Mexican Telegram Sparks Senate Debate Over Volunteers
Senators Stone and Johnson clash over a Yankton letter offering 100 volunteers for service in Mexico. Johnson defends disclosure as patriotic, while Stone warns the move may inflame tensions. Lodge and Kenyon push Sherman’s 50 000 volunteer resolution despite objections.
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Kenyon
Sherman
Senate
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South Dakota
Foreign Relations Committee
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Yankton
Missing Airman Found Safe After Four Days Near Ascension
Lieut Edgar S Gorrell of the US air corps missing since last Sunday was found unharmed three miles south of Ascension by a motor truck train under Lieut J J Parkinson Twentieth infantry. He was alone on a plateau near Lake Frederica with a leaking fuel tank and no gasoline, having lost his way during a flight to Casas Grandes. He endured sun exposure but was intact and hopeful as rescue arrived.
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Twentieth Infantry
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Lake Frederica
Cassa Grandes
Gorrall
Casas Grandes
Villa Forces Twice Defeated Near Juarez Reported
Special to The Washington Post El Paso March 23 Villa and Carranza troops fought two battles in two days. One at Santa Clara east of Namiquipa and Las Cruces where Villa forces were defeated on their way to the Babricora ranch. Another at Las Gertrudes near Canyon Oso where Villa lost 50 men 100 horses and pack mules and fled into the mountains. Troops under Col Cuno Col Sales Col Hernandez Gen Garza and Gen Cavazon are said to be pursuing Villa. Pershing and Bertani held a noon conference at Cas Grandes.
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Juarez
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Cas Grandes
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Garcia Flores
Chihuahua
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Chihuahua City
Moctesuma
Army Mobilization Push Delays Details On Panama and Honolulu Units
Regular army forces nationwide are placed at Gen. Fred Funston's disposal for Mexican border duties. Panama Canal Zone and Honolulu troops are excluded from mobilization. Funston may call up 13,000 coast artillery as infantry, with first moves starting in the East, while War Department withholds plans until actual departures. The general staff reports equipment for 600,000, and Baker may order a 500,000 volunteer call. Baker denies Pershing truck communications failed, saying this area already performs better than expected.
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Grave Apprehension At State Department Over Tampico Safety
State Department officials voiced grave apprehension for Americans and foreigners in the Tampico district amid no word from the area since Tuesday. Senate talks focus on Villa Huerta aid rumors, Mexican crisis, and a proposed 60,000 strong volunteer force to deter disaster on the border.
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Maching
Reward for Villa Body Proposed by Congress
Representative Scott of Pennsylvania introduced a resolution in the House to offer 50000 for the body of Francisco Villa, to be turned over to military authorities. He argued the reward would spur action by Mexicans and reduce risk to American soldiers across the border, though some would desert if a bounty existed. The measure went to the foreign affairs committee.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Columbus
Warship to Report On Tampico Conditions Daily
Secretary of the Navy ordered the battleship Kentucky to make a daily report on conditions at Tampico while en route to Mexican waters. The ship will be stationed off that port. Funeral services for Cole Younger were held at the Christian Church in Lee's Summit Missouri after his conversion three years earlier. The crowd included several men from Quasrela guerrilla days.
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Villa Bandit Manhunt Halts Train Seizure and Cross-Border Pursuit
Spanish merchant Garcia Flores reports Pancho Villa halted a northeast train near Moctezuma, entering a carriage and vowing to kill Americans while claiming to target only traitors. In Colonia Dublan area, U S forces cross the border with Thou sand cavalry and infantry marching to pursue Villa, establishing base camps and pressing a rapid expedition to capture or kill the bandit after Columbus bloodshed.
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Mexico
Fletcher New Ambassador to Mexico Arrives in Panama
Henry P. Fletcher, recently appointed American ambassador to Mexico, traveled from Santiago, Chile, to Washington aboard the Carrilla. He declined to discuss issues in Mexico, saying he would receive instructions and learn conditions on the trip.
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Panama
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New York
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Chile
Two High Powered Aeros Offered for Use in Mexico
The Aero Club of America wired President Wilson offering two high powered aeroplanes for army use in Mexico. The club cites Congress inaction on proper steps to provide suitable army fliers and promises to place trained aviators at the government’s service.
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American legation clerk jailed in Sofia case
A dispatch from Bucharest reports the chief clerk of the American legation at Sofia was arrested by Bulgarian authorities on a charge tied to a bribe for expedited passport processing. The American Minister protests to Bulgaria demanding his immediate release.
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U S Officials Alarmed By Mexican Situation
Washington amid rising war talk as Herrera rebels to Villa. Pershing could deploy over 30,000 regulars and 129,000 militia to the border while diplomacy buckles under military needs causing tensions with Carranza. Rail protocol under review as U S officials warn of wider anti American sentiment and possible across border conflict.
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Soldiers in Mexico Can Send Mail Home Collect
The Washington Post reports that soldiers in the punitive expedition in Mexico may send mail home collect. Postal authorities issued orders to forward mail from troops at their own expense previously, many soldiers chasing Villa faced postage issues.
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Washington Post
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Sam
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Mrs A H Davidson Dies While Husband Joins Front
Mrs Mary Newton Davidson, wife of Capt A H Davidson of the Thirteenth Cavalry, died in El Paso as Pershing’s column moves into Mexico. Her husband left for the front with Gen Pershing’s command. communication is hampered by crowded wires. The report notes the couple’s Richmond, Virginia origins and the dogs accompanying the marching troops.
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Mexico
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Marcus Ward Stationery Style Notes and Pricing
Describes paneled notes with linen finish in extra large boxes. Envelopes and sheets feature brown blue gray or violet borders and some lined envelopes. Claims price of 1.00 dollars as unusually low and not exclusive to the shop.
Our Twelfth Annual Sacrifice Sale of Sets Continues
Our Twelfth Annual Sacrifice Sale of Choice and Standard Sets continues with many desirable items remaining in plain cloth and leather bindings. We offer to mail a descriptive catalogue with prices upon request by card or phone.
Home Made Jellies Prices From Local Stand
Readable items list fruit based jellies and prices from a home market. Red currant crabapple quince blackberry raspberry strawberry grape entries show amounts and costs for each item. The columnar list includes apple and grape varieties with unit prices and small quantities indicated.
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