30 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
1
Accurate measurement places raindrops under a fifth of an inch in diameter. In three years Alabama has constructed 1,992 miles of good roads, reflecting major infrastructure progress.
London reports show a special cabinet session debated the U S protest against British warships seizing ships at sea. Sir Howard Grey led the defense addressing international law precents while British papers mostly favor the American stance though the Globe harshly attacks U S motives and wartime profiteering concerns.
Dr J N Hurty, Indiana health secretary and hygiene authority, addressed farmers and merchants on Health on the Farm in Princeton. He called typhoid prevention essential, urged removal of manure piles and open closets, and proposed a county health commissioner system to replace local health officers. The event featured Purdue professor Mary Mathews and businessman Coleman, with a large free dinner served by the First M E Church club.
Berlin declares the retreat from St Georges near Nieuport due to a surprise French attack. Russian cavalry reportedly退 back in the east as Polish fronts shift. Vienna confirms heavy Austrian withdrawals in Galicia with large reinforcements, while relief efforts at Przmysl fail.
Noah A. Pearson John Masters and Proctor Bottom faced cruelty to animals charges in a Wednesday morning hearing before Mayor Head. The case drew a crowded court as prosecutors moved forward while Lawrence Hubbard was dismissed on motion. Accused citizens allegedly poured gasoline on a dog and set it alight on West State Street days earlier, causing burns.
Wabash College Club of Gibson County held its annual reunion and banquet at Hotel Kidd with 25 guests. Prof Donaldson Bodine of Wabash College chaired zoology and geology and was the guest of Raymond Kolb. Fourteen Wabash students from Princeton and Gibson County attended along with alumni. toasts were given by Thomas R. Paxton, A. P. Twineham, Dr. Millis, Hiram Ruston, Rev. Dr. E. G. Hildner, Maurice Welborn, Richard Mason, C. G. Miller, and Ben Watt.
The Women’s Relief Corps will assemble at 2 30 PM Thursday afternoon at their Hall. Every member is urged to attend due to important business on the agenda.
Mr and Mrs James Lathom entertained about 37 guests Tuesday evening at their home south of the city. The gathering featured old fashioned games and singing of hymns followed by a luncheon of several courses.
In Greenville Kentucky a slate fall in the mine claimed three lives and left five other miners fatally injured on December 30. Rescue teams and officials investigated the collapse as crews worked to recover the remains and provide aid to the wounded.
The Walsh De g Co thanks the public for past patronage and pledges new stock and ideas for the coming year. Wishes a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to customers. The exclusive wallpaper site remains ready to serve.
Edward F. Shine and Mabel L. McDonald, popular local couple, were married Wednesday in Evansville on the B and B line then boarded the 3 25 train to Louisville for a extended stay. Miss Jessie Shine witnessed the ceremony and the pair planned to live briefly with the Pride family before housekeeping on West State Street. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Samuel L. McDonald, has worked at the county courthouse for four years. the groom, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shine, is a railway locomotive fireman on the Southern.
A letter from the wife of a Licking County farmer in Ohio to Dr W A Winters of New Castle reports locating his daughter Catherine who had been missing since March 1912. The discovery reached Columbus on December 30 and brought Winters to Ohio today.
Last year Italy sent out 428 484 people and received 188 978 immigrants. The figures reflect a net exodus of residents abroad while new arrivals added to migrant totals, highlighting shifts in movement and border dynamics.
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