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27 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
1
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Paul Davidson and Sergeant Mc Bernie addressed about 225 boys at the Public Library last evening. The crowd stayed for nearly two hours with movie tickets in pockets, signaling strong patriotism and town support for the Boys Working Reserve enrollment cards distributed by Mr. Cockrum. Mrs. John Hitch traveled to Evansville as a business passenger on Wednesday.
Paris reports Clemenceau returning from the front saying Allies will control the situation within 48 hours. Maurice cites British setbacks near Morcourt and Sailly but notes recapture of Morancourt and steady lines overall as air and artillery pressure continues. Paris says few French divisions in action while British reserves arrive. French troops praised for steadfast defense and morale.
Washington reports President Wilson cables Field Marshal Haig to fight on without counting costs until mankind’s freedom is secured. London updates say the German drive is losing momentum as reserves await a chance to strike and British lines hold with orderly retreat and fewer casualties than attackers.
W P Simms reports British forces dig in west of Albert after retreat from the town. Haig’s troops brace along the Somme front from Ameins toward Bray while German attacks press and civil relief measures deter panic amid refugees in a tense, wooded sector.
London dispatch reports Field Marshal Hay urging troops in France and Flanders to resist a concentrated enemy assault. He notes heavy losses inflicted, French reinforcements arriving, and calls for full exertion and steadfastness to prevent the enemy from achieving its objective.
An enthusiastic Owensville war meeting was held Thursday night. Capt. Blake of the British army and F L Sims spoke for the War Savings campaign. Dr. J M Williams, chairman of the county defense council, presided as music by an orchestra accompanied the event.
The Democratic State Central Committee mailed county chairmen a delegate list for the forthcoming state convention. Under the 1915 primary law the party gets one delegate per 200 votes and per fraction, based on Evans Woollen’s 1916 vote for elector at large. Delegates by district include Vanderburgh 50 Gibson 19 Posey 15 Spencer 12 Warrick 11 Pike etc. Total delegates 1671 and 936 needed for choice.
Local Board of Gibson County orders all men enrolled under conscription laws to attend a patriotic meeting on Thursday April 4 1918 at 2 PM at the Princeton Court House to organize a county war effort and township focal groups. Speakers include Judge Roscoe Kiper and W B Stilwell.
The tenth district Rebekah Assembly holds its second session in New Harmony on Friday March 29. Mrs Harriet Speken hier, president of the state assembly, will attend while degree staffs from New Harmony Owensville and Mt Vernon compete for grades. All members are invited.
Wartime dispatches warn Hindenburg’s forces south of the Somme face increasing danger as French reserves reportedly prepare a major flank attack. German unease grows over the Kaiser's assurances while Paris masss reserve power ready to strike Germany’s vulnerable left flank.
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