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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1916

Page

4

Explorer returns with Greenland land findings

New York reports Maurice Cy Tarquary of the Crocker land-expedition sent by Donald B. MacMillan arrived from Greenland. He states all members left 1 Funston Recruiting Slogan. In Chicago on June 23 the slogan appeared and more than 1,546 applications for enlistments in the national guard were received that day.

New York Maurice Cy Tarquary The Crocker Donald B. MacMillan Thomas Iubbard Beedamville Greenland Funston Chicago National Guard

Submarine Messenger Delivers Letter to King Alfonso

German submarine 05 under Lieut von Arnald arrived at Cartagena Spain bearing an autograph letter from Emperor Wilhelm to King Alfonso thanking Spain for aiding refugees from Kamerun. The German embassy secretary and consul collected the letter and left with the commander while Spanish naval ships monitored movements and kept harbor entrances lit. The craft had departed Pola after dawn, amid favorable press pieces praising German sailors.

Cartagena Spain Jude Lieut von Arnald Willan Alfonso the Kamerun Pola Pilo Hades

Half Breed Guard Opens Fire on U S Soldiers at Waterworks

In Naco Arizona June 23 a Mexican guard William Humphrey employed at the waterworks opened fire on Company E Fourteenth United States Infantry during a guard change. Private Powell was killed and Private John G. Gregoria wounded seriously. A sergeant and three privates were wounded. The guard claimed he feared an attack while soldiers say they fired first. The incident occurred about 50 feet from the plant.

Naco Ariz Wis William Humphrey Fourteenth United States Infantry Powell John G. Gregoria Stumphrey

Escaped Sing Sing killer Shillitani recaptured in Ossining

Oreste Shillitani, the first inmate to escape Sing Sing death house since 1892, was recaptured after shooting two guards during flight. He had feigned illness to open his cell, then fired, discarded his prison suit, and was found at Ossining Hospital for shelter.

Ossining No Y Oreste Shillitani Sing Sing Death House Shilliani Funder New York City Shillitani Ossining Hospital

Madame Villas Deportation Sparks El Paso Action

Madame Villas deportation from El Paso to Juarez followed orders from Brayer Lea with no given reason. Torres Villa, wife of Francisco Villa, and her sister’s child were removed, with Maria Ingadot the German nurse cited. Villa arrived from New Orleans, police suspect Los Angeles origins. She planned to reach Chihuahua to search for her bandit husband.

el Paso Tex Torres Villa Francisco Villa Maria Ingadot Juarez Brayer Lea

Ladies Aid Society Hosts All Day Meeting at First Christian

The Ladies' Aid of the First Christian church held an all day meeting at Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham's home in Maysville, with thirty active workers and five helpers. A noon meal featured baked chicken, noodles, meats, salads, cakes, berries, and ice cream. Afternoon sewing produced racks and quilting while sharing personal anecdotes. Refreshments were served later, and a gift was presented to Mrs. Cunningham, 87, a charter member.

Maysville The First Christian Church Elizabeth Cunningham Cunningham Tadies' Aid Ben Brown Samuel Schonfeld Schofield Ladies’ Aid Society EF. Churen Samuel Smith Robert O'Connor Hiram McCafferty Ralph Catt Omer Fleenor Stella McCafferty Horace Smith Robert Brown T. H. Rheades Charles Willey Carl Mr Williams W. C. Betty jGeorge Kessler Charles Brown Charles Stone Donald Ells Stebert Schofiell Joan Beadle Raymond Ward Skarl McCafferty Clinton Johfson Delby Jarkson

Social notes from Vincennes and Loogootee visitors

Local social column records several Loogootee and Vincennes residents visiting relatives and attending events. Misa Gleda Foree of Loogootee visits Miss Lova Karr in Vincennes while Zelma Borders also comes from Loogootee. Edward Doyte, 19, visits from Loogootee with friends. Tillie Thimling returns to Shoals after a visit with H. E. Teufel. Oho, visiting his parents Dr and Mrs H Holder, is noted.

Misa Gleda Foree Loogootee Lova Karr Curtis Isvider Troy Uh H. Holder

Market notes from United Press on grain and hay prices

United Press reports volatility in the Vapolis Grain Market with bids around 181.05 and 1.02 for unspecified lots. Hay prices show No 1 Timothy at 17.50 to 18.00, No 2 Timothy at 14.00 to 15.00. Minor grade mixed feeds listed with modest adjustments.

Tere Hay—Steady

Ruinkots 11,500 Tone Steady Rest heartes

Mrs. Suanita Bowles of Indianapo is visiting Mr and Mrs. Smith. Horn of Front street. The fragmented text shows mixed figures and names, with reference to a person visiting a couple and an address fragment.

Jlehta Suanita Bowles Indianapo Jis Ani Smith Horn Front Street

Nehf holds mound as Braves beat Giants in eleven

Art Nehf, former Torre Haute pitcher, started for the Braves against the New York Giants. He yielded five hits and struck out two over eleven innings, earning a 2 to 1 victory. Nehf opened the eleventh with a single and sparked the Braves’ late fireworks.

Art Nehf Torre Haute Braves Washington Grays

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