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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1916

Page

4

Japan Says It Will Not Supply Arms to Mexico

Baron Ishii, Japan's foreign minister, told a press interview that Tokyo will not supply arms or munitions to Mexico and called such claims absurd. He noted rifles are sent to Japan's squadron and suggested weapons might reach China, but Japan hopes for avoidance of conflict between the United States and Mexico.

Tokio Eniurse Baron Ishii Japan Mexico China United ‘States America Pacific

Orpet Trial Discharge and Prosecution Clash in Marion Poison Case

Discharge arguments closed and defense and state clashed in the Will Orpet case at Waukegan. The state alleged motive and access to poison cyanide and the defense contended no proof supported a murder plan. The court recessed after defense urged dismissal as publicity-driven.

Waukegan Jude Will Orpet Marion Lambert Orpet Merion Peryson Er Slive Wisconsin University Orvet Marion Oxpat Wil Wilkerson

Bandits Attack Border Area as Cavalry Pursues

An American cavalry patrol chased a band of Mexican raiders after they reportedly struck Parker Ranch, 35 miles southwest of Matchita New Mexico. The pursuit, aided by state guards en route to Rio Grande City, followed reports of border crossings and missing livestock. No injuries or major damage were confirmed beyond horse and mule losses.

Mercedes Tex Rio Jinta Harlingen Texas. National. Guard Rio Grande City New Mexico Columbus Parker Ranch Matchita N. M

German press eyes U S war move over Mexico

Berlin watchers regard a U S war declaration against Mexico as likely within days. German papers note President Wilson could seize the chaos in Mexico to restore order and protect American and German commercial interests.

Effort To Bribe Obregon Amid Mexico City Conference

A June conference in Mexico City involving Obregon and Carranza notes reports cabinet ministers opposing any border expeditions. The United States was not to be pressured, and several incidents, including altered offers, were said to occur during the meeting.

Mexico City Johiaey Carranza United State Arce

Oregon official faces papers claim of banking-backed profit

Unclear fragment suggests a man named Hed and an Alperitan claiming government profit. The note implies Oregon leadership and perceived banking influence, but details are damaged and uncertain.

Senate backs ICC to set railroad mail pay terms

The Senate empowered the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix the amount and method of compensation for railroad mail transportation, ending a fight over substituting the space system for the weights system. The House approved the space system, and the amendment directs the commission to fix fair and reasonable pay without further Congressional action.

Woekington Senate Interstate Comerce Commission Post Office House Fo Commission Congress

French War Agent Slain in New York as Mystery Deepens

William Rebbe, a New York broker found shot on Lake Shore Drive, was identified as a war order buyer for the French government. Police noted duplicate horse purchase notes and a tainted letter, while Rev. John Timothy Stone was questioned about a robbery tied to the case. Rebbe said two unknown men shot him before regaining consciousness.

Chiedeo Riscovery Willian Rebbe New York Lake Shore Drive Kebbe John Timothy Stone Chicaso Stone Rebbe Prenell Trelibo Navarre Hotel

Federal judge rules on Webb Kenyon liquor transport injunctions

Judge Fran Diveiblies in the circuit court delivers an opinion on Webb Kenyon law concerning the transportation of intoxicating liquors by railroads and express companies in Indiana counties. He denies the order restraining such shipments, stating lawful transport cannot be enjoined while unlawful delivery remains a criminal act.

Fran. P. Diveiblies Efreuit ‘Court of Law Conty Mhelbliss

England to Take Over Job in Mexico

The United States government is understood to have asked Great Britain to take charge of American interests in Mexico if war occurs between the two nations. State department officials would not confirm the report but indicated preliminaries have been taken to safeguard U S interests. The arrangement would cover future developments and does not apply to the present status.

Washington United States Great Britain Mexico State Department

Indianapolis Grain Market Report Amid Mixed Prices and Receipts

United Press dispatch shows wheat and corn firming on No 2 red and No 4 yellow with steady oats and hay. Receipts and freight figures hint at steady to higher cash bids while cattle and sheep markets log light to moderate demand in a volatile trading day.

Robins Quits Progressives in Funeral Conference

Raymond Robins announced his return to the Democratic Party and declared the Progressives dead as a national group. He led a funeral conference in Chicago with Roosevelt Johnson Garfield Pinechot and others signaling a shift to the GOP.

Chicago Raymond Robing Tast Progress Democratic Party Robins

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