22 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
1
Reports from nine cities on butter eggs bacon bread and potatoes show mixed movement as prices dip in some places and rise or hold steady in others. New York City remains among the highest while St Paul is listed as the cheapest in the nation, dated August 22.
The House moves to pass Palmer backed anti profiteering measures. An agricultural bill would bar holding food over two months without secretary of agriculture consent and require storage goods to be stamped. Government may seize illegally held food. court ordered disposal follows.
Firemen uncover vast food stockpiles in warehouses including 500000 eggs 5 million pounds butter 8 million pounds sugar 7 million pounds flour and 45 million pounds coffee along with meat poultry and fish Mayor Hylan says the relief effort will be handed to federal authorities to determine profiteering.
Indiana retailers face strict limits on sugar profits as officials outline wholesale price controls. Stakeholders including TLEB Barnard and Stanley Wykoff discuss prices and enforcement with Bierhaus Brothers and L Cohen Grocery, seeking refunds to consumers and clarity on resale rules amid shortages.
The Princeton Hoosiers travel to Mt Carmel for a Sunday clash with the Indians in what promises to be a clean contest. Officials include umpire perk and referee Jentsen with prior plans for Princeton fans to arrive by trucks if needed.
Washington hearing on railroad reorganization pressed legislation to guarantee public service while limiting strikes. Witnesses urged a federal transportation board to oversee rail needs, with arbitration for worker disputes and rate rules reviewed by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
M D Dominguez identified as pay master in the Carranza army and staff of General Callis was detained for investigation near Nogales. He was arrested by army officers with 6000 rounds of revolutionary ammunition reported.
Ensign and Mrs O A Schnarr of Linton will conduct a meeting at the Salvation Army hall at 210 East Broadway tonight. The ensign wishes to meet all his old friends and invites everyone to attend this service.
Owing to payday the Singer firm will take orders for future delivery at the old price until closing hour Monday. Small deposits required and old machines accepted with liberal discount for 12 months. Liberty bonds accepted. Agent H. L. Smith at 219 North Hart Street. A22 12 Mr and Mrs Toclle and daughters Selma and Mrs Martin visited Evansville today for business.
The Princeton Government Civilian Rifle Club schedules a Sunday afternoon match at the Howe farm range northwest of the city as a preliminary to the 1919 season qualification. The best score earns early access to War Department badges while firing the Krag rifle at 300 yards under army like conditions.
Paris dispatch reports Archduke Joseph has resigned as head of the Hungarian government and left Budapest. The government he headed was seen as unrepresentative and lacking Allied recognition, though Entente representatives reportedly established an understanding.
Apple Grove school superintendent Professor Alex Tansey resigns to become the district janitor. The odd note closes with a nostalgic line sung about harvest days ending and Jessie Dear.
President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing conferred for over an hour at the White House. They were believed to be considering a reply to Mexico’s protest over Eighth Cavalry troops crossing the border to pursue bandits and the demand for immediate withdrawal from Mexican territory.
Captain Leonard Mat lack leads the Eighth Cavalry as they press Mexican bandits toward Rentario. Five Mexicans counted, four killed yesterday when troops found a fortress. Rifles fired from portholes as the unit moved in, but no injuries reported.
Washington Aug 22 President Wilson contemplates a national tour amid mixed signals after meeting the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Supporters say such a trip could press for ratification of the peace treaty and the League covenant, while committee actions keep treaty delays possible and the country awaiting normal conditions post peace.
Four masked bandits escaped after derailing Louisville and Nashville train No. 7 ten miles south of Columbia. Officers hunt across middle Tennessee for the suspects who seized about $60,000 in cash from mail pouches. The engine was left unmanned and sped for over twenty miles before stopping near Wales station north of Pulaski.
General Pershing cabled the War Department listing American forces to remain in Germany after September. The units include infantry, machine gun battalion, field artillery, signal battalion, supply train, mobile repair shop, engineers, field hospital, and ambulance company. General Allen leads the Rhine forces with Brigadier General Connor in charge of forces in France. The two commands will form separate expeditions.
Elvin Ray Akera arrived weighing nine pounds to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Akers of the B. M.A. The other child is reported to be King Whely. The event is dated Friday August 22.
The local American Legion post holds its charter meeting in the large court room this evening at 5 o'clock to accommodate all members. A large attendance is expected as it aims to expand the charter roll and unite World War veterans across the county for years to come. Stakeholders pledge to organize posts throughout the county.
An announcement states car department workers at the southern shops will shift from eight to nine hours daily starting today. Workers from 7 to 12 and 1 to 4 will stay until 5 pm, due to increased repair and related tasks. Other departments remain unaffected.
The Ladies Aid of Princeton's Evangelical Church met at the D. W. Davises to finalize disbandment. Church property in Princeton will be sold and funds donated to the Gibson Street M. E. Church and other city's churches. Banked Press funds go to hospital rooms and other causes. congregation members will join other churches.
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