Mayor Fields Injured In Clash At Prosecutor Office
A chaotic incident near the East Bedford Prosecutor's office Monday night left Mayor Albert J. Fields seriously slashed and Dave Torphy wounded after a confrontation with Prosecutor John H. Underwood and others. Torphy, backed by Charles W. Burton, clashed with officers including Policeman Sam Cline, with Torphy finally jailed and Burton briefly jailed before being released.
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Mayor Fields
Dave Torphy
Albert J. Vields
Dave ‘Torphy
John H. Underwood
Torphy
Underwood
Converselon
Torply
Charles W. Burton
Thomas Underwood
Mayer Fields
East Bedford Stone Company
Yorphy
Mazor
Eeft
Clark
Axel Swanson
Swanson
Claris
Cimie
Sam Cline
York
Burton
Terrex
Thes Jee
Fields
Charlie Burton
Fei
Tnierwood and
Charles Burien
Turphy
Maroney
Stips & Cornwell
Cline
Buchanan
Bailel
Axle Swanson
Mrs Georgia Dugan Kelly Dies After Second Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Georgia Dugan Kelly former resident of this city and sister of Mrs Maurice McGrath died in a St Louis hospital this morning at 2 oclock following a second operation for appendicitis. Her husband and stepmother Mrs Sarah Dugan Stuart were at her bedside. Her sister Mrs Maurice McGrath raced from this city to be with her. The funeral will be held in St Louis.
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Georgia Dugan Kelly
St. Louis
Sarah Dugan Stuart
Kansas City
Maurice McGrath
Greencastle
McGrath
Ralph Reed
Mrs William Kingman Undergoes Operation at City Hospital
Mrs William Kingman underwent a surgical operation at City Hospital on Monday performed by Dr J R Pearson with assistant Dr Norman. She was reported to be doing well that afternoon.
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William Kingman
City Hospital
J. R. Pearson
Norman
Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty By William Daugherity
Cora Daugherity filed for divorce in Lawrence circuit court through attorney J. L. Smith. The couple married July 25 1907 and separated April 6 1918. She alleges he cursed beat and abused her and failed to provide support. She also claims he is an habitual drunkard.
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Cora Daugherity
J. L. Smith
Lawrence
William S. Daugherity
Torphy, Underwood clash over dry drink cases
The article notes Torphy’s properties and Underwood’s active prosecution of Torphy alongside other dry drink proprietors. On Monday night the affair occurred and Torphy was jailed until around midnight when someone secured his release by placing the matter in Justice Owens' court.
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Torphy
Underwood
John Luedtke
Albert Luedtke
Miami Bridge
Bloodhounds Back After Linton Burglaries
Owens blood hounds returned from Linton Monday morning after being called to chase burglars who entered the Inman home and stole a gold watch. The trail led to a nearby house but no arrests were made. the missing watch was later found in the Inman yard.
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Owens Blood Hounds
Linton
Inman
Inman Yard
Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Show Set for June 18
D F Lynch represented Buffalo Bill's Wild West in the city as preparations were made for the June 18 visit. Bedford hosts multiple tent shows this summer with Buffalo Bill's and Pawnee Bill's combined aggregation expected to draw large crowds alongside Gentry and other wild west shows.
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D. F. Lynch
Buffalo Bill
Pawnee
Bill
Bedford
Gentry
Board refuses Mitchell liquor licenses after remonstrance
The Board of Commissioners refused liquor licenses for Mitchell applicants after a remonstrance proved sufficient. Drys presented evidence showing eighteen more names than needed. wets withdrew. Ten applicants were considered, and only four licenses could have been issued if the remonstrance hadn't sufficed.
Night of High Water Hits Medora and Nearby Towns
The Medora area faced a severe flood with water flooding streets and homes. Fire at Hamilton’s hardware store was fed by rising water and saved by rescuers. Cattle, horses, and mules drowned, while residents sought refuge in barns and pumping stations.
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Medora
Hamilton
Dan Peck
M. F. Davis
Geo. W. Zollman
Mr. Zollman
Two Story House Floated Miles in Shoals Flood
White River and Beaver Creek floods devastate Shoals area with forty homes torn from foundations and hundreds of outbuildings swept away. Rail service halted since March 24 due to washouts. one work train blocked near station. Loss tallies around $100,000 as aid arrives from Loogootee, Washington and French Lick.
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White River
Beaver Creek
Loogootee
Washington
French Lick
Cunningham Farm
Hazelton
William Russell
Davidson Leaves for Youngstown Match
Chas. Davidson departs Monday morning for Youngstown Ohio to play a bail game or match indicated by the terse note.
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Chas. Davidson
Youngstown
Ohio
Dorcas Society Aids Flood Sufferers In Lawrence County
The Dorcas Society met with Mrs. J H Underwood to cut and sew garments for flood victims. Dozens of finished items and many more in progress were prepared to be distributed to families whose possessions were lost. The article urges Bedford citizens to lead and share to help the needy.
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Dorcas
Bedford
Williams man travels home from Mansfield Manufacturing work
Emery Henderson of Williams was returning home Monday from Tenne ste where he had been employed by Mansfield Manufacturing Company.
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Emery Henderson
Williams
Tenneste
Mansfield Manufacturing Company
Stove overturns in North H Street home. little damage
A stove toppled inside a North H Street residence Monday evening but caused minimal damage. No injuries were reported as residents moved to safety and authorities inspected the scene. Firefighters arrived promptly and found no fire, only displaced objects and a scorched area on the floor.
Stove Overturn Causes Commotion at 8th and H
James Donaldson's home on 8th and H streets faced a scare when a stove without rods toppled during stirring. Neighbors aided, the stove was moved outside, some workers suffered minor burns, and a rug sustained damage though no fire occurred. The fire department was called out briefly.
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James Donaldson
8Th
H Streets
Miss Edna McVey Leaves for Terre Haute Trip
Miss Edna McVey departed Sunday to attend State Normal in Terre Haute, pursuing further studies.
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Edna McVey
Terre Haute
State Normal
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Mr. Gaskell
August Pferrer
Harry Durham
Wm. Buening
Omer Buening
Elenry Holle
John Jarvis
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Herman Buening
Will
C. T. H. and
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