First American air squadron to France led by Pershing
May 19 report from New York and Washington describes the mobilization of America's first reserve aero squadron of 154 men including 34 pilots to support Pershing's force in France. Marines and engineers join the expedition as Wilson orders deployment of regular troops under Major General Pershing.
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New York
America
Gen. Pershing
France
Pershing
Mexico
Villa
United States
Chas Coyen
Washington Barracks
Haiti
San Domingo
Cuba
Army
Doyen
Hancock Station
Domingan Waters
Philippines
Roosevelt
General Pershing
War Department
John J. Pershing
Washington
Baker
Southern Department
Job Tleman
Bliss
Bridges
Indiana Banks Decide to Take Liberty Loan Total
Fifty bankers across sixteen southern Indiana counties met in Vincennes to pledge 4.5 million dollars in the liberty loan with Gibson county allotted 236000. Banks including Princeton Hazelton Owensville represented by four institutions and officials. A county meeting will set final plans and emphasize bonds as a patriotic duty alongside farming and enlistment.
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Gibson County
Indiana
Vincennes
Farmers National and
Citizens Trust and Savings Banks of
Princeton
Citizens State Bank of
Hazelton
First National’ Bank of
Owensville
Frank H. Harris
Herman D. Graper
F. Steeleman
Hazelton ‘Bank
C. N. Emerson
Mr. Harris
Sonntag
Federal Reserve District
Marcus S. Sonntag
Evansville
Joseph L. Baird
Crawford
Davies
Dubois
Gibson
Greene
Knox
Martin
Orange
Lawrence
Perry
Pike
Posey
Spencer
Warrick
Sullivan
Vanderburg
Judge Gough
City National Bank of
Boonville
National Guard to Train in the South and War Budget Moves
Washington dispatch reports the War Department plans to move National Guard units from the Midwest and North to southern camps, with Indiana and Kentucky placed in southern departments and Fort Oglethorpe named as a training site. Congress approves a conference report raising navy and marine corps manpower and funds, while a labor commission bill grants sweeping powers to set wages and hours for interstate transportation workers.
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United States Commission of Industrial Adjustment
Labor Department
Receiver named for gas company in Princeton
Marsh T. Lewis named as receiver for the Consumers’ Gas Co of Princeton after a court hearing. The action was filed by Merchants Trust and Savings Bank of Evansville with consent of defendants. Bond set at $10,000. Plant to remain in operation.
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Consumers’ Gas Company
Rocke—Marsh T. Lewis
Marsh T. Lewis
Consumers’,Gas Co
Princeton
Mercantile Trust and Savings Bank of
Evansville
Princeton High School Prepares for 1917 Graduation and Activities
The 1917 Princeton High School class will graduate 45 to 48 seniors with baccalaureate services at First Methodist Church led by Rev. L. T. Freeland on Sunday at 7:30 PM. Public invited. Class day exercises follow Tuesday afternoon at the high school. Juniors host a picnic and dance Monday at the Carey home and Elks Lodge venue. Commencement address by Dr. Bryan of Indiana University next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton High School
L. T. Freeland
M.E
Frinceton High School
A. P. Carey
Elks
Bryan
Indiana University
Phillips Owl Well Shot Friday Sparks Production Hope
An oil well on Sheriff Ed Phillips farm was shot Friday afternoon and is expected to begin pumping within the next few days. Early flow is reported strong and the site is anticipated to become a productive producer.
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Phillips Owl Well
Priflers
Ed. Phillips
Oil Drilling Update on Cunningham and Ewing Leases
Drillers report flow of oil is sharp as they prepare the well for pumping within two to three days. Predicted output ranges from 50 to 75 barrels per day. Contractors on Cunningham lease fix a crooked hole and plan to resume drilling in a few days. Derrick construction on Ewing lease is progressing and contractors expect to begin drilling next week.
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Cunningham
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Avery
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Washington D.C
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Leonard Wood
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By Robert J. Bender
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