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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
2
reports from April 6 describe widespread unrest in Württemberg and Berlin with fires, looting, and citywide curfews. police and troops move to quell demonstrations while food ration cuts and newspaper suspensions worsen conditions. several towns report significant casualties and broad labor strikes linked to socialist and Spartacist agitation.
Wireless Rome dispatch reports Bevageornevitch dynasty ousted and Belgrade named capital as turmoil roils Serbia. Mention of Alexander’s assassination and royal murder allegations outline a chaotic political crisis with leadership in question.
San Francisco welter A Brernes and Cincinnati cadet F D Buck, attached to Kelly Field, were killed in a mid air flare crash three miles from the field. Bodies badly burned. deadly accident belatedly reported by passer-by. Also note two tank carloads of carbonic acid gas sent to Jackson mine for smothering fire at 4,000 foot level Argonaut mine.
Four masked men held up Ackerman-Quigley printers at 729 West Van Buren Street and fled with 5000 dollars aimed at the firm's payroll. They escaped in an automobile.
The article reports plans to accelerate highway construction under a congress authorized program. If all states match federal apportioned sums, up to 343.8 million dollars could be expended, with total potential funding of 845.8 million. Discussions address freight rates, Army material releases, and price concerns as work resumes.
A jailer’s wife, defending against two inmates attempting to escape, fired through bars and fatally wounded one man. The other inmate fled and then shot himself in the head. An investigation will determine how the prisoners obtained a weapon.
Paris reports say Bolshevik activity in German Austria has been largely suppressed. Vienna railroad strike ended after hours and upheaval at Gratz quelled. Paris authorities expect possible resumption of diplomatic relations with Hungary soon as Berlin coordinates party chiefs on policy. Former Dutch minister Allize dispatched to Vierit on special mission.
Mexican official denies reports that Japanese subjects have bought lands in Lower California. The statement, issued for the department of agriculture and development, says no sale of land to Japanese has occurred and no authorization for foreigners to extend land rights exists. It notes constitutional limits on national lands and cites President Vargas.
Attorneys Clare nce Darrow and Otto Christian appeared before the U S circuit court of appeals to seek release for William Haywood and 85 other Industrial Workers of the World prisoners sentenced at Fort Leavenworth by Judge Landis. They petition for release pending appeal, noting the process could take months.
Two men died when a press mill at Western Powder Manufacturing’s Edwards station plant blew up. Names Kelly Hines and George Krause were confirmed dead. The blast leveled the mill and shook nearby Peoria area buildings.
Copenhagen reports that the Finnish government has resigned following its defeat in the recent election, a dispatch from Helsingfors states.
In Little Rock on April 3 a federal suit seeks to revoke the naturalization of Alexander Frank, former Newport Ark president. Filed by M B Bevington chief naturalization examiner Arkansas, the action is described as the first of its kind in the United States.
Emile Cottin the assailant of Premier Clemenceau, under death sentence, has been denied a special court martial review. His appeal is now expected to go to a higher court.
New York reports detail the Leviathan and other ships bringing Ninety-first and Eighty-fifth division troops from Brest and St Nazaire. The Culgoa arrives with 104 casuals. Indianapolis veterans and officers redeploy. Madison County approves $100,000 for a tuberculosis hospital southwest of Pendleton with 107 acres set aside and consent to build.
Berlin April B. The national court martial opened an investigation into the 1916 execution of Captain Charles Gryatt of the British mercantile marine. British and French representatives attended with many witnesses present. Captain Danzer of theUGerman side appeared for examination.
One thousand U S sailors arrived in Liverpool from Queenstown and await passage home. Captain Pringle of the U S Navy, whose service earned praise from British admiralty officials, sailed yesterday.
King Albert of Belgium arrived from Brussels by air and met President Wilson in Aris on April 3, continuing a diplomatic visit that highlights postwar alliance and discussions on reconstruction.
A report lists Adams, Henry, Blackford, Steuben and Vire counties officials facing claims alleging improper contracting and time charges. Investigators describe misuses by several public workers in Rekomo Boonville and nearby towns with references to surveyors and local road work near Auburn.
Walter Carmen of Ladoga wed Miss Gertrude Perry in a Piest Methodist Episcopal church service attended by about 1200. Perry, recently back from France, spoke to the congregation and invited soldiers to the railing as Doctor Pitkin read the officiant’s vows.
At a crossing five miles west of Valparaiso on April 2 a tractor trailer collided with a passenger train. Five people died including the machine operator and his young daughter. The mother and two others survived with injuries.
Governor Goodrich appointed the members of the new conservation commission. The panel includes John W. Holtzman of Indianapolis, William AL Guthrie of Dupont, Richard A. F. Hiolman of Crawfordsville, and M.K. Stanley Coulter of Purdue University.
In Munei April 2 John D B Harry a farmer died in a Tecat hospital from injuries received in a runaway accident. He was cleaning his household goods when the crash occurred and he was thrown to the side of the road.
Chicago voters re-elected Willem Hale Thompson as mayor by a 247 228 majority amid a high turnout. His margin over Robert M Sweitzer Denmeraty was about 17 600 with women contributing a sizable additional plurality. Independent candidate Maclay Holne drew votes, while Hoyne’s warm reception helped Democrats but could not overturn the overall result.
A court delivered a lengthy verdict in a high profile murder case sentencing the defendant to sixteen years in prison. Witnesses described the events as the jury weighed extensive evidence and testimony.
Fire destroyed over 1 600 bales of cotton in a blaze that damaged lofts and wirehouses. Authorities estimated the loss and noted extensive material damage to the training facility and adjacent buildings.
The report lists prices for live poultry, cattle, hogs, sheep, and veal across grades and weights. It notes market conditions, tender lines, and range figures for prime, choice, and fair quality stock with dockage adjustments and regional lamb quotes.
The village schoolhouse at a neighboring town burned down Monday night. The community reports several local residents and families affected as repairs and relocations are planned.
Arthur Falk of Cincinnati is visiting in the city as a guest of Mr and Mrs Willissa Palko and family at East 18th Street.
Rev. A. F. Dalton returned Monday from Bordon where she conducted services at the Church of Christ over Sunday.
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