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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

12

Vers Wins Over Joe Mandot in Vernon Bout

Californian Mandot fights through a brutal twenty round bout at Vernon as Vers dominates with aggressive pressure. Rivers overwhelms Mandot in late rounds while Cross outpoints Nelson in a separate New York show, signaling strong performances by popular welterweights.

Mandot Rivers Do Or Jie Cross Nelson New York Leach- Cross Forty-fourth Street Sporting Club

Vaudeville Scene Shaken by Apparent Incident in Lindon

Reports from Lindon mention a shocking event at a vaudeville venue involving a supposed non fatal incident. Pierre Mackintosh a stage performer and an American singer named Gros are central figures with arrests reported. The couple referred to as the wife has separated as matters unfold.

Kaaden Ogi Lindon Pierrie “Mackintosh Gros Ste Macate Ed Bates Thegea. Ie Coram Street

Mises Mabel Erwin Visits Mother During Thanksgiving

Mises Mabel Erwin, a student at Indiana University, spent the Thanksgiving vacation with her mother Mrs. Flora Erwin. They were said to be residing near Wes 16th Street.

Mises Mabel-Erwin Indiana University Flora Erwin Wes

Local figure returns from Springfield Ohio visit

J B Hinl arrives back in the city after a trip to Springfield Ohio where he stayed as a guest of a rubber tire factory. The incomplete text suggests a corporate or civic gathering related to tire manufacturing.

J.B. Hinl Springfield Ohio

Hyde Awaits Sentence in Bribery Case at The Tombs

Charles H. Hyde former city chamberlain and Mayor Gaynor protege sits in his quarters at The Tombs awaiting Wednesday’s sentence and possible bail pending appeal. He maintains confidence insisting no crime was committed and a higher court will reverse the conviction.

New York Charles H. Hyde Gaynor Hyde

College living costs rise across universities

Cambridge statistics from 51 universities show living costs at colleges rising over ten years from 18 to 50 percent. Dartmouth leads with the largest increase followed by Harvard and Princeton, while Holy Cross Lehigh and Radcliffe report no rise.

Cambridge Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Vassar Holy Cross Lehigh Radcliffe

Yale Students Lockup After Street Car Prank

Three Yale students Joseph Zimmerman Charles Srohnan and William Ernst spent the night in custody after an attempted disruption in South Norwalk Connecticut. They caused a crowding incident on a trolley car damaged property and assaulted the motorman before being restrained by police and later released on $50 bail each.

South Norwalk C .Conn Yale Joseph Zimmerman Adams: Express Company Charles, Srohnan New York Willam Ernst Pittsburg Migit Zimmerman Harstrong Oly New Haven A. Iittle Royal James ‘Inn Ah Automobile A. W. Pratt Darien Pratt Frederick Smith Police Staton Frohman Eynat

Milwaukee Progressive group plans bronze tablet for Gilpatrick hotel

F. E. Davidson, county chairman of the Progressive party, starts agitation to place a bronze tablet at the Gilpatrick hotel in Milwaukee to commemorate the Roosevelt shooting. Funds will be raised by private subscription among party members and sympathizers to mark the spot where the attempt occurred.

Milwaukee Gilpatrick Gotone Roosevelt F. E. Davidson Progressive Party

Detroit Aldermen Face Conspiracy Bribe Charges

Ten Detroit aldermen are charged with conspiring to accept a bribe in a Wabash railroad street closing case. Former councilman Clerk Edward Schrester also faces conspiracy to accept a bribe. Venue moved to Mt. Clemens in Macomb county after Judge James B. Phelan granted the change due to publicity in Wayne County. Prosecutor Hugh Shepherd argued a fair trial could not be held locally.

Detroit Mick Councilmankc Edward Schrester Mt. Clemens Macomb County James B. Phelan Recorders’ Court Phelan Hugh Shepherd Wayne County

Maryland Agricultural College Building Plan Damaged

A damaged OCR fragment notes administration plans for the Building of the Maryland Agricultural College near College Park. The loss is listed as 206000 dollars.

Maryland Agricultural ‘Collage Collage A M4 Kefa

Man Mistaken for Deer Kills Son in Michigan Hunt

In Gaylord Michigan H W Dowker eighty of Johannesburg fatally shot Ernest Dowker forty five while hunting in the woods. The incident occurred fourteen miles east of Gaylord and the elder Dowker reportedly mistook the son for game.

Gaylord Mich Bac Ernest H. W. Dowker Johannesburg Here

Daughter Born to Crabb Family Near Leesville

Born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs S A Crabb of near Leesville a daughter arrives for the Crabb household.

S. A. Crabb Leesvilley

Woman Jury Refuses Photo in Eldorado Court

In Eldorado Kansas on December 2 Otis Boston a photographer tried to photograph a county court jury consisting entirely of women. Fife a juror objected and another juror joined her protest as the court assured them no picture would be taken.

Eldorado Kan Otis Boston Fife

Local Socials and Visits Highlight Thanksgiving Weekend

Mitchell resident Miss Eva Burton spent the day with Mr and Mrs A D Pless on West 1st street. Teachers Miss Aikman King and Many vacationed with family. Mr and Mrs A K Sears plan a Florida winter trip. Miss Mary Kerr of Katsville Illinois visited cousin Miss Aberheim and returned home Sunday. George Thornton, who spent Thanksgiving in Evansville, is back home. Miss Della Easter of Orleans visited relatives here and left for Springville. Harrison Johnson of Brazil will be in town Sunday to visit brothers Edward and John Johnson. Miss Ueberheim and Miss Mary Kerr of Katsworth Illinois with Miss Florence Dye spent the day in Louisville Ed Estes moved to L street between 5th and 6th and bought the Henry Owens property. Miss Cora Warring, visiting on South H street, returned to Courtland Saturday.

Mary Kerr Katsville, Il Aberheim

Oceanic Narrow Escape From Collision in Dense Fog

Passengers aboard the White Star liner Oceanic recount a near collision with a tramp steamer in fog as heavy seas and gale sweep Britain. Reports detail wreckage, snow, stalled trains, and many freezing deaths across England, Scotland, and the Midlands amid severe weather and closures.

London John Bull Great Britain White Star Oceanic Philadelphia Ward Bound England Scotland Midlands

Miss Helen Thorston Visits Uncle in Indianapolis

Miss Helen Thorston visited her uncle E B Thorston and family on I Street then returned to Indianapolis Sunday.

Helen Thorston E.B. Thorston I . Street Indianapolis

Little Miss Bernice Visits Grandmother for Thanksgiving

Bernice Boyd of North College Avenue spent Thanksgiving with her grandmother Mrs. L. J. Boyd in Bedford, as reported by the Bloomington World.

Bernice Boyd North College Avenue L. J. Boyd Bedford Bloomington

Police Witnesses Called in Ping Murder Case

Policemen Crit Shaw and Henry Dudley were summoned to Bedford to testify for the state in the Ping murder case as reported by Bloomington Telephone.

Crit Shaw Henry Dudley Bedford Ping Bloomington

Martini Family Returns From Flem ing Visit

Mr and Mrs Martini Martini returned home yesterday from Fleming Indiana where they visited their son George E Martini a telegraph operator at that place.

Mrs. Martini Martini Fleming, Ind George E. Martini

Miss Ruby Easter Returns Home After Visit

Miss Ruby Easter of Orleans returned home this morning after being a guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Splitgerber and Miss Madaline Seybold for a few days.

Ruby Easter Orleans Mrs. A A. Splitgerber Madaline Seybold

Visit of St Louis Couple to West 14th Street Family

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kelley of St Louis are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McGrath on West 14th Street. Mrs Kelley is formerly Miss Georgia Dugan.

Arthur Kelley St. Louis Maurice McGrath West 14Th. Street Kelley Georgia Dugan

Local Social Guests Visit Bedford Hosts

Mr and Mrs Charles Cathcart and Mr and Mrs Henry Munson return from Bedford where they were guests of Mr and Mrs David Edwards.

Charles Cathcart Henry Munson Bedford David Edwards Bloomington

Chicago man to entertain Illinois penitentiary convicts weekly

John Chesnut formerly of this city now in Chicago is employed by Warden D A Fleming of the Illinois State Penitentiary to show moving pictures to the inmates each week.

John Chesnut Chicago D. A. Fleming Ilinois State Penitentiary

Master Raymond Stipp Returns to School After Illness

Raymond Stipp, once sick with scarlet fever, is able to attend school again.

Raymond Stipp

Local News Notes From Qweneburg and Nearby

Noah Hatfield spent Sundays in Qweneburg as a guest of relatives. Nancy Tracy, daughter of Mrs. Louise Tracy, has diphtheria. Miss Henrietta Sohn visits relatives in New Albany. William Reynolds of North S Street is ill with torsilitis. Ray Fidler, ill Saturday, is able to work again. Mr and Mrs A D Pless spent Sunday with the Austin Woods family near Mitchell.

Noah Hatfield Qweneburg Nancy Louise Tracy Henrietta Sohn New Albany William Reynolds North S Street Ray Fidler A. D. Pless Austin Woods Mitchell

Lawrence Modté Ill With Bronchitis on Southeast Line

Lawrence Modté a fireman on the Southeastern Line residing on West Sixth street is ill with bronchitis in a local health update.

Lawrence Modté Southeastern West Sixth Street

Mrs William Pace and children return from visit

Mrs William Pace and her children came back Sunday after visiting relatives in Odon.

William Pace Odon

George Withman Returns After Sister's Death

George Withman returns to St. Vouiee following the death of his sister Mrs. Jesse Corbin, the family being notified of his homecoming.

George Withman Jesse Corbin St. Vouiee Es Ea

Leslie Pitts Returns Home After Thanksgiving Visit

Leslie Pitts has returned to Han over after spending Thanksgiving with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pitts.

Leslie Pitts Hanover Mrs J. E. Pitts

Four Die and Fifty Hurt in Penn Railroad Wreck

A Cincinnati Express derailed near Grenloch, twenty five miles from Philadelphia, killing four and injuring about fifty as a broken rail sent a day coach and six Pullmans down a high embankment. The train was on schedule at about fifty miles per hour when it hit a string of coal cars.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Pennsylvania Railroad Grenloch Wiliam Dietrich Cleveland William Dietrich John Hickey Altoona J. H. Browning New York H. Caldwell Nashville Wilkinsburg J.A. Marquis Cedar Rapids Allen B. ‘Reynolds Brooklyn Jane Kelly Chicago Lars William H. Griggs Trentor Horace Griggs Trenton Mary Hudout Harry Murphy Baggage “Master Stephen Fenance Bast Browneville L. H. Scott Cadiz Ohio A. Davis Pullmian” Porter T. L. Walker Barts Timgin Pittsburg Neffah Victor Vallane Portland Bush Harrisburg Rev S. G. Wilson Glenloch

Medora Man Visits Benzel Family Then Heads to Seymour

John Russell of Medora visited the family of Wm. J. Benzel on South H Street and departed yesterday for Seymour.

John Russell Medora Wm. J. Benzel South H Street Seymour

Perkinses Visit Relatives in City This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Perlie Perkins of Indianapolis came Sunday to visit relatives and friends in this city. Mr Perkins returned home Sunday evening while he will remain in the city for a few days.

Perlie Perkins Indianapolis

Misses Bonnie Malott and Ruth Duncan Return From Thanksgiving

Misses Bonnie Malott and Ruth Duncan spent Thanksgiving with relatives in this city and returned to Brazil Sunday.

Bonnie Malott Ruth Duncan Brazil

Mrs Claude Shoulty Family Visit Returns to Lafayette

Mrs Claude Shoulty and her children have returned to Lafayette after visiting Mr and Mrs J O Shoulty on West 13th Street.

Claude Shoulty Lafayette J. O. ‘Shoulty West 13Th Street

Pace family returns home after Thanksgiving visit

Mr and Mrs William Pace spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Paces sister and family at Gdon and have now returned home.

William Pace Gdon

Typhoon Devastates Philippine Islands Killing Thousands

Washington reports a devastating typhoon across Leyte and Panay with 15 000 to 17 000 feared dead and Americans and foreigners missing. Acting Governor General Gilbert ordered relief shipments to Tacloban and Capiz as authorities assess enormous destruction in Mindanao and coastal towns. Tacloban and Capiz are key hemp and railroad hubs with populations around 14 000 and 20 000 respectively.

Washington Philippines Gilbert Insular Bureau War Department Manila Leyte Panay Tacloban Capiz Mindanao Iloilo

Fisher couple visits Mrs. Duni on West 16th Street

Mr and Mrs Ernest Fisher visited Mrs Elizabeth Duni on West 16th Street and returned to Lafayette this morning.

Ernest Fisher Elizabeth Duni‘pue West 16Th Street Lafayette

Hanged After Seven Trials in Texas Case

Waxahachie Texas November 30 Burrell Oates a Black man convicted of murdering Sol Aronoff Dallas was hanged after seven trials. The case prompted two changes in Texas law with multiple juries finding him guilty and six sentencing him to death. One jury disagreed on the penalty.

Waxahachie Tex Burrell Oates Sol Aronoff Dallas Texas Oates

Boy Emperor of China Seriously Ill in Forbidden City

Peking reports Hevat T'ung the boy emperor is gravely ill at his residence in the Forbidden City. Under the abdication edict he retains the title and lives in seclusion with the dowager empress Lung Yu, treated as still ruler by attendants in accordance with ancient usage.

Peking China Hevat T’ung Forbidden City Emperor ‘of Lung

Rayner Son Considered for Maryland Senate Vacancy

Washington reports William D. Rayner, son of the late Isidor Rayner, U S senator from Maryland, may be named by the governor to fill the unexpired term caused by his father's death. The term runs two years, with precedent from former Senator Elkins's son appointment in a similar vacancy.

Maryland Washington William D. Rayner Isidor Rayner United States Rayner Elkins West Virginia

Woman with Bomb Found at Music Hall Behind Lloyd George Meeting

A young woman, described as a suffragette, was found with a bomb concealed in her clothing at Aberdaen's Music Hall. Police searched the venue before a mass meeting by Lloyd George. She was arrested.

Aberdaén Lloyd “George

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