U S Forces in Colonia Dublan with Carranza and Villa Battle
News from the Mexican front describes clashes near Colonia Dublan and Torreon with American troops at Cola mía Dublan. Reports say 26 killed and many captured as Villa forces press toward Namiquipa and Durango area fights continue between constitutionalists and Villa factions.
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Carranza
Villa
Torrean
Durango
Douglas
Ariz
Francisco Villa
Namiquipa
Chihuahua
Madera
Luis Gutiterrez
Ives Letevier
Colamia Dublan
Casas Grandes
Colonia
Mexico
Torreon
Canon Chorritos
Noe
Vila
Juan Madrid
Iso
Canuto Reyes
Shim
Banvelos
Miguel Hernandez
Turkey Bans Emigration to Mobilize Army
Constantinople reports via Reuters that Turkey issues decrees to stop all Ottoman males over fifteen from leaving the country and to cancel exemptions, directing immediate call of those exempted to military service.
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London
Turkey
Constantinople
Athens
Reuter
Glassworkers in Pittsburgh Strike-Plot Ends
In a disrupted agreement between the Amalgamated Manufacturers Union and Blown Glassware, Flint Glass Workers face factory closings and revised vacation rules. The plan limits vacation privileges to no more than one-fifth of employees across plants, with protections for workers amid plant shutdowns.
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Pittsburgh
Sean Flint Glass
Deluge of Pardons Presses Justice Department
Washington reports an unprecedented surge of pardon requests arriving at the justice department. President Wilson sent his fortieth application this week, while twenty-eight others were denied. The flood of petitions marks a historic plea pattern in federal clemency.
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Department of Justice
Washington
Pardona
Wilson
Department
Blaven
Farmer Lose Money as Cow Eats Banknotes in Durham
John Layton a Durham farmer who distrusted banks faced loss when his prize Guernsey cow Beya ate $300 in counterfeit bills he had hidden in a bag. The incident underscores unusual risks in keeping cash at home.
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Durham
N. C
John Layton
Beya
Hay Army Bill Debate Signals Split Over Defense Needs
Washington March 20 Representatives Mann and others attacked the Hay army bill as inadequate for national defense. Mann urged stronger preparation noting troops on the border and 20 000 more authorized to replace those sent into Mexico. May said the president agrees with the bill, while Kahn warned against uncertain future threats. Speaker Clark wrapped up debate praising the bill as reflecting the wishes of the people.
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Washington
James R. Mann
Flagis
House
Hay
Mann
Mexico
May
Military Affairs Committee
Moore
Pennsylvania
Representative Kahn
California
United States
Champ Clark
Mexicans Cheer for Wilson Demonstration in Vera Cruz
A large demonstration in Vera Cruz celebrated US Mexico agreements on mutual concessions for outlaws. An imposing parade filled the streets as speeches honored President Wilson and Provisional President Carranza.
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Vera Cruz
United States
Mexico
Wilson
Carranza
Purser Kinney Makes His Hundredth Atlantic Crossing
Thomas Kinney purser of the American Line steamer St. Paul sails for Liverpool on his one hundredth Atlantic voyage. He will retire on return, having traveled over 1,000,000 miles since starting in 1853. Enver Pasha still alive and back in Constantinople after a Syria Palestine inspection tour.
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Thomas Kinney
New York
St. Paul
Liverpool
Atlantic
Kingey
Enver Pasha
Berlin
Constantinople
Syria
Palestine
Arabis
War Near End Says Ribot and London Optimism
Alexandre Ribot declared in Paris that the decisive hour has arrived and the war’s end may be near. London insurance inquiries reflect confidence that peace could come within the year, with premiums rising as firms hedge against a possible settlement by year’s end.
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London
Paris
Alexandre Ribot
Ribot
Verdun
Lloyd's
Germany
Turkey
Tubantia Sinking Claims Reexamined By Berlin Officials
Berlin reports reiterate belief that the Dutch vessel Tubantia struck a mine, dismissing English torpedo claims. German newspapers suggest it may not have been a German mine, noting 918 mines washed to the Dutch coast since the war began, with 480 English and 201 unidentified others.
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Berlin
Tubantia
Portuguese Aviators Halted in San Diego Training
Four Portuguese army officers sent to learn aviation in the United States have word from Washington they must discontinue training. The war department barred training of belligerent nationals after Germany declared war on Portugal, citing policy against teaching aviators from nations at war.
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San Diego
Cal
United States Army
Washington
Portugal
Germany
War Department
Fighting Begins in Greece
Heavy Bulgarian and German troops have entered Greece from Serbia southwest of Lake Detran and engaged Allied outposts. The Eightleg skirmish line has widened into larger engagements as reports from Athens confirm. An imperial decree in Vienna calls up all youths eighteen to service, adding them to the landsturm in Austria and Hungary.
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Geneva
Greece
Serbia
Lake Detran
Athens
Austria
Vienna
Imperial Deeres
Nto
Hungary
Fear Border Trouble Asserts Carranza Attorney
Washington reports say officials fear border unrest as Carranza's attorney Charles A. Douglas accuses Americans of fueling agitation. He warns that promises of non intervention are not being kept and urges justice agents to round up agitators. Del Rio sees panic as reports link Rosalia Verandea to movement toward Altaco with allied forces nearby.
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Washington
Administration
United States
Charles A. Douglas
Carranza
State Department
Polk
el Pago
Department of Justice
Douglas
Brownsville
Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
del Rio
Tex
Dal Rio
Rosalia Herandes
Villa Commucer
Coahuila
Altaco
Verandea
Revolt in Kirman Seized Telegraphs Amid Persian Unrest
A Russian news agency report from Teheran says German agents aided by about sixty Austrians, believed escaped prisoners, instigated a revolt in Kirman. They seized the arsenals and telegraphs as the Persian governor resisted and ordnance fights erupted. The city slid into anarchy.
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London
Teberan
Kirman
Kinny ‘3
Allen Brother Killed in Carroll County Clash Near Mount Airy
Ragnoke Virginia March 20 Jock Allen brother of Stdna and Floyd Allen leaders of the gang that attacked Carroll county officials at Hillsville was killed at the home of Mrs Birt Martin seven miles from Mount Airy North Carolina. Wil McCraw who was with Allen disappeared after the shot was heard. Turkish and British lines clash as Turkish troops attack Aden front in Arabia. The British brigantine sinking near Victoria Island off Ireland. crew saved.
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Ragnoke
Jock Alen
Stdna
Floyd Allen
Carroll County
Hillsville
Birt Martin
Mount Airy
Wil McCraw
Allen
Condon
Anting Willi
China Revolt Expands In Hong Kong and Kwantung
March 20 dispatch reports growing unrest in Kwantung and Hong Kong as provincial and regional authorities struggle to contain protests. Authorities urge restraint while demonstrators press for broader political reforms and governance changes.
German Drive Losing Vigor as Bombs Hit Stations
French war office reports Verdun operations limited to artillery, with mine battles in Argonne favoring the French. Bombing raids on Conflans and Metz stations inflicted heavy railway damage, fires observed at Metz-Sablons, while aviators fought in fog over Verdun and Dieuze. Berlin notes Peggy weather affects fighting on the West Front.
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Paris
Verdun Front
French War Office
Argonne
Cartes Chausses
Meuse
Ine No. 265
Corbeaux Forest
Vaux
Woevre
Moulainville
Haudremont
Eparges
St. Mihiel
Heer
Apremont-Vigneulles
Verdun
Conflang
Metz
Metz-Sablons
Dieuze
Arnayville
Berlin
Peggy
West Front
War Office
Tubantia Torpedoed, Survivors Report Affidavits
American Consul Mahin in Amsterdam says affidavits from Tubantia survivors confirm the Dutch liner was torpedoed. The dispatch notes two officers and two passengers are missing, with further details released by the state department.
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Washington
Frank W. Mahin
Amsterdam
State Department
Tubantia
Richard Schilling
New York Life Insurance Company
Mahin
Dassengers
Persous
Defends the American Navy Speech by Senator Hardy
Senator Hardy urged naval preparedness in Washington arguing the United States must build a strong navy to deter war and secure global leadership. The speech emphasized ship tonnage and power as essential for national defense and deterrence.
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Washington
Navy
Hardy
Thack
Georgia
Senate
Count Killed in Air Battle Over Paria Muareh
The report notes Count dacques intor and his brother 3, hogs, killed after Count dacques downed a German aircraft in a two duel air battle. His machine was struck by an inflammable dart and burst inside the German lines. This item is part of a naval and aerial war update dated March 20 from Lake Superior packaging area.
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Paria
Fred
Numos
Corman
Dacques Intor
Brother
Hogs
Cascarets and Marine Eye Remedy Ad Amid Vintage Promotions
A chaotic OCR ad blend promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent box to ease constipation and related ailments offering health and a clear head, with a call to buy for adults and children. It also advertises Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago claiming eye health benefits and requests an eye care book.
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Ted Regal
Ose Marine
Marine Eye Remedy Ca
Chicago
Fiery Red Pimples and Legal Student Row
An ad touts Cuticura Ointment and Soap for skin troubles with a free sample offer by mail. A McGill Law talk at Osgoode Hall drew wild student reactions as Dean Lea discussed law methods and posed questions provoking chants and laughter.
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Dept. L
Boston
R. W. Lee
McGill University Law School
Ontario Har Association
Os Foods Hall
Dean Lea
Osgoode Hall
Dean Lee
One Good Shot Confession From Bear Encouter
Dialogue records a hunter recounting firing at a bear twice with only one load of ammunition. The claim states the first shot missed and the second hit, followed by throwing the gun after the impact. The fragmentary exchange centers on the confusion over ammunition and the hunter's actions.
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Bill
Jin
More Than Ever Increased Capacity for Work Since Leaving Coffee
An Illinois woman reports improved kidney and bowel function, steadier nerves, and renewed mental energy after switching from coffee to Postum. She says she can perform mental work again with less fatigue and notes better overall health in two weeks. Postum Co claims two forms: Postum Cereal and Instant Postum, sold by grocers.
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Ilinola
Cattel
Postum
Elven
Postum Co
Battle
Creek
Mich
Gotina
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