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Princeton Daily Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1920

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Hudson Brothers Incorporated Forms Large Local Bake Sell

The Hudson Bros Home Shakery becomes Hudson Baking Company with $50 000 charter. W Clyde Hudson John B Hudson and Thomas H McCutcheon of Elberfeld amid plans for a modern plant and wholesale feed and flour store. Past year volume about 50000, with staff required to own stock to ensure cooperation.

Hudson Bros. Home Shakery Hudson Baking Company Blinder W. Clyde Hudson John B. Hudson Thomas ‘H. McCutcheon Elberfeld Ind Hudson Brothers Reinhart North Main Street Hudson Bakery Company Princeton

Rotary census committee aims to count all Princeton residents

The Rotary club census committee led by F. J. Biggs Arch Sprowl and Horace Hitch will finish tallying residents not yet counted this week. Citizens should aid in presenting a complete 1920 Princeton census to boost population figures for the city.

Rotary Club F. J. Biggs Arch Sprowl Horace. Hitch Princeton Rotary Census Committee

Suit by Lucy Gray for 20000 Damages Over Alleged Operative Injury

Lucy Gray of Petersburg sues Oak Lawn City physician Dr. John W. McGowan for 20000 accusing negligent surgery in December 1918. The complaint claims improper operation caused the loss of use of her left arm and severe facial injuries after she awoke. The case has moved from Gibson county to Posey county.

Lucy Gray Petersburg John W. McGowan Oakland Posey County Gibson County

Aged Store Owner Found Dead in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on January 28 police found 72 year old Charles Aughinbaugh slain in his store. A mallet with gray hairs lay in a back room and investigators believe he was murdered and robbed after a head blow.

Indianapolis Charles Aughinbaugh Aughinbaugh

Jury seating in Truman trial opens with questions

United Press reports slow progress as jury selection began in the election fraud trial of States Senator Truman of Newberry and 184 others in the U S district court. Jurors were asked about familiarity with the defendant and views on campaign money limits and vote buying. Juror No 13 was misread. the bailiff announced 13, not 28, prompting amusement.

Grand Rapids Truman Newberry Curt Dudge Sessins Ariting

Canners Forecast Higher Food Prices for 1920

Delegates at the National Canners association and the National Canned Foods and Dried Fruit Brokers' association warn of likely price increases in 1920. Frank Gorrell notes efforts to cut production costs while H A Dally cites inflation and limited supply as drivers, arguing army surplus won't ease living costs.

Cleveland National Canners Association National Canned Foods and Dried Fruit Brokers’ Association Frank Gorrell Washington Canners’ Association H. A. Dally Philadelphia The Canned Foods and Dried Foods Brokers’ Association

Still jockeying for position in treaty talks

United Press reports renewed jockeying as U S senators push for open sessions on the treaty. A bipartisan conference in Senator Lodge’s office failed, with party tensions and personal stakes cited as undermining trust in negotiations.

Washington Senator Lodge

Eye Burns From Hot Scale at Southern Shops

N C Blale a steel car repairer at the Southern shops was burned in the eye by hot scale from rivets driven on a car Tuesday afternoon. Both eyes were burned though only the ball of one eye was touched and sight is not expected to be impaired. Blake is secretary of the Central Labor Union and lives at Baldwin Heights.

N.C. Blale Southern Blake Central Labor Union Hyes Baldwin Heights

Ambassador Fletcher Resigns After Eighteen Years in Service

Secretary of State Lansing announced that Henry B. Fletcher United States ambassador to Mexico has resigned. Fletcher sent his letter to the president requesting swift action, and his departure ends eighteen years in the diplomatic service.

Washington Henry B. Fletcher United States Mexico Lansing Fletcher

New influenza pneumonia death toll set at 187 in Chicago

Chicago reports 187 influenza pneumonia deaths today as the new tally for the disease. The figure marks a rising death record in the city’s ongoing health crisis.

Chicago

Samuel Gompers Celebrates 70th Birthday in Washington

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor turned 70 on Monday. He spent the day at his office and appeared before the industrial commission to discuss its recommendations and urged changes to the plan addressing current industrial unrest.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers Industrial Commission

Leonard Wood Announces Indiana Presidential Bid

Major General Leonard Wood authorized placing his name on Indiana primary ballots for the Republican presidential nomination. His campaign opens headquarters at the Claypool hotel on February 2 and petition months are being sent to supporters in Indiana.

Indianapolis Leonard Wood Indiana Majic Wood Claypool Hotel Friends of Wood

Uncle George Bassford Injured in Fall on Ice

George Bassford suffers two fractured ribs after slipping on the ice on the steps at 1001 South Main Street Sunday morning. He remains under medical care but is reported resting better today.

George Bassford South Main Street

Forces seize steamer en route to Albania at Fiume

Forces of Gabriele D Annunzio seize a steamer carrying supplies and two thousand lire and force it to divert to Fiume harbor for unloading. In other news, Mrs George Shields and baby and Mrs Charles Hood of Carmi Illinois visit their sister Mrs Henry Rinsch on West State Street.

Rome Gabriele D'Annunzio Albania Fiume George Shields Baby Charles Hood Carmi, IN Henry Rinsch West State Street

Congressional push to curb horse racing and gambling

Washington dispatch reports lawmakers plan an offensive against horse racing and gambling to push these pastimes underground. Senator Sterling of South Dakota, active in prohibition, drafted a bill to ban sending betting odds by mail and via telegraph or telephone, a move aimed at crippling gambling nationwide.

Washington Congress Sterling South Dakota United States

Palmer accused in Detroit coal strike comment

Eugene McCauliff president of the United Colliery Co accused Attorney General Palmer in Detroit of selling the welfare of 105 million Americans to John Lewis of the United Mine Workers for political gain. He said Palmer could have nipped the strike in the bud and saved money and urged Wilson to adjust figures.

Detroit Mich Palmer United States John Lewis United Mine Workers Eugene McCauliff Union Colliery Co St. Louis Wilson

Influenza Comes To City From Chicago A P Gardner Case

A P Gardner and family on south Gibson street suffer influenza after a trip from Chicago aboard a train crowded with coughs and sneezes. Several people have the grippe and neuritis but this is the first case officially declared influenza by doctors. Gardner is a traveling salesman.

A. P. Gardner Gibson Street Gardner Chicago

Federated Church Social Set in Patoka Presbyterian

In Patoka Indiana on Friday January 30 a Federated church supper and social will be held at the Presbyterian church. The event is for enjoyment not profit and invites all families to attend bringing their own dishes and utensils. Attendees are asked to bring a cup and cutlery. The emphasis is on a good time together.

Patoka Ind Democrat Presbyterian Federated Church

Propagandists of dictatorship of the proletariat

Albany New Mexico January 28 Proponents read a pamphlet before the assembly judiciary committee alleging the first step is seizure of government and forced industry takeovers. The pamphlet from the Jewish Socialist Federation of New York argues revolution and class dictatorship aim to gain government access and expose strategy.

Albany NM Y Assembly Judiciary’ Committee Asgen Ly Jewish Socialist Federation of New York Charles M. Rovinson Department of Justice Joint Legislative Committee

Death notices from Haubstadt and city death at West State street

Deaths reported for Emma Jane Maxam of West State street at 9 15 pm from apoplexy. She leaves one sister and three brothers and a lifelong city resident with a First Methodist Church connection. Henry Lowenkamp dies at 67 near Haubstadt from brain hemorrhage with services planned at Warrenton Evangelical Church.

Emma Jane Maxam West State Street Washington, D. C Miss Maxam Sylvester R Mary Herman Maxam First Methodist Church Haubtstadt Ind The Democrat Henry Lowenkamp Haubstadt Evangelical Church Warrenton George Schoultz August Frobester Henry Booneville Edward Haubdstadt William Inglefield

Spuds Price Soars as Government Probes Profiteering

Potatoes sold in Princeton today at up to 3.60 a bushel amid reports of rising costs. Government launches inquiry into potato profiteering as local stores list 3.40 3.50 and 3.60 per bushel. A dealer warned further increases due to cold weather hindering shipments.

Princeton

Potatoes Probe Reveals Large Profits Across Chain

Washington reports say charges of extensive profiteering in potatoes have surfaced and are under investigation. Consumers pay about 3.40 a bushel retail while farmers earned around 1.50 in November. Jobbers middlemen and retailers absorb the rest as potato stocks total 128 181 000 bushels in 1919.

Indiana Women Win A Vote Without Poll Tax Burden

Indiana voters won a temporary exemption from the poll tax for women under Section 7 of the state tax law. Fred A. Sims, head of the tax board, said no provision exists to tax poll tax on female voters. Legislature must act to change the law. federal suffrage still governs.

Indianapolis Ind Wao Indiana Fred A. Sims State Tax Board Sims Harjems

Car Show Attendance Change Planned by Local Figures

L C McFetridge Fred Kerr Leon Benefiela and Eldon Armstrong plan to attend the automobile show on Monday as temperatures range from 29 to 34 degrees today.

L. C. McFetridge Fred Kerr Leon Benefiela Eldon Armstrong

Marriage notices from Gibson and Union counties listed

Walter Miley to Myrtle E Annis of Gibson County. Wm H Bilderback to Grace Pick born of Gibson County. Trigg to Hattie E Blevins both of Union County Ky. Purvey Miller to Joyce Cope both of Mt Carmel.

Walter Miley Myrtle E. Annis Gibson’ County Wm. H. Bilderback Grace Pick Gibson County Trigg Hattie E. Blevins Union County Purvey Miller Joyce Cope Mt. Carmel

Steamer Neff Seeks Safe Passage After Ice Bind

The freighter Sidney O Neff, ice bound off Chicago harbor for nearly a week, finally made headway today under steam. Mrs. Elizabeth Martin of Evanville returned home after a brief visit with her mother, Mrs. Inea Benbrook, and family.

Chicago Sidney Neff Chcago Harbor Eligabeth Martin Evanville

Birth for Harl Cleveland couple with newborn

Mr and Mrs Harl Cleveland announce the birth of an eight pound baby on Tuesday night at their home. The announcement notes the happy event and family welcome.

Harl Cleveland

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