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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson arrives in France and is greeted by President and Mrs. Poincare at the railway station. Preliminary talks indicate a peace treaty should be completed by March 20 at the latest.
About 6000 people attend the annual basketball meet in Lafayette. Officials report strong turnout and competitive games across divisions with local teams showcasing talent and school pride.
About 6 000 fans in Lafayette watch Thornetown and Huntington start the state basketball tournament. Results from opening day include Green Castle 8 Rochester 16 Jefferson 22 Martinsville 16 Emerson 33 Gary 13 Kendallville 13 33 Bloomington 16 Richmond 13 Manual Indianapolis 19 Vincennes 13 Thornetown 26 Anderson 23 Columbus 24 South Bend 3 Huntington 24 Washington 13.
President Wilson arrived in Geneva from Brest at 12 03 p m with Mme Poincare greeting him at the station The presidents inspected a guard of honor while their wives chatted The band played the American national anthem and the Marseillaise as the Wilsons left for their residence with cavalry escort
Fragmentary text reports personnel movements at a Mississippi facility with names A Trewsen J Y Brown and Miss Duav Lane in a discharge and rehiring sequence dated the first day.
The case Downey versus Gers American Distillance Co resulted in damages awarded to the plaintiff. The ruling details the compensation granted and the court’s assessment of liability and loss.
Paris March 14 The arrival of President Wilson shifts momentum toward completing the preliminary peace pact by March 20 with Germany invited around March 25. Geneva favored for League of Nations council, Turkish Albanian frontiers left unresolved, Polish feeding by returning divisions emphasized to keep railways open.
President Wilson, arriving in Paris, found Europe vastly different from December and from a month ago. U.S. observers say his voyage had a strong impact abroad, with the Geneva Journal noting his American trip will affect both sides of the Atlantic. European circles previously mocked Wilson’s principles as he faced opposition in America.
A Weimer dispatch reports the German government appointed delegates to the peace conference including Foreign Minister Brockharff and Dr Edward David. Germany aims to argue indemnities depend on access to raw materials, allowing fair payment once material imports resume.
A brief note states a payment of 166 dollars was made Thursday afternoon after a brief absence, tied to an issue over an insurance policy payment.
Burglars entered the residence of Mr and Mrs Nathan Reisman on south Prince street Wednesday night. The home was ransacked but only a purse containing about five dollars was missing.
Sheriff Flowers departed for Plainfield with Arvil and Charles Goodson two youths sentenced days earlier to the Indiana Boys' School for the theft of chickens.
Officers of the Salva tion Army thank Treasurer Ray H. Watson of Patoka Township Registered Men's Organization for a received check. Ensign and Mrs Schnarr, Lieut R A Morris, extend appreciation.
Gibson county Methodists hosted the ninth centenary rally in Patoka drawing notable speakers led by Dr. Alfred Edwin Craig of Trinity Church Evansville. The event featured progress updates from Laymen and a Patoka luncheon, with plans for the next rally at First Church Princeton.
A kit of surgical instruments stolen from Dr. M. C. Gow len of Oakland City was recovered after a Princeton physician bought them from a stranger who visited Princeton offices Tuesday seeking to sell them. The man, about 30 and well dressed, claimed to be a nurse and sought morphine, but was refused in one case. He claimed Kansas City hospital ties and moved on to Evansville after leaving Princeton.
George Creel, head of the Committee on Public Information, returns to Washington to finish his report and retire. He says rumors of tension with the president are false, notes The Bulletin subscription net of $84,204.30, and reports $1.25 million appropriated with $300,000 on hand and about $650,000 earned from films and exhibits already paid to the treasury. He adds no censorship by the U.S. government on news transmission between Europe and America.
Byron Cocanower son of Mr and Mrs George Cocanower is mustered out of service and has returned home from Camp Edgewood Maryland.
James Harley Lockhart 28 died at Camp Taylor at 5 a m Wednesday after pneumonia. Surviving are his father Andrew Lockhart and stepmother Mrs Anna Lockhart Indianapolis two sisters Mrs Anna Clark and Mrs Isaac Keifer Shreveport La two brothers William Terre Haute Levi King Station. He served in the service as a bugler awaiting discharge. Funeral at the Christian church Sunday at 2 pm with Rev Halstead officiating and Archer cemetery interment.
Nathaniel Love of Hopkinsville Kentucky died at his home on Thursday morning. He leaves a wife and two children, three sisters Mrs Horace Witherspoon of Patoka Mrs Frank Strehl of Owensville and Mrs Frenness of Central City and three brothers John and Charles Love of Springfield Tem and Oscar Howard of Boonville adopted. His parents died when he was a child and he lived with Dr Howard an uncle. He was a young prosperous farmer with many friends.
Florence Belle Brown wife of Arthur Brown died at home six miles south of the city after a long illness from influenza. Survived by husband two daughters Eunice Mildred parents in Owensville three sisters and one brother in Owensville. Funeral by Rev Dr Dearing Oakland City with burial in church cemetery. She and Arthur F Brown married Aug 5 1896 with two children. Her parents Willis H Lenora Tichenor Owensville. The family lived on their farm between Princeton and Owensville. She was beloved and well regarded.
Timothy Killian died at about 3 30 this morning from complications of illness. Survived by son George Killian of the city, with funeral at his home 418 North Lincoln Street Saturday at 2 PM and burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Killian was a well known resident.
The Thursday Club of Washington township met at Mrs. Jesse Ford's home on March 13 with thirty members attending. Members read Riley selections, current war poems, and enjoyed music. Mrs. Samuel Hyenman shared Raymond Hyenman’s war souvenirs from the Western War zone. Refreshments of chocolate and cake were served. the group found the meeting enjoyable and interesting. Next gathering will be at Mrs. A. E. Morrison's home.
In circuit court Frey Brill Hatfield and Brady versus Mrs Anna Moran remained undecided after late afternoon, while the Levi Wilder case against Ayrshire Coal Co. was sent to the jury. A surprise birthday party for Mrs Annie Sloan marked the evening with music, dancing and gifts at the Gilbert Smiths' east Oak Street home.
Sugar Creek Creamery Company growth in Southern Illinois and Missouri forces a new creamery project. Local operator is A. G. Strousé. Cash Crém Buying Stations prove successful. Miss Florence Larue visits Miss Georgia Battles. Russel Wire leaves for Louisville for a linotype operator role at the Louisville Herald.
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