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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
1
Gold bullion stored in vaults reaches historic highs while merchandise stock sits tight since the Civil War era. Prices rise daily as buyers seek sellers, and retailers warn customers they must purchase now at old prices or pay more later across dry goods, shoes, hosiery, underwear, and ready to wear for women and children.
Washington May 16. The war department declares the first slacker will be the man who fails to register. Registrants' names will be bulletined in every precinct and all men 21 to 31 must register on the day fixed by President Wilson. Exemptions will be determined later and a single registration day will apply.
Massachusetts Representative Gardner amid war mobilization resigns from Congress after informing Speaker Clark he has been ordered on active duty as a reserve officer. He was a colonel in the officers' reserve corps under the Hay act and transmitted his resignation to Massachusetts governor.
Milwaukee leader Galbraith Miller Jr speaking in Chicago reports that 10 of the largest U S factories have begun supplying all women with overalls for wear at work. He predicts nationwide adoption within a year and says overalls are sanitary economical and reduce shop accidents.
The United States loaned 100 million dollars to Russia, part of a total war loan now at 625 million. The loan aimed to bolster the Russian government as tensions rise, with funds expected to flow partly back to the U.S. economy. Milukoff resigns as foreign minister amid cabinet resignations and council-pressured policy disputes.
Amsterdam dispatch reports that German officials fear popular calls for democracy and possible revolution after Chancellor Hollweg refused socialist demands. Police guards were increased in major cities to quell disturbances as socialist leaders warn that peace efforts are not in sight. Berlin press expresses disappointment, noting the speech offers little new thought and may prolong the war into 1918 while Reichstag majority backs Hollweg if peace aims align with Hindenburg.
Margret Reed Estel Reed Opal Coleman and Annilee Clifford all under fourteen rode with two men in a car near Princeton. The drivers turned back, frightening the girls who fled the vehicle as one man tried to detain them. Eck Cherry and John Bilderback found the girls and brought them to town. the other car fled toward Princeton.
London observers note the German chancellor hinted at a separate peace with Russia. The speech stresses Germany aims and may provoke socialist action as Russian turmoil looms. Despite Petrograd dissension, hopes exist that differences will settle and German deception will reveal itself to the new democracy.
Swiss Minister Dr Paul Ritter said reports from the Swiss foreign office about Mrs Catherine Couch being shot in Germany as a spy are false. James E Couch of Fauls Valley Oklahoma says he has not been notified of any execution. Mrs Couch, a German native, had been visiting relatives in Germany for several months.
In Fort Branch Indiana on May 16 special to The Democrat Rev Golden A Smith with H R Larkwood and S H Weat visited St Louis sites including the Catholic Cathedral and the Jewish Temple. They secured a contract with Geo Kilgan & Son Organ builders for a two manual 19 stop 579 pipe organ costing $2000 to be finished by September 1 and dedicated September 9.
The 29th annual convention of the Indiana Dental Association opened in Indianapolis with about 200 dentists present. The event runs through Thursday afternoon and includes clinical work as part of its program.
The Indiana Assembly of Rebekahs authorized district assemblies replacing county meetings. The convention concluded with degree work exemplified by staff from Princeton and Marion lodges, as delegates plan to travel today.
Princeton motorists complain about Evansville road conditions in Vanderburgh County. The Dixie Bee Line is rutted and nearly impassable in spots, needing scarifying to restore travel. Gibson County stretch is in better shape. Road Superintendent McFetridge has worked on the Evansville road and expects repairs to finish soon.
Enumeration figures completed by the county school enumerators and submitted to County Superintendent W F Fisher show a county total of 877 for ages six to twenty one, down from 8,809 in 1916 and a city total of 1,857, down from 2,002. There is a loss of 32 for the county and 145 for the city.
Dr. Charles A. Miller led the first aid to the injured course at the Lowell school with good attendance. Lectures will continue on Tuesday and Friday evenings under Red Cross direction. The opening topic was Infections and Shock. Friday's talk will cover infection.
A birth is reported at a southwest city home to Mr and Mrs George Da volt on Wednesday morning. The name of the newborn is not given in the readable text.
Petersburg May 16. City Marshal Whitney shot and killed six dogs showing rabies symptoms that had bitten other dogs. Last night the city council passed an order to kill all dogs found running at large.
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