Japan pledges friendship amid U S Senate cloture stalemate
In Tokyo Field Marshal Terauchi voiced Japan’s steadfast friendship with the United States and warned against breaking allies ties. In Washington Senator Thomas Martin won the Democratic floor leadership, while Senator King was elected secretary as the caucus adjourned without resolving the cloture issue.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas Martin
Virginia
Kern
King
Utah
Senate
Iowa Legislature Denounces Filibuster Action in Senate
A concurrent resolution was introduced condemning the filibuster by United States Senators Cummins and Kenyon that killed the armed neutrality bill. It repudiates the minority rule as unauthorized by Iowa public sentiment.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Cummins
Kenyon
Senate
Wilson asks foreign governments to read inaugural address
A statement released today says President Wilson has requested that copies of his inaugural address be sent to all foreign governments as information to align Europe with his view of the international situation.
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Washington, D. C
Europe
United States
Wilson
Birth Announcement for Virginia Ruth Clark
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Clark of south Prince Street on Saturday a daughter was named Virginia Ruth.
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J. E. Clark
South Prince Street
Virginia Ruth
Why newspapers err despite many type positions
A printer's magazine notes that arranging 10 000 type pieces into seven positions yields over 70 000 placement chances and that transposition of the line To be or not to be could create 5 759 022 possible arrangements. This illustrates how errors arise in newspaper setting.
Funeral car joins Sam Wheeler & Son fleet in Princeton visit
Henry Wheeler of Samuel Wheeler & Son undertakers arrives in Princeton with a new silver grey automobile funeral car after traveling from Ohio. The event highlights the firm’s expanded equipment and mobility for funeral services.
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Henry Wheeler
Samuel Wheeler
Austria Holds Line on Submarine War Responds to U S Inquiry
Austria refuses to abandon its stance on submarine warfare and says neutrals are not protected on enemy ships. Officials believe Vienna avoids a break with the United States while leaning toward Germany’s policy. The note indicates concessions to the American position but defends destroying enemy ships without rescuing aboard if passengers refuse to enter lifeboats.
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Austria
Germany
State Department
United States
Road Contracts Let for Gibson County Miles of Improved Roads
Gibson county board of commissioners awarded contracts for about eleven and a quarter miles of new roads. The largest bid went to J. N. Kinman of Pike county totaling about 35000 dollars for two roads. Other contracts include Montgomery road three quarters of a mile to J M Owen and Sons for 3850 dollars and Joseph Emerson road three miles to Owen and Sons for 18785 dollars. Wirth road two and three quarters miles to Kinman for 17500 dollars Buesing road three miles to Kinman for 17751 dollars Marshall road two miles to S R Adams and Co for Princeton for 10254 dollars.
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Gibson County
Board of County Commissioners
J. N. Kinman
Pike County
Montgomery
Montgomery Township
J. M. Owen & Sons
Poseyville
Joseph Emerson
Wirth
Union Township
Buesing
Johnson Township
Community Institute Hosts Child Health Conference Here
Princeton announces a three day Child Health Conference led by Dr. Sherdon under the Better Babies program. Local mothers may bring children for sixty minute examinations March 15 to 17 at the Small Courtroom, with limited slots and appointment cards via Mrs. W. L. West.
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Frinceton
Indiana University
Princeton
Sherdan
Snew
Sherdon
W. L. West
Helen Metcalf
Acis Wisher
Edna Lowry
V. L. West
W. L. Burton
Roy P. King
Local Primary Voter Interest Low In City Election
Voters polled a fair number at 2:30 PM amid a hot Republican mayoral contest. Democratic contests were friendly with no active campaigning. Ward tallies stood at 290 in Ward 1, 175 in Ward 2, and 125 in Ward 3 with results due by 9 PM.
Indiana Legislature Closes After Midnight Sessions
The 70th Indiana legislature ended after delays, with clocks stopped at 4:30 a.m. Passage of highway and major appropriations bills followed. The general appropriation bill abolishes the state statistical office and bureau of legislative information and increases maintenance funding for the Indiana National Guard. A Sunday moving picture bill creates a censorship commission paid by taxes on theaters and sets operating hours after 2 p.m. Senator Hagerty's reciprocal insurance bill passed 77 to 4.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Highway Commission
State Reformatory
Southern Hospital For the
Indiana Village
Senate
Office of State Statistical
Bureau of Legislative Information
Indiana National Guard
van Auken
Reporter of the Supreme: ‘Court
Initate House
Hagerty
Grave Digger Adam Ragen to Be Buried in His Own Work
Danville cemetery caretaker from the National Soldiers Home was set to be buried in a grave he dug himself. His death follows the cemetery’s pattern of caretakers being interred in advance as members pass away, with Ragen having recently finished three graves Tuesday.
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Adam Ragen
Danville
National Soldiers’ Homie
Agea
Homie
Ragell
Noble Thompson Improves After Mine Explosion
Noble Thompson, badly burned in a mine explosion at Union several weeks ago, is reported to be recovering nicely.
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Noble Thompson
Union
Verdict favors Mutual Life in $50,000 Adams suit
The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in Adams versus the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York on a $50,000 policy. The trial was held in Vanderburg County before the circuit court for about a week. The Moose Lodge officers case remained on trial in the small courtroom Tuesday.
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Adams
the Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Vanderburg
Moose Lodge
Naval Recruiting Officer Seeks Recruits in Evansville
Naval Recruiting Officer Snelly from Evansville arrived at the local post office to take in naval recruits after a trip to Indianapolis where instruction was provided to boost enlistments. The post office also received literature on naval service to distribute to visitors.
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Snelly
Evansville
Indianapolis
Card of Thanks for Nancy J. Jones
The family thanks friends neighbors Cumberland Aid Society and others for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our dear mother Nancy J. Jones and for the beautiful floral offerings.
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Cumberland Aid Society
Nancy J. Jones
Weather Record From Princeton Observations
Today’s temperature report shows a high of 48 degrees and a low of 20 degrees in Princeton as recorded by R R Marshall government observer.
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R. R. Mar
Princeton
City Council Delays North Side Sewer Talk Amid Cost Rumors
Monday night the city council discussed the north side sewer with rumors about high costs and $300 supervision pay. The mayor and engineer said costs would be lower, likely around $25 per 40 foot lot, and action was deferred for two weeks to obtain a definite figure. The Chestnut street outlet and septic-tank changes were noted as required regardless of the sewer decision. Monthly bills were approved.
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North Side
United States Senate
Harris
E. E. Watts
Nlarris
Chestnut Street
Ike
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W. L. S. Wood Agency
Princeton, Ind
Moe Baldwin
Sena
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Torio
Japan
Field Marshall
Count Terauchi
Friendship of Japan
Alva Levi
Washington, D. C., Mar. v
Construc
Marshall Road
Center Township
S. R. Adams & Co
Princetoui
Circuit Court
Ayr
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Shoptaugh
Ublic Libr
Nceton
Kentucky
J.M. Scantlin
West Side Square
the Walsh
Decorating Co
Harding & Miller Music CO
L. Compton
Mgr
Edison Diamond Disc
Victor Phonographs
G. W. Guthrie
Music House
New
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