Trapeze stunt and wreck tale linked to Bedford area
A Fourth of July episode near Bedford centers on a man injured in a train wreck story who blended aliases. A picnic party at a Monon track spring featured two young women and two men. one, William Grindstaff, attempted a trapeze act on a grape vine and fell 30 feet, sustaining scalp wounds and limb injuries before being treated at the hospital.
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Mekee Anderson
Marshall Township
Short
Anderson
Indianapoix
Bedford
Traction Company
William Grindstaff
Monon
Grindstaff
Grindstaiy
Professor Bohannon Acquitted in Criminal Assault Trial
Bloomington July 8. We the jury find the defendant not guilty. Prof William G Bohannon of Evansville was acquitted after five days of trial for a criminal assault charge filed by Miss Nellie Northcott, 18, a former pupil. Northcott fainted during trial. Bohannon shook hands with jurors and the court considered a related $25,000 damage suit likely dismissed.
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Bloomington
Campbell
Foreman Sparks
William G. Bohannon
Evansville
Nellie Northcott
Bohannon
J. E Henley
Miss Northcott
Bohannsn
Third Ward Saloon Closings Shrink Wet Belt
The Third Ward loses another saloon as Frank Dorsey’s license expires leaving three wet district taverns. Marry Embree’s on Sixteenth Street licensed until August 6, Hugh C. Whiting’s on J Street licensed until September 2, and Dave Torphy’s on Puddle closing September 9. Mayor Stipp orders public well drilling to relieve the dry belt.
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Third Ward
Frank Dorsey
Reliable Wet District
Marry Embree
Sixteenth Street
Hugh C. Whiting
J Street
Dave Torphy
Puddle
Stipp
Receiver Wanted in Greene County Suit Against Walsh Line
Greene county treasurer John Shirts files for a receiver for the Terre Haute to Seymour Walsh railroad due to tax delinquency. Hearing set before Judge Henderson. Walsh seeks to meet interest obligations. counties claim priority on debts. Local reaction notes unlikely appointment. references to former Indiana governor Kern mockingly. Mrs. Robert Mitchell suffers tonsillitis.
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John Shirts
Treasuer
Greene County
Greene Circuit
Southern Indiana Railroad
John R. Walsh
Terre Haute
Seymour
W. L. Cavins
Hon. Chas. Barrett
Indianapolis
Vandalia Coal Company
A. Z. Wiley
Mr. Wash
Walsh
Chicago
Indiana
Greene
Trustee Dalton Intervenes in Destitution Case
Township Trustee Dalton and Probation Officer Lucien Payne investigated a Breckenridge neighborhood case of destitution. A husband with a gambling habit abandons family needs while the wife and five children struggle for bread. Groceries were provided, and a non support affidavit may follow if the father does not reform.
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Breckenridge
Lucien Payne
Johnny
Payne
Fourth of July firework deaths and injuries reach new high
Chicago report tallies 71 deaths and 2,625 injuries from Fourth of July celebrations across the United States. Fireworks, cannons, firearms, gunpowder, toy pistols, and runaways caused most harm, with Chicago leading in deaths and tetanus feared as a lingering risk.
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Five heirs to Chicago estate size income over thirty five thousand
Frank Payne of Jeffersonville a former fireman on the Pennsylvania road is one of five heirs to Mrs. Sarah Borden of Chicago with an income over 35000 a year Payne’s allowance exceeds 7000 annually Mrs Borden wife of John Borden was brother of Prof W W Borden who died at Borden two years ago The money comes from her private estate Payne a half aunt’s relation to his father Eugene Payne Payne has just received 400 as a first payment and will travel to Chicago to verify the estate He recently lost his job Mrs Neilie Burns of Peoria Ills previously Miss Netherkerd will visit Bedford relatives this evening
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Jeffersonville
Pennsylvania Road
Sarah Borden
Chicago
Payne
Borden
John Borden
W. W. Borden
Eugene Payne
Kerosene Can Fire Destroys Ash Home At 25th And M
A Tuesday afternoon blaze destroyed the five room dwelling of Charles Ash at 25th and M streets after a coal oil can behind the kitchen stove ignited and exploded. Neighbors saved most household goods. Ash, employed by Furst Kerber stone, was away at work. Property valued at 1200, partially insured. Walls & Walls carried 609 on dwelling and 100 on goods.
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Ash
Furst-Kerber Stone Company
M Street
Walls & Walls
Powers Case Dropped Ends Goebel Murder Trial Series
In Georgetown Judge J S Morris ordered the Commonwealth case against Caleb Powers stricken from the docket and a pardon filed by the Scott county jailer noted in the record. The last trial cost the state $40,000 with $5,000 to cover last trial expenses, and the Marlin rifle linked to Goebel’s death returned to Grant L Roberts. Only Taylor and Charles Findley remain to face trial at the next Franklin term.
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J. S. Morris
Georgetown
Commonwealth
Caleb Powers
Morris
Scott County
Goebel
Grant L. Roberts
Powers
Taylor
Charles Findley
Franklin Court
Boy nearly loses sight after mine blast at home
After Fourth of July festivities in Bloomington, seven year old Harry Timberlake, son of George Timberlake, lit a fire over a heavy Russian mine. The mine exploded burning his face and head. doctors fear he may lose sight in both eyes and he has very serious injuries.
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Bloomington
Harry
George Timberlake
Italian Tiger Raid Hits Sanders Booze Joint
Police raided an Italian settlement illegal booze operation following a Fourth of July celebration near Bloomington. About 40 Italians were found at the site. 15 gallons of beer seized and one man, Tom Diloroto, jailed. others fled. Accusations point to Joe Baloni as the wanted man. Kegs and remaining booze were dumped.
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Tom Diloroto
Sons of Italy
Sanders
Bloomington
Ratliff
Route
Tom Duoroto
Tom
Joe Baloni
Cassell Case Lags as Defense Introduces Testimony
In Spencer Indiana on July 6 Emory Cassell facing murder charges in the death of his benefactor Thomas Mills faces new defense testimony. Witnesses link Cassell to an account book found near the cemetery gate and a hat along the pike road believed worn by Cassell. Footprint evidence shows a man leaping a fence and crossing a field with rapid strides.
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Spencer
Ind
Emory Cassell
Thomas Mills
Cassell
Pike Road
Mills
Southern Republican John Edwards Predicts Wilson Victory in County Race
John Edwards a leading southern Republican in the state legislature says Judge Wilson will sweep Lawrence county in the upcoming race. He notes Miers is popular but Wilson has strong support. The Bloomington Telephone quotes Edwards saying the contest will be dull. Hon. David E. Sherrick, former state auditor, is in town from Indianapolis handling business matters.
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Wilson
Lawrence County
Miers
Bloomington
David E. Sherrick
Indianapolis
Big Democratic Convention Opens with Bell Keynote
Denver dispatch describes Thomas Taggart calling the Democratic National Convention to order, California's O A Bell named temporary chairman and Texas delegates on the floor. Bell criticizes the Republican platform and Bryan’s stance on immigration while delegates cheer, parade, and debate platform details amid heavy binding attendance. The narrative follows platform talks, then a break for committee work and ongoing clashes over Pennsylvania delegates, with Guffey contest and anti Bryan forces shaping the floor fight.
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Democratic Committee
Taggart
Texas
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California
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Neb
William J. Bryan
Fairview
Mr. Bryan
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Haggart
Mr. Bell
Bryan
United States
John E. Lamb
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Pennsylvania Fight Dominates Delegates as Guffey Plans Stand
Colonel Guffey readies to contest delegate supremacy and prepare for a personal floor clash with heavy shot as the anti Bryan Pennsylvania dispute absorbs delegates. The struggle centers on disfranchisement and sovereignty of a great State.
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Guffey
Pennsylvania
Bell in Scrap Over Democratic Convention Discord
In Denver the California delegation arrived amid bitter dissension at the Democratic convention. Theodore A. Bell, temporary chairman, faced scrutiny over railroad influence and failed to place his candidates on committees. A heated caucus included a threat of violence, a disputed $500 a month claim against Delegate Thomas Fox, and Bell’s withdrawal to confer with Mr. Bryan in Salt Lake City.
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Colo
Theodore A. Bell
California
San Francisco
Bell
Thomas Fox
Sacramento
Fox
Nathan Cole
Salt Lake City
Lincoln
Bryan
Bond sought for son of Bloomington barber in murder case
Eagleson of Bloomington, a well known colored barber, arrived Thursday to seek bail for his son, William Eagleson, jailed after a July 8 stabbing of John Matthews Jr. on the Bloomington carnival public square. At a Mayor Stipp preliminary, the exam was waived and $500 bond set for circuit court remand.
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Bloomington
William Eagleson
John Matthews, Jr
Eagleson
Young Matthews
Stipp
Power House Burns Near Bedford Stone Plant
Fire destroyed the power house at the Bedford Stone and Construction Company plant two miles northeast of the city shortly after 6 pm Wednesday. The plant was closed for the day, origin undetermined, with losses about 800 dollars insured.
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Bedford Stone and Construction Company
Bedford Carriers and Clerk Receive Salary Increase
The Postoffice Department increased salaries by 100 dollars for two Bedford carriers and one clerk. The readjustment was made public today in Washington on July 9.
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Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
Bedford
Birth Returns Under State Health Law Provisions
Secretary Morrell Simpson of the City Board of Health received a circular from Dr. J N Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, calling attention to the law requiring all physicians to report births within twenty days. Prosecutions will be started against physicians who fail to comply.
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City Board of Health
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Hurty
Dry beer sold as temperance beverage under probe
Fruits Of Temperance is being investigated for dry beer sold around town as a non-intoxicating drink. If it tests above the legal alcohol limit, prosecutions will follow. Officials say the imitation mirrors real beer in bottles color and foaming, made by a well known Indianapolis brewery.
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Indianapolis
Blooming Telephone
Poor Dog Tray and Moon Sign Foresee Cool July
Columbus Republican reports police search for untagged dogs halted after a court appearance and possible raid restart planned if conditions allow. Forecasters cite the new moon in the far north predicting a cool July with little rain as observers note the sign of the moon standing upright.
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Columbus Republican
Outrage in Stinesville Forces Bloomington mob action
William Brough, 22, accused of attacking 13 year old Bessie Myers near Stinesville while she picked blackberries. A mob threatened to storm Bloomington to demand swift justice. Brough was captured by quarry workers and deputies, pleaded guilty in justice court, and was bound over to Circuit Court.
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Ind
William Brough
Stinesville
Brough
Myers
Henley
D.C. Pugh
David C. Pugh
Bessie Myers
George Myers
Sllettsville
Kessler
Sick mule dies after alleged malpractice lawsuit
William F. Wright sues Dr. Henry M. Burnham alleging malpractice and negligence caused the death of a $250 brown mule. Complaint says Burnham treated the animal with a calomel cathartic and a tracer instrument punctured the kidney, tearing stomach and bowels, leading to death. Damages sought totaling 350 dollars. George D. Hunter of Bloomington was in town on business.
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William F. Wright
Henry M. Burnham
Boruff & Boruff
Lawrence County
Burnham
Dr. Burnham
Cosner's Four Day Sale In Toward Saturday July Eleven
A vintage sale list shows Cosner's offering a four day ending Saturday July 11 with fabric items including 36 inch imitation linen ৩০ inch linen lawn 44 inch dress linen 46 inch dress linen 90 inch linen sheeting 20 to 75 cent embroidered swiss and mercerized waist. The ad includes numerous price points for swiss and dotted fabrics as numbered entries.
Griffith sues United States Cement for 25000 dollars
In Lawrence circuit court L L Griffith sues United States Cement Co for wrongful discharge from a three year superintendent contract. He alleges breach of an October 1907 agreement, missing promised machinery investments, bonuses and reduced cost bonuses, and seeks 25000 dollars in damages plus relief.
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L. L. Griffith
McHenry Owen
United States Cement Company
Griffith
Pennsylvania
Bedford
Mr. Griffith
Leonard L. Griffiths
United States Cement Plant Company
Indiana
Lawrence County
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