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Newspaper

Princeton Daily Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1923

Page

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Filipino Butler Confesses to Nurse's Murder in New York

Eluigo Lozado, a Filipino butler, admits choking nurse Mrs Blossom Martin for half an hour and plans to throw her body from a Staten Island ferry. He carried the wrapped corpse through taxis and ferries before being arrested. Lozado had been employed by a doctor near Central Park and pursued a doomed romance with the victim.

New York Eluigo Lozado Blossom Martin Sle Staten Island Central Park Martin Doctours

Cung Says No Let-Up in P R German Policy

Berlin June 9 Chancellor Cung reiterated Germany will maintain a policy of passive resistance in the Ruhr Valley in response to French demands. He said no reparations solution would be considered until Germany's position is acknowledged.

Cung P. R Berlin Germany Ruby Vahley Cuno

Owensville Lodge Initiates Sixty Five New Members

In Owensville Indiana on June 9 sixty five new members were initiated into the Modern Woodmen lodge with Mt. Vernon lodge handling the ceremonies. A visiting team performed an exhibition drill on the public square before several hundred onlookers, with music by the Owensville band. The local lodge recently led the state in new member gains.

Owensville Ind Allios Woodmen Lodge Mt. Vernon

Seven Motormeters Stolen in Woodmen Celebration

Seven motormeters were stolen from cars along Main Street during the Woodmen's celebration in Owensville Indiana on Wednesday night.

Owensyville Ind Sevren Main Street Woodmen

Jilted fiancé wins ring back in Chicago jury ruling

A Chicago jury awarded Lee Stiles $1,000 against Miss Leona Norris after Stiles claimed he was entitled to recover the engagement ring he bought and returned by the bride-to-be following their broken engagement. The dispute centered on the ring given when they became engaged and the alleged reasons for the split.

Chicago Leona Norris Stiles Lee Stiles

Sickels Wins Contract for New Printing Co. Building

James J. O. Sickels of Princeton secured the contract to erect the J. W. Cockrum Printing Co. home on Harrison Street opposite the General Baptist church in Oakland City. The contract price is $35,000.

Oakland City Ind James. J.o.sickels Princeton J. W. Cockrum Printing Co Harrison Street General Baptist Church

Princeton Chautauqua Opens June 25

Monday June 25 marks the opening date for the Princeton Chautauqua. The event begins with community programming and presentations expected to run through the week.

Princeton Chautauqua

Thirteenth Tzebekah Assembly Held in Gibson County

The thirteenth annual Tzebekah Assembly meeting of Gibson County gathered at the Odd Fellows Hall in Fort Branch with Mrs. Stella Christmas presiding. Officers elected included Etta Rowe president and Medora Ott vice president, with a lengthy evening program featuring the Francisco Degree staff and Princeton Sisters. A free will offering netted $11.95 for the county treasurer.

FT. Brancil Tzebekah Assembly of Gibson Co Odd Fellows Ft. Bracvh Stella Christmas Oakland City Gibson County America Medora Ott Princeton Mary Lintg Ft. Branch Mary Strickland Ft. Strauch Uligh Hose Etta Rowe Wheeling Madora Ott Ruby Downey Francisco Zora Zipp Somerville Onty Sisters of the Martha Lodge Wrinceton Mele Joplin Edna Unthank Ruby Kent Effie Wheeler Ada Simpson Lola Wilson Lillie Moore Maude Strickland Eunice Seamon Pearl Tichenor Carrie Fall Katie Alcorn Vlorence McDonwad Mae Jarrett Lottie Alburn Estil Feginon Esther Yochum Lawn McDonald Artine Morris W. HH. Strickland EL Oj. Efterbush Joe Yochum Jams Maidlow Efimer Ticheney Joe Alcorn

Purdue experts lead Volkman farm limestone study

A county field meet at Volkman farm in center township, led by A. T. Waincko and G. P. Walker from Purdue soil department, demonstrated limestone use on soils. Attendance was light due to rain. the program has run eight years under W. G. Volkman, the local superintendent, covering lime application and yearly results.

Volkman Farm Center Township A. T. Waincko Soil Department Purdue University G. P. Walker W. G. Volkman

Japan and Russia Move Toward Preliminary Talks

June 9 report says the Soviet representative to Japan formally notified the Japanese foreign office of readiness to begin preliminary negotiations to settle differences. He expressed hope that mutual concessions could lead to a formal conference between the two nations.

Rio Russia

Ford’s Bid for Merchant Fleet Prompts Speculation

Silver Creek, June 9 A visit by Henry Ford fuels talk that Joby Slack’s $1.051 billion bid to the Shipping Board for the entire merchant fleet was made on Ford’s behalf. Slack says Ford was in town but won't confirm talks, while observers note Ford’s interest in Muscle Shoals and a possible future presidency.

Silver Creek N. Y Henry Ford Joby W. Slack Columbia Postal Supply Company U. S. Shipping D Board Ford Slack Shipping Board Lasker Lord Muscle Shoals Congress Michigan Milionaire

French Talk Booze Relief With U S

Paris reports the French government will open conversations with the United States to seek relief from the liquor law provisions as they apply to shipping.

U. S Paris United States

Farm Bureau Film Prompts Large Owensville Audience

The Farm Bureau film School Days drew about 600 viewers in Owensville on Friday night. Agent Mood called it the best yet offered, with music by the Hoosier Male Quartet and Nellie Young. Monday's showing moves to Francisco school house from Princeton High School as planned.

Farm Bureau Gibson County Owensville Mood Hoosier Nellie Young Francisco School House Princeton High School

Children Day Observance Planned in Patoka

Patoka Ind June 9 Children Day exercises will be held Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Methodist church here. An excellent program has been prepared.

Patoka Inid

Baseball Club Benefit Carnival at Gram's Park

The June 9 event in Gram's Park in Ft Branch Indiana features a skating rink for dancing and an electrically lit festival. Proceeds from the one night carnival support the local Baseball Club.

FT. Branch Ind Gram‘s Park

Patoka Disaster Minute Oiling Sparks Car Skid

In Atoka Indiana a young woman driving a coupe on the Dixie Highway near the Patoka Bank skidded on oiled streets and raced onto a sidewalk. Her car struck concrete blocks laid by Walter Morrison for a confectionery building, narrowly avoiding a basement excavation. She paid Morrison ten dollars for the damages, then left. she was said to be from Byansville.

Atoka Ind Patoka Patoka Bank Walter Morrison Morrison Byansville

Children’s Day Program at BMA Sunday School

A Children’s Day program is set for 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the B M A Sunday school. The event invites attendees to join the celebration and activities planned for young parishioners.

Indiana Weather Forecast Mixed for Weekend

Partly cloudy with showers likely in the southwest tonight and Sunday. Temperatures remain steady around the high 50s to high 60s, with Friday expected to reach 29 and a low of 58. Weekend highs near the mid 80s and lows around 66 with 16 percent precipitation. Saturday 6 am temperature 56, sunset Saturday 7:12 pm, sunrise Sunday 4:26 am.

Indiana

Hogs Hit Lowest Market Price Since 1915

At Indianapolis hog sellers faced the lowest price since February 6, 1915 with hogs selling primarily at 6.75 dollars per hundred pounds. The drop followed an oversupply and buyers blamed weak demand as the slump persisted over several days. A downtown butcher quoted pork chops around 35 to 40 cents per pound.

Indianapolis

Krause to be tried in Vincennes on liquor charges

Albert Krause of East Mt. Carmel is to be taken to Vincennes for trial on liquor selling and still possession charges with a $1250 bond. If not convicted there he will return for trial in this court on similar charges.

Albert Krause East Mt. Carmel Niemeier Vincennes

Harry G Dean to Visit City This Weekend

Harry G. Dean of Los Angeles will arrive Saturday evening and stay until Monday as guest of sister in law Mrs J R McCoy and family in east Broadway. Mrs Dean formerly Eva Craig of this city and once resided in Princeton where he was in business. He now manages the book room at the Bible Institute in Los Angeles.

Harry G. Dean Los Angeles Cal J. R. McCoy Fimaily East Broadway Dean Eva Craig Princeton Bible Institute

Missing Senator Moran Reappears After Disappearance

Senator Barney Moran who vanished for three days during a bitter tax bill fight reappeared in Madison at a summer cottage near the city. His absence stalled a senate vote and he returned just before officers were dispatched to locate him.

Madison Wis Barney Moran Senate Here

Princess Christian Dies in London at 77

Princess Christian died in London this morning after a brief illness from heart disease. She was 77, a daughter of the late Queen Victoria.

Princess Christian London Christian Queen Victoria

Jealous Woman Kills Another in Youngstown Murder

In Youngstown Ohio on June 9 authorities said a slender stiletto driven to the heart of 21 year old Helene Drakeman by a jealousy crazed woman caused the death. The killer’s notes led police to a culvert where the body lay. The wife of a former suitor, her husband, and three others are detained after grilling.

Youngstown Ohio Helene Drakeman Here

Governor Al Smith Veto and Referenced Bottle Incident

The text hints at Governor Al Smith being a party original and notes a prediction that he would veto the proposed "ary" repeat bill. It also alludes to him reaching into his desk and pulling out a bottle, with cautions about not rocking the boat or hogging the driver or crossing the line.

Govwnor al Smith

British Troops Move Into Ruhr Valley

British forces advance into Duesdorf in the Ruhr Valley amid reports of artillery and infantry arrivals. Government advices say additional detachments head to Dusseldorf as inquiries probe the plan possibly to divide control with French and Belgian troops in the north.

Berlin Duesdorf Ruhr Auohr Dusseldorf Cologne

Charles Lanman Recovers After Auto Injury

Charles Paul Lanman, seriously injured by an auto near his home on Wednesday afternoon, is reported to be doing very nicely at Methodist hospital.

Charles Paul Lanman Methodist Hospital

Judge Baltzell Delivers Sentence in Evansville Manslaughter Case

Judge Robert C. Baltzell in circuit court Saturday morning passed for mal sentence on William Dillon, an Evansville Negro convicted by jury for manslaughter in the killing of Henry Hatchett. Dillon faced two to twenty one years in state prison and offered no remarks. Baltzell cited prior light law violations and gambling as factors shaping Dillon’s fate and urged reform on release.

Robert C. Baltzell Wiliam Dillon Evansville Henry Hatchett Dillion Baltzell Dillon

Iodine Lack Tied to Goiter in Indiana Children

Dr. A R Burton reports Indiana board of health notes widespread goiter among children aged five to sixteen. Cause blamed on refined salt lacking iodine. recommends slight iodine in drinking water or at water source. Also urges proper sanitation for motor tourist camps under local health officer oversight.

A.R. Burton Princeton Board of Health State Board of Health Indianapolis State Board

Divorce Suit Filed in Gibson Circuit Court

Effie Sprowl sues Lennie M. Sprowl for divorce in Gibson circuit court with filing noted on Saturday. The case establishes a legal action for dissolution of marriage.

Effie Sprowl Lennie M. Sprowl Gibson Circuit Court

Wet drives to repeal state laws in six states announced

The Wet Association announced immediate repeal campaigns in Rhode Island Tennessee California Pennsylvania New Jersey and Ohio as part of a broader push toward a national movement in 1994. Capt Stayton heads the effort aiming to expand political influence and grow membership to rival the anti liquor league.

Wet Association Washington Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Rhode Island Tennessee California Pennsylvania New Jersey Ohio Capt. Stayton The Nets

Mystery Will Remain In Ellis Death In Pacific Islands

June 9 report states the death of Lieut. Col. Earl H. Ellis in the Caroline Islands May 12 remains an unsolved mystery to the public. The islands are Japanese mandated and closed to foreigners. Ellis had three years leave with permission to travel outside the United States. His body will likely lie buried in the islands, two thousand miles from the nearest American consular office. State and Navy officials offered limited information.

Washington Earl H. Ellis Marine Brigade Chauteau Thierry Caroline Islands South Pacific Sis Tokio Col Elis United States Col. Elis Islands State Department Navy Department Ellis Philips Col. Ellis

Style Shop Opens After Annex Sale by Gilbert Stephens Co

New owners W M Ritchie and Miss Estella Witherspoon acquire the Stephens Annex on the west side public square from J F Stephens and others. The Style Shop will operate under new leadership with same women’s ready to wear apparel lines and standards. Ritchie remains with Taylor Manufacturing Co., Witherspoon brings merchandising experience. The annex becomes The Style Shop and will keep up to date retailing.

Stephens J. F. Stephens The Gilbert-Stephens Co W. M. Ritchie Miss Witherspoon

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Kcalls Boctor Sickels Gunty Purdue Japan Henry John W. Slack Gil-Skid B.M.A Vincennes Court Krause Harry Dean O. K Abe Martin Indianapolis News State Health Board Estella Witherspoon Style Shop
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