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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
6
A condensed review highlights key domestic and international happenings. Political shifts, economic developments, and notable incidents unfold across continents as leaders, organizations, and publics respond.
Elias Miles died from a head wound after the Columbus New Mexico raid. Surviving prisoners Juan Sanchez and Jesus Paiz expected to recover. Reports from Mexico City note Sonora orders expelling priests. American and Mexican forces pursue Villa as reports detail fires near Casas Grandes and casualties near Gibson's ranch.
Foreign Lieut Sir Ernest Shackleton the polar explorer was delayed a year when one of his vessels broke from its moorings at the Ross sea base leaving the exploration party ashore and unable to embark for another year a Sydney dispatch reports.
The article reports Takao Ozawa's citizenship denial in Honolulu with the court ruling Japanese are Mongolians and not white. It notes mobilization plans for Illinois National Guard, Augusta fire losses, naval movements, diplomatic protests, and Congressional actions on tariffs, volunteers for Mexico, and a large defense reorganization bill with a 140,000 strong regular army.
From Washington obscurity Joseph J. Culahan rose to fame in Hopewell Virginia as a self made boy merchant. He bought stacks of papers and gallons of soft drinks selling them in town and on trains while aiding the needy. His generosity and shrewd sales drew local admiration and a famous nickname.
Hotels in New York boast versatile bonifaces who satisfy guests with almost any need. Managers recount gifts from toothbrushes to full outfits, aiding travelers who arrive unprepared. Clergymen, travelers, and commuters have all benefited from instant, on-site replacements and repairs.
In New York a wind expert measured city gusts with a new device and found the windiest spots include Park Place Broadway corner, Whitehall weather bureau, the Flatiron area, and Madison Avenue at Forty third Street. Gusts reached 88 miles per hour under the Municipal building arch with several women needing rope assistance for safety.
In Jacksonville Florida the Florida chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a dinner at the Windsor hotel. A prank placed small alligators in the pool of the room as a color novelty. The reptiles swam from the tank while guests screamed then were chased back by waiters. The episode ended with the soup served cold and the plan deemed a success by some, despite objections to color experimentation.
Deputy sheriffs locate seventeen year old Alonzo Davin and sixteen year old Jakinita Hicks sitting on a stream bank near Columbus. The girl wears boys clothes and they slept in a farmer's barn while stating they planned to marry. Davin has a bicycle theft charge in Shelbyville. they are returned to Shelbyville.
In Columbus on March 27 a schedule issued by Mrs. Hugh T. Miller lists 100 children to be examined for the health conference. Each child has a 15 minute exam slot. Dr Sherbon notes she can examine only 100 children in four days, far fewer than the intended 500.
Indianapolis March 27 James W. Fesler Seventh district chairman will be temporary chairman of the Republican state convention and will found the Republican keynote in Tomlinson hall April 5 and 6. L. W. Henley state secretary announced P. J. Lynch of Newcastle will be chief sergeant at arms.
Alexandria lodge plans large attendance at the Muncie convention, with three fourths of its members pledging to attend. Officers report strong turnout from one of the state's largest lodges.
Laporte March 27 Rev Y P Woodson son in law of Dr John former Depauw president has been appointed by Bishop McDowell Chicago to raise funds for a 50000 dollar Methodist girls school in Rensselaer.
In St Paul on March 27 George Hess a local saloon keeper started a chain reaction when he pulled a half barrel of beer from a tier causing others to fall. Hess was knocked down and bruised about the abdomen and face as kegs rolled over him.
Rushville reports Derby Kiser a railroad man formerly of the county came to claim his grandfather's estate. He married Miss Eulalia Frans a Texas cow herder who joined him here and then traveled to Texas with his wife and 3900 dollars.
Martin Marchinkowski his daughter Lottie and John Kuvine were struck and thrown from their wagon by a Gary Interurban passenger car in Valparaiso. Marchinkowski was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.
Boonville March 27 Mantis Beck eighty year old resident of Warrick county famed as a hermit dies. He boasted he had not shaved since he was eight een years old.
Muncie March 27 Napoleon Jones a laborer at a local factory was notified he inherited 6000 dollars from the estate of his uncle Garrett Powell of Georgetown Kentucky.
William J. Ward arrested here for pickpocketing was taken to Gary where he faces a charge of robbing a dairy owner of 1100 dollars.
Indianapolis March 27 J W Gain a salesman was found dead in his room. Letters in his pocket indicate he had a sister Mrs E Sinuel living in Astoria Il
Yeggmen cracked the Indianapolis Coal company office safe on March 27 but the cashier had already removed the money, leaving the crime unexplained as police begin inquiry.
An unsolicited 1916 letter from J F Ward of Donalda Alberta praises Alberta farming life. He cites high yields of wheat and oats, low costs, good water, safe living, and favorable taxes. Ward notes his move from Iowa to Saskatchewan near Briercrest and claims land there is a bargain at 50 dollars an acre.
Harris Benedict, noted for protecting wild birds, has patented a fire clay birdhouse shaped like a pitcher with a bark simulated surface. It features an overhanging lid to prevent floodwater and allows observers to watch the birds progress inside.
Mr M A Page of Osceola Wisconsin writes on February 16 1916 that after years of kidney trouble and ten to twelve years of poor health he used Dodd's Kidney Pills for three years and has had no kidney problems since now at age seventy two he remains healthy enough to work. He credits continued use for his cure and notes the product costs 50 cents per box along with Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets also 50 cents per box Adv
The ready reply comes as a salesman explains to a customer that the animal sheds its fur annually. The judge weighs in noting this is a seasonal peculiarity affecting the sale discussion.
Advertisement notes that Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains quinine and iron in a tasteless formula and claims to drive out malaria and build up the system. Price is 50 cents per bottle. Also mentions President Wilson signing about 50,000 documents annually.
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