15 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1919
Page
1
Mr and Mrs J W Williamson of Makemsom avenue learned from Lafayette that their son Clark, who was injured in a skating fall last Thursday and was 38 in a hospital there, is much improved and likely to recover quickly. Friends here will be glad to hear the news.
The Secretary of the Board of United Charities reports many calls for winter clothing and shoes for women and children. People with usable items should bring them to the northeast room of the courthouse basement where Mrs. McGregor has her office. If unable to bring items, contact the secretary to arrange pick up.
Regional authorities announce lifting of light and lamp bans. The city mayor issues an official notice as the railroad begins coal provision on request to support the light company during the transition.
The Supreme Court decides wartime prohibition is constitutional, signaling millions of gallons of whiskey may be wasted. The ruling marks a key legal victory for wartime policy with broad economic implications.
Mayor Cal Shubart announces ending of the coal and fuel shortage restrictions effective Tuesday December 16. Street lights will be on tonight and business hours return to normal tomorrow morning. Citizens are urged to conserve fuel and electricity for several days as supply stabilizes.
Harry Little of 916 Washington avenue secretary of the Southern Indiana Coal bureau and Henry Becker president of the Diamond mine local were subpoenaed to testify before the federal grand jury in Indianapolis on December 27. They must produce papers from their coal operation records as part of an operator miner conspiracy inquiry.
Indiana B R officials say no more applications for prohibition enforcement service can be considered from Indiana due to a full quota of qualified candidates. Local officers cannot evaluate additional applicants, officials state. In Paris, December 15, Germans reply to the Allies note presented to the supreme council, with discussion postponed until tomorrow. It is reported Germany made substantial confessions as demanded in the protocol.
Chicago Dec 15 The American League will continue to function in the interest of clean sport says George W Miller attorney for President Johnson He warns that three dissenting club owners could hamper next season only by boycotting parks and teams A later meeting will be held to conduct necessary business and protect minority owners interests with Johnson presiding
Secretary Lansing announced a new note to the Carranza government urging immediate release of two Americans held prisoner by Villistas. The dispatch seeks prompt action from the Mexican government to secure their freedom.
The Supreme Court ruled wartime prohibition constitutional only until peace is declared. It reverses lower courts and signals possible loss of about 440 million dollars in revenue if the ban stays in effect past January 16. Courts in Louisville St Louis Providence held it unconstitutional while New York Boston Chicago and Pacific coast upheld it.
Acting UMWA President John L. Lewis said bituminous coal output should soon return to normal following a White House meeting with Secretary Tumulty. He noted the main constraint now is railroad capacity to move the coal, with legal proceedings against Lewis and Green set for a contempt hearing before Judge Anderson tomorrow.
In Wagles Texas a U S business manager Fred Hugo, of a 2000 acre ranch owned by John Doby, is reportedly held by Vil lin's bandits in the Muisquiz raids and efforts for his release are under way. Mexican official Cadabra accuses interventionists of stirring oil interests trouble after the Jenkins matter.
Duroc Jersey breeders plan a meeting Saturday December 20 at 1 30 PM in the County Agent's office Podnecon Morris editor Swine Breeders Journal will discuss profitable breeding. Oscar Thompson Owensville will speak on promoting 4 H pig club work with a general discussion session to follow.
The Princeton high school was dismissed Monday morning due to the building being too cold for study. The unheated rooms cooled over Sunday and only warmed by noon, allowing some grades to reconvene while other rooms stayed too cool for attendance.
The second sleet victim, 62 year old Mrs. Joseph Burton of Patoka, fell in the south part of town suffering a fractured left thigh. She was taken to Methodist hospital for reduction and rests cautiously as icy sidewalks cause many minor injuries. Use of ice creepers urged for aged or unsure footed residents.
Paris December 15 German reply to the allies note demanding signing of the peace treaty protocol was submitted at 10:20 this morning. Baron Von Luraner handed the note to Paul D. Pasts secretary of the peace conference with whom he discussed its contents. The impression prevails that Germany will sign the protocol and exchange ratification before month’s end.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Bammer a boy named Joseph Jr born recently in the family.
Sunday dawned the coldest day of winter with readings at six am of 4 degrees above zero. By six am Monday the temperature rose to 16 degrees above zero under a strong southwest wind. Forecasters warn of colder weather tonight.
The Red Cross Christmas Seals are available in more than fifty Princeton shops. Buy them to place on letters and packages and support a worthy cause. One dollar funds aid to help someone regain health.
Notice states one trustee will be elected at the next regular meeting. Carl Wentfall of Pp Uelt is named in the notice related to the Redmen organization.
Councilman Thomas Brown, sick, can sit up today on South Main street. Ben Brooks, sick at home on East Broadway. Mrs. Lom Smith very sick at home on East Broadway. Charles Avenius suffers severe rheumatism at his home on Orth Race street.
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