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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

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Conference on Wilson demand for release of American soldiers

Mexico City and El Paso report a high level conference over President Wilson’s demand to free Americans held at Chihuahua City. A decision was expected within hours. General Trevino reportedly warned that U S forces or intervention could trigger war. Mexico prepared to respond if war comes, while Washington awaited clarification of Mexico’s stance and possible action.

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Adjutant General Bridges Orders New Indiana Regiment

The Adjutant General Bridges has been granted authority to organize another Indiana regiment, including the local company already forming. Captain Snider reports ongoing plans after a conversation with Bridges, with details awaitable from the War Department. New recruits are joining the local unit, now over seventy, as the department relaxes age rules to ease enlistment while ensuring parental consent and medical clearance where required.

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Death notices of Mrs Jennie Waller and Mr. Davis

Mrs Jennie Waller, wife of Edward F. Waller, died at 9 30 oclock Tuesday after months of illness. She was a longtime resident of the south side and well known, born Jennie Taylor in Zanesville Ohio. Funeral arrangements and burial details are reported locally. Mr R Davis, elder Barr Township resident, died Tuesday of heart trouble, survived by three daughters and other relatives. Funeral and burial plans are announced by the family.

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Two Children Found Shot in Night Incident

A night attack left two children shot, their condition and the circumstances of the shooting are under police investigation. Local authorities say the incident occurred in a residential area and details remain scarce.

Austrians Forced To Retreat South Of Trent

June 28 report from London says Austrians in southeast of Trent retreated as Italian forces pushed forward recapturing key positions near Eumenious, with Pobina and Ar-slerenesia towns falling into Italian hands as allied vessels suffered losses in the Mediterranean Verdun area.

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Indiana Guardsmen Face Court Martial Over Oath Refusal

Fourteen Indiana National Guard members across Bloomington, Vincennes, Muncie and other towns refuse to take an oath required for federal service. The group faces potential court martial as officials prepare cases. many peers indicate willingness to take the oath. Efforts to organize and assign officers are described amid tense discussions.

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Verdun Front Battles Shift as Italian, German Actions Emerge

Reports describe continued bombardments around Verdun with limited infantry activity Tuesday. German forces attacked near Fleury but were repulsed. British offensives toward Torcy failed. Italian and Austro-Hungarian actions in the Adige district are noted, with air combat over Verona and Padua as Italian and Austrian forces clash.

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Gosby Fined Ten Dollars and Costs

Lafayette Cosby was arrested Friday after an argument in an alley behind his business. He was fined 10 dollars and costs on a charge of assaulting an officer in war before Arthur H. Greenwood and several judges. A drunkenness charge was dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence.

Lafayette Cosby

Eastern troops move to border with oath pledged

Gen Wood orders formations from Massachusetts New York and other states heading to the border. Troop counts list 14 091 men en route and 2000 national guardsmen already in camps across eastern department. Details show regiments infantry cavalry artillery and support units preparing for border deployment.

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Illinois Troops Are Moving To The Border

United Press reports central army orders urge Illinois Kansas Wisconsin and Missouri troops to entrain for the border as units are mustered in and examined. Illinois first cavalry to Brownsville Texas, others to San Antonio. Kansas to Eagle Pass. Wisconsin to San Antonio. Missouri to Laredo Texas. Indiana troops also ordered to depart for as yet undisclosed points.

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Mexicans Report Americans killed in border clash near Navarito

Report from General Calles on a border fight eighty miles south of the line between the United States and Mexico. Two American trans were killed and another captured in a clash with Mexican cowboys near Navadari, Sumer. Mexican forces fired in response, killing two Mexicans. Carranza appeals to Latin American republics to urge U.S. consent to arbitration.

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Senate dispute alters Kendallville signs case

A garbled notice notes a legal action involving a senator and widow, with references to Kendallville and the senate. The fragment suggests a suit against members of the legislature and mentions an office sign agreement and related proceedings.

Senate

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