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Newspaper

Princeton Daily Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

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Big business seizes on Republican pledge in campaign

Senator Kenyon told the senate that big interests including lumber steel and coal are using the pledge for less government to push control over federal agencies and tariff policy. He said packers have mounted the greatest lobby in history against the packers bill and criticized opponents of regulation.

Sen Kenyon Washington United States Senate Federal Trade Commission

Man Held After Murmured Threat Against Governor

An unidentified man is held for investigation in Indianapolis after an arrest this afternoon. State house employees reported he murmured he would get the governor. Authorities found a knife on him but no other weapon.

Unité Press Indianapolis Tony Yamerass Tony Amass State House

Train Trolley Fatality Near Sullivan Claims Two Lives

Two Sullivan residents Noah Simmonds and William Ridge were killed when an automobile they rode in was struck by a southbound E I passenger train at Pittman crossing north of Sullivan. The car drove onto the tracks as the train, traveling at high speed, approached. the crew did not stop but notified Sullivan officials they had struck something at the crossing.

Sullivan Noah Simmonds William Ridge Pittman Crossing Here

Miss Luella Witherspoon Hosts Five Hundred Party

Social events fill Princeton week with visits and shoppers. Miss Luella Witherspoon entertained guests Tuesday evening at her home with refreshments. Local residents including Miss Helen Bruner and the French sisters made trips to Princeton for meetings and shopping activities.

Luella Witherspoon Floyd Hull Princeton Morris Watson Helen Bruner Oakland City Grace,Laura Elizabeth French

Freakish storm hits Branch area causing damage

A storm yesterday brought torrential rain in parts and a cyclone like whirlwind uprooting trees and destroying wheat near John Mead’s residence one mile west of Branch. Lightning damaged Wilk ington Lumber Co office door and belfry at the school while a stray current shattered a screen door wounding neither Drayman Geo Watt nor bystanders. Other sites suffered as meters and a transformer were lost by the Light Company and the Coal Mine saw electrical equipment burn out.

Ft. ‘Branch John Mead Wilkingon Lumber Co Drayman Geo. Watt

Girl Scout Troop 2 Plans Friday Drill and Picnic

Girl Scouts Troop No. 2 schedules a Friday evening drill at two o'clock on the Lowell school grounds and a Saturday picnic supper at the fair grounds. Lead by Scout Lennaly, the group will meet at the home of a leader before proceeding.

Girl Scouts Lowell Lennaly

Two Injured in Accident Near Patoka

Jesse Hunt 20 and Arthur Rust 14 were injured when Hunt’s Ford roadster collided with a speeding second car on the Patoka covered wagon bridge at 4 15 pm Wednesday. The roadster overturned into a deep roadside ditch. both youths crawled out and were treated in Patoka before returning home. Neither of the other drivers stopped. their identities are unknown.

Jesse Hunt South Seminary Street Arthur Rust Patoka Hunt Rust Irvin Arthur

Many Called Before Special Grand Jury

Investigations into disorders across the county continue as scores of witnesses are called daily. Since the grand jury began sessions on Tuesday morning, large numbers of witnesses have gathered in the courthouse near the grand jury room. Watson and Daughters express thanks for sympathy and tender ministrations during bereavement.

Grand Jury Court House Grand “Jury Watson’ Rand

White Sox to Play Exhibition at Sullivan Illinois

The Chicago White Sox will play an exhibition game at Sullivan on Tuesday June 28 using their regular lineup led by Eddie Collins Ray Schalk Harry Hooper. Sullivan Mutuals have begun the season strong with eight straight wins and star pitcher Williams delivering scoreless innings in midseason form.

Sullivan Ind Chicago White Sox Wil Jane Sox Chicago St. Louis Eddie Collins Ray Schalk Harry Hooper Ycher Sullivan Mutuals Williams

Ruth and Jane Correspondence From Pleasant Valley

Letter from JANE to RUTH dated June 16 19e2 describes Ruth's return home from school and confirms Red Path Chautauqua in Princeton. Jane expresses interest in visiting, reading The Daily Democrat, and anticipates The Clan Call story while asking for regular papers.

Pleasant Valley Ruth Redpath Chautauqua Princeton Daily Democrat The Democrat

Rotary On Record Urges Global Disarmament Conference

In Edinburgh Scotland on June 16 Rotary clubs unanimously adopted a mission to push world governments to memorialize disarmament. The convention urged that an pan national disarmament conference be called to address international weapon reduction.

Edingburgh Scotland Rotary

Medicinal Beer Rules Expected Soon in Prohibition Era

Washington June 15 The internal revenue commissioner says regulations for medicinal beer will be issued soon unless Congress acts to ban distribution. Regulations stem from a prior attorney general ruling that beer could be prescribed in any amount. New officials say there is no reason to delay pending new legislation. S. E B. Nicholson of RichmondInd has urged House rules committee members to push the measure on behalf of the Anti-Saloon League.

Washington, D. C Commissioner of Internal Revenue Congress Ciig Ind

Local Visitors and Visits Across Princeton and Kentucky

Fragmentary notes report HERRRER eRe PROVIDENCE and BGRene Nicklas Riley making a business trip to Princeton. Mentions Mr and Mrs Mose P Morgan visiting Princeton, Candas Pugh visiting Ruth and Grace McDivitt, Mr and Mrs Russel and three children, Miial WwW Burns, and Clarence Carson with a plan for a fourth Sunday gathering in Kentucky.

Nicklas ‘Riley Princeton Mose P. ‘Morgan Candas Pugh Ruth Grace ‘McDivitt Russel Onte Spetn Burns Clarence

Tragic Death Of Charles Scull From Drowned Injuries

Charles Scull aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs C S Scull of 717 East State Street died after a coughing episode caused by paralysis of throat muscles from a head injury sustained diving into shallow water at Cunningham's ferry Tuesday evening. He showed brief improvement Wednesday before his condition worsened and he passed away Thursday shortly after 5 am. He was a Princeton high school graduate of 1921 and a member of First Methodist Church youth classes, with interests in athletics and swimming.

Charles Scull C. S.scull East State Street Cunningham’s Ferry C. S. Scull Princeton High School First Methodist Church Charles Seall Tife

Elks Picnic At Foot's Pond In Princeton

Elks in Princeton were few at home as many attended the annual outing at Foot's Pond. A program of music and outdoor sports was planned with a fried chicken and fish feed as the feature of the day.

Princeton Foot’s Pond

Ed Criswell and Fred Drive to Vincennes Evening

Fragmentary notice shows Ed Criswell and Fred traveling from Bicknell with 57 cars to Vincennes or nearby events involving the Elks lodge. Details unclear due to OCR errors.

Ed Criswell Deput Elks Lodge Fred Bicknell Criswell Ill Elks Lodge

Weather snapshot for Indiana forecasts minor temp shifts

Fragmentary bulletin reports a quiet Indiana forecast with partial wording indicating minimal temperature changes tonight and Friday. No specific cities or figures are provided.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4 26 and 7 15

Fragmentary notes indicate sunrise around 4 26 and a second reference at 7 15 with unclear context. The text is garbled and lacks identifiable people or organizations.

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Weather summary for today and yesterday

The report shows today at 1 PM a temperature around 92 degrees with partly cloudy conditions. It notes yesterday’s highest and lowest temperatures and compares to the same date last year.

White Mule Agitation Sparks Indiana Coal Mine Violence

Aggression linked to white mule drink and outside agitators led 800 coal miners to drive foreigners and imported American miners from Pike and Gibson counties. Adj. Gen. Smith recommended local control and keeping displaced workers from returning until a grand jury probe concludes.

United Press Indianapolis Pike Gibson Counties Adjt Harry B. Smith Warren T. McCray Smith Grand ‘Jury Adjf Indiana Hosmar Petersburg Francisco Oakland City George A. Enos United Miners

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