04 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1920
Page
1
A new company established in Nottingham England aims to convert coal mine waste into power Briquet and concrete products and distill by products for industrial use.
Opponents of woman suffrage failed to obtain certification to the U S Supreme Court from the District of Columbia appeals court. Chief Justice Smyth ruled he lacked authority to certify, while appeal remains possible if a constitutional question exists.
Spot the fox terrier belonging to Ed Morris of the Stag restaurant was struck by a truck injuring a leg. Ralph Westfall and Eddie Johnson carried him to Methodist hospital where Miss Patton and nurses treated him. The dog rests on a splinted leg and crushed paw, alive thanks to the boys' quick care.
Albert J. Reinhart, formerly with Reinhart Motor Co., opens a Kelley-Springfield tire service and automobile accessory station at 211 West Broadway in the Kidd Hotel block and remains White Rose gasoline agent. The Arburn building will house Gibson Motor Co, formerly in Snapp building on West State Street. A naturalist notes a large nest of wasps will produce at least 24,000 flies daily.
Governor Cox in Kalamazoo accuses Chicago and Republican leaders of false denials about a quota of eight million dollars for fifty-one cities. He ties the issue to Newberryian charges and criticizes Republican finances while defending League of Nations stance during a 9,000 mile western tour. Local support included F. E. Doremus and Mrs. Clark.
The Sunshine Fishing Club from this city returns from a week at Kelleys Ripples northwest of town. Dean reports an enjoyable time despite scarce fish. Members included George Taylor Alva Field Ben Srug George Pierce John Pierce and Harry Kramer. They entertained several visitors.
John Arbuthnot traveled from Francisco for a business visit today arriving to meet local executives and discuss potential collaborations. He conducted discussions with company leaders and planned follow up meetings.
Governor Goodrich urges Indiana residents to conserve coal as a likely winter shortage looms. He cites private, industrial, and public utilities as needing steady fuel supplies and warns against shutting down essential services.
Governor James M. Cox Democratic presidential nominee attacks Senator Harding and his chairman Will Hays in Milwaukee address. Elks and Eagles escorts welcome Cox to his hotel after arrival shortly before noon.
Princeton welcomes a new shoe business as John Massey and Adam Heldt take over the Watson stand on the east side of the public square. The firm succeeds Oscar Watson who retired due to ill health and departed with his family for Lucerne Cass County to visit his brother Rev L Watson.
In Scranton Pa the peak of the unauthorized anthracite miners strike has been reached say operators and United Mine Workers officials Labor Day is seen as the likely turning point with many idle men expected to resume work after the holiday About 100000 workers have joined the insurgent strike.
On September 3 in Burton the high reached 78 and the low 52 with partly cloudy skies. The same date last year recorded highs of S3 and lows of 1. Today at 6 am the temperature was 56.
Carl Westfall a Princeton carpenter son of Mr and Mrs William Westfall plans marriage to Margaret Reavis a Princeton daughter of Mr and Mrs John Reavis both residents of Princeton. The couple will make Princeton their future home.
In Chicago on September 4 GovernOr Cox the Democratic presidential nominee met with campaign manager E H Moore for under two hours in the private car. They discussed plans to present new leads to the senate committee claiming a Republican fund of 15 to 16 million dollars to influence government. Moore aims to reveal a form numbered 101 as part of the effort to collect large sums in major cities.
Dr Hideyo Noguchi of the Rockefeller Institute reports a cure for yellow fever and a preventive vaccine after isolating the disease germ. The curative serum and hypodermic vaccine have shown success with hundreds treated at Broad Street hospital and with some recovered after being given up. Several South American governments have exempted inoculated travelers from quarantine.
Mrs George Colvin 40 died at 4 this morning at her Mt Olympus area home from apoplexy stroke. Funeral set for Monday at Mt Olive church with burial in I O O F cemetery Union. Survived by husband and one son.
A list of new library acquisitions including novels by Bojer Burnham Gale Gambler Harris Hughes Irwin Kyne Lincoln Mc Cutcheon Marshall Nichol son Baine Sedgwick Swinnerton Taylor Worse Cutting Gregory Kleiser Leake Matthews Mayorga Moore Sherwood and others. Also instructional works on drama and vocational education.
Women across the city county and state registered in person or submitted applications as registration places opened at 8:00 a.m. and stayed open until 9:00 p.m. First registrants include Harriet C. Kolb, Sylvia Fisher, Ella Sprague and others across precincts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10, with canvassing by Democratic and Republican workers nearly complete.
Indianapolis mayor Charles Jewitt sent a cablegram to Premier Lloyd George seeking clemency for hunger striking Cork City Lord Mayor MacSweeny who is reported dying in Bristow prison. In London friends planned large funeral demonstrations across England and Ireland as MacSweeny’s death seemed likely.
Secretary Daniels announced a naval court of inquiry will be convened immediately to investigate the submarine 8 5 incident. He said the action is procedural and not a criticism of the crew or officers.
The Princeton post office will close after 10 a.m. on Labor Day Monday September 6 and resume service later. One city carrier will make a morning delivery and rural patrons can use windows during opening hours. All mail will be received and dispatched as usual. John C. Gorman P. M.
In New York September 4, Harlem court fined 19 year old Charles Soicher three dollars after he climbed over theater footlights to reach the singer who performed Come to My Arms and Kiss Me. Magistrate Simms presided in the case against the uptown burlesque show performer.
The Democrat announces an early Monday issue for Labor Day and requests advertisers to submit copy by Saturday evening before 8 30.
Miss Grace Daly of Oakland City traveled to this city today as a visitor and spent time in downtown landmarks and shops.
Mrs. John Eaton, longtime resident on East Chestnut Street, was removed to Methodist Hospital this morning after several weeks of serious illness. Her condition is being monitored by hospital staff.
A submarine crew of 38 aboard the S5 boat deeper than 165 feet after a valve failed. They drilled through the hull in the submerged craft as chlorine fumes filled compartments. The Alanthus rescue at 3 am Friday pulled all crew to safety aboard, after enlarging a hole with hand drills.
A federal grand jury indicted four Chicago concerns for sugar profiteering. Bunte Bros Candy Co, Henderson Taylor & Co, Hadesman Bros, and Empire Wholesale Grocery were named, with officials charged. The indictments allege sugar sales at up to 100 percent profit and detail a broker commission of 1 ten percent on a 700 pound shipment to George Van Camp & Sons in Westfield Indiana.
There will be no Labor day celebration in Princeton Monday. Members of labor organizations who desire to take part will go to Evansville or Petersburg where demonstrations have been arranged. Princeton stores industries and railway shops will close for the holiday. The Daily Democrat will be issued Monday morning. The C. L. A. of Princeton will take part in the Evansville celebration.
August weather report notes maximum 95 on the 6th and minimum 52 on the 2nd. It records a greatest range of 39 on the 2nd and total precipitation 3.68 inches with 1.82 inches in 24 hours on the 15th. Ten clear days, fifteen partly cloudy, six cloudy. prevailing winds from the west and northwest. County rain occurred in ten days. temperatures were lower than last year for the same month.
On Labor Day Monday the library will close at midnight for the remainder of the day ensuring service ends earlier than usual.
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