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23 Dec 1919
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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 23, 1919
Page
1
Warm Winter Coats and Accessories Sale on Second Floor
Advertisement lists reduced winter coats up to half price and a wide range of garments and accessories on the second floor. Prices span from $1.69 for silk hose to $75.00 for fur scarves, with items including blouses, kimonas, bath robes, woolen fabrics, dress silks, velvet handbags, trunks, and street shoes.
Christmas furlough brings mixed reflections from Private Gud
Private Milt Gud, on Christmas furlough, recalls wartime memories and notes it will not feel like a holiday in homes missing Tom and Jerry. He says folks used to smile and speak during the war, but now the reception seems less warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Gud
Buddy
Tom
Jerry
Christmas program at Salvation Army HQ on Thursday
A Christmas program will be held Thursday night at the Salvation Army headquarters in East Broadway. Volunteers will distribute candies and toys to needy children and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
East Broadway
Bolshevik to Invade China Rumor in War Report
Conflicting dispatches from Aris dated Dec 23 claim Nicolai Lenin views China as the next Bolshevist target. The wire reports Trotsky plans a spring invasion of Poland with a large Chinese army, according to confidential advices received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Nicolai Lenine
China
Warsaw
Trotsky
Poland
Union Official Released From Marion Co Jail
Alexander Howat president of Kansas district 14 United Mine Workers is freed from Marion County jail after agreeing to end the strike. He is ordered to recall workers and halt further protests. international officials dispatch telegrams to Kansas miners to resume work. He avoids next court appearance on Lever Act and strike injunction charges if miners return by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
United Mine Workers
International
Kansas
Neals
Andersen
Henry Warum
unclear OCR report from Indianapolis jail event
garbled text indicates a report from Indianapolis about a person named Alexaur der Hlowar Taigixlived in a Marian county jail. mentions Christmas period and federal authorities possibly investigating Towers activities. detainee was picked up Monday afternoon by someone named Aue derson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tee
Alexaur der
Ale Marian County
Cond
Dies
Eanl
Teawat
Auederson
Unclear OCR: Pittsburg mill strike and legal cases
Fragmentary text reports a strike affecting mill workers and a jail incident in a district, mentioning Tote city and Bowal district with scattered figures and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Dee
Tlowat
Tote
Anapolis
Surprise Party Honors Miss Cillian's Sweet Sixteen
Mr and Mrs J W Kriteler hosted a surprise party Monday evening for their daughter Cillian in Owensville. Sixteen guests attended as the home was decorated in white with a sea blue color scheme and refreshments were served. A few guests extended birthday wishes at the end of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
J. W. Kritelear
Fener
Marygid Walleee
Salvation Army to host eloureb with ticketed baskets
A Wednesday event at the Salvation Army headquarters will distribute baskets to attendees holding tickets. The plan centers on a community outreach effort coordinating food or goods through ticketed entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloureb
Salvation Army
Fire alarm system inoperable underscores city risk
A letter from a local property owner urges Santa Claus for a new fire alarm system as batteries fail and the current system cannot reliably summon volunteers or professionals. Two recent fires and delayed calls highlight the danger, with officials ordering new batteries yet delivery remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Palmer predicts drop in food prices early next year
Attorney General Palmer announced a government effort to reduce living costs and expects retail food prices to decline between January 1 and March 1. He cited profiteering crackdowns and the Lever act amendments, noting 179 prosecutions across eighteen states and cooperation with merchants reducing clothing profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palmer
Department of Justiga i
Atorney
Hines
Wilson
License to Wed Pairs From Indiana and Kentucky Towns
A list of marriage licenses includes Jessie Mae Wingo 19 and Cavett Westfall 21 of Wadesville. Cora Angel Hoy and Rives Casey Key of Smith Mills Kentucky. Mary White 21 and Charles A Livermore 29 of Francisco. Edith Fleener 22 and Henry Wat anabe 22. Evansville resident Harry Welton of Winslow visited Mongay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie ‘Mae Wingo
Cavett Westfall
Wadesville
Cora Angel Hoy
Rives Casey Key
Smith Mills
Mary White
Charles A Livermore
Francisco
Edith Fleener
Henry Watanabe
Evansville
Operators Reply to Atty General on War Strike Settlement
In Washington on December 23 a flurry of statements followed the coal strike settlement. Operators prepared a statement opposing the agreement and the coal commission's powers while also saying they will cooperate under the terms of the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dev
Lmer
Coal Commission
Will Distribute Legion Buttons This Evening
Princeton Post of the American Legion will meet at 7 30 this evening at the city building and begin distributing Legion buttons. The group notes that Congress is considering measures to increase compensation and improve soldiers insurance, with the Legion coordinating for ex soldier benefits. A shipment of buttons arrived last week and will be handed out at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
American Legion
Legion
Washington
Congress
One Delivery on Christmas Morning
A single morning package delivery is planned in the city by carrier and vehicle on Christmas morning. If you expect a package that day stay at home and it will be brought to you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
William George
West Banerson Street
Jerry Bradberry
John Graham
Zenith
George Home
Bradberry
Homer Dodd
South Seminary Street
Heo
Mediares
Post Office
Uncle Sam
Nutty New defense battles insanity claims in murder trial
Attorneys for Harry New sought to impeach nurse Mrs. Lanner whose testimony accused New of fearing Miss Lesser and plotting to help her. Witness Mrs. Laura Porter from Indianapolis testified New was known as Nutty New among childhood friends. Prosecutors pressed mental condition questions as defense described New as queer and impulsive with language bursts around women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
New
Tomato pulp seized as unfit for food in Grand Rapids
Fourteen carloads of tomato pulp from Indiana canners to the Thomas Canning Co. in Grand Rapids were ordered seized by federal authorities. The pulp is alleged to be decomposed and unfit for consumption and is valued at $43,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Indiana
Thomas Canning Co
Christmas Spirit Grips Post Office as Rush Peaks
A reporter notes a man devoid of cheer discovers the Christmas spirit amid a busy post office scene. Staff describe a record Christmas rush with double the usual cash receipts packages processed and mail delivered, and heightened care in wrapping and addressing.
German Officers Back Move to Restore Monarchy
In Berlin a large meeting of army and navy officers adopted a resolution calling for the restoration of the monarchy. The statement proclaims that not the present generation but their grandchildren will see the Prussian eagle rise again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlin
Trunk Mystery Cleared Up By Girl's Mother
Mrs. Sarah Pahor confessed that her daughter Maud died from an illegal operation by her husband John Virgo. Maud died in May 1916 and her body was found in a trunk in the Paw Paw area after being buried in a basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paw Daw
Mich
Sarah Pahor
Maud
John Virgo
Linton
Florence Inten Low
President May Accept Change In League Covenant
Washington Dec 22 President Wilson is willing to accept a reservation to Article 1a of the League covenant while the Lodge reservation is not to be accepted Senator Hitchcock says the president will oppose that reservation Some Democratic senators now question the article s importance if Articles 11 and others prevent war reprisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
League of Nation
Jail Empty Brings Food for Christmas Dinners
The county jail is empty and unless someone is brought in by the sheriff before Christmas there will be no Christmas dinners for inmates. The note laments that in prosperous times few people disobey the law, allowing fewer arrests for nuisance, theft, and public molestation.
Investigation into Medal Awards Sparks Navy Whirlwind
Washington reports that Congress will probe charges of favoritism in Distinguished Service Medals. Admiral Sims refused a medal citing improper awards. Secretary Daniels acknowledges a letter. Representative Riskin signals inquiry and a naval affairs committee review to uncover the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Admiral Sims
Sims
Aedal
Riskih
Mass
Motice
Naval Affairs
Plans for Home Rule of Ireland in London Dated
London press widely accepts Lloyd George plan for Irish self government seen as Ulster and southern regions home rule. Telegraph lauds it as earnest effort for Ireland’s good while Times notes a resonant new approach. Ruth Bird of Decker visited London en route home after visiting relatives in Winston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wier Lloyd George
Ireland
Ulster
Southybre
Lioyd George
Telegraph P
Times
Ruth Bird
Decker
City
Winston
Flavian Crane
Soviet Ark to Carry Reds Home After Visit
The transport Bluford now called the Soviet Ark, carrying 24 Reds back to Europe, will land at Heltingspont and then be taken by train to Mr and Mrs Roy Pellum and family, returning to their home near the Russian border. The report notes the journey follows a visit with Mrs Pellim in South Stor Mont street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bliuford
Soviet Ark
Europe
Heltingspont
Roy Pellum
Deen
Convocation of Princeton Council Nos 71 R S M election
Notices itemizes officers to be elected at the Convocation of Princeton Council No 71 R S M on Wednesday December 24 1919. Geo F Kilmartin serves as secretary. Also notes holiday visits of local residents including Arthur Welton Detroit to Winslow and J O Fisher visiting Chicago family. Frad Chambers home from Franklin University for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Welton
Detroit
Plavian Crane
Winslow
C. Welton
Frad Chambers
Franklin University
Mrs
A. C. Chambers
West Broadway
Mrs Crandall Returns Home From Mt Carmel Visit
Mrs. Sarah Crandall of Mt. Carmel returned home today after visiting her aunt. Mrs. Williams,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Crandall
Mt. Carmel
Williams
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