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22 Mar 1916
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Princeton Daily Democrat in Princeton, Indiana
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
1
Border battle report says Pershing's forces face serious supply issues
El Paso bulletin notes Villista bandits cut telegraph lines near Juarez leaving Pershing's expedition cut off from border communications. Funston orders reinforcements as four sections of troops depart from Ft Myer and other posts. San Antonio reports no official word from the field while a wireless expert is sent to investigate failures and 2700 troops rush to the border. Carranza's troops officially cooperate but active collaboration is unclear. The two aviators remain missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Villista
Juarez
General Pershing
Ft. Myer
Potomac
Washington
Columbus
N. M
Wyoming
Ft. Leavenworth
Ft. Sheridan
24Th Infantry
Ft. Russell
Funston
Wilson
San Antonio
United States Army
Casas Grandes
Pershing
Carranza
Pancho Villa Pursuit Could Drag On Weeks
General Pershing near Lake Bibrocoro and Colonel Dodi in the El Valle to Namiquipa district plus a third American column near Carmen tighten the cordon on Pancho Villa. If Villa slips through Carranza lines, the hunt may extend weeks or months as forces press toward Guerrero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Pershing
Lake Bibrocoro
Dodi
el Valle
Namiquipa
Carmen
Francisco Vila
Sierra Madre Mountains
Carranza
Pancho Villa
Guerrero
Five Army Fliers Search For Missing Officers In Desert
In Columbus New Mexico on March 22 1930 five remaining army aviators hunt the desert for Lieutenants Robert Willis and Edgar Carroll missing for about 36 hours. Capt B D Foulois commanding at Casas Grandes orders wagon trains and scouts to aid the search while hope persists they will escape harm and be found. The loss of Thomas Bowen and two other fliers reduces Foulois squad to five planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
N. M
Army Aviation Corps
Robert Willis
Edgar Carroll
B. D. Foulois
Casas Grandes
Thomas Bowen
Foulois
Special train to border carries 45 foreign women and children
The British vice consul at Toreron arranged a train of box cars to move about 45 foreign women and children to the border. The train is expected to depart late today under guard, with El Paso civil authorities receiving advisories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Toreron
Douglas trench guard may shift to protect Pershing lines
Parts of the third cavalry brigade may be ordered from Douglas to bolster Pershing’s communication lines on Funston’s request. Army circles believe infantry here are sufficient to guard Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas, Ariz
Third’ Cavalry Brigade
Douglas
Pershing
Funston
Naval recruiting officer to visit Princeton for exams
Chief Recruiting Officer Schnelle of the Evansville Naval Recruiting Station will open an office in Princeton and visit once per month to examine applicants. Announcements will be published so locals may present themselves for examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnelle
Princeton
Navy
Evansville
Federal
Enavy
Schneile
Indiana Miners Split Over New Wage Scale Rift at Convention
At Evansville Indiana delegates demand explanation from national officers over the new national wage agreement with operators. A resolution bars state voters from the referendum until local convention guidance. Northern miners oppose the scale citing pay cuts while southern miners show sympathy. leaders aim to persuade unity for the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana Miners
Indiana
International
Edward White
Hymera
Misch
White
New York
Frank I. Hayes
William Green
Davis Wins Oakland City Town Board Seat After Coin Flip
Elijah Davis won his suit to secure a seat on the Oakland City town board in superior court. Judge Hostetter ruled that using a coin flip to break a tie between Davis and Walter France was a defeatist and improper method.
Winter storm sweeps central states causing deaths and damage
A powerful wind and winter storm swept the central states with northern Indiana hit hardest. Four people died and many injured in Indiana as disruptions hit interurban lines. Illinois reports include a spring blizzard and heavy damage from gusts, with traffic delays and telephone wires down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Chicago
Illinois
Kankakee
Pittwood
Ill
Anda
Maywood
Kenosha
Waukeegan
Burglar Enters Riggs Department Store Nightly
Burglars entered the Riggs Department store by a rear door using a skeleton key. The thief escaped with only a suitcase missing, believed filled with clothing. Patrols investigate the break in and review store security footage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggs
Cyclone Hits Montpelier Cause Severe Damage and Fatality
A cyclone struck Montpelier near Muncie Indiana killing Gertrude Alspach and seriously injuring a man. Frank Fager was hurt when his home collapsed as the race track auditorium and Christian church faced debris. Two tile mills were destroyed and many stock perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Gertrude Alspach
Montpelier
Here
Frank Fager
Christian Church
Paris Fire Leaves Thousands Homeless After Major Blaze
Paris Texas reports two thirds of residential and business districts destroyed by a funnel shaped blaze spanning two to 10 blocks. Estimated losses run from two to three million dollars as the city begins relief work for the destitute and shelterless population of about 20,000. Thousands lack basic needs including breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Texas
Windstorm Pummels Marion Area Killing One and Halting City
A severe wind swept Marion Indiana killing farmer R Williams near Jalapa and injuring two brakemen from a Cloverleaf train. The storm unroofed two factories and a schoolhouse, toppled the broom factory roof onto W Ricketts home, gutted the Starrett drug store for 25000, and stopped interurban games as power lines fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ilinois
Kankakee County
Logansport
Marion
Montpelier
Ohio Line
Milo Ricketts
Siling Williams
Gertrud Alspach
James Rector
Manon
Ind
Starrett Drug Store
Iroquois
R. ‘Williams
Jalapa
Here
Alluien Rickets
I Ricketts
Gamies
Milling Company Is Reorganized In Fort Branch
The Fort Branch Milling Company reorganized after shareholders met last Saturday. A larger, new directorate was elected and officers chosen with W. C. Polk named president and a secretary appointed, signaling increased mill capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Branch Milling Co
FT. ‘Branch
the Democrat
Fort Branch Milling Company
New
W. C. Polk
Ad Reading Contest Winners Named by The Democrat
The Democrat awarded winners after a drawing from a box of names of Princeton contestants. Judges Lottie Spain F C Lucking Grace Zingler Eva Wilhite witnessed the draw and will notify winners. The contest promoted regular ad reading by Princeton merchants and The Democrat Advertising Department. Continue on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Princeton
Lottie
Spain
The
Democrat
Department of the Democrat
Austrians Abandon Czernowitz Claim Reported From Rome
A Rome wireless dispatch claimed Austrians abandoned Czernowitz, Bukowina, due to a Russia victory on the Dneipr. The report is unconfirmed and currently lacks corroboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Verdun Front Quiet After Violent Artillery Duels
Paris dispatch reports heavy artillery duels last night northwest of Verdun. The war office said German infantry attacks were not renewed, indicating a pause in ground fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
War Office
Germans Capture More Trenches Near Verdun
Berlin reports German troops have taken additional trenches in the Avocourt woods northwest of Verdun, announced this afternoon. The advance underscores ongoing fighting on the western front as forces contest key sectors around Verdun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Avncourt Woods
Verdun
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Ford
Fowler’s
Bowling Alley
Villa
Villistas
Mexico
Northwestern Railroad
United States
Washington, D. C
Frederick Funston
Sec
Chandler
Indiana District Organization
National
International Offices
Frank Hays
Edward Stewart
Hays
Gates
Oakland City
Hostetter
Great Lakes
Weather Department
Specia
DEPT
Tex
Gibson County
Esther Barnett
Hazelton
Ben -Bingham
North Prince Street
F. C., Lucking
Grace Zengler
Eva Wilhite
Decorating- CO
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Czernowitz
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