Lusitania inquest reveals German blame debate
The inquest into the Lusitania sinking hears Captain Turner state the voyage was uneventful until the torpedo strike and maintains the ship carried no arms. Coroner and officials discuss responsibility, with Berlin signaling the German government and its stance on the incident and the United States preparing to respond.
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Lusitania
John Horgan
Turner
Washington
Ausirania
Germany
Wedding Heralded at M. E. Church by King and Marniay
A fragment reports a wedding by the King and Marniay at the M. E. Church on a night event. Admission details are unclear, with garbled wording. The notice preserves a ceremony focus and church setting.
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Marniay
M. E
Local homicide report in city residents noted
A fragmentary news item reports a fatal attack in a city area on Monday morning. It mentions a victim identified by initials and names including Mary Wilson and Mrs Curtis Hamilton, with investigators and local authorities referenced as handling the case.
Princeton Chamber of Commerce Plans Major Organization
Princeton residents discuss forming a large chamber of commerce led by Biggs for President and M Schwarz as Director of Retail Affairs. R R Marshall would head Agriculture, with a vote open to members. The group meets at Kidd Hotel to elect officers including President, Vice-president, and several department heads. The letter from Secretary Tumulty to the President is cited as context.
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J. P. Tumulty
Wilson
Whitehouse
Washington
Merce Tomorow
Kidd Hotel
T Biggs
M. Schwarz
Department” of Retail Affairs
R. R
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Nany
Secial
Department of Agriculture
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Maxam
Arexy
Jay
Cailling
Apt James
F “Warburton
Ke and Serevied Company
Ington
Warburton
Rinceton
Deadly disaster recounts torpedo strike on steamer
Witnesses from United Press report survivors, death toll rising, and official inquiries as torpedoes struck the ship. Captains and officers describe multiple explosions while recovery teams search the wreckage and await court action on fault.
Circuit Court Docket Changes Involving Probate Paternity And Foreclosure
The Gibson Circuit Court saw several docket changes as Monday sessions began. Cases Fisher v Vincennes Traction Co. and August J Ziliak estate v Public Utilities Co. were stricken by agreement. Probate papers underway for John F Quindry will in Albion Illinois. Ella Turnage named administratrix of Sg Turnage estate. Paternity action filed from Union Maxey Oakland City. Goldie ONeal seeks Roy Allen divorce petition. Foreclosure filed by Peoples Saving Bank of Bryanville against Chag Awenteus and others involving Princeton real estate. Max DeLong sues Public Utilities Co with struck jury request. case set for Friday.
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Fisher Vs. Vincennes Traction Cs C
Vincelnes
August J. Ziliak
Geo. W. Greubel
Public Utilities Co
John F. Quindry
Albion, Ill
R. C. Baltzell
Ella Turnage
Sg. Turnage
Gibson County
Justice Court of Union Maxey
Oakland City
Goldie O'Neal
Roy’ R. Allen
Jessie Thomas
Jonathan
Monilay
Peoples Saving, “Bank
Byanaville
Chag
Awenteus
Princeton
Max. DeLong
Evansville
Utilities
Eye on the 150000 vote offer drives last days of contest
The inquiries today show candidates pressing hard for subscriptions before the Saturday close. With five days left, hustling remains essential as all have an equal shot at the 150000 vote ballots. sustained effort now could crown a winner.
Painter Seriously Hurt In Ladder Fall At Princeton
John Pinney, a renowned local painter and decorator nearing seventy, fell from a ladder at H. C. Barr’s home Monday morning. He landed on his head and shoulders, suffering shock to his nervous system but no broken bones. He remained unconscious and was taken home in West Spruce Street. his condition was unchanged that afternoon.
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John Pinney
H. c. Barr
West Spruce Street
Pinney
Princeton
Woman Injured After Horse Accident During Vacation
A young woman named Naomi McClure suffered injuries after being thrown from a horse during a college vacation visit. She was hurt but listed in stable condition and was recovering at home.
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Naomi “McClure
Ankie
Austria Urged to Act as Italian Demands Loom
Rome May 10 Circumstantial reports circulate in government circles that Italy’s time limit for Austria to grant all demands expires at midnight. If no concession is made negotiations will break off. Italian officials decline to confirm the report though the crisis is evident.
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Rome
Italy
Austria
Fire Destroys Saxon Roadster Belonging to Walter Hermann
A Saxon roadster owned by Walter Hermann was seriously damaged by a Sunday morning fire in front of the Reinhart garage. The blaze started after Hermann filled the gasoline tank and started the engine before the fumes had evaporated, leading to the upholstery burning away before the fire department cleared the fumes.
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Walter Hermann
Reinhart
Hermann
For Sale Melon and Garden Farm Near Princeton
For sale a thirty acre melon and garden farm about two miles from Princeton with house and barn. Producing oil wells on the property. For particulars contact W L Wood Agency.
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Princeton
Hease and Barn
W. LS. Wood Agency
Eeni
Former Princetonian Elected Nebraska War Veterans Commander
Walter Steele, formerly of this city and a Princeton alumnus, now based in Omaha Nebraska, was elected department commander at a state reunion of Spanish American War veterans Nebraska. His many local friends are pleased by this recognition.
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Walter DR. Steele
Omaha
Neb
State Association
Nebraska
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