Recruiting Station Opened in Princeton for Company M
Members of the headquarters company and Lieutenant Schwarz at the hospital corps of the 2nd Indiana regiment began recruiting for Company M in Princeton while awaiting orders. The war department called four more national guard regiments from West Virginia New York Connecticut and New Jersey. Orders to mobilize continue with secret instructions and public notices suppressed until Company M moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius Schwarz
2Nd
Indiana Regiment
Pany M
Munford
New Albany
Company M
Princeton
National Guard
West Virginia
New York
Connecticu
New Jersey
War Department
Indianapolis
Indianapolis National Guard
German Reservists in Mexico Pose No Major Threat
Authorities say the government is prepared to govern the border situation as large numbers of Germans flee to Mexico. Reports indicate concentration at Torreon and fear of internment, but army men downplay potential outbreaks and raids as not seriously threatening the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Torreon
United States
Army and Navy Recruiting Gains Steam Across U S
Chicago reports a surge in enlistment with 300 volunteers in one day. Many seek regular army service, including veterans of the Spanish American War and those from Vera Cruz and the border. A New York briefing warns Germany may still win the war, predicting a stronger German fleet postwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Army
Navy
Vera Cruz
New York
Germany
Fiske
Navy Department
English People Stirred by Five Percent War Loan Victory
London Chancellor Bonar Law credits patriotism and German frightfulness for the successful five percent war loan of 5 billion pounds. He says Britain saved 50 million pounds annually in interest, and notes Allies’ greater resources while American entry could alter staying power.
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Wna
Copright
The
United Press
London
Bonar Law
England
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
America
Americans in England Offer Services to U S Government
In London on March 8 1940 American residents and leading chamber of commerce members plus United States firm representatives offered their services to the U S government through Ambassador Page. Embassy staff gather details from the British on loan methods shipping rail control munition manufacture and internment. British officials cooperate in this work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aso
American Chamber of Commerce
United States
Ambassador Page
Reese Arraigned on Murder Charge in Mary Jones Slaying
John Reese, identified as the slAYER of Mary Jones in this city three weeks ago after a lovers quarrel, was arraigned in circuit court on a first degree murder charge and pled not guilty. Trial set for Thursday, April 5, with attorney D W Duncan representing Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reese
Mary Jones
Reese
D. W. Duncan
Owensville Stock Sold to Princeton Merchants
The Cline Variety store stock in Owensville was purchased Tuesday by W. E B. Pierson and Thos. H. Riggs of this city. The stock, owned by E. L. Smith, had only been in operation a few months. It will be shipped and installed in the Riggs Dept. Store with promises of extra bargains at a forthcoming special selling event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Owensville
W. E B. Pierson
Thos. H. Riggs
E. L. Smith
Riggs Dept
Messrs. Pierson
Riggs
Daily Temperature Record for Princeton
Government observer R R Marshall reports today’s high of 64 and low of 34 in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Marshall
Princeton
Formal Transfer of Danish West Indies Saturday
The United States will formally take over the Danish West Indies this Saturday with the Danish flag lowered and the American flag raised over St Thomas. The $25 000 000 purchase price will be paid to the Danish minister in Washington as the islands become the Virgin Islands of the United States, a tentative name awaiting Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Indiana Well Equipped With Food and Industries for Army
Indiana could feed and equip a large army if war required. The 1915 output included 39,689,675 bushels wheat, 165,344,764 bushels corn, 279,963,509 gallons milk, 76,895,444 dozen eggs, and livestock holdings of cattle, hogs, sheep, and poultry valued in the millions. The piece notes Indiana as a top food producer with extensive dairy and meat goods, and references 1915 statistics with 1916 data forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Congress 10 Be Watched For War Address
President Wilson moves to shape a detailed message to Congress as a new session opens. He may seek to raise navy strength and push army growth via volunteers or compulsory training, with Col. E M House assisting and revenue measures on the agenda. Senator Stone of Missouri is expected to oppose war moves against Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Stone
Germany
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Col. E. M. House
White House
Prepare for Resistance: Russia Reorganizes For Defense
In Petrograd on March 28 the fear of a German advance spurs Russia to speed up munition plants and supply factories. The interior ministry pushes new governments into shape while units of the army prepare to hold the line. Weather and springs thawed mud hinder movement, but food relief measures are being extended to Petrograd.
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Petrograd
Mar
Russia
Ministry of the Interior
Woodmere Attendants Wed In Salem Evangical Parsonage
Harry Osborn 24 of Taswell and Sedalia Taylor 24 of Oakland City wed at 10 yesterday morning at the Salem Evangelical parsonage conducted by Rev M L Scheidler. Both employed at Woodmere, the bride led a ward and the groom worked as a barber. They will move to Iowa after a Oak land City visit before settling in Evaneville.
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Harry Osborn
Taswell
Sedalia Taylor
Oakland City
Morntg
Salem Evangelical Parsonage
M. L. Scheidler
Woodmere
Iowa
Evaneville Courier
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SILK
the Walsh
Decorning Co
C. Miembier
Alva Levi
Recruiting Statio
Joseph
2Nd Regiment
Gibson County
Plan Patriotic Meeting
MENSE
By Lowell Mellett
Danish West Indies
Owership
Iness
Ind
Senator Stone
President Wilson
Ing
Missouri
Shoptaugh’s
Kentucky
J.M. Scantlin
West Side Square
Baldwin Works
Criswell CO
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