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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
1
The report questions whether seventy five percent of banks capital is tied to mortgage assets not fully assessed. It cites concerns over loan portfolios and regulatory treatment, outlining potential risks in mortgage holdings and capital adequacy.
Fragmentary notes describe arrivals at a reformatory with unclear ages and activities. Mentions include a Georgia reference and a few names such as Jbl and Say with scattered phrases about sale and fist. The legibility is poor and precise facts are unavailable.
The notice promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney ills, Dean's Ointment for skin itching, and Dean's Regrets as a mild laxative. Sold at all drug stores. Adv. On way to the Philippines.
Incomplete report notes events involving PMV and PMV related movements. Mentions San Francisco and New York locations, with transfers to a quarter master and a depot near Tyand.
A bedroom was destroyed by a fire caused while cleaning with gasoline. The blaze ignited during cleaning, but was quickly extinguished with the aid of a chemical hose. No other damage occurred.
Up to today only twenty four men signed to join the new militia company being organized at the station on Sato Liv Spolhe street. Names include Fitch, Pronile, Schrodt, Miller, Mitchell, Barrett, Mires, Wallace, Barrett, Pryor, and others. Officers have not been announced as the effort to raise the militia continues despite slow response.
June 24 report from Tp. notes the tatermailitia company may reorganize after disbanding. Morris, captain of Company F, discusses with former comrades the advisability of reforming the unit. Several veterans promise cooperation, with a canvass planned to recruit enough men. Local county veterans show readiness to support a new Indiana regiment effort.
The crowd gathered last night as the local post of the GoNR held a rally near Poose Square. Benjamin Tfarrison, acting Rekruting officer, announced the mollinia company has five live members and aims to reach sixty five to start operations by tomorrow or Tuesday.
A Newcastle unit of the New Castles Company in the National Guard was mustered in last night and will entrain for Fort Benjamin Harrison at noon tomorrow. Of 12 recruits, half were eliminated in medical exams. Wy. R. Myers, ex Captain of Company K, was elected captain with Anghorn Matter first lieutenant and R. W. Hall as second lieutenant. This Newcastle company is the first organized and mustered into service since the recent call.
Priceton Indiana June 25 The Indiana National Guard was mobilized here tonight to prepare for a muster at Fort Benjamin Harrison tomorrow morning. Lieut Tiehenor and two privates will remain to continue recruiting.
Cael Indiana June 25 Recruiting under First Lieutenant Tri Kidwell of Company F Second Separate Battalion moves briskly. Fifteen recruits will depart for Indianapolis tomorrow. Several recruits are former regular army men.
The ad touts Dean’s Regulars as gentle laxatives with a humane approach to relief. Sold for 25 cents at all drug stores, the product promises mild, effective effects for a broad audience.
Major Theodore B. Wacker announces June 20 as bid opening for GS4 tubular brass case flashlights and 84 extra batteries. Emergency changes shift multiple items to June 20, including leather, halters, rope, harnesses, braces, and horse equipment. Studebaker awarded ambulance contracts. delivery begins 90 days after award and completes in 120. Depot work soon for field ranges and depot sales overseen by Major Wacker.
Under date of last Tuesday Fielding T Wilson writes from Los Angeles Cal that he and his family are enjoying the Knights Templars conclave. He says the big Templar parade was miles long and he and Al Thias led the Grand Commandery of Indiana. He asks to be remembered to all and notes the Star prints his letters daily.
The Brotherhood Picnic of The Falls Cities Weasley Brotherhoods and Methodist churches in Jonisville Jeffersonville and New Albany will be held at Glenwood Park tomorrow.
Amelia Raymond appeared in police court this morning charged with provoking George Brown and the case was continued to tomorrow. Edward Callahan Michael O'Brien George Brown and Thomas McLellen were fined one dollar plus costs.
Bold sales pitch from The White Mfg. Co. claims GASO-TONIC equals gaso line at 3c per gallon and eliminates carbon. It promises an hourly dollar value, guarantees sales, warns against imitators, and notes chemists are baffled by its composition. Department 40 in Cincinnati advertises details.
The Civil Service Commission lists numerous exams at various locations to create eligible lists for government posts. Positions include radio aide in Washington, music teacher in California, dry land agriculture assistant, librarian in Pittsburgh, pharmacologist in Washington, heating and ventilating engineer, draftsman, assistant alloy chemist, librarian at Naval War College, radio draftsman in Washington, agriculturalist and field agent in Washington, cooperative purchasing investigator, coal mining and natural gas engineers, and Philippine service teaching assignments. Exam dates span July 1 through July 18 with salaries from 600 to 3200 dollars and higher ranges.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Napier who died at her home 14 Jackson Street Port Fulton were conducted this morning at the chapel of L M. Coots & Sons. Interment was in the eastern cemetery.
The Borden Chautauqua circuit announces events to begin next month with readings and musical programs. Sel ersbore and Charleston venues prepare for the series, aiming to bring cultural programs to residents.
Yesterday marked the last Sunday in Jane and many Jeffersonville churches will suspend evening services during July and August. Several houses of worship announced the temporary change as the summer routine ends.
Theodore Roosevelt declined the Progressive party nomination in a letter read to the Progressive National Committee in Chicago. He urged support for Charles E. Hughes, while state groups consider the party line. The conferencees ran overnight, with Perkins and Flinn backing Hughes and Parker and others opposing.
Four Ursoline sisters who run St Anthony's parochial schools will leave this week for the Ursuline convent in Louisville where they will be assigned to duties for the fall.
Delegates from Falls City lodges and nearby cities met at Toneville Free Public Library to plan Fraternal Day in Louisville around September first. Posts from Jeffersonville and New Albany expect larger participation with an evening parade favored to accommodate daytime workers. Prof. F. E. Andrews will speak on fraternalism at the next open meeting.
Melbourne Morgan of Butler and his bride Miss Margaret Cleland of Pittsburg have arrived to visit Mr and Mrs George J Yes ter and other relatives. Morgan lived in Butler until a few years ago.
Bids to be opened for over 43,000 pounds of cuttings and more than 14,080 pounds of leather scrap at the Quartermaster's Depot on Tuesday by Major Theodore B. Hacker.
The bulletin indicates conditions turning favorable for thunder showers tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures.
An important meeting of Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias will be held Tuesday night at castle hall. All members are requested to be present.
William Fawcett died at his Columbus home after living years in Jeffersonville as a youth. A telegram reports his body will be shipped to Jeffersonville and arrive at 10:45 tomorrow morning via the Pennsylvania lines. He was about 40, nephew of Wm Fawcett of 1302 Spring Street, and son of Mathew Fawcett who lived in Jeffersonville before moving west and later prospering. The family has since resided in Columbus. Little is known locally.
Washington reports Secretary Lansing demanded the release of seventeen American prisoners from the Carrizal battle held at Chihuahua and a Mexico City note committing to future intentions toward U S forces in Mexico General Carranza admitted ordering Trevino to attack unless directed to the border The note reached Mexico City last night and was delivered to General Carranza via Special Agent Rodgers San Antonio confirms Captain Morey and two men are safe reaching American forces with word of his location from Mrs Meevey in Austin
Lieutenant Morey of the Tenth Cavalry, dying from wounds and lack of water after the Carrizal engagement, dictated a short report to his command. Three troopers carried his wounded body two miles by night, then Morey urged them to press on with his message before he perished.
General Pershing's dispatches publish Morey's dying message and a sequence of events at Carrizal. Captain Morey notes troop movements toward Carrizal before fire, and Boyd's request to pass through town being refused. The report outlines plans to reach Carrizal and a pending conference with Carranza's commander.
Patrons will be treated to two new prints at the Dream Theater. A Triangle Keystone comedy titled His Bread and Butter and a five part feature The Stepping Stone headline the program described as promising.
Port Fulton church and other city locations will host a tag day Saturday organized by the church’s young ladies to raise money for the church indebtedness.
Plans mature for a noted Chautauqua event to be held July 23 with a sixteen day run. Local organizer T. B. Crawford and Grace Lyon of the Redpath Bureau will train teachers and volunteers to sell season tickets. The assembly promises charming 15 day entertainment with focus on patron comfort and convenient seating.
County Treasurer John R. Scott reports several bids on the 8500 road bonds authorized by the Board of County Commissioners to fund the Edward D. Grman road project in 3Monroe township, as petitioned earlier.
Word reached Jeffersonville of the death at Newmarket in the eastern part of the county of Mrs Catherine Hall eighty two widow of N T Hall who had resided in that neighborhood many years and formerly lived in Jackson county Indiana.
Troops formed skirmish lines around 300 yards from the Mexican force near the town. The Mexicans opened fire first, and after about an hour of exchange the American troops advanced their positions with C troops on the left and K troops on both wings. The Mexican machine gun position was targeted as the two K troop platoons tightened their left flank.
A frontline report describes a chaotic engagement as Mexican forces moved around a rear area. Units on the right fell back after 9 p m, with losses including Captain Boyd and Lieutenant Adair missing. Three men with a captured message hid in a hole, while a wounded trooper from C Troop suffered a knee wound.
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