08 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
1
January clearance sales offer deep price cuts and quality merchandise. The speaker highlights thorough assortments and a first-of-the-season feel, presenting the events as substantial opportunities for economical shopping.
Crowds gathered in Oyster Bay New York to honor Col Theodore Roosevelt with a somber funeral procession and service at Christchurch Church. Behind the hearse 15 automobiles carried family officials and lawmakers while flags and Rough Riders insignia adorned the casket in a nation mourning ritual.
Frank Whitey Clark confessed to the Lola Almon murder and after waiving jury trial in Judge Kavanagh's court, sought mercy. The judge warned of possible death penalty, while Clark questioned if the rope would indeed decide his fate. Doctors and alienists will testify on mental condition. brother E W Chirk to attest hereditary insanity.
Commissioner Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission declared today that Congress should remove the president's power to surrender railroads without notice. The statement comes as a push for tighter federal oversight of rail operations and asset control.
The third game of the season features Prince ton versus Winslow at the high school gym. An excellent contest is expected as both teams aim to start strong.
Cairo Tennessee Sheriff Miller arrived with requisition papers to take Harvey Palmer into custody for a statutory charge in Cairo. Palmer was arrested here some time ago and is sought by Cairo authorities.
After the mid week service at First M E church this evening five minute talks will be given by Amos Logier on intercession Sanford Trippet on stewardship H C Barr on education and J J Shryock on life servicer in a religious program aimed at community edification.
The name Vivian White son of George Ty White appears in today’s casualty list as sick in a hospital. A letter he wrote dated December 12 was reported yesterday, and it is evident his condition is not serious.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and comforting words during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister Beulah We also thank those who gave flowers and Rev Mr Crow for his kindness W B Bingham and family Ws-1td
The funeral for Ben Moore will be Thursday at 2:30 PM at the Broadway Christian church with Odd Fellows charge and burial in the I C O F cemetery. Clarence Davis dies Thursday service at 2 PM at 240 South Race Street with burial in the I C O F cemetery. Victor Binkley’s funeral was held today at 2 PM at Mrs Nell Mason’s home 702 Lincoln Street with burial in White Church cemetery.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau and President Wilson met in Col House’s offices to discuss the league of nations. Observers say divergences may be more apparent than real as both pursue similar goals through different channels. Wilson prepares for allied conferences after talks with British and Italian officials.
Mr and Mrs Fred Kohlmeyer of near Francisco report their son Private Roy Kohlmeyer, 26, was severely wounded in France on November 3, just before the armistice. Roy left for Camp Sherman in summer and arrived overseas in September. He is one of three sons in service. brothers Henry and Fred have been mustered out.
Chicago Jan 8 The case against Victor Berger congressman elect from Wisconsin and four socialist co defendants charged with espionage law violations went to the jury at 11 A M today The trial centers on alleged acts during the wartime period and involves prominent political figures from the socialist movement in the United States.
France’s Vincennes sends two small flags to Vincennes Indiana as a WWI memorial gift. Corporal Lou Purcell accepts on behalf of Vincennes at a ceremony with Mayor A. Lind speaking. A French letter to local children will be read in school. Mayor McDowell to formally accept the tribute.
LL Ringham son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Ringham has received an honorable discharge after a period in England and has arrived home.
Thieves entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lynch in north West street sometime Tuesday while the couple were away. Neighbors found a window open, a light burning, and the house in disarray. Police and the sheriff investigated. valuables missing could not be determined until the owners return.
Members of I C O F are urged to attend the funeral at 2 30 Thursday afternoon. Gather at the hall by 2 P M for the service led by A E Carhanan N G.
President Wilson cabled a proclamation from Paris announcing the death of Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay on January 6 1919. It honors his public service from 1901 to 1909 and orders flags to half staff for 30 days with funeral honors.
Paris January report quotes Leon Bourgeois, French league expert, urging Germany to meet Versailles terms before joining the league. He supports a permanent council and compulsory arbitration, with penalties including diplomatic, judicial, economic, and military measures. The league would limit armaments and enforce peaceful terms worldwide.
A Berlin dispatch reports a truce between government forces and the Spartacans. The halt in fighting will hold while the rivals discuss government terms and conditions.
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