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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
1
The sale promotes Bischof and Vogue coats and suits with hip length and short styles. Describes three quarter and half between fits, full skirts, and bright fabrics in a warm, inviting tone. Prices range from $5.95 to $35.00 with multiple lines highlighted.
Gilbert Shoutz and Charles White, business visitors from Washington township, arrived in the city on Friday for meetings and potential deals.
Bulletin reports no word from General Pershing on Villa surround, while Wilson cautions no National Guard mobilization or militia call. El Paso notes conflicting reports of Villa’s defeat near El Oto and possible Pershing rail movements to cut off Villa’s flight south. soldiers in Camp Douglas report the question of combat remains focused on survival.
El Paso dispatches say Mexican sources report Villa boxed in and near capture before nightfall. Consul Garcia cites no frontline word from Pershing, while Herrera’s loyalty appears intact and Bell’s earlier report is disputed.
Douglas March report notes ex Villista generals claim Carranza troops fear Villa supporters across the border. Agua Prieta shows 300 Carranza troops drilling under a white duck uniformed colonel. reports describe cautious, uneasy troops and scattered confidence in the de facto government.
Washington March 24. Lieutenant Herrera, previously reported disloyal to Carranza and aligned with Villa, remains loyal and still commands at Chihuahua. U S Consul Letcher’s dispatch from Chihuahua today supports the unchanged command amid initial treason doubt. A Senate resolution calls for traitor prosecutions for arms supplies to Villa. EL PASO Texas March 24. Cold weather and a snow storm threaten American troops near Leesburg New Mexico where pursuit forces lack winter gear after a period of heat.
Amateur wireless stations along the border may be dismantled by the government if their interference with government wireless stations and disruption of communications with General Pershing continues.
A battalion of the 41st Infantry at Vancouver Barracks near Portland Oregon was ordered today to proceed to El Centro California in response to a request from General Bell.
Telegrams read by Senators Borah and Shepherd described suffering on the Mexican border and prompted sharp criticism. Senator Stone, administration spokesman, accused sinister forces of inflaming Americans and Mexicans toward war as Borah retorted that no apology was owed and public policy demanded proper handling.
Archer Post No 28 of the Grand Army of the Republic passes a resolution condemning the film commonly known as The Birth of a Nation. The measure calls the picture an insult to the Union, a misrepresentation of history, and an attempt to glorify the Ku Klux Klan. It urges authorities to refuse exhibition nationwide.
Community call to action spans March 27 to April 8 urging residents to dress up clean up and paint up. Emphasizes spring, Easter proximity and personal and home improvement for happiness and tidiness. Encourages individuals to dress up themselves and their families and to improve cleanliness and appearance.
A brief item suggests the trouble will be adjusted satisfactorily in a short time. The report offers no specific names or dates and emphasizes expected quick resolution.
Mother Jones did not stampede Indiana district miners to back the national wage agreement. Frank Hayes reports she arrived in Evansville Thursday night after a conference with Jones. Hayes says she will not rely on outside help and emphasizes the issue is a business proposition, not a political stunt.
A fundraising style appeal invites residents to join efforts for city parks cleanup, street cleanliness, and anti-spitting campaigns. It promotes planting flowers or vegetables, building a swimming pool via work, improving courthouse area benches, and finishing the public library basement as a central meeting space for clubs and committees.
Claude Minnis who was hurt in the Princeton mine on Wednesday by falling slate is improving in his room at the Scott House on East Broadway. He suffered back and shoulder injuries.
A request was made to organize a national clean and paint up club in this city last year. Four thousand nine hundred cities were organized to affiliate with headquarters at St Louis. A book of instructions and papers have been sent to the City Board.
Local high school hosts a mock debate on congressional limits on exporting munitions of war to belligerents. Teams from Vincennes present an affirmative with Percy Kirkpatrick Clarence Schwarz and Herbert Howson against Oliver Greer Robert Daugherty Blythe Fettinger.
Society notes describe a surprise farewell party for Mrs. C. H. Hillis hosted Thursday evening by members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the B. of L. B. at South Gibson Street. Ellison to move to Indianapolis to live with son Harold Willison. Refreshments included sandwiches pickles coffee and doughnuts.
Washington dispatch reports the joint reply to a stateitement's proposal for merchant disarmament as not acceptable. The allies say naval warfare conditions do not justify risking vessels by disarming them.
A Washington report notes the House approved immediate consideration of the Burnett immigration bill by 282 to 74 in a March session. The measure, vetoed by Presidents Taft and Wilson, centers on the literacy test requirement and the bill’s future prospects.
Berlin announces 881 French prisoners taken in last night’s fighting northwest of Verdun as German forces advance to evacuate French positions near Malancourt Bethencourt. Artillery duels erupt across Campagne Argonne and west of the Meuse.
New York District Attorney Swann announced that Dr. Waite was held to answer for the deaths of millionaire father-in-law and mother-in-law Mr and Mrs John Howard Peck of Grand Rapids. Swann said the last evidence link shows where Waite obtained arsenic about two weeks ago. Mr Peck died on March 12.
Clarence McRoberts of Washington township is identified as a business visitor owner in the report, noting his ties to local commerce. The item references his status and location without additional context.
A compact notice for Fowler's Barber Shop with tagline Next to Bowling Alley. The ad emphasizes high character services and invites patrons to visit.
Ft Branch Ind March 24 Melvin Beck age 32 a coal miner was probably seriously injured about 12 o clock Friday in the Ft Branch mine by falling slate which fell on his foot and smashed it considerably. He will be laid up for several weeks.
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