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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
Advertisement lists lace curtains and nets in 1915 patterns with 3 yard lengths and widths up to 54 inches. Prices show bulk pairs at 2.80, 1.40 each, with multiple discount values ranging from 350 and 4.00 values to reductions per pair or per item, including 4.80 pair and 2.40 each down to 0.80 pair and 0.40 each.
The Crex Grass Rugs are promoted as sanitary dust proof and versatile for porches bedrooms and throughout the home. Special prices offered for 36 by 72 inch rugs highlight affordable options for shoppers seeking durable floor coverings.
Mr and Mrs Dick Whitney announce a record long motorcycle journey of about 15000 miles starting from Slayton with San Francisco as the first destination for the first leg. They will visit the Fair then travel to Oregon and across the continent to Florida before heading to New York City and returning home.
President Wilson, after reviewing the full German reply, says comments should be withheld for now. Officials expect a Berlin-bound note by Friday and plan to present evidence that the Lusitania was allied with warlike acts. He talks with Bernstorff Wednesday and notes broad public support for his stance.
A wartime message quotes a German leader pledging no concession of means to resist enemies. The correspondent reports on firm resolve and refusal to yield resources in the ongoing conflict.
Berlin June 1 United Press Germany’s foreign secretary Von Jagow said America should grant time for discussion of the Lusitania attack. He urged both nations to reach a common basis of fact before further talks and asserted Germany fights for freedom of the seas while protecting neutral rights. England, he said, has long claimed dominion of the seas and must return to normal war.
Princeton observes Decoration Day with a large attendance and many visitors at cemeteries. The Sons of Veterans and Gibson Camp S of V lead a parade from the G A R hall through the square to the I C O F cemetery, ending with a memorial service at the United Presbyterian Church. Revs. J B Pilant and W A Roush gave appropriate addresses as the program concluded.
Washington June 1 President Wilson postpones making public his new Mexican policy until Wednesday to allow leaders of the Mexican factions to discuss settlement. The plan aims to present a united approach and is expected to be widely circulated before official release.
The Oakland City college music department staged Faust at New Star Theatre Monday night to a well attended audience. Non professional cast led by Pierre Remington as Mephistopheles and Ruth Troutman as Marguerita impressed, with Marguerite Schutz and Marie Critchfield also praised for their roles. The cast included Edgar Geise, Marie Critchfield, Chas Heldt and Clarence Bryant in supporting parts.
London reports a Zeppelin attack early today dropping about 90 bombs mostly incendiary. Four people were killed and another seriously injured as fires broke out in private houses. no public buildings or fortified works were damaged. Official figures on victims remain incomplete.
A meeting of Co. K 155th Indiana Volunteer veterans was held Monday night at the Eagles. Adjutant Draheim and Evansville chapter officers attended. A short address was given and a discussion followed. The group decided to compile a list of all veterans who served in the war and to hold a future meeting.
The Members' Council of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce met at the Kidd Hotel to discuss by law amendments, a director vacancy, Fort Branch Chautauqua outreach, the Dixie Bee Line Highway, road repairs, potential new factories, Swat the Fly campaign, cattle loading station relocation, and the Credit Rating Bureau. The next meeting is set for Monday June 11.
Mr and Mrs John Hopkins announce the birth of a fine daughter born Monday evening at their home 406 South Hall Street The father is connected with the Public Drug Store.
A British scientist states that limbs exposed to radium become highly radioactive and stay so for several years, highlighting lasting health risks from radium exposure.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Thompson of Owensville spent Monday in the city with Mrs Thompson's brothers, sharing a brief family visit and time with relatives.
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