Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1916 — Pythian Sisters Elect Officers [ARTICLE]

Pythian Sisters Elect Officers

The Rensselaer Temple of Pythian Sisters at the meeting Friday afternoon elected the following officers for the ensuing term: M. E. C.—Mae Babcock. E. S.—Mattie Grant. E. J.—Edna Rishling. , M. of T.-—Elizabeth Haus. M. of R. & C.—Nina Burchard. M. of F.—Sarah Collins. P. of T.—Ellen Gwin. O. J. —True Reeve.

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Release Demanded of 18 U. S. Soldiers Held at Chihauliau City.

According to a written statement by Capt. L.’-S. Morey, who is reported dying as the result of wounds received of the battle between American soldiers and Mexican soldiers at Carrizal, the Mexican opened fire upon the Americans when the latter were about 300 yards distant. At least 23 of the American force was killed and 18 were taken prisoners. The Mexican losses are unknown. Carranza has admitted in his latest note to our government that his generals had been instructed Jto attack the U. S. forces if they moved from their base either to the east, west or south, and a sharp reply to the Carranza note has been forwarded, demanding the immediate release of the soldiers taken prisoners and an early statement from the Mexican government “as to the course of action it wishes the government of the United States to understand it has determined on.’’ On this reply de pends the future course of action of the United States.