Protests and Waite Verdict Reported Across United States
Early and favorable responses to American protests against England and France were reported by the state department. Ambassadors and officials signaled possible compliance, while Sir Cecil was urged to offer concessions. In New York, Dr. Arthur W. Waite was found guilty of first degree murder for poisoning John E. Peck, with the defense calling him defective and without moral sense.
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Washington D. C
England
France
State Department
Spring-Rice
Department
United States
Sir Cecil
New York
Arthur ‘Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Waite
Deuel
Saviour of Paris General Gallieni Dies at Versailles
Paris reports General Gallieni veteran of the Franco Prussian War died at Versailles after kidney operation. He earned the title Savior of Paris for his daring taxi cab army maneuver that halted German advances and marked a turning point in the European war effort.
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Paris
Gallieni
Galieni
Russia Will Await Completion of New Trade Agreement
Russia will await the completion of a new trade agreement before engaging with America, signaling a cautious stance as talks progress. The report notes a pending declaration and the need for a formal deal between unspecified parties.
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America
Arrested for Speeding Friday in South Hall Street
Dean Hill was arrested Friday afternoon for speeding on Hall Street. He struck and killed a dog owned by Robert Mayhugh, who reported the incident to police. Hill appeared before Justice Green, was fined one dollar and costs, and paid the fine.
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Dean Hill
South Hall Street
Hill
Hall Street
Robert Mayhugh
Justice Green
Tri-Keappa Club Meeting at Miss Clara Stewarts Home
The Tri-Keappa will hold its regular meeting Monday night at Miss Clara Stewart's home on West Emerson Street. All members are requested to attend.
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Tri-Keappa
Clara Stewart
West Emerson Street
United States faces treaty difficulties with Russia over Jewish question
Petrogad dispatch says the United States struggles to negotiate a new commercial treaty to replace the abrogated one from Talf's era because of the Jewish question. Negotiations started six months late and allies move toward their own trade pact. Ambassador Francis will face temporary hurdles as talks focus on economic issues only.
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United Press
Petrograd
United States
Russia
Talf
Francis
Gibson County Medical Society Meets at Patoka
Gibson County Medical Society held a 7:30 PM meeting at Dr. S. F. Arthur’s Patoka home. Dr. John McIntosh of Mt. Carmel presented a talk and demonstration on Blood Pressure Instruments, while Dr. Clarence Baker of Princeton discussed Organic Heart Disease. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Elden Fields and Mrs. M. L. Arthur.
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Patoka
Ind
Democrat
Gibson County
Clarence
Baker
Princeton
Elden Fields
M. L. Arthur
Stores to Close for National Holiday Observance
The article notes stores closing at noon Tuesday for a national holiday and remaining closed the day, barber shops closing at eleven. It also mentions a surprise party for Miss Flo Skelton at her parents’ home on 324 North Prince Street for the twenty first birthday anniversary, with ten guests. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harger visiting relatives in Dubois.
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Flo Skelton
Mrs. Oliver Skelton
North
Prince Street
Dave Harger
Dubois
Reverend Roush Receives Call to Columbus Church
The Rev. W. A. Roush of Broadway Christian church received a call to lead Linden Heights Christian church in Columbus Ohio. He will depart for his new assignment next week after an unsolicited message noting his prior work in Ohio.
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W. A. Roush
Broadway Christian Church
Linden Heights Christian Church
Columbus
Ohio
Rouwsh
Decoration Day plans outlined by local committee
The Decoration Day committee announced a full program with multiple new subcommittees for flower arrangements, school children participation, and veterans groups. A detailed march route and indoor program at the United Presbyterian church were set, with notes on transport, baskets of flowers, and memorial sermons.
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S. F. Braselton
U. P
Caleb, Lawrence
G.W. Shopbell
Herbert Smith
Gibson
Gregor Seller
Theodore Miller
Ir. S. Munford
Alfred . M. Johnson
W. F. Mowry
H. Horace Chambers
W. de Priest
Fred B. Newsom
Archer
Whitechurch
Maple Hills
Catholic
Enon
Court House
State Street
White Church
G. A. R. Hall
Court House Yard
Main Street
Main
Broadway
Hart
State
Oak
Cemetery
Princeton Band
Sons of Veterans
Son of Veterans
United Spanish War
Archer Post G. A. R
Odd Fellows
Grand Army
Ong
Fellows
Warnock
Coltrans
United Presbyterian Church
W. D. Robinson
L. T. Freeland
Ww. A. Roush
Clarence “Almon
Gil R. Stormont
Woman’s Relief Corps
M. Be
N. C. Wilson
Hail Storm Hits Princeton with Heavy Rain
A severe hail storm accompanied by hard rain swept Princeton just before 8 p.m. Saturday, causing garden and flower damage and unsettled horses in the uptown area. Farmers welcomed the rainfall as the ground had become very dry.
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Princeton
Up Town
Distributing Fans From Consumers Gas Company
Consumers Gas Company distributes advertising fans to customers for summer use. The effort aims to promote service awareness and provide practical giveaways during hot weather.
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the Consumers’ Gas Company
Jurors Selected In Orpet Case As State Hopes For First Witness
The state aims to persuade the jury to sympathize with Orpet by his mothering, while eight jurors are sworn and two more tentatively accepted. State's Attorney Oday says he expects to call first witness on Monday in open court.
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Orpet
Oday
Chautauqua Season Ticket Sale Announced
The superintending committee announces a chollection of events including concerts and lectures starting in the afternoon at 3 30 and a program to be announced. Season tickets remain at 2 50 and will go on sale soon. The event will be held on the grounds of the Lowell school with Dr E T and Albert among speakers.
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Len D
Albert
E. T. Man
Lowell’ “School
Mt Carmel Indians face Champs in season opener in Princeton
The Mt Carmel Indians travel to Princeton to open the baseball season against the Champs in a Southwestern Illinois and Southeastern Illinois association event. A new pitcher Hall is aboard for Mt Carmel while Princeton adjusts after Hoepner's loss. Umpire Perkins will receive full backing to ensure a smooth contest and peaceful atmosphere.
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Prince‘ton
Mt. Carmel
Princeton
Joss of Hoepner
Mt. Carmel Routers
Hall
Carmel
Champs
Perkins
Births Reported in Mt Carmel Patoka and Bradenton
Word arrived Saturday morning of a fine daughter at the home of Fireman and Mrs Wilson Carrell in Mt Carmel. Felix Milburn and wife announce a daughter born Saturday morning at their Patoka home. Henry Robling of Bradenton Florida visits relatives in the city with John Haen and family.
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Wilson Carrell
Mt. Carmel
Felix Milburn
Patoka
Henry Robling
Bradentown, Fla
City
John Haen
Miller Hughes wedding joins city residents at First Methodist
Mise Mary C Miller married James A Hughes in a 9 am ceremony at First Methodist Parish Emerson Street officiated by Rev L T Freeland. Bride is daughter of Wm P Miller living with aunt Mrs Lawrence Winkler. groom son of Sherman and Mrs Hughes of South Stormont Avenue and a car repairer. They will live east of the city. Dan Davis, recently working in Dunkirk, returned home Friday night.
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Sherman Hughes
Stormont Avenue
General Funston Bars Talk On Mexico Withdrawal
General Funston tells General Pershing to refrain from discussing the withdrawal of American forces from Mexico during the forthcoming conference with General Gaivra. The directive comes as U S military leaders prepare for high level talks in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Funston
Pershing
Mexico
Gaivra
French Forces Recapture Much of Cumieres Near Verdun
Paris May 27 French troops recaptured a large part of the village of Cumieres nine miles northwest of Verdun last night. Despite desperate counter attacks the French retained possession of the eastern part of the village and several German trenches to the northwest.
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Paris
Cumieres
Verdun
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Patoka News
Rev. Roush
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Qhie Sevedge
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M. BE. Shoptaugh
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Lillie. Stormont
Nellie Wheeler
James W. Stott
James Sevedge
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Dunkirk
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