02 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
1
Ambassador Page in London was told by the British Admiralty that the steamship Armenia was engaged in admiralty business. This places the vessel in the transport class and avoids possible complaint by the United States.
Washington reports conditions in Mexico City are worsening as Caranzistas fail to seize the capital and Zapistas urge rioting and pillaging. Consul Canada has notified the State Department of the unrest.
The case involving Huerta charged with plotting a revolution was continued by the court. Proceedings focus on charges and potential next steps in the legal process.
Indianapolis news notes the George Ray contempt case was continued to Milt Nichols. Nichols, a south-of-city business traveler, plans to move to Indianapolis soon for permanent residence.
The Republican third district love feast will take place at West Baden Springs all day August 12 with about 1000 attendees expected from across the district and at least 50 from the city. Robert W. Morris, district chairman, leads arrangements as auto tours form. dinner at the hotel costs $1 per plate and a nationally prominent Republican speaker is being sought to headline.
Martha Thome requests action from the ONORC regarding a matter involving William E. Thompson. The request seeks clarity and resolution from the regulatory body.
Martha Thompson by attorney W E Clark files for divorce from William E Thompson alleging cruel treatment. Married July 24 1912 and separated July 28 1913. Seeks divorce and custody of six year old daughter Anna May.
Idell Roush through attorney James M. Zaring files for divorce from Elmer Roush. Allegation cites abandonment after their 1898 marriage and 1912 separation. Details mention Campbellsburg residents and local names, with scattered notes on neighbors and visits.
Melvin T Guthrie aged 64 drops dead at the breakfast table on his Tunnelton farm. Coroner reports death from organic heart trouble after inquest. Funeral set for Friday afternoon at 2 in Tunnelton.
Gertrude Dunlap, by her attorney, a divorced from Uriah Dunlap, files for divorce alleging abandonment. They reportedly married June 5 1904 and separated in May 1918. The filing cites abandonment as the grounds.
Spokane clubs show 45 to 28 win loss for Wicker’s Club with a .606 rate. Mentions Vittoria, Shanes and Vancouver Seattle Aberdeen values, plus Wednesday results: Vancouver 1 over Seattle 8. Aberdeen 2 over Spokane 8. Beeman reported as improved at Washington Ave home.
Lawrence Kansas preacher Reverend Eugene T. McFarland will occupy the pulpit at First Christian Church this Sunday July 4 urged attendance. He formerly pastored the Fourth Christian Church St. Louis for 12 years and also preached in Rock Island Illinois before entering evangelism noted as a strong church leader.
A Northbound Southeastern freight near Bedford at 9 am Thursday saw the drawhead of a heavy stone car pull out as the locomotive and five following cars were rolling east of the Monon crossing. The event, called Southeastern luck, likely prevented a major wreck if it had occurred on a curve or grade.
Event notice for Krimer Grove in Bedford with a Sunday afternoon start at 2 o clock on July 4 featuring Joyce Suppe Sullivan as a performer or speaker.
George T. Vincent, through Boruff and Boruff, sues Lehigh Portland Cement Co for 30000 damages over an explosion at the company's quarry on May 14 1914. Vincent says he was tamping dynamite when it blew up, injuring his right eye ear throat neck head and chest and throwing him into the air.
Roscoe Starr sustained a severe eye injury when an old umbrella rib penetrated his right eye while working at the Ingally Mil Tuesday night. A local physician treated him, and he is doing as well as could be expected after a narrow escape from losing the eye and suffering a permanent injury.
The Fourth day of July offers a special observance with St. Johns Church hosting a Solemn National and Patriotic Service at the usual morning hour open to all attendees.
Dunlap Wakefield is expected Saturday to visit his mother Elizabeth Wakefield and sister J R Voris and family. Mrs John Wakefield and children are guests in the Voris home and the family will enjoy a family house party over July 6th.
James Bly, a Bedford youth, was hurt Monday at McDoel while attempting to hop a freight train. He suffered a broken leg and internal injuries, causing hemorrhage and an operation by Dr. C. E. Harris of Monon. His condition at city hospital is satisfactory.
Washington reports confirm William Jennings Bryan intends to oppose his chief for renomination. Bryan spoke last Friday night and said he planned to back a single-term presidency, reflecting his Baltimore platform plank adopted before the candidate was named.
Uncle John Toliver, a longtime Mitchell resident and Lawrence county figure born about 1825, lies critically ill at the home of his daughter Mrs. Kate Bass in Mitchell. Chronic quinsy illness has long plagued him, his robust frame making the condition dire as of Wednesday night. He is the oldest living Mitchell resident, born on his father Allen Toliver's farm, who settled here after government purchase.
The Spencer Journal notes Bedford should see the biggest crowd in its borders for the upcoming Sunday concert in celebration of the Fourth of July, praising the spirit of enterprise behind the event.
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