Old resident Ida Parks Walker to visit hometown
Ida Parks Walker of Ventura California, a former city resident, will visit her aunt Mrs. Caroline Parks on South I street this evening. A Bloomington Indiana University graduate from the early seventies, she plans to attend her class reunion and Alumni exercises during Commencement week this month and will stay in the city for an unspecified period.
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Ida Parks Walker
Ventura
California
Caroline Parks
South I
Deadwood Dick Frank Palmer Dies in Cripple Creek
A Cripple Creek dispatch reports Frank Palmer, claimed to be the original Deadwood Dick, died yesterday in county hospital from pneumonia. Born in Jackson Illinois, he was a nephew of Senator John M. Palmer and linked to Potter Palmer of Chicago. Palmer drifted west at 17, earned fame as a square gambler in Deadwood, later married in Chicago, then returned west. He spent years selling gum and candy in Cripple Creek before his death. Undertaker Hunt seeks Illinois relatives.
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Cripple Creek
Frank Palmer
Deadwood
Palmer
Jackson
John M. Palmer
Potter Palmer
Chicago
S. C
Deadwood Dick
Illinois
Hunt
Caldrons at Chicago stock yards linked to fatal gruesome deaths
A. M. Simons of the Chicago Bureau of Charities corroborates stories that men fell into rendering caldrons at the stock yards and their flesh became lard. He recalls a boy and his father who died in separate incidents, their flesh allegedly sold with rendered meat, while the foreman did not halt the process. The Bureau aided the widow and children afterward.
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Chicago
A. M. Simons
Bureau of Charities
Mr. Simons
Bedford Gossip and Oddities Mix in Market Notes
A mosaic of light humor and local curios features cherries in market talk, fashion quips, a Parisian injury pocket in stockings, and a debate on anonymous letters. Judge Martin ponders a compliment insult, while tales of a famous decoration speech and a lengthy family riddle provide citywide chatter.
Judge Rules on Blanch Quarterman Case
Judge Wilson Friday overruled a motion for a new trial in Blanch Quarterman vs Southern Indiana railroad. Tried last term, court ordered verdict for the defendant. A Heltonville girl was struck on the right leg by a falling iron object from a passing freight car. plaintiff failed to prove its source and will appeal.
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Wilson Friday
Blanch Quarterman
The
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Heltonville
S Southern
Indiana ruling on 10 per cent fees in Daily case
Judge S R Artman in Lebanon rules that former state auditor A C Daily illegally retained 10 per cent fees from foreign insurance tax collections. Court finds auditor not authorized to collect such taxes and that 1901 act does not fix a 10 per cent fee. Claims cover three semiannual periods totaling about 14,511 dollars. Main issues await trial.
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Indiana
A.C. Daily
S. R. Artman
Lebanon
Daily
Artman
A. C. Daily
C. C. Hadley
J. C. Henderson
Indianapolis
Burton Resigns Senate Seat in Face of Conviction
Senator Joseph R. Burton of Abilene Kansas handed his resignation to Governor Hoch after a conference with friends. He faces conviction for accepting fees from a St. Louis firm tied to a Post Office fraud order case. Governor Hoch notified Vice President Fairbanks and named Foster D. Coburn as his successor, a farmer and livestock dealer who headed the St. Louis World’s Fair livestock department. Emerson Fultz traveled to Bloomington on business. Aylette Campbell, tied to WA Cement Co since its start, resigns and will move to Kansas City to work with A T Barnhart’s plant.
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United States
Joseph R. Burton
Abilene
Kansas
Hoch
Burton
St. Louis
Post Office Department
Fairbanks
Senate
Gov. Hock
Foster D. Coburn
St. Louis World’s Fair
Aylette Campbell
WA. 8. Cement Co
Kansas City
A. T. Barnhart
Pric
Ain
Suilie
Middletown
First National Bank
Ohio
Sigmen
Ling & Vahsigkle Buggy CO
New Stone Mill Organizes Indiana Cut Stone Co
The I Indiana Cut Stone Company, a $00,000 incorporation, organized by C. B. Norton F. D. Norton and Robert Reed, has acquired land on the Bloomfield Branch of the Monon north of the Climax mill. A large modern mill will be erected with four saw bays four planers a diamond saw and other machinery to be installed. The mill aims to be one of the best equipped in the stone district.
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I Indiana Cut Stone Company
C. 8. Norton
F. D. Norton
Robert Reed
Bloomfield
Monon
Climax
Parson Is Located in Dale scandal letter
Rev B P McCoy reports a letter from Rev W E Wolfington denying paternity claims by a Dale, Indiana woman. Wolfington, who escaped detectives and was chased by bloodhounds, is at his old home near French Lick. He is unmarried with eight years in the ministry.
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B. P. McCoy
Rockport Circuit
U. B
W. E. Woalington
Dale
Ind
Mr. Wolfington
French Lick
Mr. McCoy
Skeletons Unearthed as Farmers Find Remains Near Plainville
A Plainville area farmer William Gollihar unearthed a well preserved skeleton while plowing. Doctors doubt race or gender from bones though the skull is thick, suggesting possible negro origins. Weeks earlier fourteen skeletons were found on Gallatin England's farm nearby with no clear burial site known.
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Steele Township
William E. Gollihar
Plainville
Washington Herald
Gollihar
Washington
A. L. Munford
Harding & Miller
Gallatin England
Poison in meats and sanitation debate in Indiana and Chicago
Chicago interview discusses meat safety with Dr Whalen and Indiana Health Secretary Dr Hurty. They condemn meat from diseased animals and canned meats, warn that cooking cannot guarantee safety, and call for stronger penalties for those producing or selling contaminated meat. They criticize cold storage poultry and blame beef-trust influence for lawmaker inaction.
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Chicago
Whalen
J. N. Hurty
Indiana State Board of Health
Indiana
Hurty
Pittman In Trouble In Brown County Clerkship Scandal
William H. Pittman, Brown County clerk, is set aside by bondsmen amid allegations of a $2,500 shortfall. A deputy handles official duties while Pittman, ex-saloon keeper, faces questions over his methods and unpaid claims. Deputy R. W. Redderick plans to resign soon. Pittman seeks return before his 1908 term ends. Mrs. Burton reports Mitchell visit.
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William H. Pittman
Brown County
Pittman
R. W. Redderick
Redderick
Mr. Redderick
Mr. Pittman
Bedfordstone booklet plans for National Editorial visit
Bedford stone firms prepare a free illustrated booklet showcasing quarries mills and Bedford stone in buildings nationwide for members of the National Editorial Association visiting Bedford June 16. Local businessmen pledge welcome events as editors tour Chicago Mackinac Island by the Manitou steamship.
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Bedford Stone Companies
Bedford Stone
National
Bedford
Commercial Club
United States
National Editorial Association
Indianapolis
Great Lakes
Canada
Chicago
Press Club
Manitou Steamship Company
Manitou
Mackinac Island
Mackinack Island
Jos. Berolzheim
Manitou Steamship Co
Rush
N. Water
Miss Lyda Brandon Told Of Upcoming Marriage Shower
A group of fifteen young women surprised Miss Lyda Brandon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J W Brandon last Thursday. The event, a kitchenware shower of thirty pieces, accompanied plans for her marriage to Mr. Charles M Mason of Bedford next Thursday, with a lawn picnic supper as part of the gathering.
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Lyda Brandon
J. W. Brandon
Move poles inside curb to improve street safety
The city considers relocating electric light telephone and telegraph poles from the street to inside the curb for safer driving and fewer collisions. J Re Voris of the Electric Light company will place poles where the council designates. Opposition cites narrow sidewalk from Fourteenth to Fifteenth. Mrs Malinda Sheeks has gone to her country home for a month or two.
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J. Re Vorts
Electric Light Company
Malinda Sheeks
Alleged blackmail arrest centers on W H Webb in Mountain View
W H Webb, former Lawrence county resident, is jailed in Mountain View Arkansas charged with blackmail. He allegedly wrote a threat to a wealthy man demanding $1000 or face death. Authorities describe Webb as from Bedford with a prior clean record and say he may be a mistaken identity. Webb’s supporters back him as innocent and certain to get help at trial.
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W. H. Webb
Lawrence County
Mountain View
Ark
Myers
John 5
Oyler
Webb
Cheff Myers
Oolitic
John S. Oyler
Bedford
Avoca
Democratic ticket hopefuls surface in Indiana race
Delegates to the state convention will face lively contests as Democrats strive for nominations. Clear field for Secretary of State may favor James Cox of Columbus while Marion Bailey of Danville pursues Auditor. Other declared candidates include John Isenbarger and Joseph Moss for Treasurer. J H Shea for Attorney General. W H Houck for Clerk. Richard C Erwin for Supreme Bench First District. James A Ely for Supreme Second District. H C Zimmerman and J C Sanderson for Appellate First District. Additional names loom as the party prepares for the fall election.
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James Cox
Columbus
Marion Bailey
Danville
John Isenbarger
North Manchester
Joseph Moss
Linton
J. H. Shea
Seymour
W. H. Houck
Marion
James G. Fletcher
Knox
J. Fred France
Huntington
Bart New
North Vernon
James W. Redding
Winamac
Robi. Aley
Bloomington
D. M. Curry
Sullivan
Richard C. Erwin
Decatur
James A. Ely
Petersburg
H. C. Zimmerman
Albion
J.C. Sanderson
Fowler
Monon Route offers special Kentucky Home Coming Week train
For the Kentucky colony in Chicago the Monon Route arranges a novel special service to Louisville during Kentucky Home Coming Week June 13 to 20. Former Kentuckians now in Chicago will ride a special car attached to the regular train leaving Chicago June 12 with songs and addresses en route.
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Chicago
Monon
Louisville
Kentucky
City Council urged to fix brewer's license rates
Public demand backs licensing of brewers at the next council meeting. Indiana cities have enabled councils to levy such licenses. Seymour sets 100, Linton 200, Madison 500, Bloomington 200, while an ordinance proposes 150. Support cites road wear from wagons and early morning traffic. The council should act promptly.
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Indiana
Seymour
Linton
Madison
Bloomington
New opera house ready for opening in Harrodsburg
The Harrodsburg opera house, owned by H. T. Smallwood and housed in an old factory, is complete with new west side steps and a landing ticket office. The second and third floors are joined, plastered ceilings and walls, rows of reserve chairs, bench seating, a large stage with a drop curtain, and side dressing rooms. The town praises Mr Smallwood for supplying a much needed cultural venue and remains in his debt.
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H. T. Smallwood
Harrodsburg
Smallwood
Injury Ends In Sprain For J A Gunn
J A Gunn sustained a sprained toe after slipping from a ladder recently. The large toe of his left foot was dislocated and the injury caused significant swelling and pain.
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J. A. Gunn
Mr. Gunn
Chased by Mob Seized Victor Thompson at Vincennes
Victor Thompson, 25 and married, was captured Sunday at Vincennes after being pursued by about 100 farmers for two miles for alleged attack on a 12 year old girl. Officers stopped a likely lynching near the Main street bridge and he is now guarded at Lawrenceville by Sheriff Carr of Lawrence county Illinois.
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Victor Thompson
Vincennes
Victor Dunn
Thompson
Here
Mlinois
Main Street
Carr
Lawrence County
Ilinois
Lawrenceville
Special Song Service at First Methodist Church Draws Big Audience
A Sunday song service by the First Methodist church choir attracted a large representative audience. The program featured difficult music, with outstanding organ numbers by Mrs. Winstandley and solos by Prof. Drake. The pastor Rev. R Scott Hyde spoke on music as divine, praising Bach Mozart Handel and Liszt as good men and noting music as a chief aid to worship. Sheriff Box returned from Jeffersonville with W H Satterfield and N W Fleischner to serve sentences for petit larceny. The Monroe County council raised funds for a new courthouse from 115000 to 125000 with bonds issued at 3 4 percent interest over 20 years.
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First Methodist Church
Bach
Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Schumann
Mozart
Liszt
Europe
Handel
Indiana trot line limits and fines clarified
The Indiana law restricts trot line use to one line with no more than 100 hooks. Applies to all state waters except the Ohio river, Lake Michigan, and the Wabash river boundary with Illinois. Offenses carry a fine from five to fifty dollars.
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Indiana
Ohio River
Lake Michigan
Wabash River
Ilinois
Domestic disturbance nets both in on West 14th Street
Ira Greer and his wife Rosa were involved in a domestic incident on West 14th Street Saturday night. Both were detained by police. Rosa faced charges of intoxication and assault and battery while Ira was charged with disturbing the peace. Ira pled guilty in Justice Iseminger's court and was fined $1 plus costs. Rosa opted for trial with the case to be disposed of later.
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West 14Th Street
Ira Greer
Rosa
Ira
Iseminger
Bloomington Child Escapes Drowning After Well Fall
The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Crews of Bloomington fell into a six foot deep well on Wednesday afternoon after removing the board cover. The father heard cries and rescued the child, who suffered exposure but remained unharmed.
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Andy Crews
Bloomington
Sunday at Mattox's hosts many out-of-town visitors
A pleasant Sunday gathering at Elder F. M. Mattox's featured numerous guests from Seymour Paoli Livonia Terre Haute Williams and the local area. After supper the visitors departed with a sense the day had been well spent and memorable.
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F. M. Mattox
Mattox
Samuel Wible
Omer Williams
Seymour
Buchanan
Paoli
Marion Wible
Livonia
John Wible
Terre Haute
Sanford Hall
Williams
B. F. Wible
Granting of liquor licenses limited to one year by Randolph judge
Judge Macy of the Randolph Circuit Court ruled that a liquor license is granted for one year and takes effect upon grant, not bond filing. The decision, likely to be appealed, could restrict county auditors from delaying licenses and impact saloon licensing beyond Randolph County. The case involved David Levey, indicted for a drink sold after a year of license grant. Temperance supporters praised the ruling and Ella Williams resumed duty at MecCormick's.
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Macy
Randolph
David Levey
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Supreme Court
Randolph County
Levey
Shocked by Lightning Strikes West Ninth Street Worker
Samuel Steele of West ninth street and a Consolidated Quarry employee in Dark Hollow was severely shocked by a storm lightning yesterday afternoon. He resumed work this morning.
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Samuel Steele
West Ninth Street
Consolidated Quarry
Dark Hollow
Steele
State Dentists To Meet In Indiana At West Baden
The Forty-eighth Annual Meeting of the Indiana State Dental Association will be held at the West Baden Springs Hotel on June 26 27 and 28. Dad Q Avram of Indianapolis is President and Ro AL Adams of Clinton Secretary. The association expects large attendance and many exhibitors have applied for display space in the hotel atrium.
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Indiana State Dental Association
West Baden Springs
Dad. Q. Avram
Indianapolis
Amd
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