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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
1
The Old Car presents a reflective polemic urging restraint and steady resolve. It emphasizes enduring counsel from figures like Shaw and Taft, warning against rash action and urging preparation for a future where calm judgment preserves dignity and progress.
Alumni and former students of Indiana University living in Gibson County are urged to attend a meeting at the high school on Tuesday at 4 20 PM. Final arrangements for the Foundation Wa exercises on January 14 will be made. The committee requests cooperation from all adherents of the state school to promote foundation funds.
State Department officials stayed silent on a Pan American Congress plan. Delegates near ambassadors disclosed that discussions toward a regional alliance binding North Central and South American republics are underway and memoranda have been sent between governments.
Marion County grand jury returned indictments charging City Sealer Herman Adam and three police sergeants with assault and battery tied to the election. Adam allegedly offered gifts to voters to influence whether they voted Democratic or abstained. Indictments stem from a broader batch. Adam’s case proceeds with a trial set for January 20 after prior cases were mostly dropped following Mayor Bell’s acquittal.
Notes of farmers or consumers used to pay for farm tools may be discounted under the Federal Reserve Act. The Federal Reserve Board announced that the system may be used to finance farmers who are paying for agricultural tools on credit amid concerns of a panic in Chicago.
Rep Charles Lieb will introduce next week a bill to establish a government armor plate plant in Evansville Indiana. Evansville chamber of commerce claims it is the only city actively pressing the plan and has the influence and finances to support it.
The British liner Persia, traveling from English ports to the Far East, was sunk by a submarine. She displaced 7,974 tons and was noted as the first large British liner to be torpedoed in the Mediterranean. US Consul Robert M. McNeely reported the incident aboard the Washington at Aden.
Weather and crowd noise marked the start of 1916 in Princeton as bells rang and rain fell. Residents hoped the wet spell would ease and the year would show better days ahead.
This year the Christmas trade citywide surged, with the front rank shopping center showing more luxuries than in many previous years. Analysts note a shift toward luxury goods and higher consumer spending as stores report stronger sales across key departments.
Reports from the Sicily area say the steamer Beuilliure broke up and sank off the islands amid distressing scenes. Passengers and crew reportedly faced a chaotic rescue in rough seas with many feared lost.
A terse ad fragment touts eatables and meal ideas for shoppers. It highlights store offerings and encourages patrons to choose ready foods for immediate consumption.
Readable fragments indicate farmers gear up for flood risk along rivers in the lowlands. The report notes expectations of rising water levels and possible impacts on crops and rural communities. No specific figures or dates are provided.
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