05 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
1
Fuel scarcity tightens in Princeton as the Light & Power Co. warns of a 24 hour supply and threatens blackout citywide except the top globe on the square. Mayor Cal Steubart calls business leaders to a 7:30 pm meeting to discuss coal conservation measures.
The city will lose most street illumination tonight under orders from the state and regional fuel administration. Only the top cluster lights around the public square remain on. Officials say central heating uses exhaust steam, coal draw for lights is minimal, and the move aims to conserve fuel amid depleted coal supplies.
A colorful guide notes that giving a present with the giver’s name on the box signals high regard for the recipient. It emphasizes selecting the finest shop for a thoughtful choice and communicating discernment through the purchase.
In Indianapolis, Sallee was selected by party Democrats to succeed Vannuys as state chairman. The move places Sallee at the helm of the state party apparatus amid leadership changes.
Democratic state committeemen meet in Indianapolis electing A C Sallee as state chairman to succeed Frederick Van Nuys who will become U S district attorney. The party invites the 1926 Democratic National Convention to be held in Indianapolis citing central location and hotel capacity.
The release of an American counselor agent signals a shift in negotiations as access to prison doors remains limited and relations with Mexican authorities are tense. A favorable reply to the Mexican note is now uncertain amid ongoing diplomatic strains.
Washington December 5 The State Department announced American Counselor Agent William O Jenkins has been released from Puebla prison. Confirmation came from the American embassy. The release is expected to prompt a Mexican note reply and ease tensions between the United States and Mexico.
Indianapolis December report says a federal grand jury probe into coal miners and operators reaches back to the United States declaration of war with Germany. Clinton locals face contempt charges. total defendants rise to ninety seven with more arrests pending. Bond set at 5,000 each. witnesses to be called by Slack and Simins as deputies subpoena more grand jurors.
The Rev. W. Jenkins and five Calvary Baptist Church members from Evansville traveled to attend a revival at the First Baptist church. Their return was delayed when their car failed, described as among the dead timber in a sermon, keeping them in the city for part of Friday. The party included Mrs Scott Simpson, Miss Hazel Crofts, Miss Myrtles McDonald, Miss Harriett Phillips, and Homer Phillips.
Earnest Purdy, a local confectioner, says he had exhausted his sugar before obtaining a supply again. He reports the new stock cost him a high price but sufficient quantity remains, with several hundred pounds on hand to last until Christmas.
In London Lord Astor was called to order in the House of Commons after talking within the bar while returning from voting on a measure. The Speaker warned her, she moved beyond the bar and resumed chatting.
Mrs. Janie Smith and several other local women traveled to Evansville on Thursday to watch the Shriners parade.
The Democrat shows a large ad for Citizens Toast & Savings Bank announcing the opening of the Christmas Savings Club. Herman Giper, cashier, says this year's savings reach 3000.00, a 50 percent rise from last year. Over 700 people belong to the savings clubs with checks sent to members.
Jeffersonville Army quarters announces discontinuation of postal distribution of surplus supplies by December 10 and switches to municipal agencies. Princeton’s Riggs Department Store becomes sole Gibson county distributor with a ten percent commission, offering meats cereals canned goods socks and more at published prices with safeguards against profiteering.
A revival meeting starts Monday night December 8 at Heights Chapel M. K. church three miles east of the city. Attendees will hear Rev. C. C. Good and his sermons. Don’t forget the date.
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