09 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
1
Miss Fern Riley visited Evansville Tuesday to see Miss Letta Russell. J Dk Whiting of Wheeling traveled to the city on business. A typewriter is being introduced into India to write the Gengal alphabet. A small amount of iron affects water taste. four to five parts rendered unpalatable.
At the Monday meeting of Princeton city council Floyd J Biggs was unanimously chosen to fill the School Board vacancy, succeeding Dr Alexander. Biggs, a prominent local businessman, has run a successful dragline business for years and is expected to serve the schools well.
Evansville Ind June 9 A regional business men meeting will gather in Hopkinsville to push the Dixie Bee Line road project through southern Kentucky The effort includes Pembroke Trenton and Guthrie to improve Henderson ferry service as traffic volume grows The Retail Merchants Association supports the short route and will discuss the proposal further with E Q Lockyear promising full backing and local helpers Leland Wump Nashville Rooster Club head has engaged the matter with Kentucky leaders but no word yet from Clarksville Tennessee city officials.
Washington June 9 reports say Secretary Bryan announced his resignation amid tensions over German note dispatch and submarine threats. President Wilson stood firm on protecting American rights, while Lansing interim secretary and other officials discussed casting the note and cabinet changes.
The Chamber reports about $1608 in semiannual dues received with about twenty members owing. After dues, first half year support totals around $2001. Expenses have been high but will fund fall projects. A Swarths Fly campaign by Health and Sanitation is planned. Advertisers were urged to note the World Advertising Clubs meeting in Chicago starting June 0. Atlanta will send fifty correspondents. The Dixie Bee Line Highway action was endorsed with county commission support. An active Membership Campaign is being organized. The Cummins Bill changes for rail claims and suits were highlighted. Further information is available from the Secu Mer.
London June 9 report says the British steamer Lady Salisbury was torpedoed without warning off Harwich and sank in five minutes. The chief officer drowned, eight crew near Harwich, two men missing, eight rescued by a fishing boat. Admiralty announces the submarine has been sunk.
Arguments on the appeal of the UK election contest were heard Wednesday afternoon by Judge Vandeveer. The session stretched into the evening as attorneys argued the case seeking appeal relief and a decision date was anticipated.
The Pattoka township schools hold commencement at Broadway Christian church Wednesday evening. A class of 24 will receive diplomas with no admission fee. Program includes invocation by Rev. Roush, music, reading by Marie Critchfield, class address by Emerson Ballard of Crawfordsville, presentation of diplomas by Sunt W. Fisher, and benediction. Class roll lists Ida Mae Jones, Thomas Hornbrook, Lowell Taylor Russe Carlisle Menzell Allen, Nora Turpin, Grace Westfall, William Lasley, William L. Allen, Kester Miller, Grace Binhack, Hubert Welagerber.
Percy Lane Alva Dedenour Phillip Marx Laura Farman Fula Bryant Samuel Latham Hazel Rothrock Anna Paigett John Allen Jas H Westfall Otte Wright Marvel Taylor.
Local notices describe a July 1 gathering at St. Joseph Park with meals and activities. Event details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a community celebration in the city with expected dinners and social time.
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