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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1919

Page

3

Tanks and Guns Move to Border Amid Bandit Hunt

U S military transports ship one hundred one man tanks and three thousand rifles to forts near the Mexican border split between San Antonio and Fort Bliss. American aviators report pursuing bandits who abducted Lieutenants Peterson and Davis as four planes join the search along with intensified air support.

Columbus Army Reserve San Antonio Fort Bliss U. S Marfa Tex Mexico Oppostte Candelaria Peterson Davis Chihuahua Fort Tiss Ell Paso Eighth Cavalry Washington Handis Unitedates Joseph Dick Ynan Southern Department Rio Grande H.G Peterson Paul N. Davis War Department Dickman Low Carranza Mexico City Harold B. Peterson Paul Davis Juan Barragain Tne United States Eighth American Cavalry Toops Diegues Southern Department of the Army Jesus Rentario

Bar Gate Power and Cold Storage face food safety protest

In Prenton New Jersey on August 21 the Bar Gate Power and Cold Storage company and the Bay State Fish company of Boston were summoned before the state department of health to show cause why 57 600 pounds of fish stored for a year should not be destroyed as unfit to eat.

Prenton N. J Bargat Coun Ry Bay State Fish Company Boston State Department of Health

Train Kills Two in Indiana and Damages Suit Follows

An Indiana front near Terre Haute reports Adolph Brink and Mary Nelson killed when a train crashed into their car. A. Tt. Heiser, 70, a Clark Wysong & Co. livestock member, dies after his speeding auto skids and overturns near Martinsville. A civil suit in Washington seeks 25 000 damages over a 1918 Liberty Loan incident involving Reverend Darby and a butcher knife threat. Hammond riot developments show US Housing authority warns of federal troops. strikes delay ordnance work and investigations continue.

Terre Haute Adolph Brink Mary Nelson Here A. Tt. Heiser Indianapolis Clark, Wysong and Co Martinsville Dleiters Washington Walter C. Forster Atlas Hotel Liberty Loan 7. W. Darby First Christian Elemen Forster Darby Charles C. Williams Jacob L. Fowler Firman Rodarmel George W. Dyke Frnesi FE. Forsythe Frank B. Fornwald Louis H. Keith Edward Wartman M. Pwitty James A. Colbert Tingold S. Mitchell Henry Lindeman James A. Gill Nathan W. Tpeltman Hugh. L. Cox Walter Tistfield Sacob Beitman Frank Snitt John Sinnott Charles B. Colbert

Viscount Grey Named British Ambassador to the United States

Viscount Grey of Chil eden has accepted to fill the post of British ambassador to the United States, marking a key diplomatic appointment.

Viscount Grey Chileden United States

Texas Guard Recruting Push From Governor’s Authority

Acting under Governor Hobby, Adjutant General Harley and Brigadier General Walters intensify Texas National Guard recruiting. Farley directs northern section to reach full strength while Walters covers the south with help from W. J. Cope, as officials say Washington has not issued orders but speeded guidance.

Austin Tex Cgonvernor Hobby Adit James A. Harley Cen J. FL Walters Texas National Guard Ffarley Gnard Walters STA le W. J. Cope Adjutant General Washington Hobby Texas

Louisville and East St Louis Strikes Paralyze Street Car Traffic

In Louisville and East St Louis a major transit strike by 1300 workers stops almost all streetcar service. Union leaders and officers struggle to resolve the walkout as buses and specials attempt to fill the void. International vice president Prant O Shea takes charge in East St Louis and nearby towns to negotiate a settlement.

Louisville Ane Uber Lowisvile Street Railway Company Checire Evers Cng East St Louis Ave Prant O'Shea Mendeisen O'Shea

Five years' enslavement tale pushes life imprisonment demand

Anna Hill, aged eighteen, testifies about five years of enslavement by John Johnson, prompting State's Attorney Kunke to seek life imprisonment. Johnson was arrested in Wilders amid fears of mob violence if bond failed.

Laporte Anna Hill John Johnson Kunke Wilders Johnson

Woman Deputy Sheriff Quits in Wabash County

Wabash county's first woman deputy sheriff, Miss Florence Vrooman, has quit her job. She cites her brother Lawrence Vrooman's return from the army to fill her shoes, as her father serves as sheriff.

Wabash Wabash County Florence Vrooman Lawrence Vrooman

Daylight Law Repealed After Veto Override

The Senate sustained the repeal of daylight saving after President Williams vetoed earlier. The vote was AT to Mh, and the law takes effect after clocks are set back in October. It becomes one of the few measures to survive a presidential veto by two thirds in both houses.

Washington Aten Aeca Senate Williams Congress

Fort Harrison Hospital to Close by Septem ber

Indications are the war department will close general hospital No 25 at Fort Benjamin Harrison around September 1. Plans to reorganize a post hospital at the fort have been endorsed by the secretary of war under the closing of the general hospital.

Fort Harrison Hospital Indianapolis General Hospital No. 25 Fort Benjamin Harison War Department Fort Secretary of War General Hospital

Steel unions meet in Youngstown on strike decision

Presidents of 34 AFL International unions with steel industry members meet in Youngstown Ohio to decide whether to call a nation wide strike in the steel sector.

Youngstown International American Federation of Labor Unions

Flyer Claims New Record at Wabash Flight

Six forward and four backward somersaults with a passenger aboard set what Pilot Sweeney of a Wabash aviation company calls a new record. Passenger was Miss Vesta Golding, a local newspaper woman.

Flyer Wabash Sweeney Vesta Golding

Plan to Sell Coal at Cost in Shelbyville

Aug 3 report notes local labor unions plan to buy coal in carload lots and sell at cost to working men, aiming to ease fuel costs for labor families in Shelbyville.

Shelbyville

Des Moines Street Cars Resume After Strike

Des Moines street cars have resumed operation after striking motormen and conductors considered terms proposed at a citizens committee meeting. The return to service followed the meeting held to settle the dispute.

Citizens’ Committee Des Moines Plains

Bolshevists Held After East Youngstown Raid

Federal agents arrest 118 Russians in Youngstown after breaking up a meeting described as incendiary. An automobile load of red flags and Bolshevik propaganda was seized. officials plan sedition charges against the suspects.

Youngstown East Youngstown

Big Battle at Milwaukee Riots Stop Packing Plant Strike

Riots near the Cudahy Packing plant in Milwaukee left one man dead and eight wounded. The clash drew three state military companies and deputy sheriffs to restore order after a two week old strike, with authorities under Governor Philipp guiding the response.

Milwaukee Cudahy Phillip Westphal E. LL. Philipp Shariff Haive

Quell Montreal Race Riot Ends After Police Rush

A race riot in Montreal ended when police reserves moved into the negro quarters. Whites and negroes clashed in the streets firing at each other after three black men attacked a white watchman in a hotel. One assailant was shot in the head and later hospitalized under arrest.

Ina

110 Lost as Jap Ship Sinks

The Japanese Transport Shijiki Maru sank after striking 4 Tock off Sanegashima on Aug 15, as reported from Nagasaki. One hundred and ten passengers or crew perished. Also, Paducah shipyard workers end a strike after securing 75 cents per hour for caulking and ship carpenters.

London Sanegashima Nagasaki Lioyds Paducah Howard Shipyards

Markets Report Listing Wide Range of Farm Prices

Prices for flour, grains, butter, eggs, poultry, potatoes, cattle, hogs, sheep and more listed across varied grades and packaging. Includes per sack, per dozen, per hundredweight, and per head figures with retail and wholesale notes. Data covers brands, quality grades, and regional retail terms.

Eongehe Timothy SES Tiothiy, Bct Pte

City Hall Meeting Reforms and Budget Motions Reported

City council held a regular session Tuesday night and approved several ordinances and budget items. They allocated funds for notes and interest, city attorney expenses, sewer use, home expenses, and a streetlight, plus utility and building permits topics and street work orders.

City City Wall Ninth ‘Street J Street J. L. Speer Frank Jones Indianapolis

State Highway Contracts Put 58.8 Miles Up For Bid

The State Highway Commission will award contracts on Sept 4 for 58.8 miles of state highways across Indiana. Bids close at 7 am. estimated total cost about 1 750 000 dollars across routes in Madison Johnson Vigo Lawrence Warren Lake Porter Tipton Howard Miami. Three roadway types are invited plain concrete monolithic brick and bituminous concrete.

State Highway Commission Madison Road Johnson ‘County Franklin Greenwood Vigo County Hanois Terre Haute Lick Road Lawrence County Oranze Bedford French Lick Warrick County Vanderburg County Boonville Lincoln Lake County Shereville Porter County Range Line Tipton Howard Howard County Center Township Miami County Indianapolis Star

Mayor Allen Plans 70 Sell Carload Of Food Stuff Here

Mayor Charles H. Allen discussed with the government and the quartermaster's department in Chicago a plan to ship a carload of foodstuffs to Bedford for sale at rock bottom prices. The proposal hinges on parcel post rates, as the carload rate would be cheaper than sending individual parcels.

Allen Termaster’s Chicago Bedford Cel Post

Elm Trees of City and Vicinity Die From Mysterious Cause

Local arborists report a sudden die off of elm trees in the city and nearby areas. Officials urge residents to report unusual tree decline and monitor streets for further signs. Research teams collect samples to identify a hidden pathogen or environmental factor behind the loss.

Peritonitis Fatal To Mrs. Stanley Wykoff At Eureka Home

Mrs. Stanley Wykoff died Tuesday night at ten from peritonitis at her mother Mrs. John Perkins home in Eureka. Maude I. Perkins, born February 9 1804, aged 60 years 6 months 10 days, was married to Wykofl September 26. Survivors include her husband, mother, three sisters, and two brothers. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 PM at the First Christian church with interment at Green Hill.

Stanley Wekont John Perkins Miurekal Maude I. Perkins Daemark Wykolf Nicerill Pela Chieagss Set Sian Heer John Ferkins Lee Gray Kansas City Iva Quinn Indianapolis John Sears Homer Bert. Perkins First Christian Church Green Hill

Basket Dinner at Old Union Aug 24 1919

A note invites all to an ao day meeting and basket dinner at Old Union on August 24 1919. Attendees should bring filled baskets and bring a guest. A card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy after the death of James Fitzgerald with special thanks to Rev Williams the Red Men Lodge of Oolitic and to those who offered floral tributes.

Old Union James Fitzgerald Rev. Williams

Infected Leg Suffering Sought By Delaney Family Child

Lillie Delaney, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reuben Delaney of 13th street between I and J, is being treated for a painful infected right leg after a calf bite days ago.Inflammation and swelling followed, prompting medical attention.

Lillie Reuben Delaney 13Th Street I and

Freckola Extra Strong Clears Complexion Quickly

Freckola extra strong fades freckles from the skin after first application and continues to whiten blemish free. It usually needs one ounce to complete clear skin. Available at all druggists and toilet counters.

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Ohio Cararaza U.S Hammond Standard Steel United States Housing Corporation of Ordnance Maryer Brown Lere Texas Guard Organi Zaton East St. Louis Koarlington Cal Pony Kirkpatrick Sid REDS Cudahy Plant Montreal Shiiki Maru Lloyds of Lendon Council Consid Lvand 18Th Street Lew. Knight Fire Department Alice. M. Shipp N and Water Works Committee Henry Embree 19Th Street Will Wood 23Rd Washington Avenue Twentythird Street Charles H. Allen Lin Peritonians Stanley Wykoff Eureka W. MM. Dunshine 16Th Streets John A. Trudson States Europe Cleveland North G Street Bedford, Tod E. H. Cayse Perry Fitzgerald Otis Fitzgerald Jackson D. J. Holland M.D. Bedford National Bank Phome Main Hodge & Walls Nove
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