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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

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Carranza notes stir Mexico policy and mediation talks

Washington reports President Wilson seeks Carranza’s stance on future cooperation with US forces in Mexico and the Carrizal incident. Secretary Lansing notes potential mediation may be offered later. Calderon hints at a possible démarche once Carranza speaks. Carranza’s public remarks suggest firmness amid American notes and conflicting rumors.

Carranza Merican Wilson Washington Mexico United States Calderon Lan‘sins Lansing Mexico City

New U S Coins Announced for Release Saturday

Washington announces new dimes quarters and half dollars will debut Saturday with Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo giving final approval. The treasury says the coins are more artistic and hopes they will gain quick public acceptance after the Lincoln penny.

Washington Zune Secretary of the Treasury Treasury McAilbo

Poisoning Charge Shocks Town Folly

Reported case alleges York Jane 23 and Orange N 3 conspired in a poisoning scheme involving arsenic to harm a wife. The document cites a 37 500 dollar undertone and references a Frank D Van merchant as connected to the matter.

York Jane Orange

Indiana regiment limits spark local company fate

War department orders cap the local infantry unit to incomplete ranks, blocking mustering in. Indiana can supply one more battalion of field artillery, delaying reorganization and leaving the local company stranded until a later call. Carrania’s prisoner release cited as reducing border tension. Captain Frank L. Snider awaits word on disposition while preparing to join a nearby unit.

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Derailment Delays Train to Mexican Border

On June 29 near Terre Hauit the caboose of a Seventh first regiment passenger train from New York bound for the Mexican border derailed without injuries. Local officials say service delay expected as crews inspect tracks.

Terre Hauit Beal Seventh-first New York

Indiana progressives seek new national ticket after Dye censorship

The Indiana progressive state committee met last night to align with center committees from other states and push to ban a presidential candidate. William Holton Dye faced censuring for endorsing Charles B. Hughes at Chicago, sparking repudiation by Indiana progressives and an unsuccessful bid to unseat him as national committeeman. state convention set for July 20.

United Presa Indianajolls Indiana Progressive State Central Committee William Holton Dye Nations Dye Charles B. Hughes Chicago Mr. Dye

Medical Examinations Begin For Indiana Guard Unit

Lt Colonel Hannister heads medical inspection of the Indiana National Guard in Indianapolis where units from Plymouth and Elkhart are mustered into federal service. Fourteen guardsmen who refused the federal oath rejoined their companies after oath clarification. The Indiana University band accepts muster into federal service. Governor Ralston will visit the camp at 4 pm with a seventeen-gun artillery salute.

United, Press Benjamin’ Herricon Goard House Tle Plymouth and Elkhert Indiana University Band Ralston Aritlery

Melrose Park Trucker-Fired Strike Ends in Fatal Shooting

Harry Holder, a Chicago & Northwestern car repairer, shot and killed Bruno Talmont in Melrose Park during a confrontation with strikebreakers. The incident followed a labor dispute over wage terms and work conditions at Proviso yards. Halder survived injuries, claimed self defense, and awaited inquest continuation as details emerged.

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Unclear fragment hints at trial outcome

Fragment mentions friends and hoped quick acquittal with phrases like speedy acquittal and Demy erat, but lacks readable names, places, or concrete actions to form a full news item.

Indiana Progressive Party Faces Indiana Split Vote

In Indianapolis on June 25 the Progressive Party in Indiana debated its future. National Committeeman William H. Dye was to report on the Chirgee conference and the committee would decide whether to join with the sisters or pivot to factory in the ramparzu. Meanwhile a separate note from Hickton on June 29 reports a poultry train raid into Indiana roosters and Wells county farmers learning better methods to increase egg output and market handling.

Indianapolis Progressive Indiana William H. Dye Progressive Party Ramparzu Hickton New Territory Wells County

Improvements at Eastside park for Fourth of July crowd

Preparations at Eastside park to accommodate the large Fourth of July celebration include a new concrete pavilion floor, walks, and a bridge. Park officials install a new parking layout, railing for safety, and time saving adjustments. A new round of amusements, including a double slide, is expected to attract families all summer.

Eastside Citizens Band Baseball Association Ney Stags Wilford Altenolifles

Militia Cross Border With Cavalry Horses Near Guzman

Rumors spread as militiamen escorted cavalry horses from New Mexico into Mexico to Guzman amid reports of Carranzista concentrations. A Columbus base move triggered border alarms with detachments traveling to and from the line and telegraph disruptions feared along U.S. communication routes. A patrol group bivouacked south of the border while aircraft as guards observed the area.

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Casement Found Guilty of Treason in Irish Rebellion

London June 29 Sir Roger Casement was found guilty of high treason in connection with the Irish rebellion. The jury deliberated under an hour. The crime is punishable by death and a death sentence was pronounced after Casement’s brief address to the court.

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Admits Slaying Her Father in Philadelphia Court

A 14 year old girl testified in Philadelphia showing remorse as she admitted shooting and killing her father. She claimed she did not intend to kill, saying she only meant to frighten him and did not mean to hurt him. The court heard her steadfast denial of taking aid in the crime.

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Two Indiana Batteries Ready To Leave

The dispatch notes two Indiana batteries prepared to depart as part of mobilization. Illinois regiments await orders this afternoon while Wisconsin and Kansas infantry also report readiness to move, indicating rapid deployment from Springfield to the border in the central army department.

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