29 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
1
Officials in London England plan sweeping changes across documents and records to remove the term pauper and replace it with inmate in all official correspondence and records, aiming for neutral terminology. The shift reflects ongoing reforms in social welfare language and administrative practice.
Washington July 29 The naval board of inquiry found orders to deport Fred L. Boalt Vera Cruz correspondent were incorrect. Boalt has already surrendered his credentials and left for Mexico City. Ensign William Richardson was accused of boasting about the law of flight.
New York Exchange retracts to limited trading as war shocks global markets. European and Canadian bourses collapse or suspend after brief calm, while Toronto and Montreal close and European venues remain volatile.
The War Department begins a scientific survey to investigate mental delinquency as a cause of crimes in the army. The move follows Secretary Daniel's Navy order to dismiss deserters instead of imprisoning them, which astonishes Army leaders as radical and unprecedented.
Evansville, Ind. William Dever, 64, was arrested this afternoon on a charge that he shot and fatally wounded his wife, 62, as reported in local police statements. The incident allegedly occurred at their home, with authorities citing a domestic dispute as the context of the shooting.
Photograph shows Sir Edward, Ulster leader, arriving at Central Larne in northern Ireland during July as Home Rule bill for Ireland sparks political friction and public attention.
Berlin reports mobilization orders expected within twenty four hours unless Russia halts military actions. Kaiser Wilhelm delays war wave amid Europe tensions as Austrian forces stay quiet. Potsdam signals await final decision. Reports say mass on the border near Lüexenburg and Danube bank activity heightens urgency.
Word from Princeton reports the Tolliver House hotel at French Lick burned to the ground early Saturday morning. The 45 room hotel owned by Dr. J. H. Tolliver was partly insured and the adjoining house was destroyed. A brick building will replace the former frame structure and the hotel will be rebuilt at once.
Terre Haute man Mark Owens was sentenced by Mayor House to 30 days in jail and fined $25 plus costs for unspecified charges in Vincennes Indiana. The case details were reported from Terre Haute on July 29.
Vincennes Indiana July 29 Prof William Hannon a 28 year old native of Londonderry Ireland and a mathematics expert was elected president of Vincennes University today in a special hiring vote at the campus committee meeting.
Berlin reports that German mobilization orders were drafted and signed today and will be proclaimed at the first sign of Russian aggression. The Kaiser and the Czar have been in secret communications in the last 24 hours, with extensive German troop movements toward the Russian border.
Splendid Tooth Brushes are praised as worth the price and backed by a guarantee. The advertising note emphasizes value and assurance to customers.
London reports fear of a European war drives Americans planning long trips to stay or seek passports. Many tour plans canceled or altered while embassies handle an influx of passport requests. In Hazleton Miss Francis Ellis visits Miss Arta Herman in the city. Mrs. Will Cato and Mrs. Elza Kinison visit St Louis. James P. McCormick and W. Combs take a fishing trip on the Wabash River Wednesday afternoon.
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