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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
5
Officials push for a special commission to decide on intertwined military and economic issues tied to Mexico. The scope includes Vera Cruz incidents, customs revenues over 1 million, property damage claims, and identifying American losses from the Mexican revolutions, all awaiting orderly settlement after peace returns.
A railroad engineer recounts an injury in West and his refusal to amputate. After twenty years and failed treatments, he used Petersons Ointment and reports his leg fully cured. He endorses the ointment for sores, wounds, ulcers, skin issues, and piles at 20 cents a box.
San Antonio Texas troops of the fourteenth cavalry commanded by Captain Sirmyer began a ten day patrol along the Rio Grande from Laredo to Zapata to prevent a raid by de la Rosa and AQ followers. Reports say de la Rosa moved toward Matamoros Monday night and was intercepted about fifty miles from that point, with a lookout maintained along the river front from Rio Cuarto City to Redo for his band.
In Mexico Missouri on June 17 a Chicago and Alton passenger train en route from Louisiana to Jefferson City derailed after a broken rail. Three coaches overturned near Francis, injuring twelve people, none fatally, as crews worked to clear the wreck and assist passengers.
Rioters protested against continued American troop presence with a mass meeting and attacks on the American consulate and foreign club in Chihuahua. General Lopes deployed troops to guard the consulate, disperse the crowd, and protect residents and houses as demonstrations continued around Centennial theatre and Alaweda vicinity.
Thousands toured the Journal-Gazette booth as managers Ray and Test, with five assistants, guided crowds past the Indiana paper’s display. Exhibits and entertainments drew high praise amid heavy foot traffic and a downpour the prior day.
Visitors flocked to the centennial exposition where admission is free after entry. The Seated Myinandeys, nicknamed the Killies, drew large crowds while the Taos concert and city plant displays drew praise. Mayo Hoser, Jean Wessel Jr, and department heads explained the new city plant to attendees as Wayne & Northern Indiana showcased lighting at a stylish booth. The grand dance hall, led by Stephen Juhasz with Robert Prayis as floor dancer, hosted a bustling crowd as weather outlook remained favorable.
A cautious Republican gathering opened with a formal call and smooth chairs. Senator Harding of Ohio was named temporary chairman, with Borah absent, and a quick pledge for harmony followed by Harding’s hour long speech attacking Democratic faults and championing tariff and defense. Delegates adjourned amid rain and excited crowds, while committees set plans for durable leadership and a public platform hearing.
Justice Hughes stayed secluded at his Washington home to draft opinions for the final decision day before the summer recess. He had no callers and briefly rode with Mrs. Hughes in the evening.
The House approved a 5 million dollar diplomatic and consular appropriation bill after striking 205 thousand for Shanghai cart premises improvements, 100 thousand for a Panane City legation building, and 100 thousand for an increased living allowance for consular officers.
Governor Ralston sent a telegram from Indianapolis indicating he cannot attend due to a prior engagement. The message from William F. McCombs, Democratic National Committee chair, extended the use of a box at the convention in St Louis.
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