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Newspaper

Princeton Daily Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1920

Page

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Detroit News Editor Gilmore Visits City Friends

Steele F. Gilmore of the Detroit News arrived Saturday to spend a few days with relatives and friends. A former Princeton student and Indianapolis native, he is on the Detroit News city desk and complimented The Democrat's new Mant on its progress in the newspaper field.

Steele F. Gilmore Detroit News Mr. Gilmore Princeton F. Gilmore Indianapolis News Gilmore iDemocrat

Indiana University Grants Largest Graduation Class

Indiana University's commencement exercises Friday awarded diplomas to 347 graduates. Among them were several from Gilson county and Princeton including Alex Milburn Patoka Edwin Victor Marehland Haubstadt and Sara Lucilly Woods Leuis Bridonhager from Princeton.

Indiana University Gilson County Princeton Alex Milburn Patoka Edwin Victor Marehland Haubstadt Sara Lucilly Woods Leuis Bridonhager

Woman's Clubs Convention Set for Des Moines June 6 25

The biennial convention of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs will take place in Des Moines Iowa from June 6 to 25. Indiana's Mrs O M Welborn plans to attend and has begun sleeper reservations for the trip from this city.

General Federation of Woman's Clubs Des Moines Indiana O. M Welborn Iris

June 8 Music Night with Jordan's Saxophone Combination

Local event notice announces a music night at 10 o clock on Tuesday June 8. Jordan's Saxophone Combination from Louisville provides the entertainment and invites everyone to attend.

Jordan Louisville

Plans Created for New Salvation Army Citadel

Public appeal in Princeton and Gibson county weighs local support for a Salvation Army brick citadel on East Broadway costing 10 000 to 15 000 dollars with emergency rooms and hotel accommodations. Brig. Simonson to finalize plans. pledge drive runs this week via Boy Scouts, seeking funds to aid Gibson county home service and local needy.

Princeton Gibson County Salvation Army National Organization of the Army East Broadway Bryansville Brig. Simonson Indianapolis National Home Service Army Boy Scouts

Princeton Defeats Decker 14 to 2 At South Side Park

Princeton pitcher Harry Day dominated early with twisters that baffled Decker hitters. A fifth inning two-run burst by Decker narrowed the gap before Princeton pulled away. final line shows Princeton 16 hits, 6 stolen bases, 2 sacrifice hits and 6 two base hits with 9 strikeouts. The Decker defense committed 7 errors and 4 walks.

Princeton Decker South Side Park Harry Day Day Pea Rader

Supreme Court upholds prohibition amendment and Volstead Act

The United States Supreme Court ruled the prohibition amendment valid and the Volstead Act enforceable, blocking brewery use of alcohol above 0.5 percent. The decision strengthens federal dry laws, applies nationwide, and foresees enforcement across Rhode Island New Jersey Massachusetts Wisconsin Mississippi and Kentucky.

Washington United States Supreme Court United States Rhode Island Newersey Massachusetts Wisconsin Mississipi Kentucky

Miss Myrtle R. Cook Becomes Gibson County’s First Woman Lawyer

In 1929 Benjamin Harrison Law School graduate Myrtle R. Cook of Princeton is noted as one of few women entering the legal profession and the first from Gibson County to do so. She began as a stenographer for Judge S. L. Vandeveer, then worked with Thomas Duncan, and later served as secretary to Duncan in the public service commission and to Judge Orbison in Indianapolis.

Benjamin Harrison Law School Indianapolis Myrtle R. Cook Princeton Cook Gibson County Miss Cook John Cook South Seminary Street St. Joseph Catholic School S. L. Vandeveer Thomas Duncan

Explosion at Mason Tire Plant Kills and Injures Many

Reports from Akron Ohio say five killed and more than ten injured in an explosion at the Mason Tire and Rubber company plant twelve miles from Akron. Nearby Mt Clements Michigan reports indicate several killed after a limited inter urban train derailed north of the town.

Akron Mason Tire and Rubber Company MT. Clements Mich Here

Five Die After Interurban Hits Car Near Grand Rapids

Five Grand Rapids residents were killed when an interurban train struck their car on a road near the city. The crash occurred as the auto carried the occupants, all of whom perished in the collision.

Grand Rapids, Mich Here

Princeton Man Receives A. B. Degree For Ministry

Joseph McClure of this city is among Franklin College students to be awarded the A. B. degree. He is preparing for the ministry of the First Baptist church. Commencement exercises will be held on Wednesday. Edith Hinton of Vincennes visits sister Mrs. Arthur Hanna on South Prince street.

Franklin College Joseph McClure First Baptist Church Edith Hinton Vincennes Arthur Hanna South Prince Street

The Democrat Moves to New East Broadway Plant

The Democrat announces its relocation to a new, modern plant on East Broadway under publisher John C. Gorman. The move, conducted with no missed issues, involved dismantling and reassembling the press and linotype machines with help from Ed Morris and Howard Gorman, plus local contractors and rail sympathy. The building houses editorial, business offices, and a four-story rear composing room, and the paper invites readers to visit the new plant location.

Main Street The Democrat East Broadway John C. Gorman Rand the Democrat Ed Morris and Son Howard Southern Railroad Supply Department J. B. Lowd Main Broadway Telehone C. F. Gardner Printing Company Keller- Crescent Printing Co Evansville United Press C. I. Miller

Labor Union Memorial Exercises Draw Large City Attendance

United memorial events of several organized labor bodies were held Sunday in the city under the CIUW. Horace Sprague pastor of Gibson Street Memorial church spoke at First Methodist church. Graves of deceased members were decorated by committees, with Odd Fellows' cemetery ceremonies by the united body.

United Memorial Thhe CI UW Horace Sprague Gibson Street Memorial Church First Methodist Odd Fellows United Body

Senate orders probe of residential and congressional campaign spending

Washington June 7 Investigation of campaign expenditures in the residential and congressional contests to precede the November election was ordered by the Senate. The inquiry will be conducted by the same committee handling pre convention political financing with July 9 as the date to complete the present phase. Senator Pomerene urged immediate action, while Senator Smoot argued for delay. Senator Borah defended the resolution and warned Republicans to clean house before next Saturday, citing fears of anti party sentiment. William Loeb Jr Alfred J Greatbaum and Missouri witnesses were summoned but had not yet responded.

Washington Senate Pomerene Ohio Smoot Utah Borah Idaho Smoort Abraham Lincoln Pomerone Kenyon William Loeb, Jr Wood Alfred J. Greatbaum Hiram Johnson California Missouri

Gompers Speaks on Right to Strike at AFL Convention

In Montreal on June 7 organized labor declared it will not surrender the right to strike. AFL President Samuel Gompers opened the fortieth annual convention saying the strike weapon remains essential for workers.

Gompers Montreal Can American Federation of Labor

Evansville Courier Agency Relocated in Princeton

The Evansville Courier Agency in Princeton moves to Hitchs 5 and 10 Store on East Side of Square where the Daily and Sunday Courier are available at all times. For service complaints call Southern No.

Evansville Princeton HITCH Call Southern No

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