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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1913

Page

6

Arrested Stanley Younger Charged With Petit Larceny

Stanley Younger seventeen year old brother of Ollie Younger, already jailed for a murder sentence, was arrested Tuesday on a Fountain county warrant for petit larceny after lap robes were stolen. He fled when officers came to his home but was found at a neighbor's house by Deputy Sheriff Holmes and arrested.

Stanley Younger Ollie Younger James l. Mitchell Fountain County Younger Holmes

Prisoners Snoddy and Adams Head to Prison in Whitecapping Case

Tobe Snoddy and Silas Adams of Bloomington, convicted of whitecapping Harvey McFarland, leave Bloomington tomorrow on the 11 36 train for Michigan City to serve sentences ranging from 2 to 14 years. They will surrender to the warden at Michigan City and begin serving immediately, with the last day of grace tomorrow. Snoddy sold his Bloomington ice business to support his family during imprisonment.

Tobe Snoddy Silas Adams Harvey McFarland Bloomington Michigan City Lafayette Snoddy

Burial in Orange County For Mrs William Wade

The funeral of Mrs. William Wade who died in Albuquerque New Mexico was held today at Oolitie. The body arrived in the city Tuesday night and was taken to Oolitie this morning for burial in Orange County.

William Wade Albuquerque N. M Oolitie Orange County

Protracted Meeting at Dolitig Gains Church Attention

The protracted meeting began at the Baptist church in Oolitic on Monday and continues into this week, with attendance drawing sustained interest. The event may extend beyond the current week if necessary.

Dolitig Baptist Church

Riley Dead Former City Editor Of Daily Mail

Former city editor of the Daily Mail and a well known newspaper man, Riley died. He guided coverage and mentored staff, leaving a lasting impact on local journalism.

Talented Reporter George W. Riley Dead at Bloomington

George W. Riley former city editor of the Daily Mail died at his brother Charles Riley’s Bloomington home Tuesday night. Heart trouble, worsened by a recent lung abscess operation, was given as the cause. He was born February 28, 1864, in Bloomington and had a long journalistic career including work in Louisville and Frankfort. He leaves a four year old daughter, Mary Alice, and two brothers, with funeral plans pending John Riley’s arrival from Washington.

George W. Riley The Daily Mail Charles Riley Bloomington Riley Indiana Tie Monon Jean Louisville Herald Gov. Goebel Frankfort Republican Party of Kentucky State House Bedford Galveston Schafer Louisville Herald Linton Mary Alice W. J. Cook John Riley Washington, D. C Washington

Hurty Addresses Mitchell High School and Presbyterian Church

Dr. J. N. Hurty secretary of the Indiana state health board spoke at Mitchell High School this afternoon and at the Presbyterian Church tonight. He addressed the public on health topics in Mitchell Indiana.

Mitchell, Ind J. N. Hurty Indianapolis State Health Board Mitchell High School Presbyterian Church

Doctor Narrowly Escapes Train at Dangerous Crossing

Dr. R. B. Short returning from Dark Hollow avoided a fatal accident at the Sixteenth street crossing west of the city. He could not hear an approaching Southeastern train but his headlight revealed the passing locomotive just in time. Local agitation grows for an overhead crossing after multiple deaths at the same site.

Why Indiana State University Was Placed at Bloomington

Bloomington, Ind. January 14 Ernest ae unveils a study tracing the 1820 siting of Indiana State University to Jonathan Lindley of North Carolina through his land holdings and influence. Lindley helped choose Bloomington as a seat of learning amid early Orange County conditions and a lack of white settlers in Bloomington. He chaired a 1816 committee on campus location with Madison approval, tying the decision to his vision for education and regional development. Also noted are travels and social updates from local residents including the Lindley era and contemporary residents Bart Williams, Ruth, and Mrs Clara Conner returning to Shoals connections.

Bloomington Ind The State University Ernest Ae Jonathan Lindley Peetree Ee ‘Liindley Orange County Lindley North Carolina Paoli New Orleans Monroe Madison

Final Official Figures Compare Wilson and Bryan Votes

The article discusses official 1896 1900 1904 1908 election totals and asks whether Wilson received more votes than Bryan. It notes discrepancies in earlier published figures and cites final national vote totals from state secretaries.

Wilson Bryan McKinley Roosevelt Tone Ooo Dem Parker Freee Levering Swallow Bentley Natl Eats Debs Ee Matchett Soc Watson Peo Palmer Corregan Soc Lab Baerepee Taft Bryan Dem Wooley Chafin Barker Peoples Ee Deos Eerererrsy Malloney Hisgen Gilhouse Eeecetos

Indiana University Alumni Meet At Bedford High School

The Indiana University faculty with Alumni help invites graduates from all Indiana counties and nearby states to a Bedford High School Auditorium gathering. On Friday January 17, 1918 at 8 o'clock the program includes music by girls and boys glee clubs, addresses by Dr Bryan and Dr Joseph Heiger, and views from lawyers teachers and doctors.

Indiana University Indiana Lawrence County Bedford High School Clela Hiles Joseph Heiger Cosner Miss Nolan

Dale Trial Set In Mitchell Man Charged With Serious Offense

The Jackson circuit court continued the trial of Joseph Dale of Mitchell for criminal intent involving a young Mitchell girl to March 26. The defense requested the delay due to counsel not being able to appear, while the state was ready with the prosecuting witness Miss Ethel Busick returning from Texas. The postponement surprised the prosecutor who had expected readiness if the girl were brought in.

Joseph Dale Mitchell Jackson Ethel Busick Texas

Mrs M'Glung Williams Improving After Surgery

Mrs S A McClung of Williams, who underwent an operation at Louisville, was in serious condition for a time but is now much better. Her complete recovery is expected soon. Mrs Webster, who visited relatives at Williams, has returned home.

Clara Conner New Albany C. K. Brock S. A. McClung Williams Louisville Mrs. Webster

Four beer raids by Lawrence County authorities reported

Four blind tiger raids were conducted Saturday at Bedford and Oolitic by Lawrence County authorities. Samples of the beer were sent to the University for analysis while Bedford’s Democratic leaders were in Indianapolis seeking jobs, leaving homes untested.

Lawrence County Bedford University Indianapolis Bloomington

Thanking Friends for Sympathy After Death of Baby

The Vaught family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their darling baby Mildred Nelva.

Mildred Nelva Francisco Vaught

Indiana Legislature Expands Public Service Bills

Indiana lawmakers introduce tax, blue sky, and public utilities measures. Key actions include a single inheritance tax on estates of 25 000 or more, creation of a public utilities commission, vocational schools funding, and new blue sky laws to curb speculative stocks.

Indianapolis Ind Public Service Corporations Indiana Ralston Thomas R. Marshall House Senate W. W. Spencer Ways and Means Committee Democratic Judiciary Committee Mark Storéen Scottsburg Brannaman Lydendecker Cook Judiciary Wiseman Linton Wisconsin Shively Marion Public Utilities Commission Yarling Shelbyville van Nuys Anderson Jackson Shively Public Utilities Railroad. Commission State Board of Education Clark Baliou Lagrange Curtis Mt. Vernon Gavit Whiting Harlan Kistler Logansport McCormick North Judson Stotsehberg New Albany George Wood

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