19 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
1
Merchants warn European war may disrupt imports and raise prices. Even short conflicts could cause months of shortages in merchandise as factories resume work. Vendors promise no price increases yet and urge early buys of gloves lace and fabric goods to lock in styles and satisfaction despite import cuts.
A stark note on corruption and power details a beef baron avoiding imprisonment while “Godly men of blood” populate headlines. It mentions forty missionaries, mainly French and German, leaving China to join home armies, reshaping regional forces.
London reports Northern and Eastern Belgium form a solid battle line as dawn fighting continues for possession of the gateway toward the French frontier. Allied forces face pressure before Water loo and Brussels while German infantry advances and Liege forts’ status remains disputed amid censorship and shifting Belgian defense plans toward Antwerp.
The Hague August 19 report says the German Emperor seeks to check Japan by surrendering to China. Germany is negotiating to return Chinese concessions to the Republic, aiming to nullify Japan's advantage. A Berlin diplomat told United Press that negotiations are underway to restore the leased area to China.
Aug 19 rumors claim Brussels has fallen to German forces as Paris watches developments with growing anxiety awaiting official confirmation and strategic impact across Belgium and France.
In Rome Aug 19 an official Vatican message reports Pope Pius X near death amid war rumors. He spent hours in prayer and devotion, urging peace as Austria and Germany engaged in hostilities. Cardinals were recalled as news spread of the pontiff’s failing health and limited consciousness.
Retail merchants and the Clerks Union discussed the contract on closing hours and holiday openings at the County Superintendent's office. Merchants oppose binding provisions, seeking a more liberal agreement while Be. B. Funk appointed to represent the merchants and a union representative was to be named for arbitration.
The sixth annual convention of the covenanter Young Peoples Union of the Illinois presbytery is at the Reformed Presbyterian church in East Broadway. Morning and afternoon sessions included papers from congregations. A Wednesday evening Bible reading contest will be judged by experts. Rev. J M Coleman of Bloomington Ind will give the convention address.
Former Princeton man Charles Thompson, sought on a charge of child desertion, was released on promise to return. Sheriff Joe Barton traveled to DuQuoin Illinois to secure Thompson, but Thompson failed to appear and was absent when the sheriff arrived. Requisition papers had authorized Thompson’s return, yet his repeated absences thwarted the plan.
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