16 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
1
L C McFetridge Buick representative displays the Model C 25 car to potential buyers. Two customers with new cars include Mrs Chas Liley of South Gibson Street and L H Sullivan of Hazelton. The dealership highlights the popular Model C 25. Try a Want Ad in The Democrat.
President Wilson and his cabinet prepared to respond to Britain's hard line on foreign trade. They will withhold full discussion until all facts are in but warned of a strong protest if England’s actions violate international law or precedent. The administration seeks a united plan to curb Allied efforts that threaten Germany.
Chicago March 16 Vice President Marshall warned that U S intervention in Mexico would cost blood and treasure and likened Vera Cruz occupation to a barrel of gunpowder Our role could end with a protectorate similar to the Philippines during his San Francisco trip to attend the exposition
Lg Turnage, 31, a Princeton coal mine machine operator, was electrocuted about 1 pm Tuesday while working with his brother George. He touched live wires carrying 2300 volts. efforts to revive him failed. He leaves a wife, his parents, five sisters, and brother, with funeral arrangements pending.
Britain readies the first test of its blockade policy as a neutral ship nears British waters. Paris papers back the decree though one Temps edition is suppressed for using the word blockade. A courtroom disruption over political ties to a witness ends with the judge barring further political questions.
Reporters describe a federal court session in Indianapolis on March 16 where officials emphasize courtroom decorum. The pieces warn that politics must not enter the case and that defendants must appear when the court convenes.
Supreme Court Justice Page denied Larry Thaw’s bid to be sent back to New Hampshire after his acquittal on a conspiracy to release him from Matteawan. The ruling keeps Thaw in Matteawan custody under a habeas corpus writ returnable March 19 before Justice Bijour. Thaw remains in Grifenhagen’s custody until further orders and an expected further appeal to the Supreme Court.
Eleven year old Edgar Schwarz presented a speech and a petition signed by over 2000 citizens. Chief of Police Fichter announced strict enforcement of the anti skating ordinance beginning Wednesday. Parents are warned against letting children skate on sidewalks and bicycles on walks will also be enforced.
Princeton children presented petitions signed by about 2000 residents asking repeal of the sidewalk skating ban. Edgar Schwarz led the effort with a prepared speech and a group of peers, and the council placed the petitions on file for next meeting. Dozens of copies circulated citywide.
Jury in the Taylor versus Sebastain trial in Warrick County has reached a verdict on the farm possession dispute. The outcome is in, but a related time-sensitive case remains on trial, signaling ongoing judicial activity in the same matter.
The county meeting of the W C T U opened at Broadway Christian church with strong attendance. Monday featured an address by Mrs Rose Pearce and papers by women, plus a musical program. The annual medal contest directed by Mrs John Gambrel awarded the medal to Mrs Ella Bird of Francisco. The sessions close Tuesday with a debate on equal suffrage. Miss Elizabeth Steinhall returns home after visiting Oriole Indiana for her grandfather's death.
Mrs Charles Utley is reported quite ill at her residence on South Gibson Street. No further details are provided about her condition or any medical updates.
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