Jury awards $1600 to Guthridge vs City of Princeton
Special to The Democrat reports the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff Mrs Isabele Guthridge in the initial trial phase. She sought $15000 damages from Princeton city for injuries after slipping at a faulty catch near Broadway and two small streets two years ago, suffering a sprained ankle and severe bruises. Attorneys were T M McDonald for the plaintiff and Mayor Doris Head with City Attorney Kister for the city.
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Vincennes
Ind
Mey
Isabele. Guthridge
Princeton
Broadway
T. M. McDonald
Doris Head
Kister
Princeton High School Commencement Program
The annual commencement exercises at Princeton High School take place in the high school auditorium Friday at 3 o'clock. The program features a concert with overtures and songs, a boys' and girls' glee club performances, a presentation of diplomas by Ernest E. Noble, and an invocation and benediction.
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Princeton High School
Schepegrell
A. F. Hogan
Gieble
Molloy
Bond
Boys’ Glee Club
the Heritage of América, Democracy
Ernest Baltzell
County
Efficiency
Lawrence Wheeler
Dido
Hershel Hutchinson
Alex Milburn
Peycke
Nevin
Ernest E. Noble
Board ‘of Education
Marie Critchfield
Scott
L. Ty Freeland
Italy ready to strike as Parliament grants war powers
In Rome on May 20 Parliament approved by 365 to 54 a war bill giving the government full power. Massed troops along the Austrian frontier and a potential ultimatum within 24 hours signal Italy’s entry into World War I. Pope Benedict endorsed a soldiers prayer and victory for Italian arms.
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Rome
Italy
Mar
Salandra
Austria
Chamber of Deputies
Pope Benedict
Hig Holiness
Cena
Germany
France
Pau
Nichita
Cadorna
Harvest Hands, Des Monnes Work Through States Plan
May 20 A L Urick state labor commissioner will cooperate with seven other states to supply harvest hands to farmers once the free employment bureau opens July 4. Authorized by the 31st general assembly, the plan shifts harvest labor across Oklahoma in mid June to Kansas Nebraska Iowa the Dakotas Minnesota and ends in Canada. Employment bureaus of eight midwestern states would manage and pass the workers along between states.
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Canada
Jis
German stance on American safety and submarine warfare
Washington report indicates Germany unofficially accepts protecting American citizens under all conditions but rejects full abandonment of submarine warfare. Berlin argues U S rights cover only ship safety, not Americans aboard belligerent vessels, as Gerard conveys in ongoing Wilson note discussions. Secretary Bryan denies any US admission of the opposite view.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
America
Gerard
British Board of Trade and Shipping Organizations
Bryan
Wilson
Chamber of commerce names division heads at last night meeting
Board of Directors of the chamber held a meeting to select division heads for Department of Organization Affairs, Retail Affairs, Public Affairs, Agriculture and Business Development. E B Funk declines directorship. a new head will be elected next Monday night.
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Chamber’ OF Commerce
Meetin
Department of ‘Organization Affairs
Rollin Maxam
George Padgett
C. A. Schubert
F. R. Ewing
Chas. E. McCormick
Department of Retail Affairs
M. Schwarz
Credit and Collecting Bureau
John N. Hopkins
J. F. Stephens
Princeton
George Grisby
Thos. H. Riggs
Department of Public Affairs
E. B. Funk
C. G. Taylor
J. C. Danks
Geo. W. Woods
Geo. W. Bates
J.W. Stott
Chas. Hibard
Twenty Dollars in Gold Offered in Final Democrat Contest
The Democrat announces a last chance voting contest offering Twenty Dollars in Gold and a major automobile prize. Readers are urged to work hard over the final two days, with the 60,000 Extra Vote offer and gold prize ending Saturday night at 7 o'clock.
Baker Returns to Work After Illness at Forthoffer Bakery
D J Clutter a well known baker at Forthoffer Bakery returned to his work Thursday morning after a brief illness at his home 306 North Seminary Street.
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D. J Clutter
Forthoffer Bakery
North Seminary Street
Insurance renewal notice for house and belongings
Readable fragment shows a call to contact the W. L. S. Wood Agency to renew insurance on a dwelling and household effects. Details on policy number or dates are not provided. The note urges action to maintain coverage.
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Ear House
Bhousehold
Bristle Styles Feature Wide Range for Purchasers
The sample notes styles and bristle variety ensure maximum satisfaction for all buyers, highlighting how size differences and texture cater to diverse needs and preferences across the market.
Boy Injured After Fall at High School Sports Event
John, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Harmon, suffered a badly dislocated shoulder in a fall from a talker during a high school event. Medics report the injury not serious and care is being provided.
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John
Atney
Harvey
Harmon
Tvm
Umbrellas Repaired at Princeton Novelty Works
The item notes umbrella repair services offered by Princeton Novelty Works on May 20. Key details include repair options, location, and contact for service inquiries. The entry highlights specialty repairs and suggests drop-off or quick turnaround.
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Princeton Novelty ‘Works
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