28 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
1
Report from Paris claims the French cruiser De La Ciotat was torpedoed in the Mediterranean by German forces who believed General Castalion, the French chief of staff, was aboard. The general recently spent several days at Salonika in conference with allied military chiefs.
A small retailer highlights its service as a key selling point with emphasis on customer care and reliable products. The ad stresses quality and value to attract shoppers.
Regular session awards go to Dr J S Critchfield for jail and poor farm medical services and Dr M L Arthur for orphans home attendance. Printing contracts to William B Burford Co and Lamb Miller. Coal contracts to F R Carson and Chas Stermer. Clock care to Herman Vollmer. Next meeting Friday to set salaries. first regular session of 1916 to convene Monday.
Plans announce two day program led by committees for the Gib son County agricultural and home betterment association conference. Roy R. Marshall county agent, backed by the Chamber of Commerce, will preside at the High building with speakers slated and a visit by guests arranged for Wednesday in the domestic science department.
A federal grand jury returned a blanket indictment charging Congressman Frank Buchgnai and four associates from Chinofi Samar and Milingis with conspiracy. The indictments stem from investigations into activities tied to Labor's National Peave Council.
Snow disrupted daily life in the steel town as transportation slowed and maintenance crews worked to clear roads. The first snowfall brought challenges for commuting and business, with plows struggling to keep routes passable and residents adapting to winter conditions.
Washington observers weigh whether Germany or Austria is straining ties with the United States after a series of submarine attacks. The sinking of the Ancona and Japanese liner raises alarm over lack of warning and potential new brinkmanship in transatlantic relations.
In the Tabernacle the evangelist plans a series of sermons with "The Man of Galilee" tonight and "The Kingdom of Heaven" Wednesday. A Friday "Sunshine Chorus" for children follows, and a watch prayer meeting continues to the new year as revival closes Sunday.
London reports a cabinet crisis as the war conscription issue is to be decided today. Rumors say several ministers may resign before noon, with David Lloyd George threatening action and Asquith possibly quitting if conscription fails. Parliament meets tonight amid anticipated bitter debate.
French officers compliment German captains as unusually large numbers of German officers are captured by French forces in Hartmannsweilerkopf fighting. The escort reports prisoners awaiting transport and notes officers are fighting among their men.
New York December 28 The Holland American liner Rotterdam sails for Europe today with Col. E. M. House confidential agent of President Wilson Minister to Belgium Brend Whitlock and Captain Carl Boy-Ed aboard. A German attached is also on board. Colonel House travels to Europe to place American ambassadors in closer touch with the U S government on international affairs. He denied prior to sailing that the trip aimed to sound out prospects for peace.
A group of city merchants traveled to Evansville Tuesday morning to attend the funeral of Robert Davidson a prominent Evansville businessman who died in Buffalo New Jersey last Friday The service was held at Grace Memorial Church at 2 o clock in the afternoon.
Former resident Elmer Redburn died in Denver Colorado likely Monday at about 39 years old He was a son of Jesse Redburn of Francisco and his body will be buried in Denver He leaves a wife a daughter Miss Ruby Redburn of Francisco three sisters and one brother all surviving relatives noted in county notice.
Louis Weild aged 48 living near Mackey was arrested Monday afternoon by Deputies Fettinger and Daniel on a charge of wife beating. He was arraigned in Justice Sprowl's court Tuesday and pled not guilty. A hearing is expected Thursday.
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