29 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson’s peace reply to the pope as a firm rejection of Kaiser rule. Senators Stone Lodge Chamberlain Johnson welcome the moral stand, while diplomats note the move aligns with Russia’s nonaggression program and calls for no punitive indemnities or annexations.
Local examining board reports eighty percent of Gibson County men will join the first training contingent for Camp Taylor Louisville. The district quota lists Gibson eight. Evansville thirty. Vanderburgh six. Knox fourteen. Crawford five. Perry five. Posey five. Spencer eight. Warrick six. Fifty cents admission denied. fair details note ticketed entries and free children under nine.
M Orekhoff, chief spokesman for railroad workers, warned at Russia's national conference that a rising counter revolution would be halted by tying up communications. He attacked workmen and soldiers' delegates for opposing pro war plans and warned of reaction looming over the assembly.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a plan raising war profits taxes by 498 million dollars, lifting total war profits to 1.06 billion. The Borah Johnson faction seeks heavier taxation while southern insurgents oppose prewar profit calculations and seek broader exemptions.
Preliminary institutes are held this week as County Superintendent Cunningham issues teacher instructions. The county’s schools begin term on Sept. 16 and township preparations proceed to start promptly. Cunningham is settling in and is viewed as an efficient new leader, though the transition creates a busy start to the year.
London August 29 The Italian offensive slowed giving a breathing space in a joint assault by French British and Italian forces. Italian advances outpaced artillery as troops move up guns over Monte Santo to prep for further blasting. Fighting remains heavy south of Bainisizza as Italians push toward Trieste.
The South American republic reassures that international law will be observed as it renounces a previous hard line policy. Officials emphasize commitment to lawful conduct and seek to ease regional tensions through dialogue and adherence to treaties.
United Press reports in Buenos Aires that Germany backed down on neutral rights in the submarine zone, signaling a shift from its ruthless policy. The note states the imperial government will observe international law and naval officers have orders aligned with this view, affecting U S and Brazilian standings with the Allies.
The report notes deliberate restraint by Argentine authorities to worsen strain with Allied powers and the United States, aiming to shift leverage and alter diplomatic dynamics. The strategy underscores a broader volatile stance in regional diplomacy amid wartime alignments.
The Home Guards of the First M. E. Church plan a picnic supper on Hall Hill Thursday from 2 to 6 PM. Members are asked to bring well filled baskets and enjoy the gathering.
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