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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
1
Stray bullets kill one and wound five on the U S side as 3600 soldiers hurry to the river following cross border fighting. U S troops amid the gunfire report casualties and ongoing action along the frontier.
U S troops crossing from El Paso fought Villa rebels at Juarez track shortly after 2 am. American forces drove the rebels from the race track with rifles and machine guns, taking prisoners as about 3,600 troops occupied Mexican soil. Two armored cars crossed the bridge as officials said the action was to prevent cross border firing rather than invasion. An unidentified woman was killed by a stray bullet and two soldiers were wounded.
Paris reports count von Brockdorff Rantzau to depart for Weimar on receipt of the allied reply to German counter proposals at Versailles. A special train is ready to enable immediate conference with Berlin officials. Paul Durasta delivered the revised treaty copy to Versailles.
Guarantors on the Community Chautauqua contract are requested to meet this evening in the Commercial Club rooms to discuss important Chautauqua business.
Hog prices at the Indianapolis stockyards rose 25 cents on Monday with sales at 21.25 to 21.35 dollars. Local packers bought 5 500 outsiders, and arrivals reached 9 000 hogs along with 600 cattle 600 calves and 300 sheep. Cattle prices climbed while calves sold strong and sheep held steady. Richard Lloyd arrived in Greencastle Sunday and will spend the summer there. he mainly operates in Texas with a large cotton plantation and formerly resided in the city.
William P. Dickerson a Roachdale area farmer faces court on shooting with intent to kill Clark Sutherlin an Achdale merchant on May 15.
William P. Dickerson, a Roachdale farmer, pleads guilty to attempting to kill Clark Sutherlin. Judge Hughes orders further witness hearings to determine proper punishment as a May 15 shooting in Sutherlin's store sparked dispute and debate over motive.
British aviator completes the first nonstop trans Atlantic flight reaching the Irish coast after covering about 1 960 miles. Wireless communication was not used.
Capt Alcock and Lieut Brown landed at Clifden Ireland in the Vickers Vimy ending the first nonstop Atlantic crossing from St Johns Newfoundland in sixteen hours twelve minutes at about 120 miles per hour. The biplane struck sand on landing and caused no injuries.
Three experts will be added to the Yy M C A program as it expands its reach into the high school field, according to officials. The move aims to boost youth activity and mentoring opportunities in the community.
A large crowd attended an all day basket dinner at Putnamville M E church on Sunday. The rally focused on community church work tied to the recently concluded centenary drive which raised 1900 dollars. Speakers included Rev Charls Deich and local pastors with a male quartet and solo by Miss Pearl Allee.
Senators New and Watson oppose the League of Nations in a party line vote while Democrats plan to push the peace pact through. Indiana weighs whether to back the global alliance as debates continue.
Washington dispatch describes a public test of Indiana voters on the League of Nations next week and in coming weeks. The Knox resolution looms as a partisan battleground as Republicans seek support while Democrats plan debate to highlight perceived threats to national welfare.
The piece argues that New and Watson must publicly align with or oppose the League, warning the Knox Lodge plan risks party damage. It cites East Coast press condemnation and predicts another round robin if the measure stalls, recalling Will Hays’ role in guiding prior Party strategy.
Indianapolis June 14 physicians across Indiana join the national campaign coordinated with the United States Public Health Service to control venereal diseases. About 131,830 physicians nationwide sign a pledge to report cases, secure prompt treatment, avoid standard venereal medicines without a prescription, and provide patients with instructional circulars.
Dr. G W Bence reports the death of his cousin John Yena wine of Hume Illinois. The notice identifies the deceased as a cousin of Dr Bence and records the familial relationship.
Swiss Oil Company pays 400 009 for Kentucky oil leases held by Fred Hillis and twelve other men. Leases cost only 18 000.
Ten Greencastle men and three Ladoga men will divide about 400000 dollars from a sale of Kentucky oil leases they optioned and held for 18000 dollars. Fred Hillis led the group with an eighth share and stands to gain roughly 49950 dollars from the deal.
A week old police raid on a Greencastle crap game on the Little Walnut banks led to forty players fleeing. one crippled man could not run and was captured by Marshal O'Hair. City officials consider an ordinance restricting gaming to crippled robbers.
James Zeis son of Mr and Mrs Charles Zeis of this city has been appointed a page in the House of Representatives by Congressman Everett Sanders and will leave tomorrow to begin duties Wednesday morning. Miss Ruth Mugg a DePauw graduate and Tri Delt member leaves this morning for Franklin Indiana.
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