26 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
1
Gibson County's Red Cross campaign surpasses the $101 million national goal milestone with local contributions reaching about 17 273.96 dollars plus 5 000 in membership, aided by M. J. Welhorn and Robert C. Baltzell. Local clubs and churches add several dozen dollars to the total.
On June 26 Henry Kruger testified about police bungling in the Ruth Kruger murder case and Cochi’s escape as New York records one murder, a disappearance, and two midnight assaults. Helen Wheelen was shot during a joy ride and found in a ditch. six friends are under arrest and Pearl Fisher is missing. Edith Miles and Mary Egan were attacked at midnight. their cries drew rescuers.
Athens June 26 The Zaimis ministry has resigned. Reports say former Premier Venizelos, leader of the Salonika provisional government, will be appointed by King Alexander to head a new cabinet. Allied officials say his appointment would win broad public support and reunite the country.
Workers at Princeton coal mine walked out after the company raised wages from 10 to 12 cents per bushel. An employee said the rise was ordered again after a two week delay and the strike will continue until the increase is rescinded. Management estimates suggest profits may spike 200 to 300 percent, fueling tension over higher production costs.
Tonight at the chautauqua tent Beulah Buckladies Quartette opens with a concert. Harry L. Fogleman of New York will lecture on Business Building and Character Development. McDonald of Newark discusses Moonshine and social frauds shaping public life.
Senate factions clash as efforts intensify to push through a controversial bill creating a dumping ground. Lawmakers battle over location scope and deadlines, signaling heightened partisan tensions and possible amendments before final votes.
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted to broaden the food control bill to regulate coal steel oil petroleum products farm implements and other necessities while excluding food consumption from control. The move risks the bill and reflects intense debate over tying prohibition to the food program and potential revenue losses from licenses and taxes.
M C Moderwell of Chicago testified before the Interstate Commerce Committee that coal producers have raised prices from 2.50 to 5.00 a ton while production costs rose only about 50 cents a ton. He said mines operate at about 60 percent capacity and opposes the Cummins bill authorizing price fixing on coal and rail materials.
Rudolph Hillman son of Mr and Mrs W R Hillman of north Gibson street left Tuesday for Vincennes where he will marry Miss Helen Binkhofer at 9 am in Sacred Heart church officiated by Rev Fr Pecker. They honeymoon in French Lick then reside with the groom's parents. Binkhofer is a well known local woman and Hillman is a Princeton grocer.
Carl Yochum leaves Wednesday for St Louis to form his company as a machinist. He enlisted several days ago and expects orders within days to go to France. Yochum served four years as a machinist locally and has been employed at St Louis for several months.
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