24 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
1
The notice lists a 4th of July period sale for Princeton's Redpath Chautauqua with dates June 27 to July 4. It promotes new goods including silk hose handbags caps parasols wash goods ribbons and middy outfits with prices ranging from a quarter to several dollars. Also featured are talcum powder chiffon auto scarves fans and suit cases.
Muster rolls for Company E were sent to Indianapolis as 73 men begin basic drill at Lowell school grounds under Captain Munford. A community rally in Hart street honored the Gibson County volunteers with speeches, music, and a pledge to duty. Fort Benjamin Harrison order to depart Monday. local leaders praised patriotism and soldiering virtues.
Washington reports indicate 84 Americans may have been killed captured or are retreating after the Carrizal clash. Eight officers and seven cavalrymen were picked up near Santa Maria and returned with 25 horses. Officials promise word on responsibility as Mexico pledges release of 50 Americans from Carrancista detention in Guanajuato.
At Fort Harrison Indiana militia units arrive in camp with 8,000 national guardsmen preparing for service. Batteries readied for border duty as recruits from Vincennes Spencer Seymour Martinsville Angola and others converge. Company D of the 8th infantry enlists Capt Snyder and the contingent readies to entrain for the border.
Fragmentary item reports Washington awaiting news on a commissioned officer possibly escaping to safety after the Carrizal clash. A conference with the president or Baker is noted as ongoing to decide future action against Carranza.
A report notes Chile and Brazil received messages urging intervention to prevent war between the United States and Mexico. Officials in Chile and other South American republics show active dispatches and ongoing consultations with governments in the region.
From Vera Cruz on June 24 a wave of official action signals heightened alert as Carranza meets with ministers to discuss Wilson note responses. Officials refuse to disclose content before receipt and U S publication. About 650 American refugees await transport on a special train to leave as tensions ease or worsen.
An Indiana flight formation leaves Muncie this morning heading to Ft Harrison. The 2nd infantry unit from Worcester? Tok of Muncie and Co. i of Portland are noted among the travelers.
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