11 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
1
An advertisement lists canes and swagger sticks for women and girls priced at 25 cents 50 cents one dollar and 1.25 dollars. The item range indicates a budget option for personal accessories in a local sale.
A bold public appeal urges citizens to engage with a message and reflect on its implications. The copy emphasizes clarity, vivid adjectives, and memorable phrases to captivate readers and prompt action. The ad seeks to imprint a persuasive idea through strong language.
A city health secretary urges parents to watch for diphtheria signs and prevent disease spread, keep screens, and burn trash. He notes winter fly activity and urges thorough fly control and furnace safety, and stresses that all births must be reported within 36 hours to the health officer.
In Indianapolis on December 11 Prosecutor Rucker with Special Judge Ejihorn dismissed 105 of the remaining cases from the big election corruption conspiracy indictments. Mayor Joseph B Bell Thomas Taggart and 125 others were named thirteen cases remain for trial including Chief of Police Perrott Taggart's case had been dismissed and Bell acquitted Adams city sealer of weights and measures faces trial January 10.
Readers are invited to share local happenings such as visitors, gatherings, or sub meetings in Princeton. Call number 9 to report any news or events for publication.
Washington reports that Baron Zwiedinek, temporary successor to Ambassador Dumba, faces recall at U S request as revelatory letters bearing his signature suggest plans to misuse or forge American passports. The U S note on the Ancona will be made public Monday as Secretary Lansing reviews rapid developments. Consul Vou Number’s status appears precarious amid tense New York conditions.
King Constantine refuses further concessions and Greek diplomats declare conversations with Allied powers broken. Athens reports breakdown amid simulating frontier mobilization and pessimistic officials. Greece initially denied evacuating Serbia but tensions rise as Greek authorities and allies clash on policy.
A Germany embassy official stated that war would follow any U S note to Austria in peacetime and doubted Austria or Germany would accept a stronger allied foe. He added Austria would consult Germany and urge caution while questioning whether the American reply would meet all points.
Plans for Princeton's annual Christmas treat by the Elks are nearly complete. About 10 000? No, 10 kids? The program includes a large Christmas meal and a free moving picture show at New Star theatre for every child in the city, regardless of family means. The event is described as entertainment for children, not charity, and invites all local youngsters to attend at the Elks lodge on Christmas afternoon.
A major sleet storm battered Illinois Indiana and Iowa causing slippery pavements, power and interurban disruptions, and several injuries. The central Illinois area around Springfield suffered the worst, with wires down and traffic halted. one death reported in Indianapolis and two injuries. Chicago service degraded before noon as conditions worsened.
Friday night drew a large crowd with high school faculty and board members present. 41 confessions of faith followed a strong musical program. Dr Bulgin spoke on personal duty and Christian living urging steadfastness and self examination.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist will hold a meeting at 2 30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs L H Wheeler on East State Street.
Dr Bulgin will address the Brotherhood class of the First M E church at Sunday morning services. All class members and friends are urged to attend. Service to be held at the Sunday School hour.
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