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Newspaper

Princeton Daily Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1917

Page

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Nemo Back-Resting Invention Offers Models for Women

All women may enjoy the ben efit of the Nemo Back-Resting invention, with a model designed for every type.

German Intrigues Involve Villa and Carranza Plot

Federal grand jury probes German influence across the United States and Mexico. Reports allege German agents paid Villa to move bands to the border and press Carranza against the United States, with notes on Berlin’s role and a San Francisco Hindu plot to invade India via China noted as separate evidence.

United States Villa Carranza New York Federal Grand Jury Dr. Chaiberg Dr. Schumner Secret Service Mind Berlin Laredo Germany Zimmerman Mexico City Paral Chihuahua San Francisco Cal India China

German foreign minister accused of knowing India revolt plot

Federal authorities said Foreign Minister Zimmerman had complete knowledge of the India revolt plot and possibly directed funds from here for the plot. Papers found in Wolf Von Igel’s office at the German embassy attaché’s residence supported the claim.

New York Zimmerman Wolf von Igel

Supreme Court reverses Moose lodge blind tiger ruling

The Supreme Court reversed a jury verdict convicting John Eaton Lodge custodian of the Moose lodge Princeton. The higher court found insufficient evidence to prove keeping a blind tiger and that liquor purchases related to social events not sale. The decision reopens questions about trial evidence and standards.

S. H. Fettinger Robert C. Baltzell John Eaton Moose Lodge Supreme Court Chappell Petersburg Princeton

Luther Colvin's Child Dies After Eating Strychnine Tablets

The 15 month old Doyle Lewis of Princeton ate a lethal dose from a bottle of strychnine tablets mistaken for candy. The poison acted rapidly and he died before an antidote could be obtained. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM with interment in the I O O F cemetery.

Luther Colvin Princeton Thinxts Doyle Lewis L. T. Freeland M. EB. Church

Governor Signs Sunday Theater Bill With Censor Board

Indiana Governor Goodrich signed the McCray bill allowing Sunday afternoon and evening showings for moving picture theaters and creating a three member board of censors. An emergency clause makes it effective immediately despite strong church opposition. Petitions followed passage, but the governor argued proper censorship prevents Sabbath desecration.

Goodrich McCray Board of Censors

President Wilson Confined by Cold in Washington

President Wilson is confined with a cold in Washington on March 8. He made no engagements as doctors order rest. Officials say the illness has not developed into any complications, and every care is being given.

Washington, D. C Wilson

Today's Temperature in Princeton High 60 Low 39

Government observers record Princeton daily temperatures with a high of 60 degrees and a low of 39 degrees. The report credits R R Marshall for compiling the figures.

R. R. Mar Ahall Princeton

Blame Placed On Kitchener For Dardanelles Effort

London report by an investigating commission assigns blame to Lord Kitchener and the early war council for England s Dardanelles expedition. It cites troop availability failures and insufficient use of the general staff leading to confusion and delay. some political gains were noted. Censure also for missed meeting between March 19 and May 14, 1915.

Kitchiner Dardenelles War Council

Cloture Rule Debate Shapes Senate Fight Over War Measures

Senator Martin pushes for a cloture amendment to limit debate as Republicans join in backing action. Senator Sherman opposes the gag rule and disputes President Wilson on extra sessions and the power to arm merchant ships. He warns arming ammunition ships could edge toward war. The illness of Wilson delays a decision on armed merchant ships.

Washington, D. C Martin Virginia Lodge Curtis Lewis Sherman Wilson Senate

Federal inspection slated for Company M Monday

A National Defense Act inspection of Company M will occur Monday March 12 1917 at the clock factory building. Capt Kenneth P Williams U S Army will oversee two sessions at 10:00 A M for property and 8:30 P M for organization in ranks with 8:00 P M report. Uniform is OD wool and pack equipment supplies are requested. The first floor clock factory to serve as temporary armory until a permanent site is chosen with Princeton to decide on a suitable armory location next week.

Kenneth P. Williams U. S Co. M

Cuban Revolt Appears Ended as Gomez Captured

Havana celebrates government victory as rebel president Gomez and 300 staff are moved to a penitentiary after Cuba's largest battle. Authorities expect sentences for Gomez and associates, while crowds fill the streets in jubilation.

Havana Mar Cuba Gomez Chamber J. A. Brumfield Boy Scouts Chamber of Commerce Igs

Marion Kunatic Jumps Into River in Wild Chase

John Zimm er man, 42, fled relatives during a dramatic street chase in Marion Indiana. After plunging into the river following a 16 block sprint, he ends years of business woes. He had been a patient at a St Louis sanatorium and his relatives were taking him home when the escape occurred.

Marion Ind John Zimmerman Zimmerman St. Louis

Americans Not Detained In Brussels After Break

State Department announced that Americans in Belgium are not detained in Brussels. Officials noted some confusion and lack of orders among subordinate authorities but no arrests or detentions reported.

Washington, D. C Germany Belgium Whitlock Brussels State Department

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