Excellent Ticket Named by Democrats Wins Primary
In a quiet Democratic primary, E. E. Noble wins the Republican nomination as part of a notable election result.
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E. E. Noble
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
1
President to Arm American Vessels Pending Senate Action
Announcement states the president will take authority into his own hands to arm American vessels within hours. Senate action would grant explicit authorization to proceed with the arming measure.
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Senate
Germany aids Cuban rebels amid arrest of liberal leaders
Papers found after the arrest of Dr. Divino and two Cuban congress members reveal direct German aid to Cuban rebels. A revolutionary proclamation reportedly says Germany has promised help.
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Havana
Mar
Germany
Divino
Democratic Ticket Candidates Named for City Offices
The slate lists Mayor H. A. Yeager, Clerk Gilbert R. Calvert, and ward councilmen Robert J. Adams, Robert P. Mayhugh, B. F. Nettleton, Fred Bufkin, plus at large councilmen J. Wesley Ritchie and Chas A. Neimeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Yeager
Gilbert R. Calvert
Robert
J. Wesley Ritchie
Chas A. Neimeier
Democratic Ticket in Princeton Wins Peaceful Contest
Voters in Princeton endorse a unified Democratic slate led by Judge A. Yeager with strong support for younger, progressive candidates. The campaign stayed cordial, while Republicans engaged in a fierce, publicized internal battle with sharp infighting and accusations of old wounds opened at the polls.
Nebraska Senate votes to table Nor ris censure over armed mortality bill
In Lincoln Nebraska on March 7 the Nebraska state senate tabled a resolution condemning Senator Norris for voting against the armed mortality bill with 18 to 3 after nine Democrats joined nine Republicans. Five of the dissenters were German Americans. Senator Hitchcock led the opposition in a fight that could upend Stone as chairman.
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Norris
Nebraska
No Bids For John Rheuff and Nathaniel Hitch Roads
Columbia and White River townships two road projects failed to receive bids at the county letting. A new estimate will be prepared for about five and a half miles of the John Rheuff and Nathaniel Hitch roads. Viewers were appointed for the Columbia Barton road north of Somerville. Chrisley Mauck and Theodore Dougan named as viewers. Commissioners adjourned after approving bridge plans.
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John Rheuff
Nathaniel Hitch
Columbia
White River
Barton
Somerville
Chrisley Mauck
Theodore Dougan
Filibuster Crisis Sparks Senate Debate and Cloture Plan
Senate debate opens on ending unlimited filibuster wielding phrases about traitors and traitorous sentiments. President Wilson backs a two thirds cloture rule with one hour limit per senator. Seven senators proposed to draft a revised rule with four majority and three minority members.
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Senate
Senate Rules Committee
Shank Likely Wins Indianapolis Mayoral Nomination
In Indianapolis on March 7 official figures show Lew Shank leading Charles Jewett in the Republican mayoral nomination race by about 300 votes with 122 of 141 precincts counted. Jewett campaigned hard and claimed victory despite the early tallies.
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Jewett Organization
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Daily Times
Lew Shank
Ofndianapolis
Charles Jewett
Jewett
Demand to remove Senator Stone as foreign relations chair
The National Defense Society urged Senate floor leader Senator Martin to replace Senator Stone as chair of the foreign relations committee. The telegram said the nation’s honor and salvation depend on a substitute who represents the strongest form of American patriotism.
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New York
Senator Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
National Defense Society
Martin
Foreign Relations Committee
German Press Hails Stone and La Follette as America’s Best Spirit
Dispatches from Amsterdam report the German press praising Senators Stone and La Follette as representatives of the best spirit in America. They view their filibuster as proper to check Wilson’s perceived unreasonable ambition and reflect the sober American public against joining in what is described as war madness.
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Amsterdam
Mar
Stone
la Follette
America
Wilson
Death of Mrs Ilies May Bass at Patoka
Pneumonia caused the death of Mrs. Ilies May Bass 26 at 926 South Gibson Street. Funeral 2 PM Friday at Meihouisl church Patoka with Rev J C McClung. Burial Oak Hill cemetery Patoka. Survived by husband a sea lie land aged 8 years parents C C Jones Patoka two sisters Alice Day Sylvia Bruner and three brothers Lawrence Austin Kampton Jones Patoka and grandmother. Burial details follow church obituary tone.
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Ilies May Bass
Newton Bass
South
Gibson Street
Meihouisl
Patoka
Tse
J. C. McClung
Ft. Granea
Monroe officials Back La Follette On Neutrality
Seventeen Monroe public officials sent a telegram endorsing Senator La Follette and his stance on the armed neutrality resolution. The signers include nearly all local officials.
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Monroe, Wis
Monroe
la Follette
Marriage Licenses in Gibson County Listed
John G. Kohlmeyer aged 25 weds Charlie Mabel Fisher 21 in Gibson County. Russell P Montgomery 20 marries Mildred D. Mills 18 at Owensville.
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John G. Kohlmeyer
Charlie
Mabel Fisher
Gibson
Russell P. Oontgomery
Mildred D. Mills
Owensville
Trainmen Delegate Heads to Washington March 13
oO L Collins, local Railway Trainmen representative, received word from Washington to appear in Washington City on March 13. Collins plans to depart Saturday for the trip.
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Oo. L. Collins
Order of Railway
Washington
Washington City
M. Collins
Jail Clears as Last Prisoner Is Released
The county jail is empty after the final inmate was released Tuesday night, marking the end of the detention facility's hold. Authorities confirmed no remaining prisoners and pledged ongoing monitoring.
Record of Princeton Weather Observer Report
Record from R. R. Marshall government observer for Princeton states high of 60 and low of 39. The entry provides single day temperature extremes.
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R. R. Marshall
Princeton
William Rowe Reported Quite Sick at Rowe Restaurant
William Rowe, proprietor of the Rowe restaurant at the corner of Ohio Street and Stormont Avenue, is reported quite sick. Neighbors and patrons await updates on his condition as the illness affects business operations.
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William Rowe
Rowe
Ohio Street
Stormont Avenue
Government to seize shipyards if warship output stalled
Secretary Daniels said the government can commandeer private shipyards under the naval bill if surveys show shipbuilding cannot be sped up. He discussed labor with Secretary of Labor and Samuel Gompers of the A F of L as he noted the president can proclaim seizure in wartime or national emergency.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
Labor
Sson
Samuel Gompers
A. F. of L
War Department Orders Training for Reserve Officers
The War Department directed border commanders to prepare rosters of 69 men per company who could be named as officers up to captain if needed. It said no plan exists to form a large volunteer army, but readiness is sought through training and rapid officer deployment if an emergency arises.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Former Senator Kern Placed for Canadian Matters Post
Former Senator John W. Kern Democratic floor leader in the 64th Congress is slated for nomination to the joint international committee to fill a vacancy. President Wilson is understood to be ready to appoint Kern promptly. The position carries a salary of 7500 dollars a year and handles Canadian matters.
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Washington, D. C
John W. Kern
Joint International Comittee
Wilson
Kern
Internationl Joint Commission
Commission
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