30 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
1
Mexico rejects the May 2 ultimatum and will not permit American troops to remain in Mexican territory. The dispatch notes a harsh count of deaths in the United States and asserts the expedition has achieved its aims.
Ossining New York Jane Blinta Shulant, once escaped death row, was executed in Sing Sing. She entered the death chamber with guards present and confessed to the crime. Statements from officials and relatives followed as she received the sentence and death by electric chair.
In a late evening confession read to the coroner, Floyd Wilson and two brothers admit particulate involvement in a woods incident near Bradford. Witnesses describe claims of accidental shooting during berry gathering and fear of consequences led to silence. investigators prepare formal actions.
Information reports Charles Weal, imprisoned nine years for a shooting at the Galley, has been pardoned by the Governor with signatory approval, following a pardon board recommendation. Weeks will be notified of the action.
Several new recruits are being assembled by Col. Wheelock at Hickory Armory as a station opens to billet volunteers. Major Wheatocke and others anticipate a surge of enlistments, with June dispatches planned to forward these men to Digant General.
The Warren company reports all members have taken the oath of allegiance to the United States. Five companies faced inoculation for smallpox with only minor discomforts. The parade through main streets celebrated the regiment headquarters as Captain Hort well and Lieutenants Tribute and Munson were honored. First Sergeant Memes Andaraon coordinates rank drills, with many recruits now ready to join regulars. (Continued on Page Two).
A large Philadelphia crowd hears President Wilson defend justice and humanity as guiding foreign policy, stressing that American ideals must shape action. He avoids naming nations, hints at the Mexican situation, and cautions against mixing rhetoric with real policy while urging candor and trust in advertising ethics.
The state commission urges citizens to keep thoughts with the troops as Valley Forge marks the holiday. Governor Brom Daweh signals no public celebration this year while promoting patriotic displays and troop support across the commonwealth.
A local appeal seeks volunteers and donations to raise 30000 dollars for an industrial development project at the Wucrat Industrial Center. The note urges citizens to contribute stock subscriptions from individuals including A.C. Kraerper BW Pryor WB Clark and others to support upbuilding efforts.
An Alaskan delegate to Congress accuses the American Smelting and Refining Company and allied interests of illegal domination over railroads steamship lines and related industries. The Interstate Commerce Commission is considering inviting the thirteen privately owned railroad and steamship lines to testify on alleged rate abuses and improper influence affecting Alaska and the broader United States.
Washington June 39 The Georse lawn University obsseratory records a severe earthquake last night. Telegraph reports state 3,300 tales were rocked as tremors were felt around Teios pul 1p:34. The event is described with notable intensity and widespread impact.
A report details the Tenth Cavalry troopers from Fort Bliss assisting at the border near Chihuahua City. It notes the men were treated courteously by Mexican authorities, and many survivors recount a deadly clash with Mexican forces.
Clarence Robeluck, a youth with a troubled record, is recaptured by Constable Parsons after an escape from Warren County jail. The sequence includes pursuit through West Hickory and Baroy, with Robeluck purchasing clothing and evading authorities before being recaptured and returned to custody.
The report notes about a thousand Americans and refugees depart Mexico for the United States with arrivals expected at Galveston andSan Diego. Refugees will be transported north by rail and sea to join families and groups in the west and south.
Local controversy surrounds Col. Rickardy of the Siztoget Regiment who recommended Capt. Feat Say for an appointment over Capt. Bordwell of Enirity. Citizens express disappointment as Warren officials review military favors and promotions amid divided opinion among officers and authorities.
A problematic OCR reads Warren's first motion picture, The Titanimate Object, shown this morning in the Cahambin theatre. The plot centers on love affairs among young women and two men with Mabel Sher and Erin Torr in leading roles, while Colonel Frey and Windsor appear as cavalier figures. The film, billed as a one tester, drew crowds despite mixed reviews with social commentary and romantic entanglements driving the narrative.
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