Loyal Herrera Joins Carranza Stirs Mexican Strife
Reports from El Paso say General Luis Herrera pledged loyalty to the de facto government in Chihuahua city after shaking hands with Governor Enriquez. United States officials emphasize fast supply routes for 7,000 troops as heavy rains, cold, and pneumonia strain expedition progress toward Casas Grandes and Madera.
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EL Paso
Texas
Luis Herrera
Carranza
United States
Enriquez
Chihuahua City
Herrera
Villa
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Missing Aviator Gorrell Faces Desert Peril Near Death
From Columbus New Mexico March 23 fear grows that Lieutenant Gorrell missing since Monday faces death from thirst in a trackless desert or mountains. Pershing dispatches lack mention of him. He carried only two days of provisions and one canteen of water. he is three days overdue.
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Columbus
N. M
Gorrell
Army
Pershing
Consul Garcia Denies Herrera Revolt Against Villa
Washington March 23 Carranza Consul Garcia in El Paso denies reports Herrera has revolted and says Herrera and Villa are deadly enemies. Garcia notes lack of confirmation on a clash at Namiquipa and warns of possible uprisings against American troops.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
Garcia
el Paso
Herrera
Villa
Namiquipa
Cano
Ferrera
Washington Township Election Aims For Improved Roads
In Gibson County Washington township plans a road improvement election next Wednesday. Boosters argue the township is the only one in the county without paved roads and progressive farmers push to carry the measure. They contend better roads raise land values and enable year round travel, noting opposition from those who benefit least.
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Gibson
Washington Township
The
Rock
Airlss
Gibson County
Wing Station Methodist Church Reopens After Remodel
The Methodist Episcopal Church at Wing Station has been remodeled and redecorated. A new gasoline lighting system is installed and seating capacity increased making it an inviting rural church in Gibson County. Formal opening is next Sunday morning with Dr. G. M. Smith assisting Pastor Rev. G. A. Smith.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Wing Station
Gibson County
G. M. Smith
G. A. Smith
Death of Ft. Branch resident John Knapp
John Knapp, a long known Ft. Branch resident, died at 8 o clock Thursday from paralysis at his home in south Ft. Branch. Funeral at 8 a m Saturday from St Paul and Petey church at Haubstadt with burial there. Surviving: three children Christine and Catherine Knapp of Ft. Branch and William of Nebraska. sisters Christine Emege Poseyville Seibert and Mary Knapp. brother Peter, all of St Wendell. He was about 81 years old.
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John Knapp
FT. Branch
Ind
Democrat
St. Paul and Petey
Haubstadt
Christine
Catherine Knapp
William
Nebraska
Christine Emege
Poseyville
Seibert
Mary, Knapp
Peter
St. Wendell
Knapp
Untitled fragment hints at union loyalty and mothers
Fragmentary text references loyalty to an international union and mentions a mother figure. The readable phrases suggest a discussion of allegiance and perhaps a person named Jones, but the context and complete meaning are unclear from the damaged OCR.
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Jones
Siira
Augusta Fire Ravages District Estimating Losses
Augusta Georgia fire covers about a square mile area in the central business district and 20 residential blocks. The blaze left 3000 people homeless and injured several firemen from neighboring cities aiding suppression. Estimated property damage exceeds 6.5 million dollars with the Augusta district under control after a day.
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Augusta
Moon
Fire in East Nashville Devastates Homes in 15 Block Span
Fire that began yesterday in East Nashville burned through the finest residential district, damaging 15 blocks with about 16 houses per block and an estimated loss of 4.5 million dollars. Hundreds of homeless are being sheltered by businesses and charities. one death, an unidentified Black man, is reported.
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Nashville
Tenn
Princeton Delphian Society to Elect Officers Friday
The Princeton Chapter of the Delphian Society will meet at Mrs L C Embree's home on south Hall street for officer elections Friday at 2 80 o'clock. Mrs J D Hussey hosted the Wednesday Industrial club gathering at her North Seminary street home with needlework and refreshments. Relatives and neighbors attended Mrs Gambrel's home on south Hall street for a surprise miscellaneous shower for Mrs Orus Westfall. The Westfall residence near the city was recently destroyed by a fire.
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Princeton
The
Delphian Society
L. C. Embree
South Hall Street
J. D. Hussey
North Seminary Street
John Gambrel
Hall Street
Gambrel
Orus
Westfall
Charity conference to convene under state auspices at United Sea Church
A social welfare conference will be held at United Sea Church under the auspices of charities and actions. Speakers include Mrs Albion Fellows Bacon Dr George S Bliss Wayne G Alden George S Clifford and Senator Frank D Culberson with sessions Sunday afternoon and evening and Monday morning afternoon and evening. Public invited with musical programs and general discussion.
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Social Welfare
of ‘Charities
United: Sea Church
Albion
Bacon
Eyansville
George ‘S. Bliss
School For the
Wayne
G. Alden
County Meeting of WCTU Set for Princeton
The county institute of the W C T U will be held in Princeton next Monday and Tuesday at the First Baptist church. Sessions begin Monday evening with an excellent program and several out of town visitors are expected. the public is invited.
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County Institute
The
Princeton
First Baptist Church
Colored Pythians to Meet Here for Grand Lodge Encampment
Princeton Lodge No 24 Knights of Pythias and sisters plan a four day grand lodge encampment in the city July 25 28 drawing 250 delegates and officers and hundreds of visitors from state and nation. The event includes a large parade and promises a $53000 economic impact over four days.
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Princeton Lodge
Knights of Pythias and Sisters
Grand Lodge
Pythian Order
Plainess
Increased Membership Needed For Development Work
Princeton in Gibson county seeks broader Chamber of Commerce support to land three industries including a glove factory and an electric works. Leaders urge paid dues, a new member drive, and a united effort to boost the city’s economy through co operation and conservative development.
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Princeton
Gibson County
C. and E. I
Merce
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
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Siora
Ford Lumber Company
Fowler’s
Bowling Alley
Kent
E. T. Conkle
United Press
Bertani
Madera
Parshing
Mexico Northwestern
Juarez
Funston
San Antonio
Pancho Villa
Winston
Mexican War Department
Bell
the Walsh
Decorating CO
Washington
Township
Cunningham
King Station
Irlesidence
Guy At
H. C. Book
Chamber
of ‘Commerce
Scantlin’s Hardware Store
West Side Square
Miss Lockwood
E. Bay
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