Princeton's big week opens with county fair circus and carnival
Princeton gears up for a busy week starting with the county fair, Hagenbeck Wallace circus, and Worlds Fair Carnival Company. A noon opening concert on the public square, followed by an automobile parade, races, and anticipated record crowds, with multiple exhibits and nightly concerts guiding visitors through the week.
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Princeton
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Vincentes Barn
Balue
Gibson County
State Street
Co.& E
Vincennes
Tichenor Farm
Washington
Carnival Company
Hart Street
Hart and Emmerson
Vincennés Band
Court House Yard
Shivley Condition Reported Improved in Pa News
Brookville Pa Aug 30 Radium J 80 modified the threat from which United States Senator B F Shiveley has been suffering, his physicians today predict early recovery From this mer home here he has made sev Kane Pa sanitarium
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Brookville
United States
B. F. ‘Shiveley
Kane
Sanitariom
Smallpox fears quelled in Princeton amid false reports
City health official states Princeton has no active outbreak aside from one isolated convalescent case. Officials condemn sensational rumors that claim new cases, noting investigations found no illness and urge residents not to panic.
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Princeton
Boart of
Court House Ladies Waiting Room Reopens After Renovation
The interior of the Ladies Waiting Room in the northwest corner of the courthouse basement has been renovated with a new floor re decoration of walls and ceiling varnished woodwork fresh rugs and draperies The waiting room committee thanks County Commissioners and generous citizens for support Names listed include Mrs A E Hudelson Mrs Anna Bucklin Mrs Henry Greer Mrs Mary Taylor and Mrs John Gambrie.
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Court House
Indiana
Pres
A. E. Hudelson
Anna Bucklin
Treas
Henry Greer
Mary ‘Taylor
John ‘Gambre
Local police cast doubt on Wabash derailment tale
Aug 30 report from Little Gredenge quotes Gary officials denying a derailed Wabash Railroad plan to wreck a train carrying gun cotton and blow up the city and mills. Rev. Edmard Kayser is named as victim in the murder plot, while the powder company superintendent Phillips calls it a regular mishap and says track walker didn't report it, insisting gun cotton cannot explode as packed.
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Gary
Ini
Aetna Powder Co
Wabash
Edmard Kayser
Phillips
Germany Hopes for Amicable Ties With United States
Grand Admiral Von Tirpitz supports cordial relations with the United States and the German chancellor and foreign secretary seek to settle all differences promptly. He favors avoiding a formal disavowal of the Arabic attack but doubts this alone will restore trust. Germany expects the American government to treat informal representations as sufficient until the submarine commander’s official report arrives. The disavowal question hinges on that report.
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Ene
Von _ Tirpitz
America
von “Tirpitz
Germany
DeBerry on trial amid lynch threats in Murphysboro
At Murphysboro Illinois August 30 a negro Joseph DeBerry was tried for the murder of Mrs J H Martin wife of a prominent lawyer He died later from shock after his wife s death A mob gathered at Harrisburg demanded his surrender and state troops escorted him to DeBer ry was rushed to safety and three companies of militia were placed on guard during the trial
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Murphysboro
Joseph DeBerry
J. H. Martin
DeBerry
Mi‘l
Harrisburg
Wilson Delays Message as Berlin Arabic Case Looms
Washington reports say Berlin’s Arabic case and submarine warfare reply are expected soon. President Wilson revises drafts of a message to London on the order in council and cotton contraband decree while awaiting Berlin’s word. A Berlin dispatch quotes Von Tirpitz favoring friendly U.S. ties, but officials say Chancellors influence is not decisive. Wilson’s hopes to return to New Hampshire fade as negotiations with Germany continue.
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Washington
D. C
Berlin
Tumulty
Wilson
London
Ackerman
Admiral von Tirbitz
America
Ig von Tirpitz
United States
Bernstorff
American controversy _ ‘scheduled follow it, Pregnent Wilson
New Hampshire
Villa Assassination Rumor Shocks Nogales
An unconfirmed bulletin from Nogales dated August 30 says General Villa was allegedly assassinated while sleeping. The report caused a drop in Villa currency at bankers, but no confirmation has been received.
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Nogales
Arizona
Ariz
Villa
Bank President Flees with Cashier’s Check in Lake County
Indianapolis officials report Griffith state bank in Lake county has been closed and placed under a receiver. President R M Logan has abruptly fled to an unknown destination carrying a cashier’s check for 1000 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Griffith State Bank
Lake County
R. M. Logan
Residence entered by sneak thieves at Bufkin home
Sneak thieves entered the residence of Fred Bufkin and wife at 614 South Seminary Street Sunday around 7 30 PM while the family was away. Entry was through a window and nothing of value was taken. Police warn residents to secure valuables this week as sneak thieves are active in the city.
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Fred Bufkin
South Seminary
South Seminary Street
Births in town a baby boy for Shrock and family
Mr and Mrs Edward Frank Shrock of 630 North Race Street welcomed a son born Monday morning. The father works as a watchmaker at Herman Vollmer Jewelry. Roy B Noble and wife on West Water Street also welcomed a baby boy Monday at 6:30 AM. Biggs Drug Store offers school books.
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Edward Frank Shrock
North Race Street
Herman Vollmer
Roy B. ‘Noble
West Water Street
Biggs’ Drug Store
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Home of
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Ogger
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Gibson Co. Fair
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