SONS OF AMERICAN OFFICERS FREED BY CHINESE BRIGANDS
The State Department reports China has halted punitive measures against Shantung bandits and seeks peaceful release of American captives. Pekin also informs Washington that food and supplies are being rushed for hostage release. A presidential mandate orders investigation of the express train wreck and kidnapping, aiming to punish involved civil and military officials.
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Washington
China
Shantung
State Department
Pekin
Princeton Vehicle License Ordinance Adopted by City Council
Pekin May 10 The elder Pinder and Major Allen and their families, captured in the bandit raid after the wrecking of Sunday, have been released. Fathers held. all ransom victims in Shantung hills reported well. Bandit bands threaten Pekin outskirts as authorities struggle. foreign legations may urge China to assume policing control.
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Princeton
Daily Democrat
Pekin
Pinder
Major Allen
Eight Die As Texas Gusher Burns After Explosion
In Corsicana Texas eight bodies were recovered from Hughes Development Co oil well near the city after an explosion and fire. Officials said a pebble spark likely struck a control head igniting lake oil. three more men feared dead. Firemen fought flames as steam was applied. crews expect days to control the blaze.
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Hughes Development Co
Peter W Collins To Speak On What America Means To Us
Peter W Collins of Boston will lecture Friday at St. Joseph's auditorium under Princeton Council Knights of Columbus on what America means to us. The free talk, titled What America Means to Us, will be followed by questions. Collins, a noted authority on industrial relations, has advised on labor disputes and served as an industrial expert for the U.S. government during 1917 18.
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Knights of Columbus
Peter W. Collins
Boston
St. Joseph's
America
Collins
K. of C
Trade Union International
United States
IS. of C
Treasury to ease liquor prescription rules nationwide
The Treasury Department said it will revise regulations allowing unlimited liquor prescriptions by physicians nationwide unless a stay of Judge Knox's injunction in New York against enforcing current rules is granted by prohibition authorities.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Knox
New York
Aerial Record Inspires New Transcontinental Feats
Aviation experts foresee bold future uses for fast aircraft as Lieutenants MacReady and Kelley plan new feats after setting the T-2 non stop record. Plans to preserve the T-2 as Exhibit P mark a tribute to historic flight alongside Alcock and Brown’s 1919 transatlantic crossing from Nova Scotia to Ireland.
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McCready
Oakley Kpuley
P. John Alcock
Arthur Brown
Washington
MacReady
Kelley
York
England
Pacific
Peeuitaaia Air Service
John Alcock
Nova Scotia
Ireland
Bank Families Attend Indiana Bankers Meeting in Vincennes
A large group of Princeton bankers and employees traveled to Vincennes on Thursday for Group Eight of the Indiana Bankers association meeting. The Farmers National bank presides with a noon dinner at Harmony Dark. The delegation includes representatives from Farmers National, Citizens Trust and Savings, and Peoples American National banks, plus a Hoosier Male quartet and pianist. All local banks closed today.
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Princeton Bank
Vincennes
Indiana Bankers Association
Harmony Dark
F. M. Harris
Farmers National Bank
Frank Harris
Ray Watson
R. N. Chappelle
Will Blair
M. Hl. Wallis
Eunice Wither
Lucille Simpson
Agnes Finney
Citizens Trust and Savings Bank
Herman Graper
Wilford Wagner
Gerald Hall
Mae Jugle
Lacy Slayton
Peoples American National Bank
8. T. Fisher
Harvey Milburn
Lawrence Sullivan
Henry Barr
A. FE
Lewis
Lucy Chism
Jennie Morton
Thelma Lee
Hattie Dwyer
Frinceton
Walter Eskew
Earl Swinney
Earl Church
Herman Grape
Nelfie Young
Karl Church
Sheriff Will Take Dillon to Funeral
William Dillon, held in Gib son county jail awaiting trial on a change of venue for the alleged murder of John Tolliver in Evansville, will be taken to Evansville tomorrow afternoon by Sheriff Hollen to attend his wife’s funeral, who died Monday night. The sheriff granted the special request.
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William Dillon
Gibson County
John Tolliver
Evansville
Hollen
Dillon
Michigan frost losses top one million dollars
A Blizzard and cold spell across Michigan damaged fruit crops by about 1 million dollars, with expectations of 20 to 80 percent reductions in peaches cherries plums and pears. State farm bureau officials reported widespread freezing last night affecting various regions including East Lansing and Lafayette.
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East Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Farm Bureau
Frost Damage Report Likely Minimal Across Area
Frost appeared Wednesday night in spotty patches with minor damage to tender vegetation. Fruit crops show little or no damage as warmer weather is forecast for tonight.
Tribute to Uncle Joe Cannon Draws Danville Parade
A vast Danville crowd gathers for a gala memorial as veteran Congressman Joseph G. Cannon, age 87, is honored by Gov Small and a large statewide turnout. The parade features officials, veterans groups, and cheering residents while Vermillion Street flags fly and Vermillion County schools close in the tribute to the nation’s elder statesman.
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Vermillion County
Mr. Speaker
Governor Small
N. Vermillion St
Vermillion
Danville
Vermillion Road
Joe Cannon
Congress
Downstate
Lincoln
Douglas
Automobile Skids and Flips in Cynthiana Area
An automobile said to be from Cynthiana skidded and turned over in a ditch Wednesday evening just west of King station. The wreck broke the windshield and caused damage to the car.
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Cynthiana
King Station
Indiana Forecast: Warmer Tonight with Frost Overnight
Partly cloudy conditions continue tonight and Friday with warmer air building. Wednesday highs reach 58 and a low of 39 with clear skies. last year at this date saw 86 and 67. Thursday’s 6 a.m. reading shows 30 cold. heavy frost expected with sunset 6:49 and sunrise 4:44 Friday.
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Indiana
Princeton Gets City Playground With Teeters Swings and Pool
Groundwork announced for a new children’s play area in the heart of the city. The Elks lodge and local officials say equipment including teeters swings and slides will be installed within weeks, featuring a real wading pool.
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ELKS
Princeton
U S Armed Aid Offered To China In Bandit Chase
Pekin reports Washington will support military efforts to release foreign prisoners held by bandits. Minister Schurman heads to Shanghai. Elks Club in Princeton plans a children playground with steel teeter totters swings a wading pool and night lighting under custodian Samuel McDonald supervision.
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U. S
China
Pekin
Washington
United States
Schurman
Shanghai
First Tax Suits Filed in Gibson Circuit Court
The Gibson circuit court began its tally of cases under new tax laws with Margaret Yochum versus Silas M. Morris and Alfred M. Johnson as county assessor and auditor. Yochum alleges added real estate valuations for 1919 1920 and 1921 totaling 19620 plus 6445. Also George Peed sues the Board of County Commissioners over an excess tax payment of 1311.96. Harvey Harmon represents Peed. A habeas corpus case, Russel Hughes versus Rex Rembe and Elden Hale, concerns control of Hughes' 11 year old daughter. The parties reside near Francis County.
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Gibson
Margaret Yochum
Silas M. Morris
Alfred M. Johnson
Tn Court
Henry Kister
Hovey Kirk
George Peed
Board of County Commissioners
Circuit Court
Peed
Harvey Harmon
Baltzell
Russel Hughes
Rex Rembe
Elden Hale
Hughes
Francisco
Princeton High to Hold Commencement on May 25
Princeton High School will hold its commencement in the evening of May 25 with Dr. George L. McIntosh president of Wabash College as speaker. The class is small with just over thirty graduates. The baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev. L. A. Harriman at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening May 20. Lincoln School will hold its commencement on May 24 with five seniors receiving diplomas.
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Princeton High School
Breck
Mary Duncan
Villian
Reuben Hanks
Poole Clemens
Martha Hanks
Elizabeth Williams
Irene Hanks
Ruby Fritz
Clarence Dodd
Donald McRoberts
Olivia de la Vere
Thelma Bruce
Sylvester Brewster
Francis Cubbison
George L. MclIntosh
Wabash College
L. A. Harriman
First Presbyterian Church
Lincoln School
Witnesses summoned in Evanston gang probe linked to Mount death
May 10 reports show Elizabeth Sullivan and members of a presumed cake eaters gang named on a grand jury witness list probing Leighton Mount's death. Police tie young men to North Shore robberies and a 1921 Northwestern class rush with potential clues. University President Walter Dill Scott is among today’s witnesses.
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Elizabeth Sullivan
Leighton Mount
North Shore
Northwestern
Mount
Walter Dill
Scott
University
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