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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
AIR SQUADRON
LEAVES Ell PASO
FOR SOMEWHERE

FL Paso, March l5.-During the night
the first aeroplane squadron which
arrived here from San Antonio las,
night. moved out Of Eel Paso. Its des-
tination was among the military move
ments which authorities desired kept
secret.
General GaNira, after stating that
the american troops had not entered
Mexico said; My commander at Pa
Tomas, General Pertain, informed me
that the American commander at Co
lumbus asked him what the attitude
Of our first chief would be toward
American troops passing upon Next
can soil. l am now awaiting reply,
but ] feel sure that my instructions
will he favorable to a friendly coop
GRAFTON of the American and Mexican
troops against Villa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
KEEP INFORMED
OF TROOP MOVES
BY THE WIRELESS

Hachita, y. NJ. March 15.-In order
that the column bases shall be in con-
slant communication with each 9TH
err by wireless, a station has been
erected here by the signal corps.
The advancing columns are con-
stantly to know the location of vari-
Gus detachments and movements of
supply trains.
A number Of motor trucks, two wa
gon trains and two pack trains are be-
ing used to transport provisions and
other supplies from the local railroad
base.
Large numbers of men who know the
interior of Chihuahua and Sonora. as
we'll as do the exicans, have presented
themselves for the dangerous work of
guiding the troops.
Capture, it is believd, means death
for the scouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16

Boston. March 15-"The recent killing
of Americans. the outraging Of American
women and the invasion of American soil
with its consequent national humiliation
have happened because this administra-
ton has not stood from the beginning for
the protection Of American rights" Sem
ator Lodge declared at the annual ban
quet Of the Massachusetts Trust Co. AS
ISOLATION tonight. I'VE seek no con-
quests" he continued: I'VE aim at no for
eign ventures. but we should intend that
our rights be maintained and that the
right to protection of every American, nc
matter where on land or sea.
Asserting our absolute defencelessness
Mr.. Lodge urged a general demand upon
Congress for national preparedness.
"Our conditions Of mobilization said
the senator, ARE evident in the fact that
1t took . week to send force into Mex
leo to pursue that murderer Villa" He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
ALL THE SINGLE
MEN REQUIRED
SAYS DERBY

London, March 15.-The Earl o.
Derby. in replying to a question in TIE
House of Lords today. dealt with H
recruiting situation. He admitted ID"
as time progressed it was evident la
the reserved occupations caused W
shortage in enlistments of the slns'
men and he said he was authorized !"
state that the minister of munltloS
and the admiralty were considefln
the revision Of the list of munili''
workers
THE cabinet is taking the maNa
so seriously" he continued. "tha
think they will secure all the slns'
men they require for the army
Later on during his remarks he sn
ITO disorganiZe munition WORK O.
present by withdrawing all single ms
might be doing justice to the mar!'.
men at home. but it might be deana'
death to married and single men nsh'
ing at the front"
Lord Derby announced that WON"
were now being provided for mun'u.'
work at the rate of 10000 every mon''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
REPUBLICANS
OF BRUNSWICK
ELECT DELEGATES

Brunswick. Me, March 15.-(SpeciaD. -
The Republicans at their caucus this aft.
ernoon elected the following delegates to
the State and district conventions to be
held in Portland Thursday, March %:
State convention-Hon. Edward w
Whether. Russell W. Eaton, Harvey J.
Given. Franklin c. Webb. Charles A.
Randall. DR.. Adelard Racine, Prof: Or
rem G. Hormell. Prof George T. Files.
District OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES E. Town,
send. Hiram A. Weber, Charles A. Gil
man. Dr. Elbridge G. A. Stetson, DR..
Charles H. Cumston. Thomas II. Riley,
Jr. Joseph H. Rousseau, G. Allen Howe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
MOBILIZATION COMPLETED.
AND TROOPS NOW ON MEXICAN
SOIL Determined TO GET VILLA
Hundreds of Spectators Crowd into Columbus to Witness the
Entry-lore Regimen is Expected Follow

Ell Paso. Texas, March 15.-American
troops were on Mexican soil tonight 60
miles west of here, the vanguard of an
expedition gathered in less than a week,
but nevertheless one of the most power
full forces assembled by this country since
the Spanish-American war. They were
out on the identical hills where one week
ago tonight Francisco Villa led 1900 of
his bandits stealthily up to the American
border to make an early morning rush on
the sleeping American city of Columbus,
n. NJ, and murder II Americans, eight
of them soldiers and one a woman.
The elements of the armament of this
force, it's numbers and it's direction or
directions in which various columns head
ed after they passed the international
line was secret held by the military
censorship.
The entry of the American troops into
Mexico was witnessed by hundreds OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
IF ABLE TO TAKE
VILLA WILL GIVE
HIM TO CARRANZA

Washington. March 15.-While ap-
parently there has been no formal
discussion Of what shall be done
with Villa if he is captured. it is
regarded as probable that if taken
alive the bandit leader will be turned
over to the lie facto government for
prompt execution. That would avoid
embarrassing questions which might
arise If the United States undertook
to arrange for his extradition to Texas
for trial on the charge of murder. Army
officers think, however. it is altogeth-
err unlikely that Villa will permit him
self to be made prisoner. knowing
the certain fate that is awaiting him,
he is expected to fight as long as he
lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
ROCKLAND SCH'R
IN TROUBLE OFF
CAPE COD COAST

Highland Light, Mass. March Ia
'0-mile gale from the northeast,
freighted with snow. whipped around
Cape Cod today and tonight and
distressed at least one of the ves-
sells off shore. The schooner William
Bisbee of Rockland. Me, bound from
New York for Stonington. Me-. lost
some of her sails and signalled for
help. When the coastwise steamer
MillinOcket volunteered assistance
Capt. Ward of the Bishee signalled that
although the vessel was leaking he was
in no immediate danger. He asked that
a coast guard cutter be notified and
upon receipt of wireless message
from the Millinocket, the Gresham
started from Boston.
The Gresham expected to reach the
schooner about daylight. The Bisbees
position was given as 10 miles east
northeast of Cape Cod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
AMERICANS AT
PRESIDE GATHER
FOR PROTECTION

Preside. Texas, March 15.-All Ameri-
cans have assembled in one place pre-
pared to protect themselves from Mexican
raiders following outbreaks which &C
CURED among the Carranza troop, Mt
Ojinaga, across the border, last nisht
A detachment of the 18th Infantry UNI
der First Sergeant Founders. Is pat-oll-
ing the border night and day and rein
forcements of the 14th Infantry from Fort
Clarke are being rushed here and are ex-
pected to arrive today.
The Mexicans are greatly excited ever
reports that are being spread from I'm
known sources misrepresenting the at
tions and intentions of the Unite States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
ALL OF REPUBLICAN
LEADERS IN INDIANA
REELECTED WEDNESDAY

indianapolis. Ind. March 15.--All tho
leaders of the Republican state organ
Zation including Chairman Will H.
Hayes. Secretary L. w. Henley and
Treasurer Frank d. Stalnaker. were
reelected at the meeting of the new
elected state committee today. Chair
man Hayes. after his reelection. made
brief statement to the committee and
asked for time to consider. lin view Of
the recent occurrence"
All this was generally understood to
mean that Chairman Hayes would re-
sign in few days and announce him
self as a candidate for the Republican
nomination for the United States Sem
ate to succeed Senator b. +. Shively,
whose death was announced yester-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
Gen. Pershing Has Crossed the Mexican
Border in Pursuit of the Bandit Villa
CONTINUED from Page One)
Funston Optimistic

General Funston regarded the situa-
fion optimistically. He appeared to
have no doubts that the men in the field
would render good accounts of them
selves in the work undertaken and he
was hopeful that Villa would be forced
into corner at an early date.
There are now available in this de-
partment for operations in Mexico.
more than 10000 troops and if the
plans for recruiting the companies to
full strength are carried out this num-
her will, it is expected. be quickly in
creased. Cavalry posts have been re-
lieved by infantry In most cases in OF
der to provide more mobile force in
the pursuit of Villa. although in the
expedition that went in today there Is
2 considerable force Of artillery which
can be reinforced any time by seVerai
more batteries that now are held on
the American side within easy distance
Of the border. If the exact whereabouts
Of Villa is known at army headqudr
tiers, the fact has not been disclosed
here Generally, it is believed he mas
moved southwark toward the Guerrero
district in the foothills of the Sierra
Maderas. but reports from Mexican
sources indicate that the de facto gov
eminent troops will do their best TO
turn him northward toward the ad-
vancing American columns.
Bands affiliated with Villa in other
parts of northern Mexico have not IN
dicated their intentions but brlsk ac-
,ivity on their part will be no surprise
70 the American army officers. 1t Is
anticipated that in chasing villa these
hands will have to be met from time
to time and engaged
General Pershincs staff was an
nounced as follows:
Chief Of staff: Lieut.. Col. DeroseS
Cabell. 10th Cavalry: adjutant Major
John l.. Hines. adjutant general or eth
Hrigade: assistant chief of staff. Capt.
Wilson B. Burt 2lst Infantry; intelil-
rence officer Col. Lucien G. Berry. 4th
Field Artillery: quartermaster. MAJOR
John F. Madden, quartermaster
CORPS; surgeon at base. Lieut.. Col. Eu-
cid F. Frick, medical corps; comman-
der Of base, Mai William r. Sample
Goth Infantry: aides. Lieut.. James L.
Collins, 18th Cavalry. and Lieut. Mar
tin c. Shallonberser. 18th Infantry;
surgeon. Major Jere r. Clayton: en-
cineer. Maj. Lyttle Brown; signal OF
ficer, Capt Hanson B. Black.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
GALES TOLD OF
DISPOSITION OF.
THE U. S. TROOPS

Douglas Ariz.. March 15.-General Cal
les has been officially notified of .he mum
Der and disposition of American troops to
cross the border into western Chihuahua,
according to Consul Lelevier.
Other de facto leaders of northern Mex
leo have been similarly notified. he said.
Gales told Lelevier he did not expec.
any American forces to enter Sonora as
he said he had ample forces to keep Villa
from entering that state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16

spectators who crowded into Columbus.
Behind the troops who moved forward
new regiments rapidly filled the vacated
camps in Columbus. The 18th Cavalry
Of Fort Oglethorpe, Ca, was one of the
new arrivals.
The new regiments expected to follow
but their officers would not say how soon
or from what points. The disposition OF
the First Aeroplane Squadron. which
passed west through here last might load.
ed on fiat cars, was one of the most in
teresting of the military secrets, being
the first actual campaign test of this
new arm of the service.
Unofficial reports came into FL Paso
that about 50 miles west of Columbus,
near Hachita. y. NJ, another column had
gathered and probably had entered Mex
leo. Nothing more definite than the fact
Of this columns existence was establish
ed despite reports that these troops might
have gone in first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
VILLA BANDITS
COLLECT RANSOM
FROM RANCHMEN

Ell Paso. Texas. March 15.-Juan BIZ
bao. an Ell Paso cattleman arrived here
today and said that he had paid band
its $500 ransom. He said he was cap
tured a few miles south Of the Texas
border, some 200 miles east Of here. by
IS men who claimed to be Villa fol-
lowers.
Friends from Ell Paso took the ram
som to him, and then, after receiving
the money Bilbao said. some of his
captors wanted to shoot him anyhow.
The leader crossed into Texas with
Bilbao, who said that this Mexican had
$4,000 in cash. all collected by the
band from ranchmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
SENATOR LODGE ARRAICNS THE :
PRESENT Administration FOR
THE NATIONAL HUMILIATION
Describes Painful Spectacle of Our Conditions of Mobiz,H
in Pursuit of Villa-Urges General Demand upon
Congress for Preparedness

characterized this as "a painful 90.
cle.''
The trouble with the prepar.dn...
gram in Congress just now" said III. ~
ator. lis that they are afraid som. i.
lean will make little money OH, Nv
necessary efforts toward protect,o,
Senate committee of which 7 a.
member they have been consid.r,. .
months the construction Of a fsdsr,,
NOR because of this very fear. u, -
last week Villa made that mu,a..~
raid on Columbus the papen sav ~
government-manuf machin.
damned when attempted to bs ~.
American machine guns are scatte,.d =
along the frontier Of France todav,,.'
I believe these American guns do M, e.
in an hour of need. l think il /. ~
important to keep An armed force an, :,
America than it is to prevent some An.
lean from making money"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
RELAXATION OF ATTACK
CONTINUED from Page One)

Tie British have captured the PMt
of Sollum in West Egypt from the
Senussi tribesmen led by Turkish Of.
GERS with only slight resistance. After.
ward they pursued the fleeing tribes
men and captured officers, men and
guns.
In East Africa, the Boer genera
Smuts is actively pressing the Ger
mans. who are reported 20 be retiring
southwards along the Hangar railway
A semi-official dispatch from Bera'
says an investigation by the German ad
miralty has. disclosed the fact that NJ
German submarine sank the Norwega-
bark Silius, on which there were nun
Der of Americans, in the Havre Roads
During the illness Of Gen. Gallienl tn
French minister of war. his post will b
filled by Rear Admiral Lecese. mnsd
of marine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
GERMANS HAVE
ALLEGED ORDER
T0.FRENCH ARM
Threatens ca m m a nder viii
Court Martial and Men
with Death

Berlin Via Wireless to Sayyh.
March 15).-Ar official communica,m
made public here today contains
French army order issued BY Gen,n
De Baselaire. commander Of the ls
tor on the left bank of the Meuse cor
corning the engagement Of March ,
The order, which was found in "A,
wood of the Groves northwest Al
Verdun) follows:
ITO the commanders Of sube,.
dinate sectors east and west:
"Order:
"Your forces did not offer the n.
sistanee which was to be expected
Until further information ! infer
that the commander Of that &C.
ton failed in his duty. Therefor
he will be court martiaIed.
at Is necessary to offer resist.
ance to the utmost limits. W. must
be inspired at this moment only
with one resoIution-either victor.
ousIy to hold up the enemy Or h
die. Artillery and machine gum
will fire on every troop which N.
treats.
"(Signed) Dc BaseIairs.
Sind Brigade"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
OPEN STATIONS
FOR RECRUITING
IN n. E.. CITIES

ing the opening of army recruiting sta :
tons in Lynn and Lawrence and Man.
chester. n. H., were received today BY
Capt. Constant Cordier in charge OF
The New England district. Stations are
maintained regularly at Portland, Me.
and Providence. r. l., and it is said
that new ones will probably he opened
in other New England cities later. The
district does not include Come cticut.
Up to today the Mexican situation
had had but little apparent effect in
inducing men to enter the army. only
three recruits having been accepted
here since Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
Wednesday Brighton Market

Stock Yards, March 15.-The mich COW
market was, dull and all cows except the
fancy cows sold slowly. Prices held at
about the same level as those of a week
ago. This week there were number Of
extra fine fancy cows selling around 500
per head, with few highly bred cows
selling for $50. The general range, how
ever, on good heavy mixers ran from SIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
LARGE INTERNAL
REVENUE SUNS

Washington, March l5.-lnterha
enue receipts of the government -.
shown such a marked increase dunh
last few months over those OF the w.
months last year that treasury oep
ment officials now hope the present 4,
year. which ends June 80, will nno
treasury with a surplus.
At the close Of the fiscal year lsla :"
was a deficit Of about SIS, 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
BRITISH INSPECT
AMERICAN M A l.
ON THE NOORDAD

New York, March 15.-British autne
ties at Falmouth removed 100 sacAp
mail from the Holland-Amenca
steamer Noordam. which arrived mere
day from Rotterdam and Falmouth
cording to officers of the ship. Inc ~"
dam was detained at Falmouth q Nv.
while her cargo and mails were nspe0''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
Best Bulletins on
Mexican Difficulty
GEN. GAVIRA is
INSTRUCTED FOR
COOPERATION

Juarez. Mex, March 15-General Gavi-
"a. Carranza commander here. said to-
night he had received instructions from
Gen. Obregon. Carranzas minister Of
war, to order all troops in his district
to cooperate in every way with the
American expeditionary force. Juarez is
quiet on the surface. but Americans met
with insults in some parts Of the town
and there was evidence of a strong I'M
dercurrent Of hostility towards them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
IN CADDO
LIGHT OIL WEDNESDAY

Shreveport. Ala, March 15.-The
Twelfth advance in Caddo' light oil
since last August and the second adj
vance within the last week occurred to-
day when five cents was added to the
price of that product. rising it to $1.45
barrel. De Soto and Crichton crude
also advanced five cents, going to $1.35
and s1.05 respectively, but Caddo heavy
remained unchanged at 30 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
BISHOP F. ]. MCCONNELL
is BACK FROM MEXICO

Denver. Colo, March 15.-Word was
received here today of the arrival at
Eagle Pass. Tex. last night of Bishop
Francis J. Mcconnell Of the Methodist
Episcopal church. whose jurisdiction
embraces Mexico. Bishop Mcconnell is
en- route here from Mexico City.
Officials Of the church here express
ed the belief that all the missionaries
OF the church had been ordered by
Bishop Mcconnell to leave Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
BREAKING OUT OF
OPEN REBELLION
AT CABULLONA

Douglas. Ariz., March 15-Numerous
reports have reached the United States
military authorities here that open re-
bcllion has broken out among the Car
rama troops at Cabullona, is miles
south Of here.
Americans here are seriously disturb
ed and precautions have been taken 20
guard the town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
ATTACK UPON
US. SOLDIERS
BY MEX|CANS
Bandits Fire upon Troops Guard
ing the Barreda
Bridge

kingsville Texas. March 1o.-MeXican
bandits said to have numbered about 30,
fred on IL American soldiers guarding
the Barreda bridge on the st. LOUIS
Brownsville & Mexican Railroad about Ii
miles north of Brownsville, at 10 O'CLOCK
tonight AT least 100 shots were exchanS-
ed. None of the Americans was injured
1t is known if the bandits suffered any
casualties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
LIFT EMBARGO
ON MUNITIONS
FOR CARRANZA

Los Angeles. March photographic in
structions to customs officials received
here today lifted the embargo against
the expectation Of arms and ammunition
to Mexican points, so far as it applied
to shipments for the Mexican de facto
government. The order was signed by
William p Malburn. assistant secretary
Of the treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
WILL DELAY ALL
DISPATCHES ON
TROOP MOVES

hachita. n NJ, March 15.-Copies of
military orders issued to the expedf-
tionary force and received here indi
cate that dispatches from correspond
ent with the troops will not be passed
by the censor for several DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
ROJA'S DEATH BY
ASSASSINATION
is CONFIRMED

Maria. Tex, March l5.-The report
ed death of Colonel Riojas, Carranza
his own men, who attempted to mutiny
last night, was confirmed by telephone
advices here today.
Riojas was trying to control his men
who were drinking and threatening to
invade the United States when he was
shot from the crowd. according to the
report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
NO DISASTER TO
CASAS GRANDES
MORMON COLONY

Fl Paso. Texas, March 15.-W. ".
Pearson. general attorney for the Pear
son Lines here, said today that re-
ports Of disaster to the 500 Mormons
about Casas Grandes who have been
threatened by Villa, are unfounded. He
SAID that the telegraph wires of his
line have been working all day into
the casas Grandes region and that ouiet
was reported there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16

tons to Mexican territory not menaced
by Villa were received today by the col
lector of the port here.
Two days ago port authorities here
were instructed by the treasury depart
ment not to clear munitions cargoes 20
Mexican ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16
INDIRECT NEWS
OF CARRANZA'S
RECONCILIATION

Washington. March 15.-Representa-
tive Garner of Texas received today a
telegram from =. A. Coleman. a
wealthy stock man on the border,
which said:
II was with General Carranza on
Sunday, the 18th. General Carranza ex-
pressed the most sincere respect for
President Wilson and confidence in his
consideration of the Mexican people,"
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WIDOW OF MADERO
TO MAKE HOME IN U. S.

Corpus Christi, Texas, March Is
Mrs. Francisco I. Madero, widow OF
the martyred president of Mexico. will
make her permanent home here and
here today. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-16

Orders at San Francisco
San Francisco. March 15.-Instructions
permitting shipments of arms and NUM-
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