The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-23
SUNDAY.

Four hundred American cayalry'men,
under the command OF Mai. Frank An
derson. pursuing ~hot trail" OF Mex
lean bandits. were attacked immedi-
ately after crossing the border yester-
day, about twelve miles below Browns
vile. The bandits scattered after a
short fight. There were no casualties.
American army officers at San Antonio
expressed the belief last night that war
is almost unavoidable. under the new
Carranza orders.
Gen. Perishing's forces have been
redisposed and drawn in following the
ultimatum from Gen. Trevino that any
movement. except in northerly direc-
ton, would be regarded as a warlike
act Supplies and ammunition were
being rushed south to the American
forces from Columbus in large guam
titles,
The Trevino ultimatum was received
yesterday in Washington. but caused
no change in the Administration poll
icy. The American reply 20 the latest
Carranza rote will be started TO Mex
leo City Monday by special messen-
gers, Extensive preparations have been
made for removing Americans from
Mexico II the need arises,
The three main Austrian army groups
between Pripet and Bukowina have
been separated by the Russians. and
the advanced Austrian forces continue
20 retreat chiefly FOR strategic reasons
The success OF the Russian ocensive Is
attested by the fact that l65. goo OF the
enemy have been taken captive and
10000 more arr dead or wounded The
rain ehsee. Of the Russians. il IL bS-
lisved is the destruction OF tho Austrian
armies, rather than the recovery OF
ground.
German artillery continues Smelling
the French lines in the Deadman Hin
section az Verdun. while hand grenade
fighting has been incidental
Rome announces an important sue
cess northeast OF AsiAyo, in the Tren-
tino. where several positions were cap
tured. Vienna reports the failure ~
Italian attacks in the polomites and
on the Doberdo plateau.
The Democratic National Convention
elected Vance Mccormick. President
wilson's choice. as chairman. after a
heated session In ST. Louis. In a show
down on the question OF supporting the
Presidents wishes there was only one
dissenting voice in the COMMITTEES
Probate Judge W. T. LAWYER. OF
Huntsville. Ala. who disappeared wed
nesday following n spirited fight for
was found dead In a
slough near Huntsville yesterday. shot
twice In the heart and weighted by a
paeoe % iron
Formal invitation was extended 20
members OF the Progressive party 20
JOIN the Prohibition party in a tele-
gram sent by Virgil C. Minshaw. chair
man OF the Prohibition National Com
nittee. to Victor M1rdock and George
". Perkinsl
Trade Commission gasoline investiga-
ton viii be held wednesday to ques-
don officials OF the Standard OIL com
oAny. OF Ohio. who have NOT testified
~ far.
Charles e. Hughes devoted much OF
his time yesterday to consideration OF
whom he will select as chairman Of
he Republican National Committee. |
md narrowed the field down to two or
hree.
An Interstate Commerce Commission |
export says that indications point TO |
operating income OF more than bill
ion dollars by the railroads OF the
United States for the year ending this
month.
Charles Frederick. who served for
SAVES DAUGHTER |