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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
8
Angiatiapolis markets show 18 090 hogs 1 050 cattle 409 calves and 359 sheep traded, vs 13 081 hogs 939 cattle 240 calves and 223 sheep a week earlier and 14 524 hogs a year ago. About 2 000 to 3 000 hogs remained unsold at close, but buyers saw a strong market with prices ranging from 6 45 to 7 for heavy stock, and 4 99 up with 6 85 as near top.
A detailed listing of wholesale prices across fruits vegetables and poultry. Includes apples cranberries grapes peaches pears plums beans cabbage carrots cauliflower cucumbers lettuce onions parsley peppers potatoes pumpkins radish chestnuts hickory nuts and more. Also lists Indianapolis and other markets with grain prices and live stock rates across Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and Kansas City.
Charles S Whitman emerges in New York as a potential aspirant to the vice presidency amid political maneuvering and party considerations. The scene centers on Whitman’s role and possible national ambitions during the era.
In Kokomo Indiana on December 2 a blast from seventy five gallons of gasoline flooded the Kingston building basement at Webster and North streets killing J M Corvell drug store manager and Roy Shoemaker Indiana Refining driver. Both men died instantly and their bodies were recovered after a two hour search. An explosion followed as a helper brought a bucket up stairs and a spark reached the gasoline tearing out part of the west wall and shattering glass. The damage to the building is estimated at 319090 and is fully insured.
Ed Carroll forty a D. 4 Pike Lumber Co driver of Wabash died from injuries after he fell in front of a Huntington salesman Rudy Kettering auto near Rochester Indiana. Carroll attempted to climb onto his straw wagon as Kettering sounded his horn and lost his hold, tumbling under the car. The front wheels passed over him and the vehicle stopped only after damage. Three ribs were broken and one car was torn.
Six masked bandits blew the safe at the Henry County bank in Hamber, held villagers for ninety minutes, and escaped with 3000 dollars. A man named Roy Duty, 23, of Charleston died in Mattoon after being crushed by a freight elevator loaded with an automobile. In Elwood, Rolland McPhearson, 21, prominent social figure, was arrested for presenting a forged check at a local bank.
London reports Austro-Hungarian forces enveloping Plevije as Montenegro defends against the left wing assault after Serbia falls deeper under Austro-German-Bulgarian control. Montenegrin troops say they repelled Austrian advances along the Drina and forced retreat toward Gorazda. Roumania’s stance alarms both sides as Greece delays on Entente demands.
London reports Premier Asquith warns wage demands threaten the war effort noting food up forty percent rent two percent and fuel and light twenty five percent. He cites 4 590 000 workers already receiving wage gains and urges leaders to reduce pressure. Walter Runciman says over 125 million dollars have been invested in imported frozen meat as submarine risks loom.
Heavy artillery duels reported on the French and Belgian front. French and British guns breached a German redoubt at Bossinghe, and a German armored train was driven back on the Chaulnes Rove railway. German convoys attacked near Rove, a German infantry column dispersed north of Soissons, and French airmen targeted two German fliers in Artois. French aviators dropped six bombs on Lens barracks.
London reports Lord Kitchener resumes routine duties at the War Office after his Near East mission, amid rumors of sensational activity during his absence fading from public view.
In Hartford City on December 2, a two year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mills, was severely bitten below the left nipple by a rat terrier allegedly incited by an older brother. Doctors fear possible loss of eye sight.
Washington reports General Villa plans raids on American territory along the border attributed to his grievance with U S support. General Obregon seeks authority to move 5 000 troops through U S soil to Naco to strike Villa forces. Funston questions the plan but strengthens Naco garrison and border defenses while Carranza assurances reach Admiral Winslow in Topolampo.
A national event called Pay-Up Week is planned for February 21 to 26 after starting in Waukon Iowa where the Commercial Club helped clear over $30,000 in bad accounts during a prior week's drive. The movement aims to encourage settlements of unpaid debts nationwide.
Chicago, Dec. 2 One of Johann Hoch thirty two widows has died of starvation in the county hospital after being found at her home. The death follows the Hoch manhunt trial conviction and hanging, with the story recalling the infamous arch bigamist and slayer of women. Mrs Megy Hoch Wernke died from starvation after collapse at home.
The MiloeTism Exchange bank in Corunna eight miles away was robbed as burglars cracked the safe. They obtained $224 in cash and $709 worth of postage stamps. The burglary remained undiscovered for some time.
Emperor Francis Joseph accepts resignations of interior commerce and finance ministers and names successors. The move follows a Vienna conference between Austro-Hungary and Germany and fuels speculation over cabinet rifts and tougher cooperation.
Vernon Posey, the name given to a foundling in the circuit court of Terre Haute Indiana, was placed in the custody of the board of children's guardians after the mother deserted the six month old boy in a rooming house. Judge Pulliam named the child Vernon Posey in honor of his birthplace Vernon Posey county.
In Augusta Georgia February 2 a federal jury failed to reach a verdict in the Thomas B. Watson case charged with sending obscene matter through the mails. Foreman G and Brown said the jurors could not agree on fact questions and that a verdict was unlikely. The vote reportedly stood 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal.
Frank J. Berry an engraver received four years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing narcotics valued at $5,000 from a local wholesale house in Kansas City Missouri.
Marion Indiana December 2 1930s frame reports Frank Wagner nineteen is jailed charged with larceny for stealing two pumpkin pies from the home of Will Smith near the McFeely area.
Mrs Eleanor Egan, aboard the Barulos, described a submarine surfacing near the British steamer Bartles in the Mediterranean. Passengers panicked, many jumped to lifeboats or into the sea as a lifeboat crew saved dozens. Twenty five passengers and two dozen others were lost before the Barulos reached Alexandria. The submarine, which fired one warning shot, stayed alongside for five hours aiding survivors and treating the wounded aboard its own craft.
Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana hears final settlement for the estate of Fannie Allen deceased. Lafé Allen as Administrator presents account and vouchers. heirs creditors or legatees must appear January 24, 1916 to show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Fred E. Jackson seals the record.
Notice to bidders from the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners inviting sealed proposals for supplies for county offices. Bids due by 10 a m Friday December 17 1915, with bonds and class bidding. Specifications on file in the County Auditor's office. Board may reject any or all bids. Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
A certified copy of a decree in the Lawrence Circuit Court directs sheriff William H. Sitler to public sale on December 11, 1915. The auction will offer rents and profits for Lot 3 Kelso Place Bedford Lawrence County or the fee simple if needed to cover $516.52 plus costs. Sale at the Lawrence County Courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm.
Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1915. Administrator L R Kelly presents final account in the estate of Mary Deckard deceased. Hearing set for December 16 1915 for heirs creditors and legatees to show cause why account should not be approved. Clerk Fred E Jackson seals the record.
Carmichael versus Carmichael for divorce moved through the Lawrence circuit court with Blooming ton witnesses present. Crit Head posted $200 bond for failure to provide for children and Ernest Tirey posted $200 bond for illegal sale. The State ex rel V8 Godsey case is expected to be compromised and not tried Wednesday.
Burna Craig of Williams transfers with Oretha M Hall of Williams. W T Moore, a Mitchell banker and businessman, was in the city today attending court.
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