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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
4
The page lists staff roles including Managing Editor City Editor and Society Editor, with names such as Thomas J. Brook Fred B. Otis Bert C. Wicker and Harry Askew. It shows a job department figure and a price, suggesting a bygone era masthead snippet.
Della Roach files for divorce from Earl Roach in Lawrence court. Married August 13 1915 and separated August 14 7919. Alleges abuse and that he beat their only child to aggravate her. Seeks restoration of maiden name Della Lee and child custody.
Francis TinMey two year old living at Io and Phira streets drank coal from a cup Monday afternoon. He is in a serious condition though expected to recover after a doctor was summoned. Other notes include Mrs Dora Livingstone returning to Chicago and Marian Anderson visiting from Indianapolis for a day.
Miss Floy Black is mourned with funeral services at the Free Methodist Church in a Tuesday ceremony led by Tonya Cochran and local pastors. The tragedy at Armstrong's Cabin followed a picnic misadventure as rescues were attempted by friends including Ernest Troy and New Brande, with Miss Black later recovered from the water.
Haase Benzel son of Mr and Mrs Wm J Benzel of South H street employed at Garrison grocery suffered a painful accident Wednesday when he fell against a glass case and sustained severe cuts on the arm Dr A J McDonald provided medical aid Mrs Everett Foster of Heltonville was in the city on Saturday for business
Federal authorities pursue a food ring alleged to fix prices and rig delivery across fruits vegetables and other staples. Grand jury investigations involve key prosecutors and federal trade commission figures as inquiries target distributors canners and producers in a nationwide scheme.
The text discusses urging France to purchase American stocks to aid defense, noting Deputies Gisclussed associate the policy with protecting shipments and preventing enemy or neutral provisioning. It questions public acceptance of gifts and asserts restrictions on goods from allies unless manufacturers are inconvenienced.
Kaiser Wilhelm II and former Empress Augusta Victoria stay in their apartments at the castle as the emperor battles a cold and the empress a heart condition. Dr. Märster attended them through the night amid ongoing bad weather.
In Naples on July 17 harbor workmen stopped the steamer Cul lens from proceeding to London because it carried ammunition. The Cobtons crew were compelled to unload the cargo before the ship was allowed to sail. Workers said the ammunition aimed at the balsheyikt in Thissia.
The American cargo steamer Allison was picked up in a sinking condition off Fenwick Island lightship Maryland by the steamer Lakeview and towed to Delaware breakwater where it is anchored according to navy department radio advisement.
In Mount Clemens a tense court session centers on the use of the word "traitor" during testimony about President Roosevelt era debates. Ford defines a traitor as one who works against the government, while questions probe the meaning and intent of preparedness rhetoric and wartime profiteering.
Two men die in a stage accident when an exhibition aircraft collapses during a flight at Arlington field. Donald F C Sibley of Minneapolis Minnesota is reported killed and Carl Oe Conrado of Urbana Illinois fatally injured. Conrado dies two hours later. Both were civilians who had recently left military aviation service.
Chicago post office clerks numbering over 4000 receive a $100 annual wage increase authorized by the post office department in Washington. The telegram cited was received by Postmaster Wittland FB Carlile from Postmaster General Burleson.
The report from the Wisconsin State Federation of Labor urges careful handling of pro labor and benefi t organizations amid farm unity gains. It highlights North Dakota farmer cooperation, warns against radical alliances, and calls for broader worker welfare programs and cautious use of bonuses and profit sharing.
A brawl over immigrant ships leads to a harsh New York broadcast declaring 8,000 Italians should depart. The text references ship freights, prime destinations, and names Verdi and others in a chaotic report.
In Washington the county and press services discuss sending mail to Germany amidst wartime strain. Authorities explore procedures for Americans abroad and clarify postmaster General Burleson’s role in overseeing international mail and service suspensions.
Fragmentary report notes General Hay assigning Williaa to rope amp Caster in Michigan. It states his arrival in the United States and that he served as commander of the seventy eighth division in France.
An enthusiastic Sunday afternoon gathering at the Presbyterian church discussed a forthcoming membership drive to be led by the Tri Wappa Sorority. The meeting also noted the recording of Eliza Mahan’s last will dated April 30 1919 naming sister Mary Mahan as executrix and directing payment of debts.
Dunn hospital faces bed shortages as Trikappa and the cooperative women plan a Saturday candy booth in Webb store to raise funds. The group, known for past good deeds, will offer confections every Saturday afternoon and evening to benefit the hospital.
Grain prices divided by variety show 98 cent to 0.00 per sack for flour and spring wheat. Hay values list timothy 24.00, clover mixed, and other forage. Livestock sections quote prices for cattle hogs sheep and poultry, with steers, heifers, canners, veal, and hog weights and values.
The U S department of agriculture turned over 231 more automobile trucks to Indiana's state highway commission along with 497 trucks and automobiles. The gifts, machines bought for the war department and no longer needed, total value over 1.2 million dollars. They will be housed in the maintenance department for the commission next year. Edith Malott returned home after a visit at Shawswick with Miss Mary Illison.
Milton Mangus former assistant United States district attorney asked for a writ of error from Federal Judge Anderson in the Williams Williams case arguing the Reed amendment prohibiting liquor transport into wet territory is unconstitutional. Willis D. Williams was fined 100 dollars and six months in jail and Azel Williams 100 dollars not long ago. The appeal to the United States Supreme Court was granted.
County commissioners report on the county farm notes buildings in bad condition and near collapse though earlier mention said they were sound. Ferrel Crowe, son of Mr and Mrs Crowe of N Street, arrived home from Camp Taylor after discharge from service with the 29th Engineers. He returned Saturday from overseas.
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