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Newspaper

Princeton Daily Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1919

Page

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Ralph Loehr to Receive New Suit and Warm Clothes

The Democrat reports funds raised to outfit eleven year old Ralph Loehr, ill with typhoid fever, at the Mec odist hospital for his discharge in winter attire. Nurses, donors, and a hospital committee coordinate purchases including clothes and dolls. total contributions exceed four dollars and reach twenty dollars, with Ralph contributing his own coins.

Raljie Loehr Nuarses Raine Ralph Timme Relph Democrat Court House Ffsons Kate Pdemocrat Miss Patton Mary Dulin Oscar Langher Marvel T Lewis

Sugar Washington Sees Bill Extending Powers of Sugar Supplication

In Sugar Washington on December 20 the fearse feday sent to the president a bill extending powers of the sugar supplication, a measure heard throughout the year in revocation debates.

Washington

Senate Committee Backs Knox Resolution Declaring No Peace

Washington December 190 The Senate relations committee voted seven to three to issue a favorable report on the Knox resolution. It declares there will be no peace between the United States and Germany.

Wastliington Senado Farefem Knox Uni

36 Lives Lost When Tanker Struck Reef off Cape Planke

Portland Oregon Pec 20 A cable from the tanker J A Chiasler captain reports the vessel grounded and split on a reef off Cape Planke. Only three crew members aboard survived after Capt Sawyer and crew attempted life boats.

Portland Oregon J. A. Chiasler Reef Cape Planke Cording Sawyer

Princeton coal mine operates despite screen trouble

Rumors claimed the Princeton coal mine shut Saturday morning but the mine continued work. officials noted screen repairs by neon at coal were completed though the screen was screened in as Yuletide approached.

Princeton

Christmas Tree Party for Irving School Primers and Second Graders

Little primers and second graders at Irving School enjoyed a Christmas tree event Friday afternoon. Miss Rosamond Angie and Miss Edith Braselton led the children in a short program and dances, with parents and older students watching. Mrs Helen Niemeier supplied the tree, and the teachers plan to repeat the event next year.

Irving Rosamond Angie Edith Braselton Helen Niemeier

Birthday Surprise For Omar Hickrod On Forty Fifth

About twenty five relatives and friends gathered at Omar Hickrod home Sunday to honor his forty fifth birthday. Attendees included L Pl tegary and wife Phillip French and family John Bayer and wife Laura Davis Will Hickrod and wife William Ward and wife John Hickrod and wife Nan Button Josh and Carl Bayer Oscar Woods and wife and son Norman Clay of Owensville A bountiful dinner followed and guests wished him many more happy birthdays.

Omar Hickrod L. PL Teberry Phillip French John Bayer Laura Davis Will Hickrod William Ward John Hischrod Nan Button Josh Carl Bayer Oscar Woods Norman Clay Owensville Hickrod Branch Times

Berger Re elected in Wisconsin Fifth District

Victor L. Berger socialist wins re election to Congress from Wisconsin fifth district defeating Henry H. Bodenstab fusion candidate by 4806 votes. Berger 23307 Bodenstab 19561 with about 9000 under voters not voting and district registration near 53900. Governor Philipp questions extra spending as Berger calls election revolutionary not a socialist victory.

Milwaukee Wis Victor L. Berger Wisconsin Henry H. Bodenstab Berger Bodenstab House FE. L. Phillipp Yyet Socialist Party

Was there a witness to the murder of a girl

Los Angeles Dea twenty reports a murder trial where observers in Topanga Canyon may have seen the scene. Rumors say prosecutors plan to call eye witness Monckis as trial focuses on a confessed shooting by Nu over defense objections. The case hinges on the claim the defendant killed due to coercion, secrecy, and an illegal operation motive.

Topange Canyon Freda Lesser Tharry

Record thrift stamp sales hit October high nationwide

Treasury figures show October thrift stamp sales at 8 300 803 dollars, highest since April, with Missouri leading in population sales and New York, Ohio, and Missouri topping state lists. Secretary Glass warns bond holders against trading for worthless or lower value stocks and urges caution.

Washington, D.C Treasury Department Missouri Kentucky District of Columbia New York Ohio Glass

Owensville Boy Makes Good in Navy

Herbert Garrett of Owensville served aboard the U S S Woodcock returning home from the Orkney Islands Scotland. He helped mine sweepers and sub chasers clear the Northern Barrage minefield laid by Britain and the United States during World War II. The field contained 7 000 mines with TNT charges and was swept in six months after the war.

Owensville Boston Philadelphia Garrett Strauss

Christmas Songs in City Schools for Holiday Programs

City schools closed Friday for two week holiday vacation and held Christmas programs with recitations and carols. Programs varied by school under music supervision, with potential for a combined twelve to fifteen selected cards. Holiday spirit ran high as students bid farewell before mid winter sports and festivities.

Chritaaas

Coal Mines Run Normal Amid Production Boom

Washington officials report new production records as soft coal miners return to work nationwide. Railroads struggle to supply cars while increased output prompts lifting of the ship bunkering embargo.

Washington, D.C

Five Big Packers Still in Clutch of Law

Washington December 20 five major packers remain under legal action. The Justice Department pursues criminal charges under the Sherman act while civil dissolution proceeds under the Clayton act and FTC actions.

Packers Washington, D. G Department of Justice Federal Trade Commission

Mule sale ends with kick in Hartsville incident

Theo dore Mobley of Hartsville was showing a mule to a prospective buyer in Columbus Indiana when the animal kicked him, breaking his arm. A physician attended Mobley after the incident.

Columbus Ind Theodore Mobley Hartsville Mobley

Bluford Ship Ready to Deport Reds to Russia

The American transport Bluford, veteran of the Spanish War, stood at Newport with steam up and ready to sail. Rumors say it will carry over 300 deported Reds to Russia, including Emma Goldman and Alexander Burkman, whose papers just issued. About 100 more radicals were expected from the West today.

United Press New York Bluford Newport Dock Russia Emma Goldman Alexander Burkman West

Billy Dansey Alive Rumor Tracked by Authorities

A letter received by Arthur T. Reeve claiming Billy Dansey is alive in San Francisco prompts a police inquiry. The note alleges a New Jersey woman and a California couple plotted to abduct the boy and ship him south, but details remain unverified.

Hamaiondton Billy” Dansey San Francisco Arthur T. Reeve New Jersey Billy Dansey Magazine 1 Bily

Three Die as Car Plunges Over Embankment

United Press reports in Grand Rapids that an automobile with six occupants, including Al Blake of Oklahoma and a young woman, plunged over a 30 foot embankment killing three people. Authorities will publicly select men today.

United Press GRAND

Names of Wilsons coal commission to be revealed this evening

The three men chosen by President Wilson to study and consider questions arising from the coal mine industry will have their names made public at 6 o clock this evening. The report precedes the formation of a formal coal commission.

Washington Wilson Coal Commission

Fire damages home on Emerson Street

A fire damaged the home of William George on West Emerson Street Friday afternoon. The department was called. The blaze is believed to have started from a spark from the fuel.

William George West Emerson Street

Rev Thomas R White to preach at First Presbyterian Church

The church announces that Rev Thomas R White will deliver the Sunday morning sermon at the First Presbyterian Church. The service will follow customary church hours and is open to the community.

Thomas R. White First Presbyterian Church

Indiana Farmers Deny Council Action

Officials of the Indiana Federation of Farmers said the Farmers National Council and Tarut organizations do not represent Indiana farmers after they sent a letter to President Wilson urging government ownership of railways. The statement was released on Wednesday.

Indiana Indianapolis Veco The Farmers’ National Council Tarut Wilson Indiana Federation of Farmers

Basketball game at Oakland City College matchup

The Friday night basketball game between Puteka and Oakland City College ended 21 to 11 in favor of Oakland City College. The result highlights Oakland City College as the winning team on their home court.

Oakland City Puteka Oak Land City Ans Oakkunl City College

Eggs-Now and Then, Anderson, End. Dec. 20

Mrs Mary McCarty sold forty dozen eyes for 8440 at Pendleton. Tillus Alen, resident near Pendleton, hid twenty six dozen eggs in a barn to buy a hat for 75 cents and spent 6 cents to "saw the town."

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