Poncho Villa led his rebels in an attack on Columbus, New Mexico, killing 17 Americans.
Despite warnings from the Mexican government, U.S. troops were sent into Mexico to bring Villa
to justice. Their year-long search for Villa was fruitless.
South Carolina raised the minimum age for coal mine workers from 12 to 14.
Labor leaders Tom Mooney and Warren Billings were charged with a terrorist explosion that
killed 10 and injured 41 at a Preparedness Day parade in San Francisco. They would later be
pardoned due to perjured testimony.
President Wilson was re-elected, narrowly defeating Charles Evans Hughs.
The Dixieland Jass Band (jazz was often spelled jass at the time) toured the U.S.
Victor Records enjoyed success from releasing recorded skits by Vaudeville comedians like Barney Bernard.
