Gibson County Responds Nobly Amid Holiday Reports
F yattie Aon county chairman for fi wcal Cross Christmas Eel Cyl pledged support and praised the county volunteers. He noted Red Cross sale results at Hill school and reported against last year’s receipts, with Wabash township leading county totals and strong intercommunity cooperation.
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Fyattie Aon County
Fi Wcal Cross Christmas Eel Cyl
Puanl Maier
Wabash Township
Ataoupi
Red Cross
Hill Sehol Dhaise
Winter Storm Grips Chicago and Midwest
A major winter storm swept the middle west with heavy snow and bitter cold. Chicago reported four inches of snowfall and temperatures near 20 below were forecast for Northwestern states, while a SHAY blanket covered parts of Iowa Kansas and nearby regions.
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Chicago Dee
Middle West
Inn
Chicago
Shay
Towa
Ilingis
Kansas
Wester States
London Sees Bolshevik Restoration of Russia
A London Times analysis notes rising Bolshevik strength in Russia with Agitation over U.S. stance on Russia during Wilson's visit. It claims food logistics improve, factories reopen, corruption being cleansed, and a large Red Army gaining support as a British army dwindles among property owners.
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London
New Statesman
Russia
Wilson
Eer
Red Army
Royalist propaganda campaign sways German and Austrian publics
Royalists push active propaganda to restore monarchy in Germany and Austria with Bavaria as focal point. Clergy groups support the effort while republicans believe formal republic establishment and a presidential election will curb monarchist aims.
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Berlin
Bavaria
Clerfer
German Republic
Notarchists
Soldier Letters From Arnold Clark In France After War Ends
Mr and Mrs Samuel Clark receive a wartime letter from their son Arnold B Clark in France dated Nov 25 1918 He recalls shells near St Mihiel expresses longing to return home and praises his mother’s cooking He hopes to be home or at a port by early next year and asks his father to kiss his mother for him
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Samuel Clark
Arnold Bo
France
Dad
St. Mihiel
Evansville
Chicago
Arnold B. Clark
Navy growing London says over 500 ships joined since August 1914
London reports that more than five hundred ships have been added to the British navy since August 1914 and the expansion was announced today.
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London
City Prepares for Christmas Delights This Year
A festive mood grips Princeton as stores bustle with holiday shoppers. Weather is mild versus last year’s storm, easing travel. Cedar trees line sidewalks and homes gear up for a bright Christmas with decorations and gifts. Schools closed for Christmas week.
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Princeton
Germany must have peace to rebuild and pay debts
Emil Bartha, a prominent socialist, urged immediate peace for Germany so it can work and earn money to repay allies. He acknowledged Germany’s war guilt but said the Entente should avoid starving debtors, stressing need for supplies, credit, and relief from occupation to prevent demobilization and hunger.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Emil Bartha
Bartha
Serbia
Voland
Poland
America
Christmas Eve Treat Planned by First M. E. Church
The First M. E. Church will host a Christmas tree event for Sunday school and Young People’s Society tonight. Miss Isabell Mossman will lead carols, with brief student speeches, greetings from the superintendent and pastor, and a Santa Claus visit. A beautifully trimmed tree will delight children and adults alike.
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M. E
Isabell Mossman
Santa Claus
Santa
First Methodist Church
Local miners settle strike at Princeton mine
At 3 30 this afternoon it was announced the company agreed to the demands of the men and the strike is off. The mine will resume Thursday morning. Union members claimed returned soldiers should regain their former positions but the company says not always possible.
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Princeton
Leigh
Evansville
Louis Gaisser
John Downer
Christmas in Germany As Troops Share Holiday Spirit
American soldiers in Germany celebrate a rare joint Christmas with German hosts and French soil forces. Red Cross hastens trainloads of gifts as 220000 troops await holiday boxes. Burgomasters sponsor trees while towns invite soldiers to homes and Germans offer gifts in a cooperative scene.
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Germany
Red Cross
National Guard Dismissal Rules Restated in DC
Washington December 24 ruling states that National Guard troops drafted into the army will revert to civilian status when dismissed from service. The decision clarifies status changes for guardsmen after their active duty ends.
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Washington, D. C
National Guard
Invitation to Every Child by Princeton Elks
The Elks Club invites all Princeton children to a Wednesday afternoon treat and frolic. White children gather at 1:30 in the court room and go to Noble theatre at 2, colored children at 2:50. Parents should allow attendance. organizers will provide care and warmth if weather turns bad.
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Princeton
Elks
Noble Theatre
Possible Plan for League of Nations Debate in London
London December 24. Viscount Grey outlines a possible program for the league of nations. President Wilson’s arrival renews discussion as allies consider terms and future steps at Versailles. Grey’s plan gains supporters among British delegates.
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Viscount Grey
England
London
League of Nations
Wilson
Foreign Affairs
League
Versailles
Grey
Sixty Years Since A Titled Irish Wedding In Con voy
Miss Margaret Jane Stott wed Mr. James Gray on December 28 1868 in Con voy Ireland a union marked by family presence and a holiday for local schools. The Gray and Stott families recalled by the 1918 celebration at Princeton featured eleven of thirteen grandchildren at dinner and gifts of gold pieces sealing the golden memory.
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Margaret Jane Stott
James Gray
Ireland
Miss Stott
Stott
Thomas J. Stott
Gray
Princeton
Mrs. Gray
Tito
John
Helen Gray da Costa
Edward
F. B. Small
Poyntz Pass
Lina Lee Gray
Helen Gray Morrison
Washington, D. C
Janice Gray
St. Louis
T. R. Paxton
O. M. Welborn
Doyne
Dorothy
Wolfe
Bonds sales discouraged as Liberty bonds urged for trade
Government warns against exchanging Liberty Bonds for merchandise. The director of sales for the fourth Liberty loan says such advertising harms the Treasury, raises future issuance costs, and burdens U S citizens. Public and newspapers urged to discourage advertisers offering exchanges.
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Treasury Department
United States
Pershing Urges Occupation Army as Free Government
A Berlin dispatch reports General Pershing telling the American army of occupation during a December review to act as the executive power of a strong free government not as plunderers or oppressors and to be well disposed toward the German people.
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Msterdam
Berlin
Pershing
Charles Greathouse Resigns From Federal Vocational Board
Charles Greathouse resigns from the federal board for vocational education in a letter to President Wilson. He states the move is necessary to devote proper attention to his personal affairs in Indianapolis on December 24.
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Indianapolis
Charles Greathouse
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Wilson
Exiled German leaders scattered across Europe
Berlin December 24 report indicates former Kaiser's circle fled abroad. Hitler allies hide in Sweden and Switzerland while others head toward Constantinople and the Baltic island as political noose tightens.
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Kaiser’s Clef
Ike’ ‘Hitmeelf
Ludendorff
Sweden
Von
Tirpitz
Switzerland
von Papen
Constantinple
Bape ‘Wrethed
Baltic Island
Death of George H. Wilkinson in Gibson County
George H. Wilkinson died at his home south of the city at 12 05 this morning. He was born October 25 1838 in Warren County Ohio and was 84 years old. Survived by wife Gertrude Maxam six children two sons Elza and Alva Wilkinson Princeton and daughters Mrs Henry Nestier King Station Mrs Lydian Decker Princeton Mrs R T Sure Denver Colo and Mrs Ottis DePriest Princeton plus nine grandchildren. A M E church member since 1867 he taught fruit tree grafting and was known locally for his kind disposition. Funeral at home Thursday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Horace Sprague with burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.
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George H. Wilkinson
Waron County
Ohio
John
Christimia Wilkinson
Gertrude Maxam
Gibson County
Henry Nestier
King Station
Lydian Decker
Princeton
R. TL. Sure
Denver
Colo
Ottis DePriest
Elza
Alva Wilkinson
M. E. Church
Wilkinson
Horace Sprague
Gibson Street
M. E
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Marines Mutiny In Berlin Palace Battle
Mutinous Marines revolted when ordered to sea and seized the city’s military commander in the royal palace. After street fighting with the guard four Marines were killed and ten wounded amid the revolt in Berlin.
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Berlin
Royal
Mustered Out Veterans Return Home Across States
Oliver Greer returned home Saturday after military training at New Concord Ohio and mustering out. Joseph P. McClure came home from Franklin College after training and mustering out. Harold D. Wolfe left Indianapolis after training at the Chamber of Commerce building and mustering out. Lieut A Dale Eby left Selfridge Field Michigan after aviation service. Private Dalton Kirkpatrick of RoundUp Montana has been mustered out at Camp Taylor and visits Harvey McGarrah before returning home.
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Oliver Greer
New Concord
Joseph ‘P. McClure
Franklin College
Harold D. Wolfe
Chamber Commerce Building
Indianapolis
A. Dale Eby
Aviation Service
Selfridge Field
Mich
Dalton. Kirkpatrick
Mont
Camp Taylor
Harvey McGarrah
Condition of former kaaiserine not serious
Noted in a statement from the Castle where she is staying the condition of the former kaaiserine is not serious.
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Amsterdam
Bolshevik Advance Threatens Riga and Mitau Cities
Advices report four Bolsheviki divisions advancing toward Riga and Mitau, main cities in Courland, threatening their control amid the Russian Civil War.
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Amsterdam
Riga
Mitau
Russian Courland
Austrians Face Starvation as Winter Tightens
Vienna report by Col. Hays of the British Red Cross commission warns that many Austrians are dying of starvation and at least 200000 more will starve this winter unless food is sent immediately.
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Vienna
Col. Hays
Red Cross Commission
Obituary notice for Nancy White of Barton township
Nancy White died Saturday at 11 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Margaret Scott southeast of Princeton. She was 85 years two months and 13 days old. Funeral Tuesday at Providence Church Barton township with interment in the local cemetery. Survived by four children Mrs. Jane Burns Evansville Mrs. Scott Dexter Mo James White Colorado and two dozen great grandchildren.
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Nancy White
Margaret Scott
Princeton
Norah
Hannah
Dexter, Mo
James. White
Colorado
Leaders Confer Paris Before London Visit
President Wilson met with Premier Clemenceau in Paris on December 24 to settle outstanding issues before Wilson's departure for London.
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Paris
Wilson
Clemenceau
London
Hungarian ministers threaten resignation over ally occupation plan
Dec. 24 rumor says the Hungarian ministry opposes Allied occupation and has asked if Allies intend to occupy the whole country threatening to resign.
Germans to surrender fifty more submarines soon
London reports that fifty additional German submarines, some of the largest type, are to be surrendered soon, according to new information learned today.
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London
Senator Johnson Aims Full Truth On Russia
Senator Johnson of California said he would renew his push in the senate to obtain complete information on conditions in Russia when the next session convenes. He asserted the public deserves the whole truth about Russia and pledged to seek full disclosures.
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Washington
Russia
Johnson
California
Senate
Early Edition Notice of Christmas Day Employee Time Off
The Democrat announces it will be issued Wednesday morning so staff may have the day off for Christmas. The office remains open Tuesday evening until 8 o'clock to take news and ads for Wednesday's issue.
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Democrat
Fragmentary report hints at political case discharge details
A partial OCR fragment references a Democrat and a Monday event involving a discharge in a case connected to vice and Abe, with unclear specifics. The text is incomplete but implies a political or legal proceeding was discussed.
Death of Major McDonough Noted by Princeton Figure
The Indianapolis Star reports the death of Major John McDonough, a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of 802 South Seminary Street, Princeton, drawing interest from local residents.
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Indianapolis Star
John McDonough
Princeton
Major McDonough
John Cook
South Seminary Street
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