Indiana Stone and Granite Clash Over Tippecanoe Memorial
The Indianapolis Star criticizes Treasury officials for favoring New England granite over Bedford stone for the Tippecanoe monument. It notes Bedford stone’s durability and history but calls for proof of claims about Indiana limestone and urges the treasury to stop injuring a local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
New England
U. S. Treasury
Bedford Stone
Bedford Federal
the Star
United States Treasury
Treasury
Indiana
Bedford
Tippecanoe Monument
Battle of
Tippecanoe
Local option forces fail to close many saloons in Illinois vote
Illinois towns voted on local option with limited success for closing saloons. Most larger cities kept licenses as figures remain incomplete. Cairo reported a saloon majority of 3352 with Effing- as a notable exception to the trend.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Cairo
Barrington Goes Dry As Suburban Liquor Votes Shift
In four cities and Cook county suburbs about thirty five saloons lost licenses. Barrington voted to dry by a small margin while ten towns kept saloons and one rejected dram shops. Island, south of Chicago, straddling two townships, voted wet amid mixed results. The state Supreme Court will hear cases involving similar facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uudicuits
Due Island
Chicago
Supreme Court of the State
Thompson suit against county superintendent dismissed
George L. Thompson, University student and resident of this city, had no cause of action against County Superintendent Harry Q. Buzzaird. Judge Wilson sustained the demurrer to Thompson’s complaint, throwing the case out. Thompson had sought exam questions after refusing to pay a $1 fee. Buzzaird ordered him out, an incident Thompson alleged as assault. The ruling affects his eligibility to take the exam next Saturday unless the fee is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Thompson
Harry QO. Buzzaird
Wilson
Thompson
Bloomington
Buzzaird
Eliottsville
Easter Bride Weds Cleveland Conductor After Egg Note
Ethel Fitzpatrick of Brown county and John Wooster of Cleveland married Sunday ending a romance sparked when Fitzpatrick etched her name on an egg sold by a dealer and found in a Cleveland cafe. Wooster, a Cleveland conductor, recognized the egg and prompted their correspondence.
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Ethel Fitzpatrick
William Fitzpatrick
Elkinsville
Brown County
John Wooster
Cleveland
Miss Fitzpatrick
Wooster
The Wrong Key Delays Execution At St Charles
Bill Jeffries on death row for murder and robbery had a 30 day respite granted by Governor Folk. A stenographer misdated the reprieve forcing officials to determine if the delay started May 4 or March 4, 1908. The case hinges on whether the delay extends to 30 days after the misdated May 4. Mussler, a dairyman, was killed. his seven year old daughter testified.
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Bill Jeffries
St. Charles
Hines
Jeffries
William Mussler
Mussler
Bedford School System Keeps Supt Fagan and Most Teachers
After a school board vote J R Hughes W E McCormick and H D Martin retained Supt Fagan and the current teaching staff for the new year. James R Parsons will deliver the Baccalaureate address. The list includes principals, assistants, special and assistant teachers, and janitors across city buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hughes
W. E. McCormick
H. D. Martin
Fagan
James R. Parsons
State Normal
J. B. Fagan
Robert Newland
Sued Stone Company for Damages After Quarry Injury
Edward Medley sues Hoadley & Sons Stone Company of Monroe County for 30000 alleging permanent injuries from a quarry accident on October 18, 1907. He, 29, earned 2.50 daily preaccident, with a broken leg shortened by two and a half inches after a lifting stone fell. He cites negligence for lack of signals or warnings, hospital treatment, medical bills, and future incapacity. The suit is represented by Atty. J. B. Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoadley & Sons Stone Company
Monroe County
Edward Medley
Medley
Bloomington
Atty
J. B. Fields
Congress Telegram Promises Bedford Public Building Support
A telegram from Congressman J. C. Chaney to J E Boruff says Bedford's Public Building will be cared for when Congress grants the annual public buildings allotment, clarifying that last Friday’s bill is incomplete and needs revision.
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J. C. Chaney
J E Boruff
Bedford
Chaney
Mr. Boruff
Congress
Detective Hayes Shot Along Tracks in Bedford
In Bedford Indiana on April 22 detective John A Hayes of the Monon railroad was shot in the right hand while walking with James McBride of Dayton near Cincinnati street tracks. He felt a rock strike him as the bullet pierced the back of his hand.
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Lafayette
Ind
Cincinnati Street
John A. Hayes
Monon Railroad
Hayes
James McBride
Dayton
John Wise
Monon
Peoria
Ill
Mysterious shooting wounds Indianapolis detective Hayes
Detective Hayes was shot in the hand with a battered 38 caliber bullet. Dr. Thompson dressed the wound and Dr. Beasley removed the bullet at St Elizabeth hospital. The shooter is unknown with possible motives or accidental crossfire. investigation by Monon company ongoing with expected developments.
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Mr. Hayes
Mr. McBride
Frank B. Thompson
St. Elizabeth Hospital
George F. Beasley
Monon Company
Murder Trial Set for Cassell in Mills Case Near Quincy
The George Emory Cassell murder trial for the Mills killing near Quincy is scheduled to begin June 23 in the Owen Circuit Court. Judge Williams fixed the date as the defense files a witness list, with argument to be heard in Martinsville Monday.
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George Emory Cassell
Thomas Mills
Quincy
Owen
Williams
Cassell
Millgrove
Owen County
Cassel
Mills
Willis Uickam
Martinsville
Knights of Columbus to Initiate 40 in Bloomington
The Bloomington council plans a May 10 initiation for about 40 candidates with 300 guests from 25 councils expected. The event includes a large hall ceremony and a monster banquet at the K of C hall, aiming for a state wide affair with strong Catholic hospitality noted from last year’s chapter installation.
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Knights of Columbus
Bloomington
K. C
K. of C
WIFE FILES FOR DIVORCE IN LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT
Maggie Richardson sues Ora Richardson for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since their 1907 marriage on February 5 and separation on September 22 of the same year. She claims neglect, no support, and threats, with one incident occurring while she was delicate. The suit names attorney Sam S. Doman and notes prior family distress and other local items.
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Lawrence
Maggie Richardson
Sam S. Doman
Ora Richardson
Richardson
City Council Debates Brightwood Hospital Site And Street Plans
The Bedford council split over relocating the hospital funds to Brightwood while supporting the old East Side building. They continued the issue pending agreement and approved light and drainage projects, street openings, and a Daggy Second division plat placement.
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Stipp
Brightwood
Hospital
Eastside
East Side
Washington Avenue
Nineteenth Street
11Th
P Streets
Sixth
Lincoln Streets
Henry Owen
20Th Street
18Th Street
Bedford Light, Heat and Power Company
McCain
City of
Bedford
Southern Indiana Railroad
Important Notice To Delinquent Subscribers
Under new Postal Regulations all persons delinquent one year or more must be dropped from our list. Unpaid amounts will be placed with a Collecting Agency. Please call at once to avoid this action.
Chaney Injured in Streetcar Collision in Washington
Representative John C. Chaney suffered a narrow escape when a heavy street car struck the trailer he rode on en route to the Capitol. Thrown across a seat, he faced possible spine injury but vertebrae remained in place after two hours of massage. Partial paralysis faded by Wednesday night.
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Washington, D. C
John C. Chaney
Capitol
Wheat crop report from Indiana fields notes mixed growth
John Inglis reports from Columbus and Richmond Indiana that wheat looks generally good with wavy appearance but thin stands, stooled poorly and headout thinness visible. Rain abundance noted. farmers prepare for corn. oats not yet formed stands. pastures and hay show good promise.
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John Inglis
Chicago
Indiana
Columbus
Ind
Washington
Seymour
Richmond
Widow sues for 10050 in Lawrence court over death
Mrs. Belle Walton administratrix of Milton Walton's estate sues Lehigh Portland Cement Co seeking 10050 damages. She alleges a January 18 1907 blast at the quarry hurled a 43 pound stone 150 yards through the blacksmith shop roof, fatally injuring Walton who died January 24 1907 due to skull trauma.
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Lawrence
Belle Walton
James A.zaring
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Mitchell
Milton-Walton
Lehigh Company
Milton Walton
Indiana stone fight blocks Tippecanoe monument granite plan
Indiana senators and congressmen press Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt to keep Bedford stone for the Tippecanoe Battle Ground monument. They urge Indiana stone over granite and vow vigorous action against Treasury official Taylor. Chaney leads a flying delegation to install Indiana material on Indiana soil.
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Hemenway
Pearson
Tippecanoe
Washington
Indiana
Congress
Taft
War Department
Taylor
Treasury Department
Commission
Chaney
Bedford Stone
Washington Dispatch
Tippecanoe Battle Ground Monument
Roosevelt
Hanly
Bedford
Bloomington
Overstreet
Secretary of ‘War
A. A. Jones
Battle Ground
Ind
Henry Myers
Indianapolis
Taft Favors Limestone For Tippecanoe Monument
Secretary Taft wrote Governor Hanly asking why the Tippecanoe Monument Commission chose granite over Indiana limestone. He notes limestone’s cheapness could allow a more imposing monument for the same money and signals possible favor toward limestone, though no veto is given to the granite plan.
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Washington
Taft
Hanly
Tippecanoe Monument Commission
Commission
Indiana
Whitted Sent to Central Hospital for the Insane
William T. Whitted, 30, son of Thomas Whitted residing east of the city, will be taken to the Central hospital for the insane in Indianapolis by Sheriff Box. A six year Army veteran, he served mostly in the Philippines. The tropical heat is said to have affected his mind driving moroseness and a suicide attempt. A commission recently examined him and he is to be moved to the asylum.
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William T. Whitted
Thomas Whitted
Central Hospital For the
Indianapolis
Box
Whitted
United States Army
Phillippine Islands
Lawrence County
Dairyman James R Wood Injured by Cross Cut Saw
James R Wood, a dairyman east of town, was seriously injured while felling a tree when the saw blade struck his left knee cap. He was with another man. the saw became lodged and the attendant pulled it free, necessitating medical dressing for the deep cut.
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James R. Wood
Woods
Mr. Woods
Widows Pension Increase Public Notice
Judge Chaney informs readers that the widows, orphans, and helpless children on the pension rolls will receive a $12 monthly increase under the April 19 1908 act. No new application is needed. vouchers, remaining certificates, and notary asks apply only where prior pensions were denied.
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United States
Pension Bureau
Joan C. Chaney
Terry Goes to Jackson
George Terry of Huron a noted baseball pitcher who began with the political club and later joined Grand Rapids has been sold to the Jackson club of the Southern Michigan League. He remains at home in Huron and will report to Jackson for duty in a few days.
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George Terry
Huron
Politic Club
Grand Rapids
Jackson Club
Southern Michigan League
Mr. Terry
Court bonds sold to Indianapolis firm at premium
The county sold $53,000 in courthouse bonds to Meyer & Kiser of Indianapolis for $54,170, a premium of $1,170. The bonds, previously issued for $56,000 and declared illegal, are now considered legal with records and transcripts prepared and approved by County Attorney R. L. Morgan and Attorney General Miller. The initial $56,000 issue had exceeded legal credit, causing buyers to reject it.
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Court House
Meyer & Kiser
Indianapolis
Bloomington
R. L. Morgan
Miller
Evans Discharged After Appendicitis Operation
Roger Evans, who underwent an appendicitis operation last week, was discharged from the city hospital today and taken to his parents home at 15th and K streets. He is now on the high road to recovery.
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Roger Evans
15Th
K Streets
Evans
Cat causes accident injuring Englewood woman
Mrs. William Meglemre of Englewood sustained a dislocated right shoulder after she tried to toss a strange cat from her premises. The cat hissed and resisted, leading to the injury and Dr. C. H. Emery providing treatment to reduce the dislocation.
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William Meglemre
Englewood
C. H. Emery
Harvey Hinkles Insanity Plea Sparks Indiana Trial
Bloomington Ind April 22 The attorneys for Harvey Hinkle indicted for the murder of John R McClintock and rival in love with Edna Rogers filed a special plea claiming the 20 year old was insane at the crime. A general not guilty plea accompanied the insanity plea. The trial is set next week with a 100 man jury drawn by Judge Wilson for selection.
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Bloomington
Ind
Harvey Hinkle
John R. McClintock
August Sthlast
Circuit Court
Hinkle
McClintock
Edna Rogers
Poplar Bluff
Wilson
Child Fatally Scalded Near Cooper In Brown County
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Robinson fell into a tub of boiling water while playing nearby and died from severe scalding in Brown County near Cooper.
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Elmer Robinson
Cooper
Brown County
Easter Offering Exceeds $850 for St John’s Church
The St John’s church Easter offering Sunday totaled more than 850 dollars noting gifts beyond this figure. The small congregation, with all members present, reflects strong loyalty and support.
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St. John’s
Little Church
Fayetteville church to open new meeting house for services
The church of Christ in Fayetteville will open its new meeting house for services on Sunday May 38. A basket dinner will follow. Elder James M. Briggs of Marion Indiana will lead the services and continue meetings through the week. George W. McDaniel and wife and Mrs Frank M Cosner visited Indianapolis prior to the event.
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Church of Christ At
Fayetteville
James M. Briggs
Marion
Ind
George W. McDaniel
Frank M. Cosner
Indianapolis
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