Noted statesman Davis dies after long public career
Henry Gassaway Davis, former U S senator from West Virginia and 1904 Democratic vice presidential nominee with Parker, died at 93 after a brief illness at his daughter's home in Elkins. Born 1823 in Baltimore, he built railroads and towns, urged an agricultural department, and appeared at many conventions. Funeral plans not yet set. burial likely in Elkins.
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Milton J Foreman Seeks Early Cavalry Deployment
Val Milton J foreman of the last cavalry and lone National Guard officer offered to serve in the Mexican campaign. In a telegram to the general staff he asked that his regiment be sent among the first to cross the border.
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Villa Will Avoid General Engagement With Invading U S Army
Columbus New Mexico March 10 Mov ing southward from the border an invading American army would fight its way first across a mosquito covered sandy plain and then into barren red and yellow foothills Villa will make his first stand if attacked in these ravines and canyonsa hiding place of Mexican cattle raiders and desperadoes Guerrilla warfare would follow as Villa avoids a large scale clash and eventually pulls back to the Sierra Madre about 100 miles southeast in western Chihuahua scattering forces into small bands of 20 to 60 men
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Villa's Child-Wife at Los Angeles Won't Believe He Killed Americans
In Los Angeles on March 10 1920 Juanita Torres Villa the 18 year old wife and mother of a six month old child stood by Pancho Villa insisting newspapers lie. She said her husband would never harm Americans and that the troubles would pass and he would become president of Mexico with her as first lady.
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Taft backs force in Mexico amid invasion talk
Special to The Washington Post reports American troops preparing to invade Mexico through Juarez and Palomas, with 2000 to 4000 soldiers, aiming to trap Villa. Relates Carranza doubts and widespread Villista arrests in El Paso as authorities warn of crackdown while Taft cites Monroe Doctrine and fears of intervention.
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Soldier Victims of Bandita War Department Records
War Department lists killed and wounded from the Bandita engagement with Mexican bandits. Names include Mark A Dobbs of Comanche Texas and Frank Kindwall of Jamestown North Dakota among the dead, with others such as Paul Simon, Harry Wisewell, Fred Griffen, and John Nieverlgt among the wounded. Residences span Comanche Texas to Vancouver Washington and Chicago Illinois, with scattered notes on cavalry units and locations like Jamestown and Rich mond.
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Pittsboro
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Thousands to aid Villa units in Mexican crisis
Experienced men on the Mexican border debated Villa’s image and future. Comments included Villa leading an army of about 30,000 in 20 days, potential defections from his ranks, Carranza’s stance against a full expedition, and Diaz’s need to align with Mexico. Mentions of large ammunition stocks and a shipment via a Tampico–Tuxpam route were cited.
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Bandits Again In U S Border Clash With Villistas
United States troops reinforced along the border as Villistas estimated at 4000 crossed near Columbus New Mexico and Victoria Texas. Raids damaged ranch houses and buildings while civilians fled to Deming and El Paso. Signal fires lit the night as reinforcements from Fort Bliss and Fort Bill soldiers held the line.
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Bandits Raid U.S. Towns as Villa Threatens Border
Military actions near the border as Villa’s forces press into U.S. territory. Officers ordered women to relocate from towns while cavalry and patrols investigate reports of Mexican troops crossing the line. Several civilians are held for espionage inquiries as authorities list suspects and prepare roundups.
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Huerta's Son Plans Cuba Visit From New Orleans
New Orleans on March 10 reports Jorsze Huerta, son of Gen. Victoriano Huerta, former provisional president of Mexico, arrived with his daughter. He said he would await Habana bound steamer Al Bree, with other bids for his planned trip to Cuba, awaiting further details.
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Sorry I Take Rings Writes Najlista After Robbery Killing
El Paso area report describes a Mexican bandit attack in which Maud Wright and Mrs Ritchie were assaulted during a raid. Mrs Ritchie recalls being robbed of four rings including two diamonds and witnessing her husband W T Ritchie killed at the stair foot. The bandit demanded money, fled with rings, while hospital reports mention a later message from the attacker.
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All Mobile Troops in West Department Ordered Held
Mobile forces across the Western department were placed in readiness today. Fourteenth Infantry at Fort Wright and Twenty-first Infantry at Vancouver Barracks are to proceed to the Mexican border. First and Fourth Cavalry units at Montery and Calexico were also ordered onto duty on the border.
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Villa Raid on New Mexico Financed and Inspired
John Lind, former American envoy to Mexico, declared that Villa's invasion was financed and inspired in the U S His plan proposed a neutral zone 30 to 40 miles along the border policed jointly by both governments.
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Mormon Refugees Are Stranded Near Chihuahua City
Reports from El Paso state Carranza command cannot reach the Mormon refugees over 100 miles away as Villa pursues a northward raid. Gen Gavira reports 500 cavalry at Palomas, 1091 miles distant, with 2,000 infantry nearby. Bishop Hurst seeks train aid and military protection for the refugees.
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Pacific Fleet May Go From Mare Island Yard
Officials at Mare Island Yard expect Pacific Fleet moves to San Diego and orders to Mexico. Repairs on the erpiger Raleigh at the yard were ordered. The transport Buffalo with the Fourth Regiment of Marines was loading extra ammunition in case landing parties became necessary.
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Rise in Priges Halted Strong and Active Early
New York March 10 Mexican situation loomed large on the financial horizon as government plans to send a punitive force into Mexican territory halted market strength. Stock quotations shaded 1-2 points. Southern Pacific Mexican Petroleum and American Smelting rose. Butte and Superior and American Zinc hit new high marks. Industrials and equipment led gains with Crucible and Lackawanna Steel among top movers. price activity extended across Mercantile Marine preferred motors Continental Can Cuban American Sugar. International list steadier on bankers’ cooperation with British financiers. bonds showed irregular tone with Anglo-French 6s offerings and total par sales at 2,735,000. U S Bonds unchanged.
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Carranza Protests US Troop Invasion Plan
Emeterio de la Garza of Monterey, ex Mexican senator, insists Carranza will oppose sending US troops into Mexico yet seeks a plan to allow it. He met with Mexico’s Washington representative and will present a State Department proposal reviving the 1870 to 1880 treaty. The pact would permit ord units to enter Mexican territory with a sizable US force.
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LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Claims Cold Cure
An old advertisement urges taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE at the start of a cold or grip. It states it removes the cause and features E. W. Grove's signature on the box, priced at 25 cents.
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