Loss Will Be Millions In Mexican Turmoil
Report from Paso April 15 details anti American demonstrations near Parral and Prasena with looting and arson at Alvaredo Mining and Milling plants. American troops unable to provide protection. Carranza officials slow to respond. Estimated regional losses reach tens of millions. fears of further attacks and mobilization along the Parral-Durango line.
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Origins Found For Colds By Army Doctor
Boston reports that Dr George B Foster Jr of the US Army Medical Corps and Harvard Medical School has isolated the virus causing common colds after two months of testing. Volunteer soldiers helped by receiving virus drops to induce colds, supporting findings that cold transmission occurs by contact with an infected person.
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New York Man Testifies of $10,000 Loss in Fake Races
G BR Ra fatto testifies in Federal court at Bittlestock that Ed Speer and Jack Porter of Hot Springs fleeced him of 10000 dollars in alleged fake horse races at Tet Springs in 1913. The men are retried on charges of using the mails to defraud after prior convictions were reversed by the federal court of appeals.
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New York
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Jack Porter
Hot Springs
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Speer
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Army Recruits Hit 3927 After 30 Days of Draft
War Department released results of a 30 day recruitment drive for 2000 more soldiers. There were 16 317 applications and 3 997 acceptances nationwide. San Francisco led with 521 applications and 101 accepts, Chicago followed with 47 applications and 80 acceptances, Newark had 400 applications and 69 accepts.
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Map shows Pershing bases and Parral attack area
The map marks Gen Pershing's new field bases and Parral where U S troops were attacked by Mexicans resulting in one American death and many Mexican fatalities. It also indicates the American line menaced by Mexican forces.
Conflicting Reports From Front Amid Mexican Tensions
Reports from Parral and front line sources create a mixed picture as officials in El Paso report private messages suggesting growing calm while unofficial Mexican accounts warn of gloom and possible large scale military moves near the border. Units in Douglas are ordered ready at a moment’s notice amid Washington Carranza tensions.
Garrison to quit Juarez post amid war fears
Juarez Mexico April 15 Unusual military moves show Gen Gavira with 160 Cararaza soldiers planning evacuation to interior at once. Plan hinges on anticipated war declaration by Mexico's de facto government against the United States. Juarez garrison could be overwhelmed by American forces at El Pato, Carranza commanders aware.
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Mexico’s Iturbe signals secret mission to Japan
El Paso April 16 Gen Ramon Iturbe of the de facto Mexican government travels to Japan on a secret mission. He states in case of conflict with the United States Mexico would have an ally and criticizes misinterpretation of the Monroe doctrine. He declines to answer about a military alliance with Japan, citing secrecy.
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Villa in Mexico Shuffle Prompts US Withdrawal Debate
El Paso April 15 Carranza officials say Villa is dead or beyond the American zone. Gen Gavira in Juarez reports no Villa word for days. US army chiefs in Washington say they have no direct word of Villa. Official counts note two American soldiers and 40 Mexicans killed at Parral.
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Missing Boy Billy Clark Found Slain in Woods
Albany, April 15 United Press Billy Clark missing three weeks was found murdered in Schenectady road woods six miles from Albany. Autopsy cites broken neck and grave abuse. investigators hunt for captors and killer amid accusations of degenerate captivity in Albany dives. Chief Hyatt probes surrounding area as mystery deepens.
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Officer's Wife Dies by Gas Suicide in Washington
Mrs. Frederick B. Hennessy 36 wife of Capt. Hennessy Third Artillery in Mexico for Villa pursuit, reportedly killed herself with illuminating gas at her mother's home 1825 Q St NW. Financial worries and husband’s absence blamed. body found after neighbor Rene Bache detected gas odor. hours earlier she visited Mrs. O'Reilly, widow of Surgeon General O'Reilly.
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Robert M. O'Reilly
O'Reilly
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Florida Avenue
Villa's Drug Store Captured in Guerrero Fight
Reports from Seventh Cavalry describe capturing a mule loaded with quinine capsules antiseptics bandages and coffee at Guerrero. The mule bore the box labeled Villa's Drug Store found among prizes won near Pershing's Camp at the front in Mexico. Troops moved by motor and air to Columbus New Mexico between April 10 and April 15.
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Villa leader indicted for murder in Luna County
Special to The Washington Post from Deming New Mexico April 15 indicates Francisca pate indicted by the Luna county grand jury on two murder counts. If captured alive the bandit leader will be tried in Deming. Three Villa band members and other prisoners held at Columbus also indicted for murder.
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Washington Post
Tragic Search Ends in Discovery of Lost Boy near Schenectady
Police, Boy Scouts, and local groups hunted for Billy after a ransom note from the Black Dogs. A botanist found a coat and hat by Schenectady road, identified by Mrs. Shea, leading to a large-scale search that uncovered the boy’s body in underbrush away from the first clue. Separately the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed 20 percent freight rate hikes on lumber from Savannah to New York and Boston until August 15.
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Boston
Ocean Steamship Company
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Shot Kills Dr. Downs Near Philadelphia Home
Dr. Norton Downs a retired physician and prominent clubman died from a bullet wound behind the ear at his Three Tuns home near Philadelphia while his wife was present. Family says death was accidental during revolver cleaning, despite earlier reports of self harm. He was about 50, recently returned from a health resort, and married to Phoebe W. McKean of New York and New England social circles.
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