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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
2
Across Mexican sources a strong anti American sentiment among civilians is noted. Some Mexicans appraise Americans as friends and supporters, but large portions blame the United States for turmoil. The piece links nascent hostility to four five years of upheaval and economic hardship.
The piece notes broad national unity as upstanding citizens from physicians to attorneys and ministers answer President Wilson’s call. It highlights the Indiana National Guard mobilization at Fort Harrison and the varied professions offering service in the national defense effort.
Many youths called from regular duty to war duty expect to regain positions after the conflict. Employers reportedly pledged reemployment, a practice seen as likely to become common. European reports claim Verdun battles show German strain, with scattered forces redirected to relief and eastern fronts as Russians advance.
A terminal company informs called workers their jobs remain after mobilization and pay continues until further notice. The piece lauds Americanism, discourages sentiment division on national protections, and notes Wilson’s stance against a bill to bar Supreme Court judges from running for president, while some New York papers lament politicizing the bench.
Real Americanism marked Indianapolis on Monday as forty seven thousand men volunteered for duty as soldiers. Similar reports pour in from across the country showing Uncle Sam will find fighting men when he calls.
Indiana’s young soldiers will not be rushed to the front. They will be mobilized together likely at Fort Benjamin Harrison and sent to training to be ready for active duty. General Funston remains in command at the Rio Grande.
The speech centers on preserving national dignity as essential, but notes the government struggles to maintain trust when paper money has a value of only two rents on the dollar. The remark underscores economic strains affecting national credibility.
Report notes Mexico's Carranza may need strong generals if war looms. It suggests his former ally Villa could be alive and offers him a commission to join a shared effort against Uringoes amid potential armed conflict.
The article notes the effort to raise regular army regiments to full strength and highlights volunteers responding to Carranga's manifesto. It describes a nationwide surge of martial readiness, with enthusiasm spreading to every region as in prior campaigns.
In unclear notes a man named Htomas suggests Carrause did not know a result was loaded. The fragment hints at a mistaken understanding affecting a local incident.
Mrs Minnie Bush of Fort Wayne underwent surgery at the Payette sanitarium today. The operation was reported successful. Miss Edith Wipeins assists Miss Belle Ball, Vicinarian, at the Public Library.
The article recounts Dr. Mason in Fayette County history describing medical study with Dr. Mofit and library borrowing, Mason’s political rise, the 1820 Masonic lodge dispensation at Connersville, and his later role as a temperance hall organizer. It includes reminiscences of life around Connersville, farm prices, horse purchases, and gear as the area develops toward the Civil War era.
Washington reports a Sunday clash at Mazatlan between American seamen and Carranza troops. Boatswain's mate D M lighter was gravely wounded, ensign O O Kessing and assistant paymaster Andrew Mo Wat were taken prisoner. Release details unclear, pending state department notes. Source from Greensburg, Indiana.
Guard the border. At least 100000 and likely more prepared for active service under President Wilson's call. For now their role is defense but they will be ready for war if needed. no orders yet for new forces or border duty until mustered into federal service. Irvin Schaeffer of Indianapolis was a guest of Connersville friends last evening.
A newspaper style health blurb urges use of Jad Salts to cleanse sluggish kidneys. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days will restore kidney function and ease backaches, bladder irritation, and related pains.
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