Verdun Front Battles Continue As German Attacks Repulsed
German forces renew attacks northwest of Verdun in the Corbeaux wood and near Douaumont Ridge. French and German statements clash over Fort Vaux and Vaux village while bombardments focus along the Meuse and Artois fronts.
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Portugal Calls All Reserves to Colors in War Gov
Telegraph dispatches report Portugal mobilizing all reserves as Germany declares war. Lisbon confirms state of war with Germany from 6 o clock that night and allied sympathy guides Portugal’s stance. Reuters and Berlin commentaries note no major shift in relations despite the war outbreak.
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Turks Flee Isfahan As Russians Advance
Petrograd reports Turkish and Persian troops under German officers evacuating Isfahan 210 miles south of Jeheran as Russian forces advance. Isfahan formerly Persia’s capital. now sparsely inhabited. London says Russia prepares to use the captured harbor of Riza as a naval base for Trebizond attack, with Bosphorus control and weakened Turkish lines amid shifting archives in Trebizond.
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British Watch Spain Madrid Deeply Mistrusted
Special Cable from London reports Britain and France wary of Germany's efforts to win Madrid's support while Spain is expected to stay neutral. Portugal's entry against Germany sparks speculation on regional impact as King Manuel considers his prospects in exile.
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Berlin envoy to quit Lisbon after war state declared
Official dispatches say the German minister will leave Lisbon at once after informing the Portuguese government that Germany considers a state of war existing between the two nations. He will turn over affairs to the Spanish minister.
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Lindon
Verdun Battle Reports and Allied Disarmament Debate
Verdun operations advance as German shells batter Forts Douaumont and Vaux with heavy artillery while French troops retreat demoralized. Berlin reports crown prince’s tight plan execution amid heavy losses. U.S. and allies debate disarmament of belligerent merchant ships, arguing law and humanitarian motives.
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Villa Hunt Ordered Across Border by Wilson Aide Funston
President Wilson ordered American columns to pursue Francisco Villa into Mexico with the aim of capture or destruction, under Gen Funston. Carranza support is crucial, and the action hinges on Mexican reaction and unity with the U S. Cabinet and Congress leaders approved the move as a shift from watchful waiting.
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Bandita
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Mexico
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Bryan approves pursuit of Villa and bandits
William J Bryan arrived in South Bend Indiana on May 10 and issued a statement backing President Wilsons decision to send troops into Mexico after Villa He said the outrage is distressing and deserves punishment, but he supports avoiding being forced into war and notes this is the first time the US has sufficient cause to cross the border
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Boy of Six Sentenced In Atlanta Case
Three boys aged six to twelve spent a night at a police station while en route from Rome to Milledgeville reform school. Jerome Witedn, six, was sentenced for stealing scrap iron, Robert Alexander, twelve, for scrap iron theft, and John Alexander, ten, for three months in custody after confessing taking marbles from a 4 and 10 cent store.
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John Alexander
Churchill in Talks to Form New Opposition Party
London reports Churchill is holding conferences with Liberal and Unionist groups in the Commons to lead a new opposition. A Liberal committee of about 40 and the Unionist war committee of 150 Commons members discuss uniting under Churchill, though no firm action has occurred. The Weekly Nation says Churchill plans to resign his army commission and return to Parliament.
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GriswoldKilled in Auto Gun Accident Near Aiken
Legrand Griswold of New York was shot and killed when his gun discharged as he reentered a car after a dove drive seven miles from Aiken South Carolina. He died soon after at Dr Cross's home. He and Mrs Griswold had arrived recently as guests of Col and Mrs Henry Sage and stayed with Mr and Mrs Giftford Cochran at Live Oaks.
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Richardson Farm
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Henry Sage
Long Island
Giftford A. Cochran
Live Oakes
War Chief Absent From Paris Council
Paris March 10 Gen Gallieni minister of war did not attend the council of national defense meeting chaired by President Pomeare. He also did not receive deputies on the regular day, with officials saying he was prevented and offering no further reasons. health issues were mentioned in mid to early reports.
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Newport News On February 17, and Ieaving
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Orders Troops Into Mexico
A compact local record notes a directive moving troops into Mexico with emphasis on wartime mobilization and regional security implications. The item signals heightened conflict breadth affecting strategic posture and civilian impact.
Garrison Riding Baker
Former Secretary of War Linstey M. Garrison arrived in Washington and went to the War Department offering his services to Secretary of War Baker and Chief of Staff Haugh L. Scott. He joined conference on plans for American troop expedition into Mexican territory and said he would stay until his services were no longer desired. He did not notify President Wilson of his arrival and no meeting arranged yet.
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Wilson
Wilson on Mayflower trip keeps in touch with Villa pursuit
President Wilson left Washington with Mia Wilson aboard the naval yacht Mayflower for a weekend cruise along the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay. The wireless will keep him in constant contact with the pursuit of Villa and his group by American troops. He planned the trip several days ago and may decide to address Congress next week about the Mexican situation if developments require.
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Carranza Expresses Regret Over Columbus Massacre
State Department received Gen Carranza's expression of regret for the Columbus massacre. No US offer to cooperate in pursuing Villa bandits was made, though cooperation would be considered if proposed. Secretary Lansing informed Ambassador Arredondo of US troop dispatch as a punitive expedition for outlaw pursuit. Carranza ordered 3,000 troops south to move on Villa bands. US proposal to send troops not mentioned.
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Villa forces near Columbus face U S cavalry pursuit
Bisbee Arizona March 10 American troopers push toward Villa as 2 500 bandits threaten Columbus with 12 00 Carranza troops arriving to aid pursuit. Reports say 200 to 500 bandits cross border while civilians arm for defense as Col Slocum and Maj Tompkins prepare to cross into Chihuahua.
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