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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1915
Page
8
A fragment from Hatfield & Palmer 64 notes a brighter business outlook from Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials at the annual meeting in Geer Park Maryland on June 26. It mentions notable historical figures, astronomy events, and a weather forecast with fair skies tonight and increasing clouds.
A note from the Exposition special reports that the alumni and Alpha Delta Phi golf teams will depart New York today for Intercollegiate competition. Stopovers are planned in Chicago, Denver, Colorado Springs, and Salt Lake City.
Dispatches from Vera Cruz and Washington describe Car ranza troops pressing toward Mexico City while communications falter and consular warnings urge restraint. Reports say Villa Zapatista factions clash with defenders as the capital braces for possible occupation and relief efforts are considered to be delayed.
Washington reports that West and Pacific states show growing support for President Wilson. Senators Overman and Martin, just back from Hawaii, say a shift favors Democrats with Wilson viewed as appealing to voters. They note California and other coast states trending toward him and Republicans losing hope for next year.
In Joliet Campbell the Negro convict accused of murdering Bro Odette Allen writer of the prison warden here was moved to the Will County jail to await grand jury action. He was handcuffed and guarded by Deputy Warden Ryan and Capt John Clarkson. The trip by automobile was delayed by mob violence fears as coroner's jury session continued to consider if others were involved in a plot against Mrs Allen's life.
Washington reports charges that editors tamper with neutrals traveling through Great Britain lead to a postoffice order. The order directs all mail from the United States to Norway Sweden Denmark and the Netherlands to be dispatched on steamers sailing directly to those nations.
June 26 reports place General Victoriano Huerta in Chicago with his son and secretary en route to a British War Loan venture. Meanwhile London banks report 750000000 dollars sought in the new war loan, and Zionist meetings in Boston will discuss Palestine's fate among ten national groups. Toledo notes Willys Overland raises wages for 10,600 workers effective July 16.
Paola June 26 Hornbaker a rural mail carrier was found not guilty of killing Louisburg postmaster George McElheny who died Oct 4 1922 from a shotgun wound. The widow Maud McElheny testified to a threat with a strange power but the jury acquitted Hornbaker, leaving the case a local mystery.
Paris reports the chamber of deputies passed a government loan of 5.8 billion francs for three months starting July 3 by a 492 to 1 vote. Alexander Ribot, minister of finance, argued for minimal wartime purchases, stressing strong finances and currency stability despite heavy defense needs. Public subscriptions raised 99 million francs in April and 1.007 billion francs in May for national defense bonds.
Maryphsboro HL June 26 Charlie Mowery of Weing Ill is held in Jackson county jail as a suspect in the 1910 murder in Johnston City MI of James Hickey, a prominent citizen. Hickey's body was dumped in a field at night. Williamson county officers will move Mowery to Marion today based on his statements. no friends.
The report cites Mrs. T A Ackley resigning from a post while Abe Martin recalls Indianapolis headlines about stew and steak. It notes fatalities on the road tomorrow, updates on George B McWilliams recovering from appendicitis, and visits by Mrs Charles Dove from Indianapolis. Also mentions Misses Margorie Maxwell and Lethe Ok Lyons Station Greens County heading to Jacobs Station, with local prep for Tuesday work and a Moose game in Elnora.
The team aims to prove its depth with four strong shooters and a reliable catcher. Donnelly and Engle, Indiana University alumni, return to lead from the field as the squad prepares for a Sunday hustle. Crow will handle catching duties as locals expect an improved performance.
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