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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
1
A column praises Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo and his Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic for the blood and stomach health. It links stomach trouble to systemic ills, notes improved absorption and red blood cells, and mentions Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a cure for headaches caused by constipation.
In Linton Indiana on January 17 about 200 Retail Clerks Union members walked out after failed arbitration talks over a 6 p m closing hour for six months and 7 p m for the rest of the year Merchants resisted and 150 clerks remain idle as large department stores and coal company shops close. Some workers seek to block nonunion entrants by raising initiation to 100 from 5 The strike follows mass firings and widespread disruption as miners and farmers report vigilance efforts in nearby Ohio communities.
A staff correspondent recalls public opinion in Terre Haute and Bedford over the January 21 1904 murder of Sarah Schafer. He says locals demand a prominent defendant and accuse Evans and Browning of bias driven by social status. The piece notes Evans told the School Board a straightforward alibi and asserts police and witnesses face tough jury questions.
The Terre Haute Star questions the motives behind two Bedford arrests in the Sarah Schafer murder a year ago. It condemns sensationalism, argues for real motives and a thorough state inquiry, and criticizes a prior trial as a farce due to class and power differences. It calls for the true murderer to be brought to justice.
Browning’s estranged wife Dude Cook claims during a ride he told her he and Evans killed Miss Schafer, prompting Browning’s arrest. Browning contradicts the tale saying he did not visit her recently, while prosecutor Fletcher notes Browning admitted riding with her and buying matches the night in question. Judge Wilson doubts the two arrestees are linked to the murder and questions the reliability of the woman’s statements. Friday marks the last day of the first term of public schools.
Sunday union meetings will unite the Methodist and Presbyterian churches with Evangelist Charles Cullen Smith of Chicago and Mr. Robin Holden assisting. Smith, praised for his preaching background with Moody Institute and Civil War era Christian Commission work, will lead morning services at First Methodist and evening sessions there with afternoon gatherings at the Presbyterian church.
Washington January 22 The fight over the new Federal Building at Cleveland over sandstone or granite has widened as the Stone cutters Union steps in. Members of Congress report letters from the union asking for explicit stance on the issue and voting plans if a direct vote occurs, to be used by local unions in each district.
Homer Roberts of Oolitic marries Miss May Campbell of Guthrie near at a Thursday evening ceremony held in the office of J. W. Harris.
W S Davis a discharged Monon workman is jailed after firing four shots at an engine in the Monon yards at McDoel. One bullet entered the cab just over Engineer Peake as the locomotive returned with quarrymen. Detectives Meckesy and Hays tracked him to Salem, finding him intoxicated with a partly empty revolver. Davis, about 21, previously a coal shoveler, had reportedly threatened the road.
A pleasant surprise marked Florence Youngs 10th birthday Thursday evening with invited schoolmates. Guests included Her bert Brashear Clyda Eppard Lewis Hall Richard Acton Clayton Baker Eva Eppard Myrtle Ingalls Jennie Baker Goldie Baker Grace Baker Stella Hall Zara Haley Beulah Spurgeon Bessie and Goldie Taylor Marie Pierce Agnes Pierce Harriett Taylor Mrs Ira Eppard and Mrs Doss Spurgeon. Gifts were exchanged followed by games and a ghost play. Taffy peanuts and popcorn were served as the event ended.
Senator Joseph R. Burton of Kansas had asked to reclaim his seat after an indictment. President pro tempore Frye initially signaled leniency but backed away after opposition from older senators, citing unresolved issues and sympathy for Senator Mitchell. The report also notes mining news from Bloomington Telephone and a county line anecdote about Riley Smith.
A fraternal chapter mourns the death of sister Julissa F LaForce. The charter and jewels will be draped in mourning and a record copy sent to her son and daughter. Publication in city daily papers requested. Committee members Appis Keach Josi Driscoun Jennie V. Iseminger.
Mrs May 3 Baker was arrested on grand larceny charges after investigators found four large pockets sewn into her underskirts containing gold coin and cash totaling over 800 dollars. Letters from her husband Bert V. Baker, jailed in Wapakoneta Ohio, linked him to the crime and to burying money. authorities notified local police. A separate Indiana bill aims to curb official passes and marriage license grants. Coroner’s verdict in local explosion death cases confirms two workers died from dynamite blast east of the city.
Bedford defeated Mitchell 20 to 10 in a basketball game. The Bedford lineup included Burnaham center Boyd right guard Lane left guard Murphy right forward Rowe left forward. The team returned on the 10 58 Monon train north. Large crowds attended First Christian Church services with Pastor Edwards discussing applied Christianity and social brotherhood.
Denver reports the start of a political fight as former Governor Peabody seeks to remove Governor Alma Adams. Testimony claims widespread election corruption including a voter registering a mule named Maud and voting straight for the Democratic slate. The contest attorney for Adams’s opponent is Julius Bissell, a Republican, while John Waldron fronts for Peabody.
A fire and water damage hit Pete Withman's nine room house on North M street Saturday around 5 15 p m. The second story was nearly ruined while the lower floor suffered water damage. Some goods were saved. Withman carried 900 dollars on the dwelling and 200 on contents. Officials believe the fire started from a faulty flue.
A citizen argues Gov Hanly should locate a new hospital for the insane near Bedford costing 500000 and an epilepsy hospital at 150000. Bedford’s railroad, revenue for merchants, and employment potential are cited to justify early action before overcrowding at existing facilities.
A stone cutter who worked here last winter and recently returned says a coat that may serve as evidence in the Schafer murder case was stolen from his tool chest at a stone mill about three days before Miss Schafer’s murder.
State faces Frank Evans and Elmer Browning on murder charges in the Shafer case. Judge Harris and a large crowd hear motions for change of venue as affidavits claim bias. The case, not bailable, is sent to Justice McLachlan's Court with 75 to 100 witnesses summoned.
The Orleans Progress Examiner notes Bedford will push to obtain a new Hospital for the Insane if the General Assembly approves. Bedford is seen as an ideal site and locals hope the bid succeeds. Two Swedes arrived Sunday and spoke no English, loitering at Monon depot seeking work. Town Marshal Jim Jones brought in George Graham and William Hukle for chicken and provisioning theft near Mitchell, one allegedly confessing. they await Grand Jury action.
AG Wright announces February 5 the expanded South Hammond yards will open. The facility can hold sixteen miles of freight cars and features a new engine house, aimed at speeding freight movement for Monon lines. The Indianapolis Star reports rumors of John C Chaney seeking the Republican nomination for Governor with Judge James B Wilson possibly succeeding him in Congress.
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