07 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
1
Herman Gerdes director of gardening in Dayton Ohio says only one of 159 vacant lot gardens failed last summer. Local program encouraged urban farming and community plots amid a hot growing season.
Frank Holt hid a bomb in a trunk aboard a New York to England liner and warned of July 7 destruction. The trunk was not aboard the Philadelphia, passengers and vessels were searched, and Holt later killed himself in custody. Urich Muenter identified as the body, with autopsy confirming suicide by fall. Mrs Holt informed of her husband’s death. she is reportedly coping despite strain.
A miner named Hughes living on North Hart street was injured at the Princeton mine late in the afternoon around 4 o'clock. Early reports said he was seriously injured and was being taken to his home.
The note states that modern torpedoes have a range slightly exceeding seven thousand yards. It emphasizes the long reach of contemporary underwater weapons and their tactical implications.
William Bruce was arraigned before Justice James A L Sprowl on Tuesday on a charge of non-support and bound over to the Circuit Court under a bond of $200.
In Indianapolis seven of 126 indicted figures including Thomas Taggert Mayor Joseph Bell and police chief Perrott plead guilty to conspiracy and corruption charges tied to Terre Haute election. Attorneys seek venue change from Judge James A Collins five proposed replacement names to be publicized Friday morning.
Bernard Rickieman of Terre Haute pleaded guilty in criminal court to voting more than once in Vigo county. The plea connects the Indianapolis conspiracy to the Terre Haute scheme that led to indictments of Mayor Joseph E. Bell, Thomas Taggert, and 126 other politicians.
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The Rev. John A. Persinger pastor of the Christian church in Owensville was arraigned in Justice Court on a paternity charge filed by 18 year old Misa Dale Gardner. He pleaded not guilty and trial was set for July 16. Bond of 500 was posted by church members. The plaintiff, secretary of the church Sunday school, alleges she was enticed into the pastor's study under pretenses of Sunday school work. The defendant, about 39, married, in charge of the Owensville church for about three years, enjoys strong congregation support.
Dispatches from Mexico City state President Carranza’s camp pushes back against Red Cross reports by the Serna agency and Charles O Connor. Conner is reassured that daily starvation deaths are not occurring and Villa’s campaign aims for a decisive victory to force compromise.
A slander suit seeking up to 10000 damages was filed in the Knox county circuit court on Wednesday. Plaintiff August Bouvey, a prominent Knox county farmer, accuses defendant William H Breevort of making remarks about a drainage contract.
County Board of Commissioners spent Wednesday viewing bridges under construction at the court house. Gustave Wangier, road superintendent for Columbia township, had his bond received and accepted by the Board.
Describes a June wedding frock in cel pine taffeta with stiffened corded ruffles. A brides maid gown option in pale pink or white uses shirred net and white undersleeve. Five corded ruffles on a short skirt balance a close fitting bodice with a dropped waist and pointed hem. Nosegays of tiny flowers decorate bodice and sleeve.
Mrs. Ida Alcorn Stewart wife of Dock Stewart died at 4 PM Tuesday at their home 1202 South Gibson Street after a short illness. Funeral set for 2:30 PM Thursday at the late residence conducted by Reverend Aaron P Hogan of the Gibson church.
July 7 report says Charles J. Murphy of the Indiana Public Service Commission was hauled to police HQ in a patrol wagon after violating traffic rules and refusing a patrolman. His case was continued to July 15, Murphy holding Indiana license No. 1. In a second haul, banker Stoughton A. Fletcher was arrested for traffic violations and released on own recognizance.
Reported from Paris dated July seventh, German forces plan a major stroke against French positions in Alsace. Reliable dispatches indicate a coordinated offensive action, with the German high command intent on a decisive move in the contested border region.
Miss Maggie Linan 45, of the east side, was thrown from a buggy on South Main street when her horse, startled by a passing car, plunged into a telephone pole. She suffered a broken right wrist and other injuries, was treated at home and later moved to Charles Burns’ residence. doctors expected no serious complications.
Two hundred delegates attend the Indiana Municipal League annual meeting in Logansport. President E C Loehr of Noblesville presides and Henry Kister of Princeton speaks on municipal government. Mayor Frank Luthrie offers welcome as the league considers membership roll calls and a member query box.
Berlin July 7 Chancellor Hollweg returned to Berlin and conferred with Foreign Secretary von Jagow into the early hours about the German reply. The foreign office stated the note probably will be handed to Ambassador Gerard Saturday. Except Count Reventlow editorial writers have refrained from discussing the probable contents of the reply for several days.
R. R. Crossing in Indianapolis reports the Winona Flier struck an automobile near Broad Ripple killing driver James H. Lambert and authorities believe his mother and sister also died. The casualty details are confirmed by police as the scene is investigated.
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