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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1919

Page

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Powder car explosion kills miners at Delaware and Hudson tunnel

Seventy eight men were killed and forty eight injured in a mine fire at Baltimore number two tunnel of the Delaware and Hudson company in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. An electric trolley wire fell and sparks lit a car load of powder on a train taking workers to employment. Forty one bodies have been identified and thirty seven are unidentified.

Supmeur Williams White River Interstate Company Seymour

Allies agree on fixed German reparations amount

Paris reports definite progress at today’s Allied conferences on the German counter proposals. The delegates practically agree the sum Germany must pay will be fixed, marking progress in drafting the reparations portion of the reply.

Quiet Day At Overland Plant As Guards Patrol

Toledo reports a quiet Thursday around the Overland plant with Guaternational News Service noting heavy armed guards patrolling the Pej neighborhood. No further developments were released and the area remained calm.

Overland

Toronto strike collapses as nation still strained

Ottawa June 5. Although Toronto's general strike has collapsed, the wider Canadian labor scene remains serious with ongoing труд strikes and unsettled conditions across the country.

Toronto

Loose smut in wheat threatens county yields this season

County reports high losses from loose smut in wheat and barley with up to 29 percent heads ruined in some fields. Seed treatment with hot water kills smut without harming seed while formaldehyde kills sticking smut in wheat and loose smut in oats. Community demonstrations planned to promote seed treatment this summer. County Agri Avet, U.S. O. A.

Sainmier

Mrs. Trainor Undergoes Abdominal Surgery At Dunn Hospital

Mrs. Joe Trainor formerly of Highbridge New Jersey underwent an abdominal operation at Dunn hospital on Thursday. Dr John K Pearson performed the procedure with Dr Wi Mitchell assisting. The patient was reported doing well this afternoon.

Joe Trainor Highbridge N. J Dunn Hospital John K. Pearson Wi. 16. Mitchell

Mills and Quarries Resume Full Force Amid City Boom

Mills and quarries in the district are ramping up hiring as Giberson mill prepares to operate at full capacity within days. Several quarries advertise for workers and expect easy job access. Local mills report steady operation and predict a business boom in the coming weeks.

Giberson C. UU. Emery Charles South Hatherley Mass Mount Holyoke College Mary 4Nce Florence Atlantic City Emery American Medical Society

Three year old son injured in porch fall

The three year old son of J. W. Cathcart stumbled Wednesday evening and struck his head on a stone porch edge. He sustained a deep cut to the forehead requiring several stitches.

J. W. Cathcart Clare

Workplace Accident at Stanford Steel Plant Injures Worker

Roy Hobuls, employed at the Stanford steel plant, was crushed when a chain broke and a heavy steel beam struck him. He suffered chest gashes but no broken bones. Doctors described his injuries as not serious and his condition as expected.

Roy Hobuls Stedford

Present Day World Problems by Capt Paul Perigord at Redpath Cha

Capt Paul Perigord of the French army, Verdun hero and multiple decorated officer, speaks on friendship and the world situation at the Redpath Cha tauqua. His eloquence and Mingelish accents leave a lasting impression on listeners.

Paul Perigord America France Cumming Redpath Verdun Perigord Sis Dietion

Designs for Methodist Centenary Celebration Costumes

Readers learn of costume design plans for the Methodist Centenary Celebration at Columbus. The article notes many costumes, modern Belgian influences, and efforts to equip participants with appropriate attire for 1920s era pageantry and processions.

Coluaitis Corm

Joe Taylor killed by live wire in Bloomington incident

Former Bedford man Joe Taylor, 6 years old, was killed at Bloomington at 9 50 this morning when he touched a live high voltage wire while repairing a street light. He was employed by Interstate Service Company and held by a safety strap when current hospitalized him. Body sent to his mother’s home for funeral services on East Twenty second Street. burial at Beech Grove.

Taylor Interstate Service Company Itewis Greene County Ulis Thisceddy Hlogmingtony Sds Melvin Eis East Beech Grove James W. Riley North Street Farina Arc Wade

Indoor Picnic At First Methodist Sunday School Board

An indoor picnic hosted by the First Methodist Church Sunday School Board drew about thirty people including board members and families. Attendees enjoyed a supper with chicken salads relishes homemade ice cream and cake, followed by a business session and social time in a prettily decorated hotel ballroom.

Methodist Church Ruth Marie Sehmidt

Parks Hold Summer Music in the Open Air

The article celebrates city music in parks and the start of the season. It describes band concerts with baton directed overtures and solo clarinet cadenzas. It notes disruptions by children and advocates better behavior to preserve the musical experience.

Willie Johnny Jim Seople Wong Mos

Sharivar Newlyweds Owen Rout Wed Evening

Mr and Mrs Owen Rout celebrate their wedding at home on Wednesday evening. The couple, newlyweds, mark the occasion with close family in attendance at their residence.

Neighbors Honor Newlywed Couple With Charivari

A playful charivari greeted Mr and Mrs Owen Rout on Wednesday night as neighbors and friends crowded their home to offer congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy marriage. Lemonade candy and cigars were served during the light social gathering.

Years Running on the Monon

Mike Hacket veteran Monon passenger conductor visits the city during the berry season lay overs. He has 42 years in Monon service, 30 as conductor, now 63, with pay rising from 105 to 300 a month. Louisville accommodation noted as best paying on the line.

Mike Hacket Monnon Louisville Hacket Monon Transman Bloomington

Power Line To Link City With Seymour Project Planned

A power line project aims to connect the city to Seymour with a transmission corridor extending across regional lines. Officials suggest improved reliability and regional ties as the line progresses through permitting and planning stages.

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