Ft Branch Home Robbed by Boys from Chicago
Elva Emerson's Ft Branch home was entered Tuesday night by two youths. One boy from Chicago escaped with a suit, shirt, and small change while the other was arrested in Princeton by Marshal John Peck. Police later detained two more in Vincennes, but released them as not the suspects. The fugitive partner is expected to be found soon.
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Elva Emerson
Ft. Branch
Chicago
Emerson
John Peck
Branch
Princeton
Joseph Tomanek
Manek
Vincennes
Joe Barton
Tomanek
A Revolution Within a Revolution Now Certainty
General Villa plans a new revolution and a personal capital in Chihuahua if the conference with Carranza fails to satisfy him. General Angeles may run as provisional president, with a meeting set for Friday or Saturday to appoint representatives. The Queretaro and Mexico City campaign is paused.
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Torreon
Villa
Chihuahua
Garranza
Angeles
San Pedro
Carranza
Queretaro
Mexico City
Next President of Mexico Contender Calderon in Washington Visit
The photo shows Fernando Iglesias Calderon, a new Constitutionalists delegate, backed by Generals Carranza and Villa. He travels to Washington amid mediators suggesting he could be a future president, while Rafael Zubaran is cited as the chief representative of the Constitutionalists in the United States.
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Fernando Iglesias Calderon
Constitutionalists
Washington
The
B.C
Rafael Zubaran
United States
Income taxes now due in cities five percent fine
Washington reports a rush to pay income taxes in large cities. A five percent delinquency fine goes into effect tomorrow plus one percent for each additional month of delinquency. Treasury warns pay up before midnight or face penalties. A $500,000 reserve was approved to pursue delinquent taxpayers. The WRC plans a meeting Thursday at their hall on West State Street with full attendance desired.
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Washington
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Treasury
WRC
West State Street
Chautauqua Venture Hinges on Local Commitment
Elks seek $1850 guarantee to Redpath Bureau to bring Chautauqua to Princeton next year. Tickets total just over 500 with many purchased by Elks taking responsibility for multiple seats. Committee chair M Schwarz notes concerns about risk and urges stronger citizen backing before final decision.
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Elks
M. Schwarz
Redpath Bureau
Schwarz
Shirts in Stylish Fabrics 4 Colors
A fine collection of men's shirts is presented, all fresh and laundered with a wide range of patterns and sizes. The line includes Fancy Negligee Shirts in coat styles with attached cuffs, priced from 2.50 to 3.00 dollars, and soft neat negligee shirts with attached and detached collars at 1.00 to 1.50 dollars.
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Madras
Police Shoot Fugitive Mistaken Identity in Terre Haute
Terre Haute July 1 police mistook fugitive James Ligon twenty seven year old of Kentucky for another suspect amid an arrest, firing and seriously wounding him after he escaped custody. The incident underscores a dangerous escalation in a police pursuit and raises questions about target identification and use of force.
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James Ligon
Terre Haute
Clarence Collins
James’ Ligon
Kentucky
Huerta Collapse Predicted. Foreign Marines Near Vera Cruz
International force expected to dash to Mexico City if Huerta flees as rapid action by American British French and German warships gathers in Vera Cruz harbor. Washington reports say mediation is fading though Secretary Bryan says mediators have not recessed and the situation remains unsettled.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Huerta
Mexico City
Conference Likely Held Between San Pedro and Saltillo
Report from El Paso says the expected conference between General Carranza and Villa may be held at San Pedro between Saltillo and Torreon rather than Torreon. Observers doubt any break will occur, while Villa defends his threat to head the constitutionalists. Carranza envoys feared Villa’s soldiers if Torreon were used.
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EL Paso
Texas
Carranza
Miss Catherine Dunn Heads to Poseyville for Visit
Miss Catherine Dunn will leave Friday for Poseyville to spend a few days with relatives and friends.
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Catherine Dunn
Poseyville
Defense General Carranza’s Long Delayed Note Reaches Media
Vera Cruz reports that Huerta withdraws troops toward Mexico City for a final clash with Villa. Refugees say few regulars remain along the Vera Cruz line and rural police guard outlying areas. The foreign colony plans defense with arms stacked in German and British legations and foreigners urged to seek sanctuary there if Huerta’s forces strike.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Huerta
Mexico City
Villa
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