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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

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Hearing Set On Monday Over Dinky Line Service

New Albany residents including Johny F Lyons and others seek to halt the Pennsylvania Railroad from suspending the Dinky line service to Ohio Falls pending a preliminary hearing. Col Charles T Jewett objects to the carrier's actions after the PSC ordered continued morning and evening trains. The commission will review the Pennsy shutdown and ticket sales from New Albany at the upcoming session.

Tee Mann Paullie New Allany Robert Maris New Adiiny Johny F. Lyons Pia New Albany Vie Pennsylvania Rathway Company Vis Coptineine Lomsville Tadiangyo- Tis Eyiv Charles Ti. Jewett Soramisstion Radioey Company Ohio Falls Oho River Pennservilvariea Company New Albans Townsville ePubsylvania Charles Ty. Jewett Clarksville Howard Park Uburns

Seventeen New Members Join Taxpayers League Amid Committees Appointed

The Taxpayers League gathered at Od Fellows Hall with Ed ward McPherson leading a five member secret committee to draft resolutions and bylaws. Seventeen new members joined as committees on resolutions and bylaws were formed and plans to open meetings were discussed.

Ano Taxpayers’ League Paldoc Od Fellows Hall Edward McPherson Teaene Secrat Committee Spence Pauce Chamber of Gooreetee

Sunday School Convention Opens in Munje Thos Weet

The Indiana Sunday School Association holds its convention at Ste conventon in Munje Thos Weet. President of the University of Newpiva Tuscon presides as 282 delegates register by last night. New Albany sought to host next year but Terre Wante secures the bid.

Anig Ste Indiana Soribs School Munje Rains Ternard Kieinsiid Indiana Re‘oounteacy University of Npivona Tuscon Indiana Sunday School Association Treetina Terre Wante New Albany

Attorney Rep for Aloguvo Brendel Reflects on Trial Outcome

One attorney for Aloguvo Brendel said no action was planned after Brendel was found guilty of manslaughter. He stated Brendel would be taken away when the time came, as motions for a new trial could be asked once the deadline elapsed.

Aloguvo Brendel Manslacehter

Real Estate Deed Transfer in Silver Creek Township

Real estate records show James K Dee and Lena M Beck of Monroe County conveying undivided five sixths of 129 acres in Surveys 6 and 8 to William L Waccover for 3750. James K Peek guardian of Albert Terk conveys remaining one sixth to same for 750.

Throwhy County Recorder James K. Dee Lena M. Beck William L. Waccover Silver Creek Township James KK. Peek Albert Terk

Community interest wanes but seeks continuation of SODVILO

The communities show fading interest yet express appreciation for a continued SODVILO program, indicating a desire to keep the initiative going despite reduced engagement. Officials note the value of ongoing support and consider extending the program to sustain benefits.

Local Militia Reorganization Efforts Stagnant

In Little Success efforts to reorganize Company M, Second Indiana National Guard, or form a new state militia falter as few locals appear to enlist. Thomas P. Knowland plans to join the Seymour company, with only a handful signing a city hall petition. It remains uncertain if further local organizing will occur.

Indiana National Guard New Albany Thomas P. Knowland Krowland Seymour Company

Will Filed for Thacker Estate Probate

The will of Mrs. Laura Tanciskes Thacker, who died a week ago at the Hughes home on West Front Street, was filed for probate in Circuit Clerk Ernest El. Jacobs office. A codicil dated May 29 witnesses by Lizzie Hyatt directs a marker for the Walnut Ridge Cemetery and 100 in trust for the Lanciskes lot and the care of her husband’s grave. Relatives including Augusta McElhinny Charles Lanciskes and Mabel Corozzerth split real estate and receive other legacies with a 200 bequest to Mrs. Hughes for kindness. Jewelry furniture and other personal belongings go to various relatives and friends.

Albert Holmes Laura L. Holmes Laura Tanciskes Thacker Georgse Hughes West Front Street Ciicuit Frnest EL. Jacobs Lizzie Hyatt Walnut Ridge Cemetery Citizens Trust Company Lanciskes Sxrave Ancusta McElhinny Charles Lanciskes Mabel Corozerrth Trughes

Foreclosure Sale Ordered by Circuit Clerk in Hale Case

Circuit Clerk Jacobs issued an order of sale to satisfy a judgment in foreclosure for Mutual Savings & Town Association No 4 against Anna Myrtle Hale and others. The sale covers a mortgage on a house and lot in the city.

Jacobs Mutual Savines & Town Association No Anna Myrtle Hale

Commencement at St Anthony’s Parochial Schools

Last night at Spieth’s Hall the annusil commencement ceremony awarded diplomas by Rev Father Oderic Auer. An entertainment program featured graduates and participants in the music chief segment. Girls among the graduates include Mary Unser Helen Braur Marie Xfullen Irene Campbell Corine McPornouch Viola Frauel Helen Peutel Mary Louise Coots. Boys include Dominic Frederick Charles Shelton Henry Hendricks Raymond Boniver John Kisper Leonard Weidner Richard Braitling.

St. Anthony's Spieth’s Hall Father Oderic Auer Mary Unser Helen Braur Marie Xfullen Irene Campbell Corine McPornouch Viola Frauel Helen Peutel Mary Louise Coots Dominic Frederick Charles Shelton Henry Hendricks Raymond Boniver John Kisper Leonard Weidner Richard Braitling

Shipment of Wagons for Militia Continues at Government Depot

About half of the 1240 wagons stored at the Government Depot for state militia use remain. Tuesday morning’s outgoing loads plus 259 sent yesterday kept depot workers overtime. Shipments may stay heavy for a period, while the depot remains well stocked with supplies.

Government

Falls City Tennis Tourney Draws Louisville Players

The annual Falls City Tennis Tournament proceeds in Louisville with Mrs Homer Ingram facing Miss Madelle Lyons War J. Ingram will also meet Hunt Smith as part of the event schedule.

Falls City Louisville Madelle Lyons War J Ingram Hunt Smith

Rock Is Weapon Used By Demented Son To Kill Mother

New Martinsville West Virginia June 22 James Bucher a 23 year old farmer living two miles from here killed his aged mother with a large rock in a fit of insanity. He had acted strangely for a year. The body was found on the floor of the residence by neighbors. Bucher was later found nearby in a corn field by Sheriff Stone and is jailed in the county lockup.

New Martinsville W. Va James Bucher Bucher Young Bucher Sherif Stone

Device Prevents Carbon Trouble in Motors

An automotive attachment designed to prevent carbon buildup on engines uses a water boiler on the exhaust manifold, a bronze coil to intake, and superheated steam to oxidize carbon deposited in cylinders, reducing deposits and boosting fuel efficiency. It describes a Popular Mechanics July article detailing operation and benefits.

Popular Mechanics

Child falls from bluff saved by trees near Charlestown

Thury J. Lotz, about six to eight, living three miles east of Charlestown, toppled from a high oil on Fourteen Miles creek while gathering flowers for public exercises. He landed in brush twenty five feet from the edge, struck his head, and was briefly unconscious. Injuries are serious but not dangerous.

Thury J. Lotz Charlestown

Railroad Lays Switches for City Approach at Applesate Place

The Pennsylvania Railroad has begun laying switches near Applesate place north of the city. A fill is needed to build the new approach across the meadows just north of the bridge, and preparations are under way to haul in the earth.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pennsylvania Railroad

Tax Time Approaches Again In County

Duplicates for the fall installment will be turned over to County Treasurer Scott by Auditor Stoner. The tax remains non delinquent until the first Monday in November.

Scott Stoner

Condition of School Funds Report Sealed for State Superintendent

A report on the condition of the various school funds has been prepared in the office of County Auditor Stoner and will be sent to Charles A. Greathouse, State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Indianapolis.

Stoner Charles A. Greathouse Indianapolis

Guardsmen to Receive Anti Typhoid Vaccination

Indiana troops assembled for Mexican border duty will be vaccinated against typhoid fever. The Indianapolis National Guard companies will receive the anti-typhoid vaccine today, while out-state units will be immunized as they reach Fort Benjamin Harrison concentration camp. Typhoid fever has been reduced to a minimum in the regular army by vaccination.

Indiana Indianapolis W National Guard Fort Benjamin Tarrison

Jeffersonville Area Weather Report Forecast

Fair tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures. Indiana forecast shows warm conditions with possible thunder showers in the extreme north portion.

Jeffersonville Indiana

Two Die In Train Collision Near Hamilton, Ohio

An auto carrying Charles Rathgen Herbert Bender Varney Auraden Edward Dowling and John Stafford from Tramilton collided with a C T and NM train south of Hamilton just before midnight Wednesday. Dowling and Stafford died. Rathgen and Bender were seriously injured with Pender listed in critical condition by physicians.

Hamilton Ohio Jung Charles Rathgen Tlerbert Bender Varney Auraden Edward Dowling John Stafford Tramilton C. T Dowling Stafford Rathgen Pender

Roosevelt Dines with Progressive Leaders and Backers

Theodore Roosevelt traveled to New York for a luncheon with Progressive party leaders and Republican supporters who backed his bid for the presidential nomination. He completed a letter to be read before the Progressive Executive Committee in Chicago on June 26 outlining his views on the current political situation.

Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt New York Progressive Executive Committee Chicago

Windstorm damages four homes near Campbellsburg

A heavy wind and electrical storm yesterday wrecked or damaged four dwellings near Campbellsburg in Washington County. Two women were injured. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox was pinned under a fallen stone and suffered serious injuries to both arms and a hip. Mr. Charles Green also injured. fields and orchards sustained heavy damage.

Campbellsburg Washington County Andrins Elizabeth Wilcox Charles Green

Mexico Asks Explanation On Carrizal Clash In 1916 Report

Washington reports a Mexican Foreign Office communique saying 266 American troops fought with Mexican forces at Carrizal near Villa Ahumada Chihuahua. Gen Felix Gomez and several Mexican troops were killed with many American casualties and 17 Americans captured. The Mexican government questions why American troops were distant from their base and requests formal representations to the State Department. Further details promised.

Washington Carrizal Lansine Eliseo Arrefonde Corezal Ageilar Carranza Department of State Carizal Villa Ahumada Chiheanna Felix Gomez Department Secretary of State Mexico Columbus

Battle at Carrizal Adds to Mexican American Clash

The Mexican consulate reports twelve American dead including their commander and seventeen prisoners after a clash with Carranza forces near Carrizal. Also 14 Mexicans were killed and 30 wounded as General Gomez’s troops clashed with the Tenth Cavalry. General Pershing seized Neuvo Casas Grandes and Casas Grandes at 6 pm, disarming Mexican soldiers and civilians and placing towns under martial law with 20 arrests for inciting anti American demonstrations.

el Paso Tex Amercans Carrizal Tenth Cavalry Carranza Gomez Mexico Villa Ahumada Pershing Texas Tom J. Pershing Neuvo Casas Grandes Casaas Grandes State Department Casaus Grandes

Inmates Form Promising Military Regiment in Indiana

The Indiana Reformatory inmate battalion, drilled by Captain J. L. Glascock and Major Peyton, is praised as a potential regiment. During the Spanish American War Major Peyton served in a military hospital in Philadelphia and may accept a governor call as volunteer commander if issued. The governor had promised to appoint Dr. Peyton as a colonel if a call came.

Indiana Reformatory J. L. Glascock Peyton Indiana Reformatry Philadelphia Ralston

Pershing redeploys forces after clash with Carranza troops

Reports from the field say General Pershing reorganizes the American expeditionary force following today’s engagement with Carranza units at Carrizal. Heavy troops concentrate at Namiquipa and Colonia Dulán as patrols push into Santa Clara Canyon about 35 miles east. Dispatches note continued fighting near El Paso.

Namiquipa Columbus N. M Pershing Carranza Carrizal Feld Colonia Dublan Santa Clara Canyon

Battle report near the border reveals Mexican casualties

General Francisco Gonzales confirms a clash with Mexican forces under General Felix Gomez near Villa Ahumada. An American courier and retreat request are cited. Gonzales blames an American commander for firing on a courier after the Mexicans first fired. News reached El Paso via J. C. Hoppel.

Tenth Cavalry Gro Guzman Felix Gomez Juarez Gneral Francisco Gonzales Carran Gonzalso J. C. Hoppel el Paso Villa Ahumada Gonzales

Army officers reject Gonzales assertions over border clash

American officers declare disbelief in Genero Gonzales claims. They say if Americans fired on Mexicans it was for necessary self defense. General Trevino warned General Pershing against moving troops beyond their positions.

Genero Gonzales Orade Trevino Pershing

How to Succeed in School Tale of Harold and Pacifist Mother

A Woman’s Home Companion excerpt portrays a small boy Harold facing rough juvenile peers. His pacifistic mother instructs him to report misbehavior or seek help, warning that fighting makes a soldier of him and hinders civilization. She longs for a newer, better generation over warlike instincts.

Harold Bette

Three Certainties in Pennsylvanian Bridge Project

The article outlines three settled points for the Indiana riverfront bridge approach. The company will build extensive yards with a roundhouse and car repair shops on this side. The fill will secure the five river situation against Jeffersonville's worst flood fears, while the company seeks additional land beyond options already secured. Titles are being reviewed as deeds preparation begins.

Pennsylvania Indiana Jeffersonville

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