20 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1916
Page
1
Princeton enforces a strict anti spitting ordinance with police posting placards citywide. Officials aim to make an example of the first offender to curb disease spread and sidewalk spottings that disfigure passersby especially women.
Reports from El Paso and San Antonio say Villa is hemmed by Carranza troops and U S expeditionary forces, with Pershing directing a south and east manuever toward Namiquipa and Babricora ranch. Analysts foresee a long chase and possible Carranza aid as Wilson weighs supply routes and reinforcements.
Governor Ralston announces Thomas Taggart will hold the short term seat left by Senator Shively’s death until a successor is elected. Taggart, Indiana Democratic leader and national committeeman, says he will uphold the president’s policies once sworn in, with the question remaining if he will seek the convention’s nomination.
Carl Mangrum and Thomas B Nash purchase Shoptaugh Drug from retiring Mr Shoptaugh and take over as proprietors. Mangrum has 14 years with the store and Nash, a former employee, leaves active work to start new business. The Democrat extends best wishes as the Shoptaugh Drug Company continues the store’s high standard of integrity and service.
Several township schools will close this week or soon as the year ends. The Wabash bottoms saw some schools operate briefly with little lost time while a few in the bottoms closed for several weeks.
County road roller and scarifier began work Monday morning under Street Commissioner Myers. The effort targets all macadam streets in need of resurfacing to first class condition for summer with little new rock or gravel expected. Other streets will be tackled as this project finishes.
The city council meets this evening to consider filling the police vacancy caused by the resignation of Officer Jake Shuel. Several applications for the post are on file as part of the regular session agenda.
Ross R Steele aged 32 is listed as recipient or counterpart to Marion BE Holcomb, aged 28, in Oakland City in what appears to be a personal or civil matter.
Manager Lightner of the Yale theater announces a rematch between Homer Alka of Mt. Carmel and Frank Jeppesen of Evansville next Thursday night March 23 at Princeton. Fans urged the return as the pair were well matched in their first Yale engagement. A solid preliminary bout is planned.
Judge Vandeveer issued a verdict in the Smith versus Smith divorce case from Posey county. The decree grants the divorce without alimony, drawing attention from Poseyville residents. The same court adjourned matters on the Duncan estate sale of 85 Farmers Bank shares and 10 Hazelton Bank shares, private sale approvals noting Blair and the buyers.
Chicago March 20 Theodore Roosevelt will not be considered by the Republican National Convention as a candidate and Elihu Root appears to be the strongest choice. Governor Franklin Murphy of New Jersey said he was at the meeting of the Republican National Committee sub committee on arrangements. He noted Roosevelt sentiment is light in the East and a temporary chairman would be postponed to the April meeting.
John Kellams, once jailed for jewelry theft, is released on parole after serving part of a two year sentence. Authorities say the parole conditions include regular check ins and avoiding further crimes.
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