y March 11 Extra jurors to the number of 150 have been drawn for the trial of Thomas Mott Osborne former warden of Sing Sing and noted social reformer and prison worker who will face on Monday the charge of perjury brought against him in indictments Justice Arthur S Tompkins of the supreme court will hear the case The perjury charge is that he denied to Dr Diedling prison commissioner that there were cases of immorality in Sing Sing twenty one indictments were later found against convicts in the prison The defense contends Osborne said there were no cases of immorality then in the prison the discrepancy according to Osborne being due to a stenographer s error
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White Plains
N. Y
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
Arthur
Tompkins
Supreme Court
Osborne
Dr. Diedling
Osborn
New Baseball Federation Floated Amid Amateur Split
In Cincinnati on March 11 a meeting of officials from Midwest cities began to form the new National Amateur Baseball Federation. Enthusiasm marks the session as proponents emphasize pure love of baseball over profits while the old amateur clubs remain active despite the split. Some amateurs blame sporting goods interests for causing the rift.
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Cincinnati
Mar
Middle West
National
Amateur Baseball Federation
Mexican war report on release after ransom
Torreon dispatch says ten Villa generals led a raid on San Juan Guadalupe Zacatecas and captured a German named Weiner. He was released after payment of ten thousand Mexican dollars. Trains arrive under military escort.
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Torreon
Mar
Villa
San Juan Guadalupe
Zacatecas
Weiner
Wheat Market Slips as May Contracts Edge Lower
Chicago dealers report May wheat at 1.0934 a bushel down modestly from yesterday while corn falls 4 cents to 75 and oats slip 43 percent. Market managers note muted demand and supply pressures shaping prices.
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Chicago
Tech Track Candidates to Line Up Monday
Baseball aside, Tech track calls for candidacy on Monday with Coach Bronson presiding. Veterans Exeter Logan Meyers Rooker Kennedy report for sprints and hurdles alongside hopefuls Stoy Driscoll in the half mile and Plastino Stocker for weights plus Meyers Exeter in high jump.
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The
Tech
Exeter
Logan
Meyers
Rooker
Kennedy
Ream Mullen
Stoy
Driscoll
Plastino
Stocker
Dead Troopers Receive Military Funeral Honors
In Columbus on March 11 seven troopers of the Thirteenth Cavalry were honored with military funeral rites after being killed in action on Thursday. A regimental escort accompanied the bodies to the train as trumpets sounded taps. The deceased include Sergeant John Nievergelt, Sergeant Paul Simon, Sergeant Mark A. Dobbs, Corporal Harry P. Wise, Private Thomas Butler, Private Fred Griffin, and Trooper Frank Rindall.
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Columbus
Mar
Thirteenth Cavalry
John C. Nievergelt
Fifth Regimental Band
Paul Simon
Stetting
Germany
Mark A. Dobbs
Harry FP. Wisewell
Border Gate
Thomas Butler
Fred’ A. Griffin
Troy X Horseshoer
Frank Rindall
Sweden
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