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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
2
The Bedford Weekly News lists staff including News Editor and Circulation Manager Thomas J. Brooks and Harry Askew as Society Editor. It provides contact phone numbers for editors, reflecting a small town newspaper's printery and circulation setup.
Sir Edward Grey's protest against US tolls for Atlantic and Pacific coastwise ships reaches Washington. Secretary Knox to draft a pacific reply after cabinet discussion. analysis critiques Grey's argument on debt, tolls, and who bears costs amid canal dispute. Columbus Republican notes Dimmitt sermon opposing fashion and social decay.
The Post Office Department urges registering Christmas packages sent by mail to ensure correct delivery and eligibility for limited indemnity if lost. For full information inquire at the local office.
The Globe Democrat argues no obligation on foreigners to build or use the canal and suggests toll rules can be avoided by clever devices. It claims no submission to The Hague Tribunal unless necessary to interpret the Hay Pauncefote treaty by our own equity and precedents.
The piece links Shakespearean Cade to modern reformers, noting how demagogues promise change to gain power. It argues public opinion evolves, but the tactic of baiting with sweet promises remains constant from Henry VI era to modern times, as discussed in the Muncie Press.
A historical reflection on the unseen influence of the president and vice president wives and cabinet officers wives in shaping policy since Andrew Jackson. It notes their social clout, cross regional origins, and the Eaton affair as a key early example of public battle over their influence.
Mrs Nora Wilkins and her daughter from Campbellsburg visit sister Mrs J A Zaring. Mrs Beda Crawford of South Street remains in critical condition after a period of serious illness. Mr and Mrs Quince Armstrong relocate from West 18th Street to Underwood Cottage on 12th Street. Mr and Mrs Ben Crowe host Mr OW Dr Wisely from Terre Haute. Miss Blanche Carlton visits French Lick, staying with sister Mrs Floyd Chowning.
The Bedford Odd Fellow degree team will travel to Bloomington tonight to confer initiatory degrees on nine local candidates. After the ceremony, a social session will be held in the Odd Fellows hall for visitors.
The Bedford Entertainment Course offers remaining tickets at $1.25 each. Featured acts include Adrian Newens in Man From Mars, Rogers Grilley Co Entertainers, Strickland Gillilan, Off agin on agin fame, and The Anitas. KE J. Stalker and Beddoe Chrisler handle tickets as Christmas gifts.
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