Lafayette Day Proclaimed by Princeton Mayor in 1917
Mayor Doris R. Head announces Governor Goodrich's May 7 1917 Lafayette Day proclamation urging Princeton residents to donate to aid French women and children devastated by war. Contributions graded by banks or newspaper offices will be forwarded to authorities for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette
United States
France
Doris R. Head
Princeton
Indiana
Goodrich
Europe
Germany's Peace Proposals on Western Front Seen as Propaganda
Washington reports say Germany may offer concessions on the western front including Belgium Alsace-Lorraine to secure a temporary peace. Allies doubt a lasting settlement, foresee a five to six generation pause, and await Germany's full terms while US participation nears decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
America
Balfour
McAdoo
England's Budget Sets Debt At 18.5 Billion With Tax Hikes
In the House of Commons budget figures show national debt at 18.499 billion dollars. No new taxes are planned though duties on manufactures rise to 80 percent from 60 and tobacco taxes increase. Lord Cecil denies Balfour reported Wilson view on Irish question. War cabinet weighs compulsory rationing as food control department announces in Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Balfour
Washington
Wilson
Great Britain
Lord Cecil
Querie
War Cabinet
Food Control Department
Commons
National Hoyday Registration Day Urged by Baker
Washington May 2 Secretary Baker urged national cooperation between state councils of defense and the federal government to raise the army. He announced a national registration day as a patriotic demonstration and outlined plans for legal registration once a conscription law passes. Registrars listed Montgomery township include J. W. Mauck Warren Johnson George Keneipp Frank Boren Henry A. Mauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Baker
Congress
Thetates
Gibson County
Montgomery Township
J. W. Mauck
Warren Johnson
George Keneipp
Frank Boren
Henry A. Mauck
French Aim to Break German Grip on Champagne Front
United Press reports the French war effort in Champagne as heavy artillery pounds German positions Eight miles of front are under bombardment with night air battles and daytime ground assaults The French push up Mount Haut while General Hindenburg redeploys 33 of 45 reserve divisions to stem the attack as fighting intensifies along the crest of the mountain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Champagne Plains
Mount Haut
Hindenberg
Germany
Submarine Threat Prompts U S Aid Call
London reports 13 missing from the American steamer Rockingham after a torpedoing with 33 survivors rescued. A second ship Vacuum also saved a boatload of survivors including Captain Harris and four American gunners. Secretary Lane warns if such losses continue Britain and France face danger and urges American invention to combat submarines. James F. E. Williams of Indianapolis among the saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
London
Vacuum
Harris
James FE. Williams
Indianapolis
Recruits Arrive as Army Company Seeks 18 More
Twenty six recruits left for company headquarters to begin training while eighteen more are needed to reach full peace strength. John Graper of Barton township cannot go yet due to measles. Owensville supplies the largest share of new men with several Princeton and Oakland City natives among those accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graper
Barton Township
Cmpany
Owensville
Princeton
Edgar Dyer
William,Jackson
Ralph Carrel
Henry Jones
Edward Schmicker
James Gourley
Julien Medford
Clarence Williams
Oakland City
Fred Lemar
Velpen
Cletis Rose
Amos White
Encil Witherow
John Spore
Lilbian Newton
Kenneth Shafer
Drury Benson
van Wetter
Jesse Hurst
Fletcher Jaquess
Thomas Danke
Patoka
Russell Survant
Velpin
Ralph Tautenslager
Howard McCarty
Roy Kifer
Ashley Shoultz
Vertis
Thompson
Frankie 3A Graper
Bay
German Navy Agent Von Rintelen Taps U S For War Aid
Testimony in the conspiracy trial portrays Captain Franz Von Rintelen as coming to America to foster German U S relations but shifting to support allied sentiment with plans for munition strikes. John C Hammond testified that Rintelen aimed to inflame conflicts and to influence the United States and Mexico toward war against Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franz von Rintelen
America
United States
Germany
Great Britain
John C. Hammond
Rintelen
Hammond
Von = Rinkelen
México
House Advances Record Army Navy Bill to 2.827 Billion
The House approved a $2.827 billion army and navy appropriation bill by 362 to 1. The Roosevelt division issue dominated the session as Meyer Land faction and others debated wartime funding and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Army and Navy
Meyer Land Fort
Senate
Loyal Woman's Class Meets at Broadway Christian Church
The Loyal Woman's Class of the Broadway Christian church met Tuesday afternoon at the church to conduct its regular session and plan upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway Christian Church
The
Chirch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bischiot
Coats
Stephens
Virtue
New Star
Princeton Monument Works
C P Clemens
W. Edy
Dodries Transfer Co
Mse
Alva Lev
Indi
Ana
Ciated
Doris
R. Head
Sipell
London, Mn
Ata
Bethmann
Hollweg
iBy GE
Rge Martin
Wassejingtin
D. C
Bulgaria
Serbia
Turkey
National Hoyday
Hlindenberg
Aer
Ial Corps
Henry Woop
United Press
Lane
Rockingham
Anarch Plotter
Meyer London
Roosevelt
Hasis
Angler
Shoptaugh’s
Kentucky
J.M. Scantlin
West Side Square
the Walsh
Decorating Co
Fowler’s Barber Shop
Miller Bros
S.t.ar
Welborn
Criswell Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!