29 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Litchenberger of Mt. Vernon Indiana arrived in the city Wednesday afternoon to visit Mrs. James A. Sprowl the mother of Mrs. Litchenberger, on east Monroe street.
Americans fighting for Britain or France seek transfer to the United States Army if the U S enters the war. They must renounce other allegiances to naturalize again. Congress may enact special legislation to aid their transfer and status.
London dispatches report Spain’s cabinet suspends constitutional guarantees and institutes martial law. Labor union HQs are closed as nationwide strikes surge over rising food prices amid ongoing unrest posing a government response.
Mr and Mrs Shirley Smith have returned home after visiting New Albany, according to local social notes.
Mayor D R Head announced a patriotic meeting for next Thursday night to spur national loyalty and support for the war effort. Prominent citizens will select speakers and a program while a location is decided. an outdoor demonstration is possible if weather permits.
United States officials say they inquire whether any American citizens were taken into Germany during the Moewe raid and that the Spanish Ambassador in Rome was asked to seek their release. A separate dispatch notes Turkish forces south of Gaza suffered defeat with heavy casualties.
The jury in Wright versus Marsh returned a verdict for the plaintiff to set aside a will, finding the document invalid in a Spencer county case Wednesday night.
Record furnished by R R Marshall government observer for the city of Princeton. Highest 62 degrees, lowest 39.
Second Regiment Companies of the Indiana National Guard on police duty in New Albany are kept indefinitely. General Barry ordered the first regiment home to recruit to full war strength, but the homeward order was rescinded and the company moved to Jeffersonville for general guard duty.
Advancing dispatches show Second Indiana Regiment units remain on guard duty near New Albany and Jeffersonville, with no word on return. Recruiting persists at the Chamber of Commerce as Captain Munford’s orders loom, while Princeton awaits homecomings and Congress prepares for possible war authority.
Three sections carrying Michigan troops moving from the Mexican border passed Princeton early this morning on the C. and E. 1 line. The trains ran in quick succession on a fast schedule. The regiment was ordered to remain in service at its home station.
Washington reports that official opinion holds the president will declare war on Germany to end the great conflict. Chancellor Hollweg’s speech is seen as stirring pacifism and has little bearing on U S course.
President Wilson delays ruling on crucial parts of a high message to Congress as German Chancellor prepares an address outlining future war and peace paths. The safe passage of armed American merchant ships strengthens neutrality, while Berlin’s subdued rhetoric draws official attention as U.S. preparedness grows. Some officials expect a mediation appeal before U.S. entry into war.
Senator Saulsbury of the foreign relations committee and president pro tempore urged abrogation of all existing treaties between the United States and Germany. He cited Germanys sinking of American ships and loss of American lives as the reason for the proposed action.
Contracts let to two private shipyards for building additional submarine chasers were announced with no figures provided. An immediate construction of an additional slip at the New York navy yard, equipped for battleship construction, has been authorized.
Reports show American women ready to support national preparedness by taking jobs as sign painters factory inspectors naval stenographers nurses drug clerks cooks and other needed roles across the country in a broad mobilization.
Navy orders a minute search along the Long Island sound coast after rumors of two foreign submarines seen there. The New York Herald claims it has definite information that two German subs are off the coast, though the official report did not identify witnesses.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a January net income gain of 7 million for leading railroads, despite higher operating costs. January revenues surpassed 300 million, up 49 million, while expenses rose 33 million, excluding wage increases from the Adamson eight hour law. Western roads led with about 10 million in monthly gains.
The county orphans' home reports ten new admissions in recent weeks, raising total residents higher than in several years. Matron Bacon confirms all children are in good health.
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