18 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
1
A small blaze erupted in the rear of the Economy fire and ten cent store Tuesday night at 8 30 as four piles of packing cases and straw burned. Box 37 alerted firefighters who contained the fire before it spread to adjacent buildings. The origin remains undetermined.
An ice cream social is planned at Broadway Christian Church this Friday at 8 p.m. Volunteers will run the event and funds raised support church activities and outreach programs.
Governor Harris will take personal charge of the investigation into the hanging of Lee M. Frank, criticizing prison and Milledgeville officials for lax work. Officials faced sharp questions as sheriffs and police defended not preventing mob action, while the widow accompanied the remains to New York.
London reports another Zeppelin raid on the east coast killing ten and injuring 36. The official tally lists 85 dead and 67 wounded since the war began, with Kent and Essex shores most affected. One airship was destroyed near Ostend.
Houston dispatch reports heavy storm damage in Galveston and surrounding areas. Telegraph and telephone links to Galveston were slow to restore, with estimates of enormous damage and possible fatalities. Shipping suffered on the island sea wall, and a new sea wall likely prevented a repeat of 1900 disaster. No official casualty count yet. reports vary as crews assess the extent. Represented officials and residents endure disrupted water, lighting, gas, and streetcar services as communications recover.
Dallas reports 27 dead in Texas storm with Galveston cited for heavy losses. Sea wall likely failed, widespread property damage feared surpassing 1900s storms. Dead reported near Flitches, Houston, Bellaire, Morgans Point. communications crippled. signs scattered. wires and rail lines disrupted.
The Gulf coast storm sweep through the region today with general rain and rising temperatures. Reports mention the Wabash River at Mt Carmel rising sharply over the last 24 hours as the storm moves inland, bringing unsettled conditions across the area.
United Press reports a Worldexposed German conspiracy against U S neutrality with alleged private correspondence. Attempts to obtain statements from named conspirators fail. Documents suggest German aims, with U S munitions plants allegedly on German contracts for Allied powers, and contracts possibly renegotiated before shipment.
Auto races promised as top feature of the coming fair with three 20 mile contests and entries from surrounding cities and local drivers. Motorcycle events include novelty and elimination races. Officials aim to crown the week with premier racing on a best possible track condition.
A fragment notes marriages with Elmer Cato a laborer from Indiana to Beesta Hammons Princeton Indiana and another entry Hogburg from Indiana to unknown spouse. Details are incomplete and dates not provided.
Columbus Indiana August 18 1900s James Keary 52 discovered Thomas O Haver 45 in his wife’s bedroom. Keary allegedly broke in with an ax fired a shot at O Haver as he fled wounding him fatally near the heart. Mrs Henry wife of the night watchman and Henry are held as part of the case.
A daughter was born Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs John Conrady 512 Kentucky Street. At 923 South Gibson avenue Mr and Mrs W S Lee welcomed a son born Monday and named him George B Lee.
A sales notice proclaims Ringwall's Heavy Guaranteed Linoleum to protect cement walks in front of Riggs store. Priced at 50 cents per yard, the sale includes installation with no extra charge.
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