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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
1
Lawmakers race to finalize necessary appropriations as the session ends. Republicans voice opposition abroad to the League of Nations while debates echo in the chamber.
Washington D C February 1 Fierce partisan clash dominates Capitol Hill as the 65th congress nears its end. Key measures remain in doubt though President Wilson has signed 15 congressional bills including post office funding voluntary army enlistment uniforms and allotments. Senator Knox denounces the league of nations draft and urges delay.
Washington March 1 Chambers of Commerce nationwide rally to save the extra hour of daylight for workers. Business groups and labor organizations urge senators and congressmen to defeat the agricultural appropriation rider repealing the law. The Chicago Chamber of Commerce cites universal satisfaction from daylight saving and warns against repeal. The National War Garden Commission notes the law yields benefits worth millions.
Amid the global food shortage, gardeners rush to extend hours and boost yields. Farmers and volunteers mobilize to maximize edible crops, stressing community resilience and local food security strategies.
March 1 dispatches report a grave crisis in Germany with uprisings across the country. Spartacan forces aim to isolate Berlin and block government troops, potentially toppling the national assembly. Some cabinet members reach Berlin while strikes cripple Berlin’s power, Bavaria lacks a government, and Munich's military rule suppresses meetings.
Official dispatch reports Lithuanians declined a Bolshevik armistice. Bolsheviks proposed a ceasefire and a thirteen mile advance, with several towns captured. Lithuanian commander demanded the enemy retreat from Lithuania at once.
Zurich reports the German government will take strong measures to suppress the revolution. An ultimatum has been sent to the Soviet government in Munich.
A Louisiana senator announces a change of view toward the suffrage amendment reviving hopes for passage. The move signals renewed cross party debate and potential support from key lawmakers.
Senator Gay of Louisiana announced support for the woman’s suffrage amendment and said passage is assured this session if a Senate opportunity arises. He opposed the resolution on the last vote, and a single vote could have changed the outcome. A joint resolution proposing the amendment was reported by the House committee on suffrage.
Beginning March 1 the Chicago and Evansville railway line mail service shifts to train 10, leaving Evansville at 10 p m daily and delivering in Chicago by 7 a m with morning distribution south east and west. Mail from southern Indiana for northern areas will be dispatched on this train, improving overnight delivery. Letters after 6 p m in business district and 2:30 p m lobby close are processed that evening by a clerk. after hours mail must be mailed at the office for night service.
Indianapolis March speaker Eschbach warned lawmakers that the next week would see more attempts to pass questionable legislation. He claimed evidence of a serious combination to push bills that would pry open the state treasury and vowed to expose the scheme if needed.
The Indiana House approved the Bolsheviki penalties bill by 64 to 26 with only Rep Hamilton of South Bend voting no. The body also raised the mandatory school age to 16 and passed bills on railroad leasing, auto dimming device licenses, and highway planning oversight to be approved before April 1, 1920. The highway bill awaits the Senate adjournment.
The Princeton Light Heat & Power issues a notice to all consumers stating the central heating system will operate next season. Rumors that the plant would be abandoned due to profitability are dispelled. The letter aims to reassure customers and halt plans for individual heating setups.
Official figures released by Chief of Staff March show 7.300.054 military deaths from action and wounds. Russia leads with 1.7 million dead, Germany 1.6 million, France 1.385 million, Britain 70700, United States 50,000. Ott Davis and family plan to move to Nebraska Monday night.
A New York report describes how the League of Nations would handle the Italy and Jugo Slavia tensions. Diplomats consider economic pressure and arbitration to prevent war while Italy resists mediation.
Washington March 1 The senate judiciary committee today favorably reported the nomination of A Mitchell Palmer as attorney general. The vote outcome and implications for the administration were noted as the panel backed the appointment.
The February circuit court term closed and the March term will convene Monday. Juries have been drawn for grand and petit pools including S. F. Farmer Theodore W. Dougan George Clark Louis A. Montgomery Frank C. Ir elianas obicones 24 and Thomas Binkley Fred Butler Joseph M. Summers Wilmer Caniff Clarence Karnes Bibi Hyneman Arthur Goodson Hugh G. Smith John H. Berger Benjamin Nordhorn C N Eskew. The docket is unusually full with many important cases and state matters.
Friday night brought a northwest gale and a sharp cold snap with a government reading down to 14 above zero. The temperature felt much colder, but today forecasts suggested the cold spell would be short lived.
Frank Linxwiler of near Oakland City is reported improved after being injured by falling slate in a mine. He is treated at Methodist Hospital.
Martial law was proclaimed in Madrid today after clashes between police and food rioters left several dead and wounded. Mobs stormed and looted multiple shops amid the unrest.
February 25 Weimar reports the German government is practically isolated with air travel as the sole communication method into Berlin. Officials rely on planes for messages and contact amid strained channels.
Oscar Hitch was arrested Friday night by police for liquor law violation after authorities found a quantity of liquor in his possession. He will be arraigned before Mayor Shubart.
Hugh Malone hosted a birthday dinner Friday at her home for about 35 friends. Guests enjoyed an excellent meal and a very pleasant day.
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