30 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
1
Two American soldiers wounded in a nighttime assault on the Mediner river bridge of the Southern Pacific and MacDona near San Antonio. An official account says bandits damaged the bridge and fled. one robber was captured while others vanished into darkness.
Washington reports Secretary of State Lansing urged Mexican Ambassador Arredondo to speed Carranza's reply to demands over the American expedition. Officials warn war with Mexico could come if no reply arrives soon as militiamen move toward the border and Fort reports deny clashes near Presidio San Antonio.
The Indiana National Guard artillery battalion and two new companies in Kokomo and Princeton prepare for mobilization. Adjutant General Bridges telegrams 16 officers statewide about accepting a cavalry troop, while Battery C at Lafayette and Purdue Battery A are set to entrain. Governor Ralston weighs a proposition as units swear federal oath and muster.
In Mexico City on June 30 observers expect a foreign office reply to the last American note within hours. The tone suggests a pacific outcome likely avoiding war as London and Wall Street interests loom. Reports say American troops evacuated Namiquipa and bases, with forces moving northward as confidence grows.
Thursday’s program at the cav ua drew high hopes and educational value. Parish players surpassed expectations with three one act plays to applause. Saturday’s lineup promises another event headlined by a grand concert with White Hussar. admission 50 cents, children 25 cents.
In Indianapolis on June 30, the non commissioned officers of Company M Camp Co. N G were announced. The list identifies sergeants and a corporal now being fitted into their places with several friends eager to learn their names, roles, and stories.
A fragmentary report describes a Monday shooting incident involving Murray, alleged to have been armed, and a witness Postal Decker. The narrative notes Murray’s escape attempts, his exhaustion at Mr Bruner’s home, and local disbelief about the outcome with mention of the river, wheat diet, and the river branches for water. One witness, Postal Decker, is cited, and the farm near Unico in Pike county is referenced.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention J Kurtz or Kurt joining a leftward group in Fort Ri or related to Princeton. specifics unclear due to damaged text. The readable portion indicates a political alignment event involving a person named Kurtz or Kurt.
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