29 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
1
The Red Star line steamship Lapland arrived with 10,060,060 in gold from Europe. The bullion aims to bolster the sterling exchange rate in the United States and offset U S exports to England. Ship officers did not know the bullion was aboard until nearing New York.
Charles Ti. Wagner, manager of Mary Garden and John McCormack, commends Maurice Wilkinson of this city as a young tenor with a good voice and personality. He urges the student to finish high school and attend college as a foundation. Wagner notes singers must work to succeed like McCormack, with women able to carry the stage with less effort.
A tornado battered Elgin Illinois killing seven and injuring over 100. Military law was imposed with National Guard patrolling wrecked areas as fires burned in multiple sites. The Congregational church and Grand Theatre collapsed injuring or killing occupants.
The Royal coal mine at Francisco Indiana will reopen tomorrow after being shut since a blast weeks ago that killed a shot firer. About 150 workers are to return, with damaged fire entries still sealed but not affecting other sections. Emery son of Mr and Mrs Ross Douglas suffered an eye injury from a bent wire in nearby activities.
Report by road reviewers confirms right of way for Owensville link to Mt Vernon road and Dixie Bee Line north of Ft Branch. county and township incur no expense. Auditors receive findings after Monday meeting.
A nursery advertises a few hundred peach and apple trees for sale. Contact Prince ton Nurseries by independent phone 408-L M27-2td for details.
Reports say the tornado's death toll and full damage list could not be confirmed due to telegraph lines down. Sunday afternoon into night brought gale force winds, tearing roofs and weakened buildings. minor damage spread across the county as authorities awaited clearer communications.
United Press reports storms across eight states killed about 125 people and left hundreds homeless. Two main storm areas formed in Georgia Alabama and the Midwest with fires, debris, and widespread injuries. Legrange Georgia was hardest hit with up to 60 dead and 300 homeless as crews rushed aid.
A powerful tornado struck northern and central Indiana injuring more than one hundred and killing several. West Liberty is reported wiped out with ten dead. Union City eight. other fatalities occurred at Touley Holland and Orland. Damage includes leveled houses, wrecked farm machinery, and widespread property losses.
Tornadoes in the mid west yesterday claimed 76 lives and left hundreds of homes wrecked and many injured. Communications failed but later were restored as authorities assessed widespread damage around Chicago and its western outskirts. Debris and damaged masonry filled streets while thousands of people moved through the ruined districts.
A telephone message from Legrange Georgia reports the tornado death toll far higher than initial counts. Early dispatches listed 60 killed, with updated figures suggesting a larger dead list.
Princeton plans a large Americanism demonstration on May 1 a Saturday. Mayor C A Shubart announced a public display expected to draw thousands from nearby towns and rural areas. An extensive program will be arranged with parades of citizens and school children. Continued on Fourth Page.
A sweeping death toll from tornadoes across Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Missouri Georgia Alabama and neighboring areas totals seventy six dead with hundreds injured and extensive property damage. Indiana reports thirty eight dead with many others injured and multiple towns leveled. Other states record dozen plus fatalities and widespread destruction including farms barns and homes demolished.
A 1919 Buick owned by F J Henneberger was stolen from a garage on east Mulberry Street Saturday night. Police notified neighbors and alerts sent to other cities as to the missing vehicle. An attempted break in at Dr W S W Tippett’s garage on South Hart Street also occurred Saturday night with a tampered lock observed Sunday morning.
Princeton rifle club placed sixth in a match at the Artillery Armory under the Indiana state rifle association. Culver Academy won first, Ft. Wayne Rifle Club second, Indianapolis Hoosier Rifle Club third, Ft. Harrison fourth, Cromwell fifth. Princeton shooters totaled 723 with R S Tichenor 190, C S Baker 182, H Adams 180, Carl Blase 171. individual scores ranged from 166 to 195. Club plans a northwest range opening by early May for long range high power and .22 shooting.
General Leonard Wood, seeking the Republican nomination, called claims about his national committee’s campaign methods unwarranted and said Borah’s attack is meant to influence the Michigan primary next Monday April 5. He added his campaign team will answer proper inquiries about expenditures.
Called meeting of Prince Lodge No 931 F and A M Tuesday evening March 30 1929 M M Degree R H Clark W M G F Kilmartin Secretary M29-2td.
Aliva Pellum Wilford Wagner and Robert Scott were visitors in Mount Carmel Sunday.
A Paris peace conference plan, reported by Excelsior, says the United States intends to conquer Mexico after its presidential elections. The plan was received by the Mexican foreign office at Aredo, Texas, with copies arriving in Mexico City.
Dr W W S Trippett keeps his car details on a slip of paper hidden in the back of his watch. The serial number license number model and other identifying data are written there for quick access at any hour. The Democrat endorses the plan as sensible.
John Walls joined the army today enlisting in the motor field artillery for one year. Local recruiting officers sent him to Evansville preparatory for his transfer to Camp Taylor where he will be stationed.
F. J. Magner of Vincennes was in the city Sunday visiting friends and staying for the day.
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