Pershing to Cross Border With Main Force in Days
Reports from San Antonio and El Paso say United States troops under Gen Pershing may cross into Mexico from Columbus early tomorrow. Funston silent. Advance guard possibly across within hours. main force in 2-3 days. Aviators to precede troops to locate Villa. Movie crews barred from crossing. El Paso reports a train firing near Belen.
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Guard at El Paso bridge doubled amid orders
Excitement gripped El Paso as the guard at the American end of the Juarez bridge was increased from two squads to four. Authorities offered no explanation, and the Fort Bliss officers remained tight lipped about the change.
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International News Service
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Half a Million Cartridges Seized on Border
Douglas Aris report says 500000 cartridges consigned to Gen P Elias Cates military governor of Sonora were seized by US soldiers. About 200000 arrived by freight and 200000 by express. A heavy guard is posted while authorities trace their source.
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Congress Moves to Fill Army Gaps on Border
Congress moves to recruit 20 000 more regulars for border duty as the House passes a resolution authorizing the expansion. The Senate expected to concur, filling regiments and reinforcing the border force after Villa pursuit. State Department steps prevent distorted views in Mexico while dispatches inform consuls and agents of U S aims.
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Cold Wave Approaches South With Frost Possible North Florida
The weather bureau warns a cold wave will sweep the South tonight with rain or snow in Tennessee and general rain across the region. If skies clear, frost may reach northern Florida by tomorrow morning.
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Britain Rejects Ambassador Page Reach to State Dept
British note to the United States will reportedly reject all American contentions on the seizure of mails, the high seas abuse of ships, and the blockade. Officials cite a dateline rejection and say London claims jurisdiction in its waters. The dispute centers on Hague conventions and Britain’s claimed expediency in restricting German goods and people from ships.
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Germany
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England
Fear Yaquis Raids as Troops Depart
Large detachments of Mexican troops with artillery have been withdrawn from the Yaqui campaign in southern Sonora and started north. Raids by the Yaquis upon American settlements are feared as troops leave the region.
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Pershing Ready to Cross Border for Villa Hunt
Gen Pershing leads cavalry toward the frontier to pursue Francisco Villa after Carranza envoy Gutierrez seeks a two week delay. Gutierrez warns it will spark Mexican resentment while Pershing insists on immediate action. five Carranza columns 1,200 men each converge on Villa from multiple directions. Villa reportedly carries wounded and mounts 98 men on US horses with two machine guns in his train.
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International News Service
el Paso
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Carranza
Columbus
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Chihuahua
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Mexico
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Villa
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Washington
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la Palomas
Bertani
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Luis Herrera
Rafael Maldonado
Benjamin Garza
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Cano Villa
United States
N. Mex
Funds for Huge Army Expands English War Costs
Special Cable from London March 14 reports Parliament carries a measure for a 4,000,000 man British army with munitions at an estimated $15,000,000 daily. War officials discuss single men in factories, must keep up enlistment, and secrecy on round army figures.
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War Office
Commons
Greece Defies Entente Demands Over Troops and Railways
Premier Skouloudis reportedly told entente powers Greece will not yield to demands. Athens notes oppose handing rail management to entente, keeping troops in Florina and Kavala, resisting Corinth Strait occupation, and opposing wireless stations. Reports say clashes between Greek and French troops on Mytilene, with casualties and strict reintegration measures.
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Russian Army Near Bagdad and Mosul Invasions
Cinternational News Service reports Rome on March 14 that the Russian army is near Bagdad after crossing the frontier. Another Russian force approaches Mosul on the Tigris as Erzerum's group splits toward Trebizond Erzingan and Kharput. An Ottomans order shuffles troops to Armenia to slow the advance.
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Italy’s Secret Terms With Allies Revealed
In London March 14 Sir Edward Grey declined to disclose Italy’s terms before agreeing with the Entente allies not to seek a separate peace. He said the matter was not in the public interest and refused to state the details. Special to The Washington Post.
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Invasion of Mexico Today and Other War News
War news dominates the issue with items on Mexico. two week delay requested. Congress to address army gaps. Borland rider killed in Adriatic naval battle. Britain rejects US note. Taft opposes Brandeis. French repulse attacks. Berlin bans U-boat talks. Air reprisals demanded. Italians making gains. Three years to conquer Mexico. Villa kills four cowboys. mobile force sent. Senator Shively dead. Will be married in Siberia. ex-Senator Davis buried. Will not call on militia. Sid clamped on war news. Editorial comment and society notes. Sporting events and finances. Merchants join “War on Waste.” Joy at Rider defeat. Local news in brief.
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Filipinos Seek 20-Year Delay in Philippine Independence
A group representing about 25 million dollars in island investments petitioned Congress to withhold ultimate independence for twenty years and oppose the four-year timeline set by the Philippines bill.
Taft Fights Brandeis and Brandeis Confirmation Probe
Former President Taft and six ex presidents of the American Bar Association protested to the Senate judiciary subcommittee against Louis D Brandeis nomination to the Supreme Court. Letters from Baldwin Rawle Choate Root Story and Meldrim argued Brandeis is not fit for the court citing reputation character and career. A Boston broker testified to Brandeis ties with Old Dominion Copper Company and alleged concealment of reports to stockholders.
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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
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Supreme Court
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Joseph H Choate
Ehhu Root
Moorfield Story
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French Drive Back Attacks Near Verdun Front
Paris reports continued German bombardment northwest of Verdun with fierce infantry assaults. Despite heavy losses, the French repelled most attacks. two points between Bethincourt and Le Mort Homme fell to Germans, while Haudremont and Le Pretre woods saw costly close combat and French counterattacks.
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