May and July Wheat Openings in Chicago Market
May wheat opened at 1.50 in Chicago today, up 15 percent from last night. July wheat started at 1.35 and moved downward soon after the open.
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
1
Jury Still Out in Wilbur Miller Case at 4 P.M.
The Salem jury hearing the Wilbur Miller murder case over Grant Mc Cory's death on Oct 10 had not reached a verdict by 4 o'clock Thursday. Arguments occupied the morning after a 1:50 p.m. start following witnesses' testimony. Attorney Samuel Mitchell fell ill after his remarks but refused a doctor, then returned to Salem later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Miler
Grant McCory
Salem
Samuel Mitchell
Indiana women to back bill extending voting rights
The Legislature Council of Indiana Women met to consider promoting a bill modeled on Illinois law giving women the vote for all offices except constitutional ones. They are nearly certain to support the project and plan a sweeping campaign that would surpass past efforts.
National Leagues Lose Draft Power From Minor Circuits
The National Baseball Commission ruled the American Association and International Leagues are now major leagues by abolishing major league draft power from these two circuits. The move marks a new step in the ongoing fight over the Federal draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARE
Sudden Death of Infant Shoffner At Grandparents Home
Richard Franklin Shoffner aged sixteen months died suddenly at 12 30 pm Tuesday at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs H C Fox on South H street. Born September 26 1918 he left a two year old sister Frances and grieving parents Mr and Mrs James Shoffner. Funeral arrangements to be held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Franklin
James Shoffner
H.C. Fox
South H Street
Frances
Shoffner
Monon
Mother of Strigken Mrs Smith Stricken By Apoplexy
Mrs Ben Smith collapsed at her son William Smith's home a Monon freight agent. She was stricken last evening, lay on the floor in alarm through the night, then rallied today and showed improvement. Many friends wish her full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Smith
William
Monon
Mrs. Carter Suffers Broken Arm in Lincoln Avenue Incident
Mrs. Charles E. Carter of Lincoln Avenue sustained a broken arm in a painful Victim of Painful Both incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Carter
Lincoln
Lincoln Avenue
Carter
Lebanon
Recognition of Senator Fleming Not yet Resigned
A note reports Senator Fleming has not resigned, with Governor Ralston saying he has not accepted the resignation presented unexpectedly yesterday. Delegations from Fort Wayne were said to be en route to urge withdrawal, while Fleming denied resigning over the anti lobby bill.
Diphtheria Ends Life of James Fidler's Little Son
Robert, the young son of Mr and Mrs James Fidler, died Wednesday afternoon at his home at Fifth and P streets from diphtheria. Private funeral services were held at 3:30 pm Thursday at the home conducted by Rev Lenig. Burial followed at Green Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
James Fidler
Fifth
Rev
Lenig
Green Hill
Omoker And Apple Eat To Be Given At New Republican Headquar ters
Local Republicans plan a Friday 7 30 pm meeting at the new headquarters over the McCormick store to celebrate McKinley’s birthday. An evening smoker and an apple cat are on the program with speeches by well known figures. Mrs Raymond Owens hosted a family dinner on West Seventeenth street with guests including Miss Mabel Ragsdale and Mrs Ralph Owens. Mrs Joseph Armstrong on I street is sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Republican
McCormick Store
Republican Party
Raymond Owens
West Seventeenth Street
Charles Jones
Los Angeles
California
Mabel Ragsdale
Ralph Owens
Senator Lanz Targeted by Cut Glass Punch Bowl Joke
J R Black of Greer Wilkerson Lumber Co. retired after attending an Indiana Lumbermen meeting in Indianapolis. Geo L Foster of Indianapolis was elected president to replace Lanz with W W Jennings of Farmersburg as vice president. Lanz became a director. A prank aimed at Lanz saw a phony cut glass punch bowl dropped and broken before a genuine gift was presented, prompting laughter and a final handsome token of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Black
Greer-Wilkerson Lumber Co
Indianapolis
Indiana Lumbermen
Geo. L. Foster
Chas. W. Lanz
W. W. Jennings
Farmersburg
Lanz
Black
Anarchy and Hunger Grip Mexico City as Garza Days Arrive
Washington reports anarchy grips Mexico City with Prov War President Garza’s departure triggering desperation. Inhabitants flee, robberies rise, and food famine looms as prices soar and the needy suffer. A new general, Angetes, likely to succeed Garza within days.
Willing Workers Sunday School Meeting Held at Smith Home
An afternoon gathering at Mrs. Elmer Smith on Lincoln Avenue drew 46 attendees for the Willing Workers class monthly business and social meeting. New president Mrs. Will Megtemre urged better work forthcoming year. plans include raising monthly payments to ten cents. The event featured music, a spelling bee won by Mrs. Mac Lane, and social refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Smith
Lincoln Avenue
Willing Workers
Will Megtemre
Mac Lane
Continuance Granted in Bruce Flinn Rape Case
In the Bruce Flinn rape case the defense seeks a continuance as forty witnesses were summoned but key witness Albert Allen is missing. The alleged Christmas Day 1913 rape near Pinhook prompted affidavits accusing Harrison Flinn and Bruce Flinn of influencing witnesses. Harrison Flinn’s charge was later dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Flinn
Lucile Little
R. L. Mellen
Albert Allen
Allen
Pinhook
Harrison Flinn
Henry Masson Dies in Pueblo Heart Trouble
Henry Masson, 66, formerly of this city, died in Pueblo Colorado on a Saturday from heart trouble. Survived by wife son Harry and daughter Minnie Gardiner. Bedford and local Masson relatives were shocked to learn of his death. funeral arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Dussard
John Masson
Pueblo
Colorado
Henry Masson
Masson
Harry
Minnie Masson Gardiner
Baker A Haungs Injured by Falling Timber
A. Haungs, a baker on West 16th Street, was badly hurt Wednesday when a timber loaded with material fell at his North Street shop, catching his foot and nearly severing his big toe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Haungs
Mr. Haungs
Employee struck eye by steel fragment at Reed Mill
Frank Marchetto, a Reed Mill employee, was painfully injured Wednesday when a small steel fragment struck his eye. He required local medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marchetto
Whine of Newspapers Over Patronage and Spoils
The Mitchell Commercial criticizes the Mitchell Tribune and Bedford Democrat for opposing Republican candidates and then whining when patronage and legal printing come their way. It argues they savaged Republican officers and now complain about payments under existing law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Tribune
Ezra Edwards
The
Tribune
Bedford Democrat
Court House
Mitchell Commercial
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Press
Wilbur Miller
Indiana
Illinois
Law
Legislature Council of Indiana Women
A. A. and International
National Baseball Commission
Decid
W. H. Fogg
New Albany
Strigken
United States
Cushing
Quincy
Mass
Marie L. Cushing
Reognat!on
Fleming
Gov
Ernor
Ralston
Dele
Fort Wayne
Bill
Mr. and
Omoker
New Republican Headquar
Ters
Joseph Armstrong, I. Street
Charles W. Lanz
Mexico City
Washington
Sports Today
Pro
Visional
Garza
Rob
Angetes
Attorney For Defense
Bedford
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