Box No 28 Test at Southern Shops Thursday
Box No 28 will be turned in for a test at 7 o clock Thursday events. The box is located at the Southern shops.
03 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
1
Box No 28 will be turned in for a test at 7 o clock Thursday events. The box is located at the Southern shops.
A coalition of American shippers urges President Wilson to press England to end interference with neutral shipping. They seek an embargo if Allied nations do not halt actions, with cotton growers leading the push for a quick, decisive response and an extra session of Congress if needed.
One year ago today in Europe’s big war the German ambassador to France and the French ambassador to Germany were recalled. Germans seized Arion after Belgium refused a Teutonic entente. Belgium appealed to Britain as a guarantor of neutrality as France viewed a German invasion of Belgium as an act of war, while Britain mobilized its fleet amid Russo German frontier skirmishing.
Jack Parsons and Fred Miller were arrested Monday night on trespass charges after attempting to enter a northern town house while intoxicated. They were to be arraigned before the mayor Tuesday afternoon.
In Brownsville Texas Aug 3 dispatches report a clash near San Benito where one soldier and one Texas ranger died and two soldiers and two rangers were wounded. Twelve bandits believed Carranzista horse raiders were slain, and others wounded as troops and deputies pursued them into the brush. A separate note from Petrograd mentions Von Gallwitz driving toward Warsaw to cut the railway, with heavy German forces and Russian defenses near the capital.
Victor Murdock of Kansas, chairman of the Progressive national committee, reports a three months canvass shows Progressives forming a party for 1916. A New York meeting confirms East-West unity and readiness to nominate a ticket. The upcoming national convention will focus on platforms, with storms in the resolutions committee rather than credentials.
Miss Eva Blake, daughter of Mrs E E Martin, residing on South Prince street, was seriously injured Monday evening when a buggy overturned in a ditch after being struck by an automobile driven by a party of ladies. The buggy and car met in a narrow road. passenger was thrown under the buggy and sustained severe bruises and a badly wrecked back. The buggy was driven by her stepfather, E Martin. The accident occurred on the road south of the Southern shops.
Notice to Elks: there will be a regular meeting of the lodge Wednesday evening August 4. All members are urged to attend and participate in the planned activities and discussions for the evening.
An explosion at the Frankford arsenal in Philadelphia on August 3 killed James Harkins and seriously injured three others, including Arthur Lumblett of Boston and Oraseleo Fresco of New York. George Brown, a workman, was lightly hurt as a box of fuses detonated during testing at the artillery butts.
Frank Maule, once of Princeton mine era, praised southern India roads and especially Gibson County routes. He visited with the Schildroths and Mrs. Sarah Cook, stating Illinois roads were poor but Vincennes Andiena and Gibson County roads are now a joy and a great improvement.
Edward Consert Roy Adkins and Harley Phillips three Crawleyville youths were arrested Monday afternoon by Sheriff Barton and brought to Princeton on charges of disturbing a religious meeting. They were tried Tuesday morning before Justice Sprowl and found not guilty.
Arch Reilly of Wheeling plans to wed today, with locations in Princeton or Evanaville under consideration as details emerge about the forthcoming marriage.
The Ladies Society of the Locomotive Firemen and Engineers district will meet at 2 pm Wednesday at Mrs J M awards home 315 South Rees Street All members are urged to attend. Relatives report the wedding of James Vand Bucklin to Miss Lucy Dunderdale of Chicago on July 31 in Chicago The couple will reside in Chicago The Broadway Christian church Missionary meeting will be Thursday at 3 pm at Mrs A C Baileys 629 South Seminary Street Full attendance requested.
The D. F. O. Girls meeting with Miss Nina Witherspoon, planned for Tuesday evening, has been postponed to next Tuesday evening.
Be refreshed with a good toilet water. Softening soothing toilet waters for a refreshing bath. We carry toilet waters made by top manufacturers both at home and abroad. Many kinds available at Biggs' drug store.
W T Galligan of Oakland City visited the city Tuesday as a business caller. Shoptaugh's offers infant foods and nursery supplies under the slogan guarding little ones health. Miss Helen Finney returned home Monday from St Louis after visiting Mr and Mrs Marion Dunkin. Fax to Foot Powder advertised at 25 cents.
Mrs. William Toelle will leave Wednesday afternoon for French Lick to spend several days while Mr. Toelle completes a contract there.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Herschel Lemond is reported to be quite ill in local authorities’ notes, with parents seeking care and updates on the young patient’s condition.
Wilfred Wagner is visiting relatives in Evansville for a few days, staying with family members and planning local gatherings. The trip highlights family connections and a short, informal visit in the city.
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