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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1907

Page

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Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Leading Medical Teachers

Leading medical writers and teachers from various schools endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach dyspepsia catarrhal stomach liver biliousness chronic bowel problems and all catarrhal diseases. It asserts safety contains glycerine and no alcohol or poisonous drugs and lists authorities and a free booklet offer from Dr. B V Pierce Buffalo.

Pierce Reece John King 1 Cinemas John M. Scudd Cinethnatl Edwin M. Ik Hahnemann Chicago Annes At Pothie West B. V. Pierce Buffalo

Beasley in Linton: Insanity Claim Sparks Concern

A Sullivan county resident reports George Beasley, moved from Bloomfield to Sullivan, is insane and physically deteriorating after three weeks in jail. Sheriff Edington cites poor air and heat as reasons for the transfer to a sanitary cell while Beasley slowly recovers. Beasley offered no new details on the crime, saying only it feels like a dream.

George Linton Geo. R. Beasley Bloomfield Sullivan Edington Beasley Greene County

War rumors traced to Jap physician

A U S government inquiry traced sensational anti Japanese stories to a Japanese physician in Tokyo. Officials from the Japanese embassy and State Department investigated circulated reports about Ambassador Aoki’s retirement and a prophesied anti Japanese ministry led by Count Okuma.

Tokio Aoki Count Okuma State Department United States Japan

Japanese agitator Miyakawa linked to anti immigration campaign

The article reports that Dr. Masi Yi Miyakawa, living in the United States for eight years, is the source of most publications. He circulated a translated dispatch on Japanese immigration policy, though he holds no official standing. Both nations seek to limit his influence while avoiding deportation to not escalate tensions.

Masiyi Miyakawa Washington Japan Hayashi Pacific Japanese Tribune United States Roosevelt

Indiana Revenue Reports Rise in Spirits Sales in 1906 07

Elam H. Neal, U S revenue collector for Indiana, reports that district liquor taxes show spirits sales totaling 11 305 010 10 for the year ending June 30. The rise over the prior year is about 1 584 889 73 and January 1907 shows unusually high consumption compared with January 1906. Whisky sales in Indiana exceed a million and a half dollars more in 1906 07 than 1905 06.

Elam H. Neal United States Revenue Indiana United States

State Superintendents Need State Licenses Not Just Diplomas

State Superintendent Fassett A Cotton states that County Superintendents must hold a State Board of Education license, not merely a State Normal diploma. He cites an opinion by former Attorney General W L Taylor, repeated by Charles W Miller and James Bingham, that a diploma alone is insufficient under the law. The current Attorney General concurs.

Fassett A. Cotton State Superintendent of Public Instruction State Board of Education W. L. Taylor Charles W. Miller James Bingham Miller

Nebraska Queen the Largest Mare on Earth at Sparks Farm

The Kansas City Times reports Nebraska Queen the biggest mare born in Falls City Nebraska bred by S. E. Sparks. She stands 20.1 hands high with an 11 foot 8 inch girth and weighs over 2800 pounds. Sparks aims to breed two large horses from one and this mare is his model.

Nebraska Kansas City Times

Eld. Harley Jackson Elected Seymour Councilman

Pastor Harley Jackson of the Christian church in Seymour was appointed to the city council at a special meeting to fill the vacancy from August Cordes resignation. The vote was three to three before Mayor Kyte cast the deciding ballot in favor the preacher.

Harley Jackson The Christian Church Seymour August Cordes Rev. Jackson Fred Meyers Kyte

State Board Charities Report Shows Fall in Poor Relief

The 1906 annual report details trustees reducing outdoor relief to $23,612.70, down from prior years, with 38,012 people aided and 20,375 women and girls. It notes income changes by counties, major rises in Allen, Wayne townships, and provides breakdowns by age, sex, color, nativity, and common causes for aid.

State Board of Charities Allen Knox Montgomery Allen County Wayne Township Ft. Wayne

Pearl fishing in White River yields largest pearl yet

Gary Callahan a 70 year old Civil War veteran in White River pearl fishing finds a giant agate marble sized pearl. A Peters burg dispatch notes a rival offered 750 dollars cash which was rejected. Callahan values it at 1500 dollars. mussel beds stretch along the river with varied shells, and the trade faces calls for regulatory limits to protect mussels from extinction.

Gary Callahan White River Petersburg Callahan Blackburn Indiana Niggerhead Rocky Ford

Marshall Steele Leaves Hospital After Clay City Stabbing

Marshall Steele who was stabbed at Clay City a few days ago made a quick recovery after returning home and was able to be out Friday. The knife did not cut the intestines, as at first feared.

Marshall Steele Clay City

Turbine engines to power United States Cement plant

The United States Cement company installs turbine steam engines to replace Corliss engines powering plant dynamos. An 800 horsepower turbine ran Tuesday evening and will start delivering power next week. Turbines, first in this Indiana region, promise higher efficiency, compact size, and reduced vibration, with a blades and cylinder design for steam expansion.

The United States Cement Company Corliss Indiana

Honey Crop Fails Across United States Report

The United States honey crop is described as a total failure with beekeepers in many states stopping work. Michigan and Wisconsin may yield some honey from basswood, while white clover honey cannot meet one third of demand. Cold weather and a seven week lull hurt bee activity, raising prices as dealers expect shortages and label claims to ensure purity under the pure food law.

United States Michigan Wisconsin California Colorado

Power of Publicity in Free Press Debate at Martha Holmes Church

James Schermerhorn of the Detroit Times argues against suppression of news, noting two groups seek to censor: scoundrels and saints. He says fear of print harms society, press must cover stories fully, and headlines reflect varied tastes rather than moral collapse.

Sillians Wendell Phillips Farneil Hall James Schermerhorn Detroit Times Martha Holmes Memorial Church

Grocer Suffers Eye Burn From Horse Medicine Accident

Rice Haverley, a grocer on O Street, received a painful eye burn when medicine used for a horse splashed into his eye this morning. He is being treated for the injury reported at the scene.

Rice Haverley O Street

Brakeman Marshall Steele Taken After Clay City Knifing

Marshall Steele, a brakeman on the Manon’s new branch, was severely cut by a man named Kizer last week at Clay City and brought to his home city Wednesday evening. He is reported to be as well as could be expected.

Marshall Steele Manon Kizer Clay City

Water Problem Solved at Monroe County Fair

Fair managers report ample water for the grounds with a 228 gallon daily tank fill and 10 000 pounds of ice to chill. Water is pumped from a fine well as the Bloomington World notes.

Monroe County Bloomington

Two Stull Brothers Arrested After Blacksmith Beating

Marshal Edward Norton returned to Columbus from Smithville Monroe county where Joseph and Andrew Stull, two of seven alleged whitecappers, were arrested for beating William Vanest the South Bethany blacksmith on June 23. Bonds set under $50 each. the men showed no interest in discussing the charge.

Columbus Ind Marshal Edward Norton Smithville Monroe County Joseph Andrew Stull William Vanest South Bethany Marshal Norton

Bedford lodge to hold lawn social on July 13

Bedford lodge No 615 of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen announces a lawn social Saturday night on July 13 on the lawn in front of Charles Watkins residence on 14th street between K and J. Ice cream lemonade and cake will be served. The lawn will be lit with red and white railway lanterns and piano music provided. Everyone invited.

Bedford Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Charles Watkins 14Th Street J Streets

Indiana lawyers urged to enact reform rather than speeches

The Lafayette Courier laments that Indiana lawyers focus on criticizing weak points and delivering long speeches. It urges the bar association meeting to produce real reforms instead of repeating the same patterns.

Indiana Bar Association Lafayette Courier

Japanese war fear of US navy misread, Star notes

The Indianapolis Star cites a Japanese newspaper claiming US naval strength would not be feared in war due to supposed low patriotism and desertion. The Star argues the editor’s view reflects a biased white-livered press in the United States that fears war and resents veterans’ pensions.

United States Indianapolis Star

Philippine policy and naval ambitions outlined by Bishop Fallows

Bishop Fallows frames the Philippines as a trust to mankind and urges a Pacific stronghold. He asserts a future independent Philippine republic if the trust is fulfilled and signals a policy of non interference by other nations. He also envisions naval dominance as a national goal amid prevailing American sentiment and a muted public interest on the Philippine question.

Fallows Church Occidental Pacific Ocean

Physician's auto fever ends in horse drawn return

A local physician, eager for an auto ride to Springville, phones for a car but a tire puncture ends the trip. He then returns home by horse drawn carriage after attending a patient, with his wife brought back by the car on its rim.

Springville Highland Park Bumm M. D

Indiana sports chart outlines strict fishing and hunting laws

Fish and Game Commissioner T Sweeney releases a state chart detailing open seasons and bag limits for deer turkey quail wild fowl and other species. The notice warns of heavy fines for violations and notes Sweeney's enforcement drive and hatchery releases. The article also recounts local incidents and community notices.

Fish and Game 2. T. Sweeney Sweeney Illinois Indiana

Multiple Local News Items and a Train Test Note

A series of reports covers Louis Bush near Medora surviving a lightning strike that pinned him under a mule, an old man planting nuts and apples along Ohio roads, and sheriff John D. Ray and detective William Weinhardt arresting Edward Fritz and Charles Moyer for extensive chicken thefts. Also described is Pennsylvnia Railroad testing a special scale car to measure loco pull using 2000 tons of coal in different car types, plus cold weather effects on train performance.

Louis Bush David Bush Medora Mr. Bush Ridings Young Bush John D. Ray William Weinhardt Edward Fritz Charles Moyer Westpoint Lafayette Pennsyteenia

Dream Leads Farmer to Treasure in Hollow Tree

John Vandiver a prosperous farmer near Rockport Kentucky dreamed of money buried in a hollow tree on his land. He found a tin can inside the hollow containing over 3000 dollars in gold and currency. Vandiver wonders who the original owner was.

John Vaneiver Rockport Mr. Vandiver

Gun Loaded Hale Century Wrecks House

Christ Abel, 45, a cigar maker, was badly injured when a flint lock gun exploded at 534 First Street. The blast hurled him 60 feet, shattered windows, and shook nearby houses as family and neighbors struggled to recover from the panic and injuries.

Christ Abel C. C. Bickel First Street Louisville Times Able Abel

Crop conditions praised by Uncle Dick Plumimer

Uncle Dick Plumimer of Leesville reports the current harvest outlook is the best in five years. Upland wheat in Flinn township runs to 35 bushels per acre in places with a 40 acre tract near Leesville expected to average around 30 bushels. Threshing has begun and oats are yielding better than expected. Cutting will start soon. Corn plants are small but sturdy and weed free. Meadows are heavy and unusually weed free.

Dick Plumimer Leseville Flinn Leesville

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