National Guard to be Mobilized for Mexican Border
San Antonio and Washington reports indicate the national guard will be mobilized in its states, with units sent to the Mexican border only when ordered. General Funston says border duty may be delayed. Ferrano rumored to seek command of Carranzista troops if war erupts. Secretary Gaker moves to empower the militia for immediate duty abroad under the war law.
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Obregon
Ferrano Wii
Mexico
United States
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Washington, I. Se
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Gaker
Crowder
Chalryan Hay
Congress
Scott
American sailors urged not to land ships in Mexican waters
Washington dispatch reports that the Mexican government through Arrendondo asked the United States to instruct American vessel commanders not to attempt disembarkation in Mexican waters, even unarmed, to prevent complications amid tensions.
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United Press
Washington
D.C
Abibasgador Arrendondo
United States
Loogootee Man George King Killed in Auto Crash
George King of Loogootee died in an automobile accident in eastern Barr township this afternoon. His body was taken home to Loogootee. King was a member of the local Elks lodge and a mail clerk. The crash occurred near Barr township and details remain with authorities.
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Loogootee
Washington
Barr Township
Indiana Militiamen Mobilizing Today for Mexican Border
Indiana militiamen are mobilizing to ready the national guard for service on the Mexican border. General Frank figures recruit war strength and reports to regimental commanders when minimum peace strength is reached. At General Bridges headquarters, companies will be ordered to Fort Benjamin Harrison as soon as they meet the required strength.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank
General
Sensational Incidents Highlight Troubled Year
Local chronicle reports multiple sensational events involving two women, with dramatic unlawful activity and chaotic scenes described in terse terms. Authorities urge caution as details remain fragmented and under investigation.
Robbery suspect shot by lawmen after Lawrenceville spree
Sherman Clark, a paroled Michigan City inmate born around 1900, fled across the Illinois river after breaking jail in Lawrenceville. Law enforcement pursued, bloodhounds tracked him to the south bank near Vincennes. A police shot wounded him in the thigh and he surrendered. Clark had been released January 12, 1916 after fourteen years’ confinement.
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Walter Canever
Canady
Lawrenceville
Sherman Clark
Nesro
Michiganity Prison
Vincennes
Fllinois
Hayes Bales
Vinconnées
Vincenes
Vincenes Bloodhounds
Lawrence- Ville
Walter Cassover
Fang
Lindsey
Canals
Krys
Clyde Staltz
Charles
Watson
Vincenneg
Clark
Michigan City
BRC
Many Auto Accidents Involving Washington Vincennes Route
A series of vehicle crashes disrupted traffic along the Washington Vincennes road route, causing injuries and property damage. Police and emergency crews responded to multiple calls as motorists reported slick conditions and limited visibility. Authorities are investigating the incidents and collecting witness statements.
MEN THROWN INTO DITCH AFTER FORD TIRE BLOWOUT
A front tire burst on a Ford near St. John's Cemetery on the Washington Vincennes road caused Brown to lose control and crash into the ditch. The car, owned by Gauire Osmon, suffered minor damage. both men escaped serious injury. An ensuing collision on Main Street near Mast Ponath Street between a Donaldson Ford and a stranger-driven car caused wheel damage. the other driver left the scene. Leo Isenegie’s Ford was struck by a westbound streetcar near Hoosier garage. the fender twisted and the steering knuckle bent.
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Washington- Vincennes
St. John's Cemetery
Jason Brown
Vasing
Brown
Washington
Gaurie Osmon
John Donalison
Graham Farm
Main Street
Mast
Ponath Street
Tdonaldson
Main
Fim
Leo Isenegie
Hoosier
Evansville Trains Kill Two in Collision Near Ingiefield
In Evansville Indiana on a Sunday afternoon a car carrying Ortie Burgeméier and Harry Smith along with Myer Nelson and Arthur Budinger was struck by a Chicago & Eastern Illinois passenger train near Ingiefield a few miles north of Evansville. Burgeméier died and Smith died about four tonight from injuries sustained.
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Evansville
Ind
Ortie Burgeméier Wacently
Harry Smith
Myer
Nelson
Arthur Budinger
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Ingiefield
Roosevelt to Endorse Republican Nominee After Meeting
From Bay City June 19 a report says Roosevelt plans to endorse the Republican nominee after the Progressive national committee meeting in Chicago. It notes the committee may accept Roosevelt’s declination of the Progressive nomination, though acceptance by the committee is not guaranteed.
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United Press
Bay
Progressive Committee
Roosevelt
Local Civic League to Appeal Court Reversal in Election Case
A Civic League meeting on Sunday planned final steps to appeal a Washington vote dispute to the state supreme court. The drys seek reversal of Judge Gwin's decision and a court-ordered recount to show Washington voted seven to two in their favor. A dedicated committee will finalize arrangements and reconvene Wednesday.
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Indiana
Civic League
Court House
Indgsé Gwin
Axhin
Dudge
Gwin
Daviess
Martin Ir Teatr Court
Drys
Supreme Court
Waslington
Della Neal Died Sunday in Local Notice
Della Neal died Sunday evening after a medical event at a residence on West Second Street. The local militia and authorities were notified and are coordinating a preliminary investigation. Further details will be released by the coroner as they become available.
Neal Woman Remembered For Cheerful Suffering at Death
Mrs. Delia Harris Neal wife of William H Neal died at 7 25 PM Sunday at her West Second Street home after a long cancer illness dating back years She was a Washington figure with wide friendships active in several lodges and the Daughters of the Nativity Her passing follows a brief period of increasing proximity to death and she bore her pain with grace The article notes her civic ties and patriotism amid local militia movements and border war concerns with references to Indiana units and coast guard trains moving to the Mexican border
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Lan Delia Harris Neal
William H. Neal
Souts West Second Street
Lons
Neal Washington
Blaze Devastates Store on Canter Street
A fire swept a corner store at Mit and Canter streets. the blaze caused extensive damage to stock and building, with losses estimated around 42 000 dollars. Firemen worked until about 4 o clock to extinguish flames, aided by two engines and water pressure problems from the water company. Investigators suspect wiring defect as the origin. The building roof collapsed and interior largely destroyed. store owner Peckinpaugh plans to reopen and rebuild.
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Mit
Canter
Robert Datis
Todiatipols
Davis
Will Sullivan
Dire Viet
Atte West Git
Peckinpangh
Peckinpaugh
Businese
Binildine
Tuyaugh
Halding
Explosion claims former resident in Minnesota
Fragmented OCR text mentions a gasoline explosion in Minnesota with a former resident named Jackson dying. The garbled county and location references are unclear, but the item indicates a fatal blast and notes involvement of local officials Meade and Beaty in some capacity.
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Beaty
Jackson
Las
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