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Huntington Press

Location

Huntington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1917

Page

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Indiana Senate takes up several corporate and licensing bills

A batch of bills backed by Governor Goodrich aims to regulate foreign corporations in Indiana and curb preferences for local firms. Proposals include stronger auditor control of insurers, a five member defunct corporations commission, a blue sky stock law with a $100 prosecutor fee, and a corporation tax plan. The session also moves a ten hour work week limit bill and highway commission measures as Republicans push priorities while Democrats rally behind the tax bill and other measures.

Associated Press Exideanapolis Goodrich Indiana Senate McKinley, McCray and Mercer Kill van Anken House Highway Commission Eschbach Durham Bush Gemmill Purdue Hagerty Jackson

Sinking of American Yacht Marks Escalating Tensions

The Associated Press reports rising U S concerns as Germany's violations of American rights prompt talk of congressional authorization for protective steps. The sinking of the American schooner Lyman M Law is attributed by Consul Treadway to a bomb from a submarine, with conflicting accounts of whether it was torpedoed or sunk by gunfire.

Associated Press Washington Germany Wilson Congress Lyman M. Law Mediterranean Atlantic European Europe United States State Department Treadway Rome Consul Treadway Lansing Minister of Marine Cagliari McDonough New York

Cuba rebels face US warning on recognized government

Resident Menocal of Cuba calls for volunteers to crush a revolt led by Liberal party leaders as the United States warns it will not recognize any rebel government. The conflict centers on the legitimacy of the insurgent administration and Havana's response to the uprising. The U.S. stance reinforces its demand for lawful authority and stability in Cuba.

Menocal Cuba Liberal Party U. S

Cuba Warned Not to Revolt May Intervene Again

The Associated Press report from Havana notes rapid events in Cuba with armed guerillas active in most provinces. Secretary Lansing’s note and a rebuff to Ferrara prompt discussions of Menocal’s government, re enlistment for ninety days, and a new Jardine guard formation. Washington warns that any violent government in Cuba will not be tolerated.

Cuba Associated Press Havana Oriente Canaguey Lansing W. E. Gonzales Menocal Orestes Ferrara House of Representatives Catalino Collazo Marianao Acosta Guera Pinar del Rio Hil Guanajay Julito Gomez Las Billias

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Raiders Reach Ojitos Ranch as Border Tensions Rise

El Paso reports say Salazar and his Villa commando occupied Ojitos Mexico after raiding Corner ranch, with nine Mexicans and three Americans captured. American troops patrol the border. ransom demands and potential executions loom. efforts to pursue intensify as delegates prepare for a Villa conference.

Associated Press EL Paso Texas Joe Inez Salazar Villa Ojitos Mexico Corner Ranch Juarez Salazar Qojites Bunk Bob Moorehead Warren Hachita TE. Ek. Warren Three Oaks Mich Morehead Spencer Suhe Warren Andrew Peterson Burton Jensen Hugh Acord Qojitos Prudencio Mirand Pear Border Twelfth U. S. Cavalry Dog Springs Cienegas Alamo Hueco Chihuahua Francisco Villa Esteban Cantu California Villa Partisans Sonora Villa Junta Nogales Janos Mexico Deming N. M C. A. Peterson Andrew P. Peterson E. C. de Baca H. G. Sickels Columbus de Baca General Pershing General Bell Peterson

Will Spahr Seek Bail Pending New Trial Today

Attorneys for John Spahr plan to ask Huntington County Circuit Court for bail pending a second murder trial. Spahr was held since October 9, 1916, after a fight left Arrell Littler dead in Markle. The prior jury disagreed on murder vs involuntary manslaughter, with six for acquittal and six for conviction.

John Spahr Arrell Littler Markle Littler Spahr Milo Feightner F. T. Bowers Charles R. Haller Cook

Five ships sunk as German submarines strike

Latest reports list five vessels sunk by German submarines. Among them the Lyman ware whaschaoiter Mihan carried wood for lemon boxes to Italy. The Law’s crew escaped. The other losses include two British steamers and two trawlers, totaling 6,545 tons excluding the trawlers.

Lyman

Warrants Out for 166 in Election Fraud Case

Indictments by a federal grand jury trigger a dragnet for 166 Republican and Democratic party workers across Indianapolis Gary Frankfort and Evansville. Accused conspirators will be taken into custody and arraigned in Indianapolis March 21 before Judge A H Anderson. Names withheld until arrests. Authorities hint charges mirror Terre Haute 1915 case.

Associated Press Indianapolis Federal Grand Jury Indiana United States Marshall Indianpolis Gary Frankfort Evansville A. H. Anderson Terre Haute

Public Hearings On Wilson Note To End Tomorrow

New York Feb 14 After an executive session tonight the congressional committee investigating the leak on President Wilson's peace note announced it expects to close its public hearing tomorrow Further work will be done by a sub committee examining brokers and business done for customers during the period under investigation The decision surprised observers as public hearings were expected to continue through the week

New York Congressional Wilson Commission

Bernstorff Leaves U S Amid Farewell For Germany

Count Johann H von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States sails home aboard the Frederik VIII from Hoboken with the Countess von Bernstorff and nearly 200 officials. The quiet departure ends diplomatic ties as crowds wave farewell and signal pennants fly from German liners nearby.

Associated Press Hoboken N. J Johanna H. von Bernstorff Cierman United States Frederik VIII Hime Countess von Bernstorff Germany Wis Ritter Switzerland Count von Bernstorff Dudley Field Malone Port of New York New Jersey Prince Hatzfield The Emibasey

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