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Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

2

Mexican and American Troop Movements Across Border

U S notes to Mexico criticized as haughty while Mexico reports 140 Mexicans killed and slavers unpunished. Troops at Carrizal and near the border are withdrawn northward as authorities discuss prisoner releases and further actions. Supplies for a 200000 man border force are planned for 30 days.

United States Mexico Department of Foreign Relations of Mexico Carranza Obregon Mexico City Carrizal New York Quartermaster’s Department of the United States el Paso Tex Colonia Dublan

French Retake Thiaumont After All-Day Fight Near Verdun

In renewed heavy fighting French troops reclaim Thiaumont a northeast Verdun position captured by Germans. Paris issued a statement noting the clash as a decisive action with ongoing stiff resistance on the Verdun front.

Thiaumont Verdun Paris

Socialist Leaders Karl Liebknecht And Wiebknecht Treated In Opposing Treason Trials

A Berlin demonstration supported Dr Karl Wiebknecht jailed for 30 months for high treason amid police precautions. In London Sir Roger Casement was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death. A Berlin dispatch reports Karl Liebknecht received 80 months and dismissal from the army after trials for high treason gross insubordination and resistance to authorities.

Karl Wiebknecht Berlin Roger Casement High Court of Justice London Casement Karl Liebknecht

Domestic John Duncan Dies in Terre Haute Trip

Spencer Indiana legislator John Duncan died suddenly in Terre Haute where he had come for his son’s wedding held in the evening. The event marked a swift, unexpected death during a family occasion.

John &. Duncan Spencer, Ind Terre Haute Ind

Washington war measures swell as Senate approves bills

Secretary Baker orders suppression of troop movement news. President Wilson may intercede for Sir Roger Casement, while Carranza soldiers loot the Nogales consulate. National Guard mobilization pledges safety measures. Britain delivers 250 Lewis guns for Europe. Senate passes urgent deficiency and post office bills totaling about 27.5 and 322 million. An American soldier is killed and another wounded in Santo Domingo fighting. The United States demands apology and indemnity from Austria over the Petroleite submarine attack.

Washington Caperton United States Santo Domingo Austria State Department

Four Villistas Executed in New Mexico Jail

Four Villistas captured during the Columbus raid were hanged in the Deming New Mexico county jail. In New York, Roosevelt plans to seek government authority to raise a division of volunteers for Mexico the moment war is declared and a call for volunteers is issued. He will seek a commission as major general.

Wilson New York Press Club Waldorf-Astoria Mexico Columbus Deming N. M New York Roosevelt

Allies Make Big Gains On Front

British and French forces push on along the Somme front with Fricourt and Curly taken, villages Frise and Merau court wood captured, heavy German losses reported. Austrian, Italian actions also noted with Letchitsky storming west of Kolomaa and Italian assaults along fortified lines.

London Fricourt Curly Somme Albert Contalmaisson Gommecourt Arras Bapaume Peronne Frise Meraucourt French War Office Letchitsky Kolomea Galicia Petrogad Zunga Totya Foppiano Pedescala

Two Boys Drown Near Indianapolis Creek

Archie Sluder and Duncan Blue drowned in Eagle Creek near the I and W railroad bridge yesterday afternoon. Archie, learning to swim, rode on Blue's back across the pool about 150 feet from the bridge. As they neared mid stream Archie clutched Blue's neck and both disappeared in twenty feet deep water.

Indianapolis Archie Sluder Duncan Blue Eagle Creek Archie John Schreiber Sluder Schreiber Dan Sullivan South West Street Blue Stone

Soldier-Groom Weds Eula Carter at Fort Benjamin Harrison

Private Charles D. Hardin of Company K and Miss Eula Carter of Forest were married at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The ceremony, held yesterday after a military wedding was improvised on a stage of guns and boxes under a tent. Soldiers gifted the couple a set of silver knives and forks.

Benjamin Harrison Seymour Charles D. Hardin Eula Carter Forest Benjamin Harrison

Mexicans Try to Enlist in Evansville Recruiting Office

Two Mexican men employed by a railroad section gang attempted to enlist in the local militia company in Evansville last night. Captain J. F. Blum refused them after discovering they were not American citizens. The officers were surprised and did not record the men’s names.

Evansville J. F. Blum

Bond Issue Depends on Treasury Balance and Congress Action

Washington July 3. The Hay bill would provide 2 million dollars for dependents of National Guardsmen and goes to the Senate with a discretionary allowance up to 50 dollars per month. Treasury officials assess the year end balance to decide if a bond issue is needed to cover Mexican crisis expenses. current surplus may exceed 200 million if revenue measures pass.

Senate Washington House Secretary of War Treasury Congress

Russians Push On In Great Push Against Teutons

Petrograd reports more than a quarter of a million Teuton troops captured as the Russian offensive continues. Officials estimate total captives may exceed 400,000 with 600,000 Austro-German losses overall to date. Entire Austrian regiments have surrendered in surround operations.

Petrograd Millon Teuton War Office General Staff

Morocco Tribesmen Uprising Shocks Ceuta Region

Madrid reports the cabinet met on short notice to address a revolt by tribesmen in Ceuta Morocco where heavy fighting has erupted. The clash prompted rapid governmental action amid escalating tension.

Morocco Madrid Ceuta

Indiana Brevities Roundup of Local Affects and Trials

Evansville saloon keeper fined for Sunday closing violation. Warsaw reports 182 signatures for Washington township wet option petition. Pierceton in Washington township. Winchester man, 27, ex teacher, sentenced 2 to 14 years for burglary. Tipton plans centennial auditorium 5000 to 6900 dollars. Veedersburg elects Perry D. Poynter superintendent. Rushville church demolition for 15000 dollar new building. Clinton hires Madison superintendent Donald Dushane. Paoli M E church ladies exhibit heirlooms. oldest attendee 99. Vincennes seeks local option election for seven taverns. Columbus widow 102 dies. South Bend DePauw president to speak at July 4 picnic. Columbia notes 21st Sunday School convention officers. Evansville saloon quarrel leaves Mattheews brain concussion. Graham charged. Valparaiso Bible institute debate over denominational stance. Aurora appoints Stedman pastor of St Marys church. Covington oil boom under Yerkes. 10000 acres leased. Hammond drowning accident involving Mrs Lindquist. husband dazed. Indianapolis Knights of Pythias aims to recruit troops for possible wartime regiment. Indianapolis Progressive plans for national convention in Chicago. Tell City body found hanging near Perry County home.

Rushville First Baptist Church S. G. Huntington Clinton Donald Dushane Madison James Wilkinson Goshen Paolis M. E. Church Anna Wood Vincennes Bicknell Knox County Joseph I. Muenzer Valparaiso Bible Institute Valparaiso University Brown Aurora Joseph C., Stedman St Mary’s College Elienora St. Mary’s Catholic Church Joseph J. Macke Mr. Stedman Covington James Yerkes Golden Red OH Company Wicks Holleran Sherman Yerkes Hammond Peter Lindquist Plymouth Bourbon Indianapolis Charles Remy Knights of Pythias of Indiana Knights of Pythias War Department Remy Edwin M. Lee Progressive State Committee Chicago Tell City John Vollmer St. Marks Perry County

Just Suited the Manager Comedy Sketch

A struggling fifth-rate touring comedian tells the manager he cannot appear, saying he feels funny. The manager retorts that he has never been funny since joining the troupe, highlighting the comic misfit in a tense exchange.

Cue ticura Ointment and Cuticura Hair Care Ad

Precede shampoo with Cue ticura Ointment for dandruff itching and scalp irritation. Claims to improve complexion hair hands and skin with super creamy emollients. Free sample by mail with Book. Address Cuticura Dept ly Boston. Sold everywhere.

Cuticura Dept. Ly Boston

Defense Plea Falters as NH Lawyer Quits in Court

Gilman Marston of New Hampshire chafes at the judge’s slow grasp in a complex case. After an hour and a half of argument the judge admits confusion and the attorney ends with a frank admission he cannot progress.

Gilman Marston New Hampshire Julius Caesar Christian Register

Nobody hod burns him in Petunia Tavern clash

Kansas City Star quotes a landlord arguing that locals defend the town and tolerate criticism while outsiders accuse the city of energy yet hypocrisy. The exchange highlights tensions over progress and reputation in a small American town.

Petunia Kansas City Star

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