Cavalry Moves to Gates of Mexico
Gen Funston under orders from President Wilson moves troops to the border to pursue Villa’s bandit army. War Department secrecy aims to prevent Villa’s escape while Carranza’s request for cross-border action is studied by Wilson and Secretary Lansing.
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Villa Surrounded Soon a Captive Say Carranza Plan
Paso, Texas March 11 Villa is reported surrounded near Ascension south of Palomas and his capture planned by Carranza forces. Carranzista claims aim to pave way for asserting Villa captured and killed to delay American pursuit. Americans fleeing Mexico say Villa is many miles away.
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Invasion Has Begun Reports Flood Washington
A Washington special to the New York Herald from March 11 says American troops are on Mexican soil as Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston launches a campaign to pursue Francisco Villa dead or alive. The advance will be followed by U S forces, though War Department confirmation is blocked by censorship. Congressmen Ha y and War Secretary Baker discuss the report, but troop numbers remain unknown.
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Fear of Crisis Will Keep Funston Home
San Antonio dispatch reports War Department orders keeping Major General Frederick Funston from personally commanding troops to cross into Mexico in pursuit of Pancho Villa. An officer under Funston will lead the punitive expedition with full field authority, while border patrols and an aero squadron at Fort Sam Houston prepare for possible actions, as secrecy and rapid deployment are emphasized.
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Borland Amendment Fails Over Hours Rule Clash
In Washington Representative W P Borland Missouri failed to force a 10 percent staff cut by amending the appropriation bill to raise working hours. The House rejected the proposed rider after Speaker Crisp sustained Mondell's point of order. The session paused for memorial exercises, leaving the question unresolved on the fourth page.
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Funston seeks four cavalry regiments for border patrol
Gen Funston wired the War Department for four additional cavalry regiments to patrol the border. Gen Scott ordered the First, Eleventh, and Twelfth regiments to move immediately from Monterey, Oglethorpe, and Robinson, with the Fort Myer unit to follow if essential. Baker denied ammunition shortages and warned water access will be a major issue as operations approach. Villa has a 100 mile head start in the arid terrain.
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Zeppelin Missing After England Raid Report
Special dispatch from The Hague says private advices from Cologne indicate a Zeppelin taking part in the raid on England failed to return and is believed wrecked. The report notes one airship did not come back, raising concern over the raid’s fleet.
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Americans On Bark Silius Sunk By U Boat At Sea
Seven of the Norwegian bark Silius crew were Americans after a torpedo strike near Havre. One American, John Hartmann, 18, was seriously injured and hospitalized. Consul Osborn and Paris reports confirm unarmed ship, no warning given, with two sailors missing and Captain Syvertsen drowned.
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Carmen in Deadlock Over Street Car Dispute at National Rifles Armory
Negotiations between the Capital Traction Company and Washington Railway and Electric Company conductors and motormen stretched through the night. Committees met at the District Building with labor conciliator William Blackman as debates over union recognition and contract terms continued, with no agreed middle ground by Friday night.
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Russian warship sunk by mine near Kali Akra Cape
Berlin reports the Russian torpedo boat Leitenan Pushtchin was sunk by a mine with four officers and eleven sailors rescued. German seaplanes bombed a Russian squadron of battleships and five destroyers and several merchant ships in the Black Sea near Kali Akra Cape, with some destroyers hit as shells from Russian warships continued. seaplanes returned without incident.
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French War Chief May Retire Amid Verdun Gains, Berlin Says
Berlin reports unofficially that General Gallieni, minister of war for France, may retire due to German advances at Verdun. The note cites Verdun’s changing fortunes and mentions a series of French commanders since the siege began, reflecting the strategic impact of the fortress battle.
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Germany resists talks on defensive armament for merchant ships
Berlin argues that defensive armament is defined by use and purpose, not guns. Germany maintains there can be no legal defensive act by peaceful merchant ships against searches by warships, despite revisionist conditions, and refuses to change international law. CONTINUED ON SIXTEENTH PAGE.
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Wilsons At Old Point Aboard Mayflower Visit Newport News
President and Mrs. Wilson arrived by naval yacht Mayflower at Newport News and went ashore for a brief tour of the city’s business and residential areas. They walked about two miles with two Secret Service guards, greeting crowds while avoiding contact. The Mayflower then proceeded to Old Point and Fort Monroe with no salute fired, and the couple intended to remain at Old Point until tomorrow afternoon.
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Germans Regain Ground Near Verdun as French Hold
German forces push to Vaux and Corbeaux woods near Verdun gaining a foothold toward the fortifications. French and German artillery clash along the Meuse as renewed efforts threaten Bethincourt and Mort Homme. Rotterdam reports reinforcements moving to Verdun to bolster the crown prince’s army.
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Capture of Verdun Is Expected in Berlin War Report
London dispatches report rapid Verdun fall expectation by Berlin observers with German forces planning a southwest front sally port maneuver. Telegraphs quote, German losses described as catastrophic, whole brigades wiped out, many units at two-thirds strength from brutal fighting.
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Austria to Withdraw Minister Amid Portugal War Crisis
Berlin advices say Austria will soon pull its minister from Lisbon after Portugal seized Austrian ships and Germany declared war on Portugal. Austria may break off relations without a formal war declaration. Portugal’s cabinet resigned to form a national defense government amid war tensions. Parliament authorized measures for the state of war with Germany and opposition leaders pledged support. The Hagua reports German press suggesting retaliation against Italy.
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