29 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
1
A rollicking tune note highlights offerings at G. W. Guthrie Music House on South Side Square. The shop advertises piano selections and the new Edison style player pianos to delight music lovers.
In Richmond Indiana on June 29 an inventory shows Jeremiah C. Mendenhall died March 27 leaving stock certificates worth 15288 with no market value. Tangible assets total about 256 dollars, plus war stamps 10 dollars and Liberty bonds 150 dollars. A first mortgage note 25 dollars and eight shares of stock 8.96 dollars, all in the same company. Most savings were in oil mine and moving picture stocks. 650 dollars were invested in an exploration company, details of which are not listed. Also notes a patent for an electric unicycle with gyroscopic flywheels.
Wall Street odds on Democratic presidential candidates show McAdoo at 2 to 1 and Cox at 2 to 1. Alfred E. Smith 2 to 1, Marshall 7 to 1, Burleson 6 to 1, Champ Clark 342 to 1, Palmer 4 to 1, Wilson 432 to 1. Fred Schumm of Brooklyn bets $100 to $500 that a wet plank will be adopted.
Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas assailed the Republican platform as inconsistent evasive and slanderous calling for a fairer committee report and denouncing prewar military unpreparedness while praising the Democratic administration for its legislative achievements honesty and efficiency.
Vincennes Ind June 29 Today's session of the American Legion convention was attended by more than 100 delegates Officers are being elected this afternoon The local convention will be held at Wabash Ind that city winning the convention by a vote of 334 to 51 Terre Haute was the strongest contender
The Mendelssohn Trio and mezzo-soprano Louise Stallings performed to large Princeton audiences during the Chautauqua week. Henry A. Adrian spoke on The Wonders of Burbank, praising plant life. Mood accompanied visits to the Heston farm to view seven acres of Burbank wheat with high yields despite rust. Opie Read discussed Human Nature and Politics. Marguerite Moore hosted Children's Hour with stories.
San Francisco June 29. Women leaders sought to restore harmony among delegates before today's caucus. An attempted gathering adjourned after endorsing Homer S. Cummings keynote, but left a split. Some delegates accused national chairman Mrs. George Bass of using steam roller tactics.
Evansville report cites fear that seven patients at St Marys hospital may die after the Huntingburg railroad wreck. Among the injured are Ronald and Louise Rehl ages 12 and 11 and Olive Stutsman 15. Only Nadine Rehl 3 is likely to survive. High funerals held at Huntingburg.
Indiana public service commission orders investigations into fatal railroad crossing crashes at Huntingburg and Morgantown. B C Matthews designated to Huntingburg and Henry Zink to Morgantown to probe causes and prevent future loss of life.
Harry Dibble of Albion Illinois will direct a July Fourth celebration he controls all concessions for. The program features a big basket dinner freak races horse racing and a grand night climax with three works.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, told the Democratic platform committee in San Francisco that the Republican platform is entirely lacking in principle. He argued labor demands were being hidden while the Republicans hid their aims.
Washington reports President Wilson is highly pleased with the convention's opening day. White House officials call the news the best tonic since his illness, with United Press wires delivering the convention coverage to the president.
Judge Elbery M. Swan of Rocxport on the Democratic ticket visited Princeton Monday meeting many acquaintances. He is noted as a close jurist in Indiana and has served multiple terms as Spencer county judge, viewed as a strong appellate court candidate.
Mrs Toe McDonald drove the other vehicle in Saturday night’s crash north of the city. She says she was hindered by the McDonald car lights and brought her car to a near stop before the impact. Mrs McDonald escaped injury.
San Francisco June 29 The Wilson faction maintains control of the convention. Senator Glass is elected chairman of the resolutions committee with a Wilsonian platform likely. Bryan is barred from the committee, planning to push a dry plank to the floor. Joseph T. Robinson is chosen permanent chairman, signaling administration influence as the field forms against McAdoo.
Rotary Club of Princeton drives public works with new county wide road signs and an east side access for the Court House Basement comfort station. At the Hotel Kidd meeting 8. T. Fisher reported progress while Opie Read prepared to lecture at the Chautauqua.
Scranton reports coal mine operators tonight reply to union leaders at a presidential commission hearing on wage differences in the hard coal fields. The proceedings aim to settle long standing pay disputes amid rising tension in the industry.
The San Francisco convention convenes at 1 p m Coast Time chaired by a temporary chairman. Bishop Nicholas delivers the opening prayer. Reports are heard from credentials and permanent organization committees. Senator Joseph T Robinson delivers the acceptance speech as chairman. Rules and regular order of business are reported.
In San Francisco on June 29 the wets won a 75 to 25 scrimmage before the resolution committee. A motion forced the drgs to present their side first amid a lively exchange involving W. J. Bryan and Senator Glass as they argued over hearing order and changes to the law. Congressmen Sabbath and Bourke Cochran weighed in on who should open the discussion.
At 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the office of County Agriculture Agent Mood representatives of the county's women's clubs will meet to discuss securing a permanent demonstration agent. Miss Stella A. Harman currently fills the position. The meeting may arrange to retain her through July while steps are taken to appoint a permanent demonstrator.
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