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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1916

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Withdrawal of US troops in Mexico sparks Villa action hopes

Reports from San Antonio and Washington say the administration may pull back troops before Villa is captured. Original Funston orders show the mission ends when Villa is broken or de facto government can relieve forces, signaling a possible withdrawal if goals are met soon.

San Antonio Tex Army Vila Ft Sam Houston Washington Villa Raieentar Steatrospa United States Mexico Washington, D. C Carranza Funston V‘ln Khone War Department Parsning Columbus Wills

President Wilson to Return to Washington Today

President Wilson plans to return to Washington at 4 30 this afternoon after a brief Potomac river cruise. A wireless from the Mayflower said he would come back immediately, with no reason given for the sudden change. It is speculated the storm or Germanys submarine report may have prompted the decision. An unrelated note mentions a British locomotive renaming, and a local county meeting in Marion Borders at the high school.

Washington DB. C Wilson White House Potomac Germany Gerard State Department

Friday Public Debate on Home Rule at Ton City

On Friday evening in Ton City the Home Rule topic was argued with Mr Borders and Mr Toelll presenting opposing views. Judges included Supervisors Draper Vincennes Crawford Wheatland and Tirey Mitchell. A high school orchestra performed and Branson M. DeCoy of the Victrola Company gave a concert that day, later requested to repeat as the audience enjoyed it.

Ton City Prdnterpai Borders Toelll Draper Vincennes Crawford Wheatland Tirey Mitchell Branson M. DeCoy Vietrola Company

Tanner Reelected New York Republican State Chair

Frederick E. Tanner was reelected chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, defeating Charles W. Wicks 82 to 63. A resolution, praised by Ogden Mills, urged nominating a “tried republican” for president at Chicago, pledging cautious, capable leadership in foreign and domestic affairs.

New York Frederick E. Tanner Republican State Committee Charles W. Wicks Tanner Chicago Ogden Mills Charles Tenner

Rail Workers Strike Halts Heavy Repairs at Southwestern Shops

Labor unrest near the B and O Southwestern railroad car department triggers furloughs and halted shipments of heavy repairs. Union formation among 75 to 1060 workers alarms officials, who feared motives behind organizing. Company had planned extensive car department work, with 490 new cars and $500,000 in material on hand, but work has ceased as tensions rise.

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Institute Postponed Amid Labor Turmoil

A planned institute session is postponed as weather and transportation issues disrupt operations. Forty workers across car department tranches have been furloughed with more to follow, while some work shifts move to cheaper contract shops. Unionization plans spark railroad officials to defend existing conditions amid ongoing tension.

Republican Ticket List for Indiana Elections

A roster of Republican candidates for Indiana offices including U S Senator long term Harry S New Indiana U S Senator short term James E Watson Governor James P Good ren Lieutenant Governor Edward Bush Secretary of State Edward Jackson Auditor Otto Krauss State Treasurer Ax McMur trie Attorney General Eli Stans bury Reporter of the Supreme Court Will Adams Statustician Henry Roberts Judge of Supreme Court second district David A Myers Indianapolis Judge of Supreme Court Indianapolis District L M Harvey Appellate Court Ira Batman E Dausmen State Superintendent Horace Ellis Delegates at Large to National Convention W H Hays Fred A Sims Edward C Toner James Hemenway.

Lbb U. S Harry S. New Indianapolis U. 5 James E. Watson Rushville James P. Goodren Winchester Edward Bush Salem Edward Jackson Newcastle Otto Krauss Evansville Ax McMurtrie Marion Eli Stan Horace Ellis Vincennes Larga W. H. Hays Sullivan Fred A. Sims Frankfort Edward C. Toner Anderson James &. Hemenway Boon Petes Np Aaa

Popular preacher Hayworth praised for church growth and new church

The Washington church lauds Rev Hayworth for expanding membership by 250 since his arrival and completing a $20,000 gleaming new edifice. He is credited with broad generosity, liberal views, and strong leadership elevating the church’s prosperity and influence among denominations. German regiments have chliro pod dates with them.

Washoreton Rev Ulm Mediaire Jocal Baptist Obly Mever Hayworth Mr Hayworth Washington A. M. McGuire Mr. Hayworth

German U boat war policy touched in maritime dispute

The article notes Germany pledging to attack Allied freighters and the United Press reporting on the dispute over submarine warfare. It describes German ships, warning signals, and Allied supply concerns as Germany and the Allies exchange measures regarding munitions, food, and ongoing blockade tensions.

W. Ackerman Herman Publis Caanmander Syalated Nadie Wilson Germany United Press

New Mail Schedule At Postoffice With Train Departures

A revised mail schedule outlines dispatch times by post office trains via B&O and other routes. It lists specific departures from the station for five trains with morning and afternoon slots and notes pouches to Petersburg Littles Philwilte Elnora Newberry and receiving points Evansville Petersburg Littles Terre Haute Clay City Coal Creek Saline Gay and J W train north via Worthington. It mentions the rule that mailers should be at the gate thirty minutes before train departure.

Focal Office Petersburg Littles S Am Philwilte Elnora Newberry Sa.m Evansville Terre Hhute Clay City Coal Crey Saline Gay Norti Worthington

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