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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1916
Page
1
March 4 representative Lieb is warmly congratulated in telegrams from the First district for upholding the president in this international crisis. Many signers identified as German Americans.
Co lL. Gilmore of Griffin was in Princeton on Saturday on business.
Former Secretary of the Navy George Von L Meyer assails Josephus Daniels in New York, saying the navy is demoralized and ill prepared for war. He lists lack of organization, mobilization plans, general staff, reserves, submarines, fast cruisers, and adequate personnel, urging urgent reform.
Mr and Mrs George Reneer of Maple Avenue welcome a daughter delivered at their home Saturday morning.
Several show windows around the public square suffer deep cuts and cracks over the last two to three days. Police seek information on the vandalism believed to be caused by a glass cutter or a diamond.
In a small city court room on Saturday inspectors received instructions on conducting the upcoming primary election. The session focused on election procedures and official duties as preparations proceed ahead of Tuesday’s vote.
The Olympic Theatre presents The Battle Cry of Peace, a Hudson Maxim inspired propaganda film urging preparedness for war in time of peace. J. Stuart Blackton wrote and produced the photo spectacle with a Maxims based education on submarines aeroplanes and naval power. Captain Crawford spoke in support of the mission and Blackton addressed the audience after introducing John Dill Robertson and health official.
Geores Rice and Otis Rice, brothers from Lincoln City, were fined today in Rockport for assault and pottery damage amid a reported conductors dispute.
From ZURIGH to WASHINGTON reports describe panic at the Frankfort stock exchange following alarming wireless messages from American sources appearing in German papers. The piece outlines parliamentary delays in Washington over whether to intervene in international affairs and the McLemore resolution's stalled progress amid party infighting.
The White House today dismissed reports that the president had resigned or was considering resignation. Secretary Tumulty was asked about the story and the president's position, calling such reporting a dishonor to an American newspaper.
In Indianapolis January 4 Donn Roberts and other Terre Haute men convicted of election crookedness failed to file a motion for rehearing with the Supreme Court of the United States. Their attorneys missed the window after the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago upheld federal court decisions.
Buyers question rapid price advances tied to paper shortages as producers raise costs for raw materials. Bleached sulfite, bleaching powder, rosin, satin white, alum, and aniline colors have surged. Wages up 20 percent. Chemical suppliers refuse long term contracts, forcing mills to buy as needed.
An early 20th century derailment on the Dixie Flyer northbound near Henderson killed a fireman and trapped his body under the engine. About fifteen witnesses watched as the wrecking crew freed the body and Evansville men restored the engine to the tracks. Engineer Sam Manning reported no injuries and blamed the crash on a likely frozen switch in a block system. The train traveled 15 to 20 miles per hour at impact.
Dispatch reports around Verdun with Paris confirming continued artillery duels and minimal infantry fighting. German war office says 4000 prisoners and numerous guns taken around Douaumont, while Argonne and Alsace saw French failures and minor clashes near Eparges with limited gains.
Indianapolis March 4 Congressman John A. M. Adair Democratic candidate for governor toured the southern state districts and reported the First District is in excellent Democratic condition. He cited strong party unity, notes on primary competitions, and support for Woodrow Wilson while criticizing Republican spendthrift policies and Watson’s primary bets.
Mr. A. T. Moore celebrated his 88th birthday today at his West State Street home. Ill health limited festivities, but he received many congratulatory letters and telegrams. The Democrat joins friends in extending congratulations on this occasion.
Francis David R. Francis former Missouri governor is nominated by the president to be ambassador to Russia and the nomination will be sent to the Senate Monday in Washington D C on March 4.
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