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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
3
Short item from the Indianapolis desk noting standard newspaper details such as imprint, editor W. Tatoian, and postal handling in Connersville Indiana with a yearly subscription rate of one dollar and no additional campaign text.
A public letter reviews the Progressive party’s aims and results and argues that a new third party would harm the nation. Roosevelt urges Progressives to back Charles E. Hughes for president, condemning Wilson’s foreign policy and praising Hughes’s proven integrity and effectiveness.
A government ultimatum demands the immediate release of prisoners captured in the Carrizal encounter. It asserts ownership of seized property and signals a forthcoming government action in response to the incident.
Secretary Lansing telegraphs to the U S representative in Mexico City about Carranza's reply to a prior note. The message notes ambush claims by American soldiers at Carrizal and says the conflict could be impending yet the United States will wait to show it acts only if necessary. Carranza hints at mediation by southern republics but Washington insists on protecting Americans and avoiding arbitration.
Mr Ansted gifts the Fayette Sanitarian building and 250 feet of Virginia avenue frontage for a new local hospital. The condition is that the community raise 9600 to erect and equip the facility, with land plus building valued around 12000 dollars. His sacrifice is hailed as a lasting civic boon.
North Dakota considers a $200 per delegate allowance for attending national party conventions. The law would cover justified expenses, require returning unused funds, and aim to keep delegates as state agents free from outside influence. Critics cite past scandals, especially among Southern delegates, as motivation.
Senator Thomas Taggart told Governor Staitston he is prepared to raise and equip a regiment at his own expense to fight Mexicans and would resign to devote time to military duty. His offer unsettles Democratic candidates though he remains a strong leader and potential asset to the party. The idea unsettles rivals and even Governor Ralaton questions possible political repercussions.
The article notes the shift from old highwaymen to modern road work as the post office backs motorizing rural routes. Senator Kern’s timely amendment preserves Indiana routes and car usage for carriers, despite past opposition and political shakeups that displaced some rural carriers.
Pershing's Washington report, based on stragglers, confirms a Carranza assault on a 130 strong squad. Rather than a battle, the unit was effectively wiped out in the ambush, raising questions about intervention policy and its inevitability.
Samuel Gompers president of the Federation of Labor urges the President to do all to avert war with Mexico. He says Carranza and his followers uphold labor principles advocated there.
Greece returns home to King Constituting to report full Allied compliance with demands including expelling German agents. Queen Sophia remarks on the turn, noting relief and resolve as the nation aligns with Allied plans and safeguards.
The Democratic press voices strong disapproval of Mr Roosevelt's stance calling for a united front against the current administration. They argue this approach undermines the policy of supporting the administration’s measures.
Minny Americans seeking to escape from Mexico are marooned at Vera Crag due to lack of available boats to transport them to the United States. The situation suggests an important duty or obligation has been overlooked by authorities or responsible parties.
Reports say bandits flock to Carrangza's forces. When gatherings occur the aim is to aid our soldiers, though confusion remains over who is foe and who is ally in the crowded scene.
The Indianapolis Star lauds Carranna for advancing national preparedness, claiming he has done more than all the parades held.
United States Secretary of State Lansing told Bolivian minister Ignacio Calderon that arbitration is not warranted as the Mexican crisis deepens. He blamed General Carranza for the grave outlook after a half hour discussion in Washington. The Bolivian envoy sought U S mediation services for Latin American help to avert war, but no formal proposal was entertained.
Joseph R. Dnsprucker transfers to Tatang Sales Company property on Crand avenue with one acre in Columbia School Township for a gun as consideration. J Charles T. Browning and others transfer a lot in Orange to John O N Browning for $50.
Newcastle Indiana witnessed a farewell for its newly organized militia company before 406 people as the unit entrained for Fort Merrimore. The event highlighted local support for the troops and marked the unit's departure on assignment.
Long column of local visitings and dinners from Liberty and surrounding towns. Numerous families including Mitchell Myers Curry Brattain Lake Handley Wooley Griffith Clark Scott Clark, Ritch Moore and others hosted or were guests across the week with multiple gatherings, a Centennial in Liberty, and a fall injury from a roof incident.
Names and places show a pattern of social visits across Connersville Nouwh Hood Columbia and Laurel with many families hosting relatives and friends including Mrs Dora Falkert Mrs Henry Ruhl and Miss Ida Qimberrer. Recurrent visits imply a tight local social network.
Misses Mary Fisher and Mary Brown spent Thursday and Friday at Liberty and attended the Centennia gathering at the Lyons Station WLCROU. A meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Schott with an interesting program and flower bouquets sent to the sick and elderly.
Sunday activities at the church include a Big Basket meeting and Children’s Day exercises. Families listed attended a chicken dinner at Stose Corner farm hosted by J. M. Talbott. Other social visits include Mr. and Mrs. Maury Woods and Miss Father Ridenour in Liberty and Connersville guests, plus Verner Kennett and Clint Bryson.
Waterloo notes list Local events and visits including Children’s Day plans at Robinsons Chapel on June 25, Mrs L N Greene visiting daughter Miss Otta in Madison Wisconsin, and Otta returning for summer. Many family visits are recorded with Caldwell family, Greene family, and others visiting Centerville Liberty Connersville Muncie and Chicago connections.
A large gathering attended the funeral of Samuel Heiger in Columbia last Tuesday, expressing sympathy to the family. The report notes numerous daily visits and social events, including family gatherings, church activities, birthdays, and Sunday school delegate selection during a period of community updates.
Northeastern Ohio residents Charles Davis and family travel to east of Alquinn to visit J R Lair and family. George Leonard and Metamora visit relatives in north Grand Avenue. Jeanette Murray stays with Miss Lella Frusier in Everton. Pred Hackleman of Bentonville heads to Muncie for the State Sunday School convention. V O Chance of Bentonville visits friends in the city. Rolland Murray of Glenwood visits Connersville friends this week.
A collection of brief society items reports visitors and guests in Connersville and nearby towns. Names include Miss Lola Riggs of Lyons Station Mr and Mrs Fred Trusler of Bently Mrs J M Carter Osage Country Club hostesses Miss Dorothy McMullin ill at home and other residents visiting relatives and friends in Martinsville Lyons Station Brookville and Fairfield during the period Also mentions Mrs W B Jarvis and Perry Stewart returning home and Starry Brown visiting family at Fairview.
An editorial notes a radical shift in funeral logistics as auto hearses become common. It recounts a recent funeral where about 200 autos accompanied the procession and only nine horse-drawn carriages appeared, arguing that motor vehicles offer greater safety and comfort compared to horse drawn conveyances.
Fire in Kokomo Indiana destroyed a stock raiser’s property early this morning. authorities call the blaze highly suspicious as five horses and much of the stock shelter burned. corn hay and implements were ruined and the owner T J O Foole reported losses in the incident.
An Indianapolis grand jury examined a case involving suspected poisoning of cattle owned by dairyman Aaron Deardorff. The investigation followed the discovery of paris green in the Deardorff pastures last week, but the case was ultimately dismissed.
Chicago June 27 The Progressive National Committee endorsed Charles Evans Hughes for President after seven hours of debate. Thirty two members voted for the resolution, six against, nine declined. Some minority leaders including Raymond Robins signaled support for Wilson. The move marks the demise of the Progressive party as the national committee will not meet again.
In Fayette Circuit Court October Term 1916 Henry D Perkins sues Ella Perkins for divorce. Complaint filed by Mc Kee Wiles & Eliott, affidavit states Ella Perkins is not a resident of Indiana. She is required to appear October 2, 1916 at Connersville Courthouse to answer or demur. case 7008. Clerk William Reeder. June 1916.
The clerk of the circuit court of Fayette County Indiana appoints Hoshua H Heizer administrator of the estate of Samuel Heizer deceased. The estate is probed as go vent. Dated June 24 1916 with clerk William Reeder attesting. Attorneys Orlstree Edwards. Publication June 28 July 6 12 19.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Frank Ludlow deceased to appear in Fayette Circuit Court Connersville Indiana on October 2 1916 and show cause why final settlement accounts with the estate should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive their shares.
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