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09 Dec 1920
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Princeton Daily Democrat in Princeton, Indiana
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
1
No Immediate Action On Offer Of Governor Cox
President elect Warren G Harding will keep his Senate seat for now and no move will be made to appoint Senator elect Frank Willis if Harding resigns. The delay is due to the critical illness of Willis father. Harding works on a list of women and prominent Democrats to consult in Marion about the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Marion
Warren G. Harding
Senate
Cox
Frank Willis
Harding
Willis
League of Nations
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Shields
Tennessee
Recount to Begin in Ford Newberry Michigan election
Washington December 4 Recounting of ballots in the Ford Newberry election in Michigan will start January 4. The Senate committee investigating the election decided today. Witnesses will be examined regarding ballots destroyed in the Fourth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford-Newberry
Michigan
Senate
Fourth Ward
Widow recalls Cork leader's hunger strike in Ireland
The widow of Cork's late Lord Mayor Terrance McSwinney testified before an unofficial Ireland commission. She described his intense love for Ireland and the Irish language and noted their daughter spoke no English. She recalled meeting in 1915 and marrying in 1916 after his arrest for a speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Terrance MacSwinney
Cork
Ireland
McSwinney
Warns Against Jap Agitation in House Speech
Representative Kahn warned in a House speech that agitation by demagogues could push relations with Japan toward war. He said Pacific residents oppose large influxes but not students professionals or business people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Japan
Kahn
House
The
Pacific
Shortage of Teachers Leaves Millions Schoolless
Federal Commissioner P. P. Claxton reports 300000 to 400000 children lacked schooling last year due to teacher shortages. He estimates 110000 to 150000 new teachers needed, but likely only 30000 prepared to fill vacancies, with over half of the nation's 350000 teachers unprepared by standard measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
P. P. Claxton
Federal
Toy dog with U S flag fined in Back Bay shop display
In Boston Pec. 9 a toy dog with a miniature U S flag on its tail was displayed for sale at S Ishikawa's novelty shop in Back Bay. Mrs. Ralph M. Kirtland of the Daughters of the Revolution complained. Ishikawa pleaded no disrespect intended and was fined $10 in Municipal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pec
S. Ishikawa
Ralph M. Kirtland
Daughters of the Revolution
Ishikawa
Back Bay
Jury Acquits Woman Slayer in Tippecanoe
Pearl McLaughlin 28 was acquitted of murder of her divorced husband Guy McLaughlin by a Tippecanoe circuit court jury after forty minutes of deliberation. The defense claimed insanity due to alleged brutal treatment and infatuation for another woman. McLaughlin died days after the June 3, 1920 shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Pearl McLaughlin
Guy McLaughlin
Tippecanoe Circuit Court
McLaughlin
W C T U Met at Library Basement to Discuss Health
The W C T U met in the Library basement Wednesday afternoon with Mrs M P Hollingsworth presenting three topics: the Time Health Officer Bill a Public Health Nursing Association and Local health conditions. The discussion yielded excellent thoughts from participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Hollingsworth
Public Health Nursing Association
Princeton High School basketball drills ahead of alumni game
The Princeton High School team practices regularly for a Friday 4:00 a.m. game in the local gym against the alumni squad led by L Wyatt McGarrah Scott McRoberts and Stormont. Captain Smith likely centers with Wyatt Combs Miller and Funk in key roles. Combs suffered a tongue bite in practice as the squad of 15 tightens for the expected close contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Pridey
Almani
L. Wyatt
McGarrah
Scott
McRoberts
Stormont
Smith
Wyatt
Combs
Miller
Funk
Withnother High School
Burton Redman Issued Marriage License
Samuel Redman twenty seven and Blanche E Burton twenty nine of Princeton were issued a marriage license in Evansville. Burton is the daughter of Dr and Mrs A R Burton of North Race Street. Redman is an automobile salesman with Fisher Armstrong Auto Company in Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Samuel Redman
Blanche E. Burton
Princeton
Miss Burton
A. R. Burton
North
Race Street
Groom-Elect
Fisher-Armstrong Auto Company
Robert Terhune Receives Railroad Long Service Medal
Robert Terhune, night caller at the Southern shops, is shown wearing a service medal awarded for long railroad service. He began on the road in 1891, worked until 1908, and has served as night caller since then, totaling 25 years with the Southern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Terhune
Southern
Railroad
Terhune
Railway union reports fatalities and injuries nationwide
C. L. Collins, local Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen head, announced for the fiscal year ending June 30 the nation totals: 6,978 deaths and 149,053 injuries among union members.
Baby Mary Alice Born At 2 A.M. To Lautenslager Family
Mr and Mrs Harry Lautenslager of 204 South Race Street welcome daughter Mary Alice weighing 11 pounds 4 ounces born this morning at 2 00 oclock. Mrs Lou Doughty of Mount Carmel returned home after a short visit with her daughter Miss Thelma Waibel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lautenslager
South Race Street
Mary Alice
Lou Doughty
Mount Carmel
Thelma Waibel
Southern shops announce another reduction in force
Bulletins posted at the Southern shops state staff cuts take effect next Monday December 20. The car department faces the largest loss with ten carmen and six helpers displaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen
James Dame Returns Home From Parents Golden Anniversary
James Dame arrives back in St Louis after attending the golden wedding anniversary of his parents Mr and Mrs D W Dame celebration held at their home site with family in attendance and well wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dame
St. Louis
Mrs
D.W. Dame
League of Women Voters Meeting At Mrs Baltzell Home
A League of Women Voters business meeting is set for Friday at 3 PM at the home of Mrs. C. C. Baltzell on west Walnut street. A surprise party honored Leonidas Hodge on his 10th birthday with games, contests, and prizes at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hodge on south Main street. Pauline Byrnes won the contest prize and Leonidas received many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
C. C. Baltzell
West Walnut Street
J. A. Hodge
South Main Street
Leonidas
Pauline Byrnes
Dummy Traffic Cop complains of abuse by drivers
A street scene at Main and Broadway features a talking Dummy Traffic Cop lamenting repeated licks from automobile drivers. He blames Illinois motorists for not using headlights and jokes about being sent to the machine shop for repairs while urging police rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Broadway Streets
Illinois
Main Street
Missing skull in Mrs Thweatt death inquiry at Aberdeen
At the coroner inquest in Aberdeen Mississippi no trace of the skull of Mrs W A Thweatt of Livermore Kentucky had been found after she was burned to death early Tuesday. The husband W A Thweatt testified she had recently taken out 14000 in life insurance and insured furniture for 1000. The inquest heard testimony from many witnesses including a brother of the deceased and was continued to tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Miss
W. A. Thweatt
Livermore
Thweatt
Key
Bates and Sears Wed at United Presbyterian Parsonage
The marriage of James T. Bates of California and Mrs. Della Watts Sears of Somerville occurred Wednesday at four o'clock at the United Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. Morris Watson officiating. They will reside in Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Bates
California
Della Watts Sears
Somevvlle
United Presbyterian Parsonage
Morris Watson
Somerville
County to Advertise Bids for Lighting at Poor Farm and Orphans’ Home
County commissioners plan to advertise for bids to install electric lighting plants at the poor farm and the orphans’ home after a long-needed modern lighting system is approved.
Prosecutor-elect James Robinson Heads to Taft Hunting Trip
Prosecutor-elect James Robinson departs Friday at noon for Taft Texas to join a hunting party aiming to Buy the legal limit of Texas deer and turkey in the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Taft
Texas
Turkey
Elks Charity Ball Set for December 28 at Odd Fellows
The third annual Elks charity ball will be held Tuesday night December 28 in the Odd Fellows hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Odd Fellows Hall
Miss Eda Wiley Nears Return From Salisbury Visit
Miss Eda Wiley, who has spent the past three months in Salisbury, North Carolina, with her aunt Mrs. Geo Davis, is expected to arrive home tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eda Wiley
Salisbury
N. C
Geo. Davis
Memorial Gold Star volume set for Indiana in World War tribute
Indiana historical commission will finalize publication plans for the Memorial Gold Star volume listing 3,280 fallen soldiers and 14 nurses. Director J W Oliver oversaw months of preparation. over 300 servicemen and all nurses' portraits are ready. County-by-county lists will be organized alphabetically by county name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Historical Commission
J. W. Oliver
Lsts
License to Wed in Somerville Pair
Miner James T. Bates and Della Sears of Somerville seek license to wed. Golia Wilder, stock cutter, and Myrtle Maxey, clerk, both of Oakland City, are listed in the printing office and studio roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Bates
Miner
Somerville
Della Sears
Golia Wilder
Oakland City
Myrtle Maxey
Army recruiting duty ends third-quarter enlistments
Private Frank Raines, in the city on army recruiting duty, today accepted the applications for army service of Elmer Latkamp, W. M. E. Miller and William Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Raines
Elmer Latkamp
W. M. E. Miller
William Martin
Dunlap Buys Residence on Hart Street
Mrs John Spence sells her north Hart street residence to Matthew Dunlap who lives northeast of the city. The Dunlaps will occupy the property as soon as the Spences vacate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spence
North Hart Street
Matthew Dunlap
Spence
Road Viewers Named by County Board
The county commissioners appointed road viewers including C. B. Scull and colleagues, Henry Bruno and George Simonds, Vesper Sayior, Ephraim Stone and Horace Spore to inspect specified road projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Scull
Henry Bruno
eGorge Simonds
Vesper Sayior
Ephriam Stone
Horace Spore
Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Daniel Dame
In honor of their fiftieth anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dame hosted about one hundred guests at their country home three miles east of the city. The event featured a yellow rose iced cake, gold inscribed favors, and gifts including fifty dollars in gold from their children. Out of town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warnock of Los Angeles and others from Vincennes Sapinero Mount Carmel and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster Dame
Dame
James Dame
St. Louis
Morris Watson
Agnes McMillian
Daniel Webster
Robert Warnock
Los Angeles
Cal
Heber Holfis
Vincennes
Oscar Lucas
Sapinero
Col
Richard Work
Esther Dame
Mount Carmel
Mail Early for Christmas Packages Advice
Uncle Sam urges mailers to send Christmas parcels now to ease end of year congestion. The notice suggests marking packages Do Not Open Until Christmas and mail today for delivery next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle A Sam
Haubstadt Seeks Crossing Protections From Rail Line
The town of Haubstadt files a petition with Indiana Public Services Commission against the C. and E. J. railroad and the Public Utilities Company asking protection at five street crossings. A hearing is scheduled for December 22 at 1 00 p m in the Haubstadt town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Services Commission of Indiana
Haubstadt
C. & E. J. Railroad
Public Utilities Company
Mrs. Lillie Miskell Returns Home From Visit
Mrs. Lillie Miskell returns to Mount Carmel after visiting John Smith and his family in the B M A. The brief item notes the domestic trip and homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Miskell
Mount Carmel
John Smith
Slick Jones Wife Bets On Ford See Dans At Local Store
A comic plea from Slick Jones' wife urges Santa to buy a Ford See Dan model from A. L. Maxwell Company's Flivver Store. She jokes about stocking and weathering hardship if the purchase brings a stylish auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santy
Ford
A. L. Maxwell Company
Postmaster D. D. Corn Visits Princeton Today
Postmaster D. D. Corn of Petersburg arrived as a Princeton visitor for the day, touring facilities and meeting local officials. He continued his civic duties while in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D .Corn
Petersburg
Princeton
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Erin
U. S
Toy Dogg
Fine
M’laughlin
W. C. Pou
Sid Skeavington
P. H. S. Basketball
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Weyenberg
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