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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
1
Md Roush of Oakhand City star of the National League remains unsigned as a holdout from Cincinnati. It is understood he has refused the salary offered by the Cincinnati club.
A plenary council debate will begin Saturday as discussions focus on amendments to an initial draft amid concerns in Washington about potential long deliberations caused by a proposal that could inject racial discrimination against any peoples.
The store markets suits mirroring on screen fashions with the latest spring lines. A youth can buy a pin check suit matching the Millionaire’s son worn in a recent Noble Theatre feature, while a parent can try the railroad president’s look from Train No 515. First runs at popular prices.
Paris reports allies have agreed to include the league covenant in the German peace terms. The drafting committee meets Saturday to finalize the covenant and consider amendments. U S representatives will participate in informal talks as the senate reviews the draft. Aerial control commissions propose state jurisdiction over airspace and new subcommittees will work details.
Washington March 20. Prohibition of racial religious discrimination in the League of Nations covenant rises as the main obstacle to immediate agreement on the league draft. Officials fear the US may concede ground to other powers while Japanese delegates push a clause guarding against discrimination toward Japanese and immigration.
The United Mine Workers of America plan a Indianapolis convention to press for a six hour day a five day week and higher wages with nationwide mine nationalization. A sub committee report urged drafting a bill for nationalization and wider organizing in coal fields. British miners discuss joint action if the report fails and the coal commission signals broad points but a dispute over nationalization remains.
Forty or more members of the Princeton Jodge of Elks attended the Evansville lodge initiation of 65 members Wednesday night. Grand Exalted Ruler Bruce A. Campbell was a guest. An initiation luncheon followed with an address that drew attentive interest.
Long Beach L I March 20 Dr Walter K Wilkins arraigned today on a charge of murdering his wife. He waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury without bail. He told reporters why he left New York and said he intended to visit his step daughter in Washington. He refused to explain his changed appearance after shaving his mutton chops. He surrendered to officers after sending a message to District Attorney Weeks from Baltimore.
Paris March 20 American bullets helped save France and now she wants American business to aid restoration. Phillip Cochran controller general of the liberated regions said intensive cooperation is needed to map northern France. It will take ten years to restore the area and five years of help are required with machinery buildings and materials.
Sergeant Louis R. Miller comes home Thursday morning from Camp Grant after discharge. He served seven months with the motor transport corps at Camp Holabird in Baltimore Maryland. Friends extend a hearty welcome.
Mr and Mrs Louis Rothschild received word from their son Louis Jr that he has been discharged from navy service in Pensacola Florida and will arrive home Saturday.
The Gibson County Farmers' Association reports rapid growth with township chapters established in all but Columbia and Wabash. Johnson Patoka Center Union Barton Patoka White River Hazelton Montgomery and Washington show active memberships from 18 to 177, with ongoing campaigns to enroll more farmers and a March 22 meeting to elect a delegate to the state convention in Indianapolis.
In circuit court a jury verdict favors the plaintiff in the Larsson versus Woodmen of the World insurance policy case. The trial largely proceeded with 11 jurors as Elmer Whiting was excused due to illness.
Washington March 20 German business leaders declare plans to resume commercial warfare immediately once the blockade is removed. German boards of trade urge producing goods of unsurpassed quality.
Two thousand farmers and livestock men from Indiana and nearby states gathered in Indianapolis for the first state livestock rally in America. Topics included reconstruction, reducing costs, publicity, and cooperation with a Chicago conference committee. Governors Goodrich and Lowden spoke along with Warren McCray and Thomas B. Wilson.
Copenhagen reports Germany mobilizes defense after warnings of a Russian led assault. War Minister Maske and General Von Winterfeld travel to Kolberg to confer with Field Marshal Von Hindenberg as Berlin prepares for a defensive campaign. Ebert fears a radical uprising amid the perceived external threat. Bolsheviki push toward Archangel and Murmansk under harsh winter conditions.
In Washington March 20 the steel kings show difficulty agreeing on a lower price schedule. Small plants backed by wartime prices fear shutdowns if prices drop. Uncertainty over railroad purchases adds to price decision doubts as the industry plans a joint conference with the industrial board.
The White and Wabash rivers keep climbing though not as fast as earlier days. Wabash at Mt. Carmel stood at 194 feet at noon, up one foot since Wednesday. Vincennes rose under half a foot. Terre Haute notes a continuing rise but crest may be near. Wheat in Wabash county bottoms is plentiful but farmers fear lingering flood could harm the crop.
The United States Food Administration announces March 10 1919 the repeal of General Rules 13 14 and 15 for Indiana. The rules once limited licensees from stocking excess food for sixty days and prohibited sales or contracts exceeding that period. Dr Harry E Barnard Federal Food Administrator for Indiana disclosed the action today.
French forces occupy four central German cities amid Spartacist turmoil as the enemy strengthens in the region. This marks growing strain on control in central Germany with troops deployed east of the country.
Readable items include spinach kale parsnips sweet potatoes green onions and Winesap apples from Princeton Produce Co. M20-2td with prices not provided.
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