27 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1917
Page
1
Mr and Mrs J M Swarens and Pearl returned from New Albany to check on relatives after a cyclone. Mrs Swarens learned her brother Es sa Stevens was badly injured at Kahler auto factory where several men were killed. Sister’s home of Mrs Austin Rowe was destroyed during dinner with minor scratches to occupants.
Chicago dispatch reports General Barry ordering field plans for militia guard units with censor advised. Indiana Adjutant General halts four New Albany companies, holds them in place amid protests and looming mobilization, while Gibson county reels from recruiting drive.
The Federal Reserve Board ordered all Federal Reserve Banks to cash Army Quartermaster vouchers held by government creditors until new appropriations. banks will be rediscounted at the 15 day rate with government backing. Secretary Baker and McAdoo coordinated this move to stabilize finance, Morgan & Co offered $1,000,000 without interest though expected unnecessary.
Captain Munford of Company M orders a full-strength recruitment as Gibson County answers the national call for troops. The unit aims to be the first from the county to deploy with a complete quota, with many already signaling their intention to join before the county is called into service this week.
New Albany relief drive moves forward after Monday council session authorizes mayor to issue newspaper appeals for subscriptions. Banks hold papers for signatures while total gifts exceed $50 with $20 from the Men's Bible class and $22 from the Woman's Franchise League. Funds expected to merge and be sent to New Albany officials.
In New York on March 27 the national guard association opens its convention with endorsement of universal military service plan. Senator LaFollette defends the action in Congress as officers from 30 states gather, mobilization calls sending delegates back to units amid a perilous national situation.
Mayor Dr Head appeals to Princeton and surrounding counties for financial aid after a recent storm. Residents can contribute at local banks or the Princeton Democrat and Clarion News offices, aiding New Albany relief efforts.
Today’s temperature report from government observer R R Marshall records a high of 76 degrees and a low of 50 in Princeton.
Senator LaFollette challenges the armed neutrality bill arguing it would impose British admiralty control and trigger immediate war. He denies filibustering and says he did all to defeat the measure while urging a conference of neutral nations to enforce neutral rights.
Petrograd reports potential shifts in World War I alignments as a new Russian foreign minister hints at severing ties between the central powers in the Balkans. Possible opening of Constantinople as an international seaport and talks with Bulgaria are noted, with prospects of Turkey withdrawing from the war. The exiled minister is said to have influence shaping negotiations.
President Wilson faces tight security as capitol readiness includes restricted access. Allied frontlines report German pressure near the Hindenburg Line, with Britain and France edging toward pivotal combat decisions while U S lawmakers prepare a war resolution. Rasputin’s death aftermath and a secret wireless station linked to pro-German plots emerge from Petrograd and London dispatches.
Hitch Bros Meat Market buys a fresh delivery truck to expand home delivery service and improve daily routes for local customers.
On March 27 the American liner St Louis reached port after crossing the danger zone. Passengers reported dull seas and routine gun practice with one pistol mishap. Among aboard was Chas Klein, the dramatist who died on the Lusténia.
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