26 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
1
The fragment reads as a sales catalog with aged item names such as pepperall wind sheets pillow cases flannel and hose. It lists prices like 4.95 39¢ and 1.69 with mentions of bleached and unbleached textiles and wool hose. It emphasizes fabrics and household goods but exact items and vendors are unclear.
The American Battle Fleet returned to New York Harbor in a grand naval review described as the greatest in U S Navy history. Ships formed a six mile double line along the Hudson River as crowds welcomed the vessels with salute and ceremony.
The American executive Wilson arrives in London to a wildly enthusiastic welcome and an unrivaled reception marking his arrival.
President Wilson arrived in London with a royal welcome as King George and Prime Minister Lloyd George greeted him at Charing Cross. Massed crowds cheered along the two mile route to Buckingham Palace while U.S. troops stood guard. The president praised the war as worth while for security and cooperation among nations.
More than 750 Princeton children enjoyed a Fatty Arbuckle film at the Noble theatre with crackers and oranges afterward. A division of white and colored attendees shared the program, including the Star Spangled Banner and a Japanese fairy tale, in a long standing Elks charity tradition.
United States battle fleet returns from European waters as the second world naval power. Admiral Mayo reviews from Mayflower as snow blots the scene and crowds cheer along the Hudson river. The homeward fleet includes Pennsylvania Arizona Oklahoma Nevada Florida New York Texas Wyoming Arkansas New Mexico Mississippi.
United Press staff correspondent reports that officers across the army in Germany largely favor returning to civilian life. About half plan to resume home life immediately, many aiming to start new pursuits, with others seeking education or relocation after demobilization.
Police report from Norfolk Va states Jean Crones a former university Chile leaf is under arrest in connection with the poisoning of Archbishop Mumdelsen and 200 guests in Chicago two years ago.
Otto Miles and a young man named Richardson narrowly escaped drowning when their gasoline boat capsized after hitting a pier of the Southern Railway bridge near Carmel Indiana. They grabbed driftwood as currents carried them and were rescued by rope and boat after workers arrived.
Albert Mills a well known resident of South Seminary Street suffered a heart attack at work in the Southern shops this morning. He was removed to his home and was reported recovering this afternoon.
Berlin December 26 United Press reports Phillip Scheidemann a German cabinet member says the nation backs President Wilson on the peace plan. He forecasts a stable government soon to work with the allies and the United States and promises disorders will disappear as Germany concentrates on peace. He supports Wilson's program and hopes for just relations among nations.
Paris dispatches on December 26 report that relations between Germany and Turkey have been severed. The announcement underscores a major diplomatic rupture with potential global repercussions.
Company D Indiana state militia will host a pie supper at the armory in the Joyce building on North West Street Tuesday evening. Proceeds benefit the mess fund with music and possibly an exhibition drill. Major Cutler and Colonel Bhill from Evansville are expected to attend.
The Elks charity bar is set for tonight at the 1.0. OFE Hall with a large number of tickets sold.
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