14 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
1
An ad promoting Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery claims to cleanse the stomach and blood and cure various ailments. The piece also notes an employer providing an alibi for Curtis, with no charges filed by authorities as of Friday afternoon.
Attorney Peter B. May of Bedford represents Mrs. Stoneman in a damage suit against the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company. The case arises from an August accident at Maryland and Meridian streets in Indianapolis in which she says she was run over by a streetcar and permanently injured. Her husband is reported to be in critical condition and she is unable to walk without aid. Settlement without trial is considered likely if terms satisfy the plaintiff.
Oscar Taylor a 19 year old youth was arrested Friday evening and pleaded guilty before Judge Wilson to robbing Charles Waggoner’s store at Williams. He received a sentence of 1 to 14 years in the Reformatory and acted without any accomplices.
A Montgomery county case ends as David Curtis known as Baby Dave admits to the Dana Gilman murder at 4 a.m. in the county prosecutor’s office. Curtis, twenty seven, half witted and a newspaper seller, claimed the crime happened after following Gilman on a Fifth street car and assaulting her near National and Groveland avenues. Some doubt his tale, noting his delusions and status as adopted son of James Curtis.
Civil service exams announced for Indianapolis and surrounding areas include positions such as first class steam engineer in Louisville federal building salary 1400 and teachers in the Philippine service with salaries 1000 1100 1200. Also posts for surveyor civil engineer aid coast and geodetic survey magazine attendant analyst computer topographic and cartographic draftsman and more with varied January December dates and training requirements.
Secretary Wilson reports 1906 farm value at 6.794 billion dollars, up 485 million from 1905, with crops and meat animals driving growth. The annual review notes rail, iron, and capital impacts, along with meat price rises and new enforcement steps for food and livestock laws.
Zachariah Taylor near Maysville endures a year of mailed threats and home break ins. A masked man and a woman in male disguise terrorize the family amid poisonings and stone throwing. Prosector Hastings and federal help are sought as the case remains unsolved and the county town dwells in fear.
Milt Myers, owner of a western reaway farm, pledges a wagon load of first class corn to the M E Ladies Big Society if the token members of the tockeey will meet.
Fassett A. Cotton, state superintendent of public instruction, vows a vigorous campaign against high school secret societies. He says such groups foster rowdyism, class disputes, and distract students from studies, also criticizing excessive focus on athletics.
Indiana Railroad Commission reports 842 deaths and 4312 injuries in the year ending June 30 1906 linked to railroad operations. Analysis cites block signaling benefits and safety improvements at crossings, stations, and during handling of tools and supplies to reduce fatalities.
Republicans in the Indiana legislature oppose Governor Manly on insurance stringency, traffic, and repository policy. The article notes tension between state county and city officials regarding governance and enforcement.
The governor’s pick Emmet F. Branch appears set to win the speaker position with no opposition as the Ways and Means, Judiciary, and Insurance Committee chairs are to be Gus Condo, John H. Edwards, and Richard N. Elliott respectively. Opposition still exists but support grows for backing the executive while resisting some proposed measures. An insurance actuary has advised the governor on sweeping bills, including salary caps, illegal contracts, reduced premiums, expanded boards, and limited proxies, with surpluses returned to insured individuals.
The Columbus Republic argues that Indiana teachers are underpaid but warns that higher pay must accompany higher standards. It urges restricting raises to experienced, successful teachers and proposes a commission to determine eligibility, ensuring incompetents leave the profession and competent instructors are rewarded.
Supreme Court Justice Peckham sides with Illinois Central. Mississippi railroad commission failed to force through trains to stop at Magnolia Pike County Mississippi, a 1200 population town, citing interstate commerce and existing schedules. The court upholds the company claim that enough facilities exist without stopping fast trains.
Edward Rother, 76, veteran engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, died at his Hillsboro Ohio home from a burst blood vessel after a day with his two daughters. He logged over fifty years with the railway and ran the Hillsboro to Cincinnati accommodation for four decades. Survived by a widow three daughters and a son, the latter a road foreman of engines on the B and O Bir Four in Indianapolis.
Daniel W. Blackwell and Miranda E. Wheeler in a noted union case or marriage announcement linked to Albert Roads and Lola M. Moffett, with surrounding local obituary or legal notice context.
A Burlington railroad directive from Daniel Willard prioritizes safety over fast schedules and requires engineers to operate with smooth, controlled acceleration and to monitor engine conditions. Speed limits between Denver and the Missouri River and between the Missouri, Mississippi, and Chicago are set below competing lines. Speedometer use in passenger locomotives is mandatory to prevent disobedience and ensure timely yet safe service.
Oolitic News predicts a bold local entrepreneur will spot the potential of a Bedford to Oolitic trolley route, build it, and spark capital interest from nearby investors who will wonder why they did not foresee the opportunity.
Bloomington Star notes a coming wrestling event with a slugging match as a boxer described as a former sleep-inducing puncher from Indiana polis, billed for a public show at the opera house with $2 seating near the bottle holder.
The 1907 stamp issue will bear the state and city on its face to curb robberies and aid tracing of criminals. It also helps measure office business and stop padding from stamps sold to nonlocals. An Indiana train wreck report notes relief for passengers.
The final issue of the State Board of Health bulletin urges mothers to daily examine children for diphtheria and to curb drug advertising through local ordinances. It notes government funding favors hog cholera efforts over infant health and calls for leaf burning rules and treasury letter urging banks to redeem ten dollar silver certificates. Indiana Normal School trustees seek 191,465 for a fireproof library and women’s dormitory, recounting past requests and appropriations actions.
Advertised letters to be claimed by Ladies Mary E. Davis May Duncan Nanny Mason Gertrude Pruett Minnie Leda Smith and Gentlemen Frank Bowden Will Brock Will Haley George C Hough John Kaiser Isaac Mudee Lee Southard Edgar Wray Persons must say advertised. Port Lundy has gone to Orleans to do painting and paper hanging
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