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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
1
Earl McCullough, five years with The Daily Democrat as a carrier on the Coal Mine route, has resigned to take an apprenticeship at a Southern shop. He was well known to patrons along the route and the paper wishes him success in his new position.
Canadian Pacific figures put Empress of Ireland toll at 969 with 55 first class, 688 second and third class passengers, and 226 crew. Systematic river search began at Rimouski to recover bodies while officials warn the sunken liner may never be raised. Government inquiry opened in Montreal with Capt. Lindsay leading a royal commission.
Terre Haute June 1 George H. Richards arrived in Quebec and identified the body of his mother Mrs George C Richards who was lost in the steamship Empress disaster. Mrs Harold Gray and her daughter remain missing.
Thomas Bammer, confined at his North Seminary residence for a month after appendicitis surgery, was able to be downtown Saturday morning for a short time.
Gilbert Ritterskamp, 23, son of W J Ritterskamp, drowned while bathing at Bingham's Bend near Long Pond in White River. Under current pulled him under. body recovered about 6 pm. He was active with Princeton gardens, member of First Presbyterian, and leaves wife Charlotte Rosenbaum and family. Funeral Tuesday at 5 pm at East Spruce residence. Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Dr. Winters said he would file habeas corpus as soon as warrants were issued. Affidavit witnesses for a conspiracy to murder and burn include Detectives Abell and Webster, farmer William Van Matre, Fannie Matthews, Harriett Lawson, Chief William Williams, and Assistant Chief Luther Koons. Mrs. Winters disputed Abell’s claim that clothing found at the Winters home belonged to the missing girl.
Janitor McKenzie started watering the court house lawn with fountain sprays to revive sun scorched grass. The article notes a soaking rain is really needed to restore healthy growth and hopes for relief persist.
The regular city council meeting will be held tonight in the council chamber. This is a scheduled standard session.
Trustees of Gibson County townships held their regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon in the office of County Superintendent W F Fisher. The usual business was transacted with nothing unusual for disposal or action.
A brief notice indicates contractors are needed for a two story brick block in Lawrenceville. The June deadline and project location are referenced, with emphasis on bidding or contact requirements for the shop work.
Patoka Township Graded Schools will graduate thirty students at the annual commencement to be held tonight at the high school building. County Superintendent W. F. Fisher will present diplomas and Dr. Morris Watson of United Presbyterian Church will deliver the class address. The program rivals a standard high school program and is expected to attract a large crowd.
Circuit Court was occupied with probate matters today before Judge S L Vandeveer. The court officials were resting on their oars while awaiting further action.
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