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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1908

Page

3

Davis Faces Split Over Lawrence County Delegation Vote

Cyrus E. Davis will not receive the Lawrence county delegation’s support at the Congressional Convention. The vote was pledged to Alvin Padgett weeks ago, and Davis supporters claim the pledge cannot be delivered, foreshadowing a tense fight between factions at the mass convention on Washington’s Birthday.

Cyrus E. Davis Lawrence County Alvin Padgett Davis Padgett Washington Monterday Bedford Tom Brinkworth Tom Jay Underwood Neck of the Woods Bloomington Washington Herald Linton Congress Lawrence Mai J. Alvin Padgett Bob

Cy Davis Returns as Campaign Sparks in Bedford

The long time perennial candidate Cy Davis arrives in Bedford ahead of a Washington Birthday mass convention to name district delegates. Davis battles with Alvin Padgett's faction as party splits widen across Lawrence and Monroe counties.

School on the Hill in Morgan County Condemned Unsafe Conditions

H L Starkey, a Morgan county teacher, resigned claiming unsanitary school surroundings. He reported mud rough grounds, a hilltop schoolhouse, creek water for drinking, and cold rooms with stove warmth inadequate. The State Board of Health may condemn the building if conditions hold.

Morgan County H. L. Starkey Starkey J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Washington Township Lra Freterson Hacker’s Creek Jackson County Pennville North Madison Bainbridge Dupont Hamilton Township Brown County Kent Hurty Otto Hasfurter Jefferson County Hasfurter

Political turmoil and faction fights in Monroe county

A Bloomington township court scene features a contest between Senator Corr and Jeff P. Kemp as Bob Miers and Cravens face off for committeemen. Col. Morgan defends Miers Cravens, while Monroe faces a shift in power and a scramble for the 2nd district Democratic nomination with Cullop favored locally and Aley considered a dark horse.

Davis Lawrence County Monroe County R. W. Miers Bloomington John Harris John ©. Dolan Miers Cy Davis Col. Morgan Bob Miers Bloomington Township Senator Corr Jeff P. Kemp Bobtails Corr Cy’' Davis Miers-Cravens Cravens Colonel Foxy Bob Worketh Old Monroe Vincennes William A. Cullop Knox County Robert J. Aley Aley Vincennes University Royal E. Purcell Wm. B. Robinson Alvin Padgett Daviess County Professor Aley Cullop Jackson Club Indiana University

Spanish paper cites Maine explosion as American crime

Havana editor calls the Maine destruction the blackest blot in American history and claims the officers attended the funeral in full dress uniform to hint at an explosive motive. Also notes Ogallala Tribe members must attend a Feb 29 hall meeting in 1908 and reports Ora George and Moore Hobson on West 17th Street in critical condition with Brights disease.

Havana Diario Espanol Maine War Department Spain Cuba Ogallata Ora George, C Moore Hobson West 17Th Street Bright

Death of Captain Simon A Snyder Veteran Soldier and Teacher

Captain Simon A Snyder died at his home on Eighteenth Street near H Street after a long illness. He was 69, born October 6, 1889 in Fremont Ohio, served three years in the 84th Regiment, Army of the Cumberland, and fought in major Civil War battles. He taught in Ohio Illinois and Indiana and was survived by his widow Mary E Malott and son John Kansas City. Funeral is Saturday at 1:33 from the Christian Church with interment at Green Hill.

Simon A. Snyder Eighteenth Street H Street Lawrence County Fremont Ohio Illinois Indiana Henderson County Co. K L. H. Waters J. B. McGaw 4Th Corps Army of the Cumberland Perryville Stone River Chickamauga Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Mission Ridge Buzzard Roost Dalton Rockyface Ridge Resaca Dallas New Hope Church Kennesaw Mountain Smyrna Atlanta Jonesburg Lovejoy Franklin Nashville Anna Gooden Tenn Sarah Johnson Kansas City Kan Mary E. Malott John Snyder G. A. R. Post C. E

Death Ends Suffering Agnes Sable Gahlbeck

Agnes Sable Gahlbeck died at home after an extended illness of organic heart trouble and gall stones. She was 43, daughter of John Sable, married in 1908 to Herman Gahlbeck, a stone cutter. Survived by father, two sisters Mrs. Jacob Bauer and Mrs. Frank Smith, and brother Will Sable. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 pm from home, Rev. Melvin Putnam officiating. Interment Green Hill.

Agnes Sable Gahlbeck 17Th Street John Sable Herman Gahlbeck Jacob Bauer Frank Smith Will Sable Kansas City Melvin Putnam First Christian Church Green Hill

Death of Indiana Democrat Jackson Landers in Chicago

Jackson Landers an Indiana Democrat and mule buyer connected with Lawrence county business died in a Chicago hospital after an operation. He was 48, previously Marion county treasurer, president of United States Encaustic Tile Works, and spent time in Chicago since 1907 with his wife and two daughters, one of whom lives with his Indianapolis home in 1210 North Pennsylvania Street.

Jackson Landers Indiana Chicago Landers Lawrence County George Landers Indianapolis Star William Landers Indianapolis William Harbison Marion County Harbison North Pennsylvania Street Winfield Miller

Dam Bill Advances for White River Project Near Decker

Representative Landis steers a bill permitting the Hydro Electric Co to build a dam on the White River near Decker Indiana to power a series of industries. Chaney asks for War Department approval and Landis confirms. The House passes the measure.

Landis Hydro-Electric Company White River Decker Ind Chaney War Department House

False Pretense Warrant Issued for Gilbert Groves in Shoe Purchase

A warrant was issued for Gilbert Groves on a charge of obtaining goods by false pretense. The affidavit alleges he bought $5 shoes at J B Stipp’s on November 20, 1907, claiming funds would be deposited from Citizens' Trust Company. Clerk Denniston delivered the shoes trusting his promise. Groves showed no funds and has not paid. The affidavit was filed in Justice Owen's court by Prosecutor Fletcher.

Gilbert Groves Groves J. B. Stipp Citizens’ Trust Company William M. Denniston Citizens Trust Company John W. Owen Fletcher

Bull Calf Pedigree Dispute Sparks Court Case

An affidavit charges assault and battery against Sam Holstine in Squire Hastings' court at Elnora. Trial is set for March 4. The fight arose over a bull calf pedigree sold by Jim Wilson, with weapons including a tree and paddle. Subpoenas go out to Elmore township residents.

Sam Holstine Squire Hastings Elnora Washington Democrat Holstine Jim Wilson James Dougherty Elnora Township Wilson Dougherty Elmore Township

New Law Into Effect Nine Hour Lew

A new law reduces work time to nine hours per day, aiming to boost efficiency and regulate labor hours. Officials warn of transitional adjustments for employers while workers anticipate changes in scheduling and overtime rules.

Interstate commerce commission hears nine hour law extension

The B and O railroad began enforcing the nine hour law across its system before the March 4 effective date. Railway officials urged delay arguing around the clock duties require longer shifts and wage concerns. The ICC schedules February 7 hearing to consider extending the compliance deadline and a possible federal amendment may follow.

Interstate Commerce Commission Congress

Scalding Steam Burns Johnson Mills Superintendent

An eight inch boiler supply pipe burst at Johnson stone mills on Tuesday scalding superintendent Morton Carter. Hot steam singed his hair burned his face and scorched his arms and hands as workers pulled him to safety. He was taken to his home on 7th street with serious but not life threatening burns. Carter is a well known family man with a wife and two children.

Johnson Stone Mills Morton Carter Carter Bloomington Bailey 7Th Street

Cosner's Meat Market Pays Top Cash For Goods

Fairview resident Lt. Cecil Quackenbush left Monday for a trip through Texas and other western points after stopping at L. W. Cosner's meat market to fetch butter eggs and dressed chickens at the highest cash price.

L. W. Cosner Cecil Quackenbush Fairview Texas

Good Farm For Sale Near Coxton With Home Barn Orchard

64 acre farm with a good house and barn and a fine orchard near Coxton. Danip B. Webb of Cale Indiana offers sale on easy terms at a bargain to go west.

Coxton Danip B. Webb Cale Ind

Mass Meeting Called As Italian Labor Tension Grows

A mass meeting planned in Oolitic to protest Italian immigrant labor tensions amid threats and violence warnings. Officials including Prosecutor Fletcher and Sheriff deputies, with Governor Hanly briefed, vow law and order and dispersal of crowds if needed.

United States Oolitic Wilson Fletcher Fred Bowen Marshal Bowen Monroe County Hanly

Mass labor meeting sparks security measures at Bedford Quarries

Extra guards employed to protect Bedford Quarries Company property amid a mass meeting planned to settle labor trouble. Deputy sheriffs will be sworn in and inflammatory speeches suppressed. Governor Hanly, the State Department and Italian Consulate monitor the situation with Prosecutor Fletcher ordering swift arrests for any trouble signaling.

Bedford Quarries Hanly State Department Fletcher Consul Passarelli Indianapolis Washington Uncle Sam Stone Procecure

Mass Meeting On Pending Labor Question

At 1 00 p m sharp a mass meeting is called to discuss and provide ways and means of settling the pending labor question.

Italians Face Threat as Oolitic Opens Mass Meeting

Mass meeting called for Friday at 1 pm by the Citizens Committee to discuss the pending labor question in Oolitic. Tensions rise as Italian and foreign laborers brace for potential violence. State and federal authorities plan presence and protection.

Reed United States Indianapolis

Divorce actions and murder case set for trial in circuit court

The court concluded evidence in Elizabeth Hall versus Nathan Hall with a decision to be issued later by Judge Wilson. Rosa Moore versus George Moore resulted in a divorce on grounds of cruel treatment and drunkenness. Frank Dale of Mitchell faces trial for murder of Thomas Welsh set for Monday February 24.

Elizabeth Hall Nathan Hall Wilson Rosa Moore George Moore East Prank Dale Mitchell Thomas Welsh

Last of the Sells dies in New York at 42

William Sells, last of the Sells Brothers circus founders, died suddenly in New York after weeks of illness. Once thought to be improving, his condition worsened Wednesday and the death was attributed to gastritis. He was 42. Miss Iey Johnson has returned from a visit to Linton friends.

William Sells Sells’ Brothers Circus New York Iey Johnson Linton

Sunday Shows Banned in Jasonville Police Crackdown

Jasonville police vow to arrest any performer Chip Johnson or similar acts for Sunday shows after officials decide to enforce the Sunday show law. The move ends Chip Johnson’s operatic Sundays, widely approved by local denominations and residents weary of the practice.

Police Department Jasonville Chip Johnson Opera Chip Johnson Bedford Man In

Beach Hargis Indicted for Willful Murder in Breathitt County

Jackson Ky Feb 18 The Breathitt County grand jury indicted Beach Hargis for the willful murder of his father Judge James Hargis. Judge James P Adams, new to the bench, urged tougher laws banning concealed weapons, bootlegging and violence, hoping Parliament would enact such statutes.

Jackson Beach Hargis James Hargis James P. Adams Adams Breathitt County

Snake Found Inside Chicken In Xenia Home

A live garter snake twenty one inches long was found inside a chicken prepared for the table at Clement Henrie's home in Xenia O. The chicken allegedly swallowed the snake when it was very small.

Clement Henrie Xenia O

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