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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
3
A 14 year weather record by W. W. Mason details April 1907 conditions with five snowy days and ten days of ice up to three inches. Entries list daily weather showing cold, frost, snow, ice, rain, wind, hail, and clear or cloudy periods across the month.
County Treasurer Curtis E. Ray warns the last day to pay taxes without penalty falls on the First Monday in May. The books close and penalties apply per law. Come early to avoid last minute rush.
Comptroller of currency authorizes Citizens National Bank to raise capital from 75000 to 100000. Fred Bunn signs as catcher for Bloomington club of the Tri-State League and will report Monday. Senator Davis alleges a $1000 payment related to a $36000 robbery last year in New Albany. George W. McDaniel from Camp Walton Florida will return to Bedford around May first. Carrie Erwin leaves for Komomo to visit friends then Chicago and Europe trip departing April 11 for three months.
The Indianapolis News notes a movement in southern Indiana to boost Capt John D Alexander of Bedford for department commander of the Indiana G A R. Letters from Andrew Fite urge support highlighting Alexander’s local ties and proven leadership. Other announced candidates include C G Thompson Lafayette J M Barlow Plainfield and Charles W Scott Warsaw with a Kokomo meeting set May 19 20 21 to choose the commander.
Linton Call argues committees should not appoint delegates to conventions. He claims Sullivan county avoids corruption, while Lawrence county is said to have widespread corruption in the Davis interest. The letter contrasts two county contests and endorses the Sullivan outcome.
Bedford authorities join Oolitic in searching for Joseph Kapshaw missing since March 23. A hat identified as his was found on Salt Creek banks two days later. Locals suspect foul play or possible escape, with rumors tying him to liveryman Smallwood and unpaid wages.
Indiana Republican delegates gather at Tomlinson Hall for the state convention as James E. Watson leads on the fifth ballot to win the gubernatorial nomination. The event features speakers including Overstreet and Hanly, with party leaders Beveridge, Hemenway, and Goodrich in attendance.
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