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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
1
The American Medical Association with 70 000 physicians distributes limited Save the Babies pamphlets for guiding new mothers through the dangers of early infancy. The campaign urges readers to join the movement to protect babies in our town and beyond.
A compact sale listing offers items including sanitary diaper cloth ten yard bolts blankets bands shirts dolls clothes hangers booties stork pants vanta vests shoes garters and more. The notice presents a general catalog of infant care and apparel options for shoppers.
Mrs Chas Salzman a longtime Princeton resident is seriously ill at her East Warnock street home after a heart attack Saturday morning. Her condition improved somewhat by Saturday afternoon.
The condition of Calvin Howe was reported as no better Saturday afternoon, with medical staff monitoring his status for any signs of improvement or deterioration.
Misses Grace and Minne Quindry of Fort Branch traveled through the city Saturday en route to Albion Til where they will visit relatives and friends.
The jury in State vs Henry Barnes found for the state after a short deliberation Friday afternoon. Barnes was sentenced to the state reformatory for one year and fined 325.00 plus costs. Barnes conducted his own defense.
Mr and Mrs Millard Byrum hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower for their son Cecil Byrum at their Mast State street home Friday evening. About 75 relatives and friends attended with games and music, and the couple received several beautiful and useful gifts. Tempting refreshments were served by the hosts.
Fragmentary note mentions a cake from Mr and Mrs Will Jones located south of Gwensville with unclear context and missing details.
Federal grand jury in Indianapolis indicted three men tied to Panama grafts, including John Burke of the canal commission, Pascal Canavaggio a Colon merchant, and Ricardo Bermudez former Panamanian governor. Cases previously in New York may be dismissed.
New York June 19 the battleship Arizona was launched with Gov. Hunt of Arizona and Secretary Daniels in attendance. Spectators numbered 40 000 as wine and water broke over the bow marking the ship's entry to East River waters. The dreadnought weighs 31 400 tons and will serve as a key part of American naval strength with plans for heavy guns and armor.
Tonight's program features Concert-Music Makers and lecture by Silvester A. Long on Hungerly People. The Savranoffe trio performs two shows with the Man From Home entertainment. Admission varies 15 to 35 cents. Organizers push to raise required guarantee, with Elks urging support. Dixon will lecture Taking Stock of a Town Monday. crowd cheers a large opening at Lowell Field.
Detroit June 19 Henry Ford announced in an interview that his proposed new steel plant, the largest in the world, will produce 1 906 000 tractor engines for farm use next year. The tractor will sell at 3209 or less and be a convertible type suitable for every farm purpose.
British tank steamer flying Swedish flag rammed and sank the submarine U-29, commanded by Otto Weddigen, according to the admiralty. London denies the claim, stating U-29 was sunk in March by a British warship. Berlin papers note controversial warfare methods and a debate over concessions to the United States. Washington reports a German faction resisting diplomacy, fearing signs of weakness if demands are granted.
The funeral of Robley Benton Ballard, the son of Mr and Mrs Rob ley Ballard, will be held at 10 39 o clock Sunday from the family home. Rev Golden A Smith of the Methodist church will conduct the services and the burial will take place at Walnut Hill cemetery.
Misses Veda Anderson and Ruby Redburn of Francisco were in the city shopping on Saturday.
A Princeton area article notes the Fifty-eighth Regiment monument at the courthouse yard attracts little local interest despite its national significance. Cyrus N. Clark of Urbana Illinois, son of a former regiment member, seeks to ensure the monument’s primacy, with a bronze tablet planned to preserve its memory and status.
Fierce fighting continues from Arras to the sea on the Flanders front. French and British forces press German positions east of La Basse in the brick fields while Belgians attack around Dixmude. German bombardments are countered as French artillery silences several batteries near Souchez.
Miss Mary Fet tinger of Winslow Indiana wed Francis P Byrne of this city at 8 pm Friday in St Joseph Rectory South Race street. Rev Fr Hassel officiated. Witnesses were Elizabeth Isabel Byrne and Ethel Jennings. The couple home at 722 Stormont Avenue. Congratulations pour in.
Misses May and Eunice Trippett of Hazelton were shoppers in the city on Saturday.
A program listing shows The Grand Theatre presenting a two part stirring Western drama with Pauline Bush Lon Caney and Wm Devlan. Also King Baggot in One Night a drama of strange complications with a midnight meeting in the Rome of the millionaire. Monday The Duchess in three parts an Irish romance from a famous novel featuring Cleo Madison and Joe King. Coming Tuesday The Master Key fourth episode.
Atlanta a slim chance governor Slayton will announce whether to grant a reprieve in the Leo Frank murder case. Frank is scheduled to hang at noon Tuesday for the killing of Mary Phagan, with supporters hoping mercy may be shown before the sentence is carried out.
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