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New Albany Weekly Ledger

Location

New Albany, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

Page

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Demand Release of Americans amid Mexican crisis

The article reports U S policy on Mexico amid Carranza tensions. President Wilson outlines a non mediation stance while seeking immediate settlement and the release of American soldiers held in Mexico City. Secretary Lansing releases communications with Germany and Latin American diplomats discusses mediation efforts.

Wipers Uy Carrizal Geman Carranza Ab Lansing Pershing Carranza Baka National Board United States Fom wouShass Chilaahua City Congress Mexico Mexico City State Department Washington

Train rider killed after being thrown from eastbound freight

Kokomo Indiana reports a man named Franklin, traveling to Toledo, Ohio, was thrown from an eastbound Clover Leaf freight car by a brakeman whose name is not learned. He died at Good Samaritan hospital. Local authorities seek to identify the brakeman and determine fault in the fatal incident.

Kokomo Tad John Pranklin Paris I Coon Good Samaritan Eringur Franklin Wanilin Tolefia West Middletown Here Ty Franklin

Increase Navy Program Revisions Enlarge Capital Ship Fleet

The committee approved increasing battle cruisers by one to eight capital ships by adding four battle cruisers and four superdreadnoughts, plus authorizing immediate construction of one gunboat not exceeding 450,600. This marks net gains of one superdreadnought and one dreadnought amid naval expansion.

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Howe Convicted of Murder in Clay Circuit Court

James Howe of Wilfred was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a Clay circuit court jury after an all-night deliberation. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing OWe Puckworth, with another murder charge alleged for killing Charles Irwin at the same time. Howe showed no reaction to the verdict.

Brazil Ind James Howe Wilfred Clay Howe Owe Puckworth Charles Irwin

Clash and unrest near the border reported amid Mexican American tensions

Reports from the border indicate unconfirmed clashes south of the border with American forces near Carrizal and Juarez. Mexican officials and refugees relay higher fatalities than official counts, while Port Bliss prepares for militia and troops. Ford to build an $8 million automotive parts plant with its own blast furnaces in River Rouge near Detroit.

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CAPT MOREY REPORTED SAFE IN AMERICAN LINES

A wireless message to Mrs. Morey from Capt. Morey, presumed in Mexico, reports he is safe and back with American lines. The note dated June 22 says he and two men reached safety after being left on the prairie and later found by a pursuing party believed to be from the Eleventh Cavalry.

San Antonio Tex Morey Mexico Tran Vin Colter Austin Irois Carrizal Reseus Eleventh Cavalry Pershine

Verdict Awarded 25000 in Libel Suit in Indiana

George W. Brown won a libel suit against Edward J. Sourhier Marion County treasurer and William Sansmann owner of Indianapolis Printing Co. The original action centered on political faction clashes in Marion County with Progressive, Republican, and other party figures involved. Court reports indicate Brown received a monetary verdict of twenty five thousand dollars.

Panvine Ind George W. Brown Jobs Edward J. Sourhier Treaster Marion County Wiliam So Sansmann Indianapolis Printing Company Tor Soria Maries County Pest Phowhiew Teow Marion Comune Bara

Demanded 500 Dollars For A Dog In Covington Case

In Covington Indiana a man named Madigan sought 500 dollars from a group described as gypsies after a dog was lured away. He threatened with guns and, unable to pay, called the sheriff. Deputies arrived and removed the group from the county.

Covington Ind Es Psies Steam Gemlander Slo Willigia Madison Representativo Madi- Hidgis Madigan Sherif

Auto Upsets Leave Woman Dead Near Ambia Kenton

Mrs. Oskar J. Young age 30 and her husband and eight year old daughter rode home from Danville Kentucky when their car overturned two miles south of Ambia in Kenton County. Mrs Young was pinned under the front door and died about twenty minutes after removal from the wreck. The condition of the husband and child was not stated.

Lafayette, Tid Oscar J. Young Cheneyville Ambia Kenton County Youre

Frontline News Describes Ruthless Battles and Prisons

The report details BRUSILOV era Russian advances capturing sixty officers and men, enlarging prisoner totals. Austro Hungarian troops retreat in the Bukowina as Russian drives target strategic passes. Meuse fighting lingers with French counter moves and village skirmishes near Meury and Le Morte Homme.

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Fear and danger of rabies alarm Muncie authorities

Muncie Indiana health officials consider a rabies outbreak after multiple bite cases. Mrs Walter Shewnaker and her daughter and two sons are in Indianapolis for Pasteur treatment following a bulldog bite that died under odd circumstances. Other families including Hays Elliott Moore Got Heb and a one armed Heson are under treatment or observed for potential exposure.

Frank Elliott Preston Moore Edward Got Heb Pasteur Hes

Child Drowns in cistern in Terre Haute

Terre Haute Indiana June 26 V in Sinia Smith eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Smith fell into a cistern and drowned before assistance arrived.

Terre Haute Ind Sinia Smith George Smith

National Guard Use Debated Amid Mexican Crisis

United States Congress passes a joint resolution approving emergency use of the national guard and authorizing the president to draft the militia into federal service. Washington awaits full reports on Carrizal and Manzanillo incidents as talks with Carranza evolve.

Westing Taniler Wilson Carrizal Manatian State Department Navy Lansing United States Carranza Washington Carrans Zao Vie Pmopean Sis Wolven de Ftaeia Offenes

Japanese foreign minister denies arms deal with Mexico

Baron Ishii of Japan dismissed reports that Tokyo would arm Mexico, calling such claims absurd. He warned that war with Mexico could cause upheaval in Mexico and spill into America, risking Japan's interests. He noted Japan's need for the American market as European and Chinese markets falter.

Tolkin Jame Baron Ishii Mexico Japan Navon Ishii America

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