Board pressed to meet 1918 ship tonnage target
Washington officials acknowledge the Shipping Board faces a 6 to 8 million ton goal for 1918 with slow progress amid red tape and reorganization. Old yards and century old machinery hinder munitions output. experts urge an informed production chief to speed up rifle and arsenal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Navy Department
Senate
Springfield
Fred 4. Colvin
American Machinist
Rogers
Colvin
Baker
Ordnance
Crozier
Rules Regulating Sending of Packages This Christmas
Postal rules require each package to display sender and recipient addresses. Wrapping with tinsel cord is discouraged as the post office may reject such parcels. Follow standard wrapping to ensure safe delivery.
Caskey Family Sunday Visit Mentioned
Arthur Caskey of East St. Louis spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs James Caskey of Meehaw Summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Caskey
East St. Louis
James Caskey
Meehaw Summitt
A Winter Stand For Venice Plains In WWI Push
Desperate Austro German effort to sweep back Italians on the Venetian plains faces weather delays as ice and snow threaten the Brenta river front. Italy must hold for a fortnight to deny a winter breakthrough and prepare a spring counter offensive. Officials call this the Italians’ most favorable moment since the retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Brenta
Monte Grappa
Denmark lifts embargo aiding six vessels with lighting fuel
Danish officials announce an embargo lift allowing six Danish ships to sail with lighting kerosene to ease 24 hour winter darkness. No foodstuffs will be carried. Meanwhile German minister Von Eckert faces calls for Mexico probe over alleged payments to papers. In other news a bank robbery in Summitt Illinois nets about 41 60. Eleven miners die in a Knoxville Coal & Coke Co explosion. Austria Hungary backs a peace without annexation but hints at limits if foes keep fighting. Draft registrants urged to contact local boards if questionnaire delays occur. The war department denies Liberty Motor flaws despite circulating propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Denmark
Total lunar eclipse visible across the United States
A total eclipse of the moon will occur in the early morning of December 28 with visibility throughout the United States. It begins at 2:30 a.m. Princeton time, total phase at 3:54 a.m. lasting about sixteen minutes, and the moon will remain barely visible as a pink disk due to earth’s atmospheric refraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Princeton
Brownie Camera Advertises Seasonal Price Range
An old advertisement promotes a Brownie Camera for winter or summer use with prices from $1.78 to $1000 at May's store. The snippet includes catalog codes D18 20 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Landowner shoots intruder after warning over trespass
Rufus Smith of Mt Carmel was seriously wounded when Frank Appleton on a houseboat opened fire with a shotgun following a dispute over alleged trespassing on Smith's land at the Patoka river mouth. Appleton was captured, surrendered, and held as police pursue the case. Smith fired five rounds before Appleton’s shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Smith
Mt. Carmel
Frank Appleton
Patoka River
Appleton
Smith
Princeton
Phillips
Fettinger
Gibson County
Indiana
Patoka
Campaign Gets Results In City and County Canvass
A broad canvass sweeps the city and county as volunteers report wide flag and tag turnout. The guide urges residents to wear campaign insignia to show support and boost visibility during voter outreach.
Red Cross 1918 Campaign Urges Wearers In Snow
Despite snow and slush Red Cross volunteers push the 1918 membership drive. Officials urge all citizens to wear the new tags, insisting those not supporting the campaign are slackers and that every dollar shortens the war. Service flags distinguish loyalty. failure to display one invites suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Belgium
France
Servia
Roumania
Poland
Lloyd George Says Sub War Progress Fuels Optimism
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that submarine losses are being overcome and 1917 imports will exceed 1916. He cited Palestine gains, American entry, Versailles talks, and improved food, noting Germany lost 100000 prisoners and key guns while Cambrai remains a setback. He urged destruction of German autocracy and outlined future colonial settlements and compensation. The next months, he warned, will be trying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Palestine
America
Versailles Council
Germany
Cambrai
England
Russian Uprising Gains Strength In Petrograd
London dispatch reports the Russian uprising expanding to Petrograd as Bolsheviks declare the city under siege in an effort to restore order. Troops reportedly oppose Bolshevik suppression of the constitutional assembly amid growing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Serge
London
Seige
Constitutional Assembly
Bolsheviks and Ukrainians Agree to Mixed Patrols to Restore Order
In Odessa on December 20 fighting between Bolsheviks and Ukrainians ended as both sides agreed to mix patrols to maintain order. The clashes left scores of shops and residences pillaged amid the unrest.
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Odessa
May's Drug Store Flashlights and Sets Advertised
Structo Building Sets flashlights pocket knives or games will make the boy's heart glad. May's Drug Store. D18-20-22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May’s
Income Tax Help Set For Gibson County Residents
A federal income tax officer will operate in Princeton from January 2 to February 2 to assist Gibson county taxpayers with 1917 return forms. More than 300 earners are estimated in the county. Returns are required for married people earning $2000 or more and singles earning $1000 or more, due by March 1, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Court House
Gibson County
Jai
War Department Announces Sweeping Changes to Speed War Work
Three chief divisions munitions clothing and general equipment would be created under a government supply department to cut red tape and speed production. Major General John F Morrisan named director of military training with cabinet status. Congress expected to support the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Morrison
Washington
D. C
Maor
John F. Morrisan
France
Army Service
Congress
Christmas Dreams and Shared Joy for All
A nostalgic appeal to give loved ones the fullest Christmas dreams. Emphasizes kindness, generosity, and togetherness during the holiday season.
Donation Given by Reed Witherspoon and Southern Staff
Reed Witherspoon and several Southern employees donated to the YMCA. The gifts were welcomed and described as greatly appreciated and needed.
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Reed Witherspoon
The
Southern Chops
Elks Invite City Children to Free Christmas Show
The Elks announce their annual Christmas party inviting all city children to a free film at The Noble with Fatty Arbuckle as feature and candy treats. White children gather at 1 30 P M colored children at 2 30 P M, orphaned children included, with a record of safety and care.
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Elias
Elka
The
Elks
Miss Ora Caskey Takes Post Office Job in Evansville
Miss Ora Caskey left Thursday to Evansville where she accepted a post office position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Caskey
Evansville
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Santa Claus
Traks Suit
Kimonas
Tri Kappas
Empress Theater
Hurly
United States Board
Shipping Board
Senate Commerce Committee
Aly
Teutons
Bobby
Ofe
von Eckert
Chicago
Summitt State Bank
Summitt
Ill
Here
Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville Coal & Coke Co
Amsterdam
Austria- Hungary
Count Czernin
Vienna
General Crowder
Washington, D.C
Liberty
War Department
Indiana House
Him
T. M. McDonald
Mesopotamia
Armenia
Reat. Bast Ie
Shoptaugh’s
Scantlin’s Hardware Store
West Side Square
Walsh
Decorating Company
Fowlers
Welborn & Criswell
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