Silius Sinking Spurs Rights Debate And Pursuit
Report from Ashington on March 11 states Consul Osborn seeks immediate seizure of all available crew and cargo aboard the Norwegian bark Silius sunk off Havre after a torpedo. The United States flags greater protection for seamen than passengers and weighs whether a mine or torpedo caused the loss. In El Paso Pershing declares the sole aim of the Mexican expedition is pursuit and capture of Villa and his brigands, calling for calm and widespread support.
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Villa
Mexico
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Fort Elis
General Pershing
Funston to Command Border Expedition Effort
General Funston to head southern department headquarters and coordinate border operations with the invading force. Army plans include rapid troop movements, secrecy, and aerial support from the first aero squadron as preparations to quell possible disorders intensify along the Texas border.
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Villa
Fort Sam Houston
No Orders Yet For Troop Movement At Nogales
Col William H. Sage of the Twelfth Infantry at Camp Stephen Little said he had received no orders for moving the 2,200 troops under his command at Nogales Sonora. About 300 Carranza troops are encamped nearby and several hundred Villa sympathizers are present.
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Fort Russell Troops Prepared to Move on Washington Orders
Fort D. A. Russell in Wyoming houses 2000 soldiers in the Twenty-fourth Infantry two cavalry troops a field hospital and ambulance corps awaiting new orders from Washington to move.
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Washington
Vera Cruz Governor Takes A Grave View
Vera Cruz, Mar 11 General Heriberto Jara governor of the state of Vera Cruz took a grave view of the U S plan to send troops into Mexico in pursuit of Villa He said he had heard nothing about the expedition and would make no further comment.
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Mexico
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Maryland Militia Ready to Mobilize in 48 Hours
The First Brigade of the Maryland National Guard, about 300 men, can be under tents within forty eight hours of a mobilization order. Brigadier General Charles D. Gaither stated the militia would act promptly, ready to deploy at the Vera Cruz incident mobilization moment and respond to any order.
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Missouri Militia Offered to War Department for Mexico
Jefferson City March 11 The National Guard of Missouri about 4000 men was placed at the disposal of the War Department in Washington for service in Mexico by Adjutant General O Meara.
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National Guard Organization of
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War Department
Washington
Mexico
O'Meara
Railroad Equipment Ordered Assembled In Nebraska
Omaha Neb March 11 Instructions from the war department ordered immediate assembly of railroad equipment at Fort Meade and Fort Robinson in Nebraska to move troops to the border. The Union Pacific was told to prepare transport for troops at Fort D A Russell near Cheyenne Wyoming southward.
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Democratic State Committee Backs Wilson Delegates in Massachusetts
Boston March 11 The Democratic state committee adopted resolutions in support of President Wilsons renomination and recommended at large delegates to the national convention: former Governor David I Walsh Joseph ONeill of Brookline former Congressman Humphrey O Sullivan of Lowell and Charles B Strecker United States treasurer in this city.
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Wilson
Democratic State Committee
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Joseph O'Neil
Brookline
Humphrey O'Sullivan
Lowell
Charles B. Strecker
Lesteet United States
Funston Leads Border Drive Against Villa Bandits
General Funston plans a force of about 4,000 fighting men with four cavalry regiments and mountain artillery to pursue Villa’s bandits in northern Mexico. Officials expect a swift, secret campaign with water-hole control and patrols, while Carranza seeks cross-border pursuit permission. Congress backs the effort. a joint resolution justifies armed action without hostility to Mexico.
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Villa
Columbus
Mexico
Special Corps
Clark
Amwell
Louisiana
Proposal for $50,000 reward in Villa capture debated
A government reward of 50,000 for Villa’s capture was proposed while Speaker Clark urged leaving the president free to act without congressional steps at present. Representative Aswell abstained from comment.
Patrols Doubled Along Mexican Border at Nogales
Nogales Arizona reports doubled patrols along the international boundary as both Nogales in Arizona and Nogales in Sonora remain quiet at night. An artillery drill by American soldiers occurred behind the town to deter disturbing peaceful Mexican refugees.
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Nogales
Ariz
Sonora
Villa raid drive into Mexico seen by US troops
Army reports detail Major Tompkins pursuit of Villa with 59 officers and men driving the insurgent force 15 miles into Mexican territory. Villa’s rear guard of about 900 fought four actions, 75 Mexicans killed, loot recovered, two horse losses, and six wounded. Captain Pablo Garcia died, others wounded delay murder charges.
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Villa
Pablo Garcia
Thirteenth Cavalry
Columbus
Mexico
H. J. Slocumb
Frank Tompkins
Tompkins
Department of Justice
United States
Marriage of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Anhalt
Amsterdam despatch reports the marriage today at Bellevue Royal Castle between Prince Joachim, emperor William's fifth son and 25 year old captain, and Princess Marie Augustine, eldest child of Prince Edward of Anhalt born June 10 1898. Attending were the Empress, the Duke and Duchess of Anhalt and other relatives. Emperor William was absent.
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Berlin
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Portugal Cabinet Resigns Amid War Measures Authorized
A report based on confidential France war minister Gallient data claims French casualties to March 1 total 2.5 million with 800000 killed 1400000 wounded and 300000 missing. Portugal forms defense cabinet after resignation. parliament authorizes wartime measures following Germany's declaration and British requests regarding seizure of German merchant ships.
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Germany
Portugal
Great Britain
Fire Destroyed Trinity Church in Cincinnati in 1910s
March 11 Cincinnati witnessed the blaze at the old Trinity Methodist Episcopal church on Ninth Street near Race and Elm. The historic building burned to the ground, the Brittany apartment house adjacent sustained damage, and the towering steeple had earlier collapsed in last July’s windstorm. Estimated loss stands at $100,000. In Tokyo, Japanese Foreign Minister Baron Ishii warned against European powers stirring U S tension, insisting Japan-U S relations are now at their best and will grow closer despite European intrigue.
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New Jersey Progressives Pick Delegates to National Convention
The Progressive party of New Jersey selected delegates and alternates to the national convention in Chicago. The uninstructed delegation endorsed Roosevelt or any progressive Republican candidate. Delegates at large include Everett Colby Newark J A H Hopkins Morristown Joseph H Marvel Atlantic City and William H Bright Camden.
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Everett Colby
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Mexican official hints at finishing Villa before U S troops arrive
A Mexican official expressed guarded optimism about large forces being deployed against Villa and stated a preference to eliminate him domestically to avoid clashes or misunderstandings with North American troops crossing the border.
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Zabel Released by Chicago Nationals to PCL Los Angeles
Manager Tinker of the Chicago Nationals released pitcher Zabel to the Los Angeles team of the Pacific Coast League. A report from El Paso stated Mexican troops arrived at Juarez by train, but later investigation showed no trains came and none were expected tonight.
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Injuries Hit Nationals Pitcher and Niehoff in Practice
St Peters burg March 11 Pitcher Demaree and second baseman Niehoff of the Philadelphia Nationals were hurt in practice. Demaree was struck on the arm by a ball and may miss weeks. Niehoff was struck in the eye by a grounder during drills.
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Danish foreign minister rules out peace steps at neutral conference
Copenhagen March 11. Danish foreign minister E J C De Seanenits told Ford mission delegates that the Scandinavian ministers conference was not convened to set foreign policy and would violate its purpose by acting on calls to neutral nations for peace steps. He warned against straying beyond the conference’s guidance.
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Torpedo Boat Porter Hits 30.77 Knots on Trials
The Porter, a new torpedo boat destroyer, reached 30.77 knots on standardization trials at Rockland Maine, exceeding the contract requirement by more than a full knot. Reported aboard is that it also met its final consumption test within limits.
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