22 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
1
Clerks union and merchants reached a settlement over Christmas Day hours. Stores will stay open until noon and close at 12 o'clock for the rest of the day. The agreement ends a previous dispute over holiday operating times.
A local advertiser touts clever bat and cap styles with updated headgear options. The copy notes noticeable changes in shape and material for the season and promises affordable hats priced around five dollars.
Miss Anna Sarto sister of the late Pope Pius X fully recovered from grief after the pope's death report circulated in America proved false. She received many visitors and acted for the Pontiff's family as clarification of press accuracy issues arose between Associated Press and United Press.
County agent Roy R. Marshall postpones orchard demonstrations from August 31 and September 1 to September 8 and 9 to avoid conflicting with the Gibson County Fair. He aims to secure farmer backing similar to support given during Wheat meetings and other campaigns.
The report states that people living on islands and small peninsulas tend to have greater longevity than those residing on the mainland, suggesting environmental or lifestyle factors influence lifespan.
Paris dispatch reports the French war office charging Germany with using explosive bullets in contravention of civil warfare rules. A formal protest to neutral powers is issued, urging united action. A protest over bombardment of unfortified villages and killing of non-combatants is prepared for dispatch.
Across Europe news from Paris and London describes rapid German advances in Belgium toward Ostend and Ghent. British officials fear a possible Zeppelin raid along the coast as German forces press along the Meuse and toward Lorraine while French forces retreat to Vosges passes and Strasbourg.
The Progressive county convention of Gibson county met at the courthouse at two o clock Saturday afternoon to nominate candidates for county offices to be voted on at the upcoming election. Candidates named include Luther Bahnsen for judge, Walter C Polk for prosecuting attorney, H W Reed for county clerk, Marion Hunt for surveyor, Phillip Stunkeil for treasurer, Harvey Mcgarrah for sheriff, Geo W Clark for recorder, Luther Yhgur for county assessor with Hugh Smith, W B McElderry for third and fourth district council, Peter Mauck as councilman at large with Mark Armstrong and Robert Kight also listed from the ticket.
The Japanese embassy in Washington said Japan’s ultimatum to Germany expires at 10 o clock New York time. No German reply had reached the embassy by noon. Secretary Bryan announced the United States has made clear it will keep hands off the dispute.
Report says German troops on the Swiss frontier are being pressed by heavy reinforcement from Austrian units. Officials warn a third major engagement may be looming as the front lines shift and extra troops arrive to bolster defenses.
News dispatch reports a German claim of a significant victory between Metz and the Vosges Mountains via New York with no further details. The Russian war bureau announces the entire Russian army offensive along the Austrian frontier, while Italy discusses mobilization and bitterness toward Austria over Albanian arming. Social notes list visits and travel, including Mrs. Lechner and others in Crookston and Hazleton area.
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