Grain Growers' Dept aims to fix farm product prices nationwide
In Omaha a 200 delegate convention formed the Grain Growers Department of the American Society of Equity to create a dollar wheat combine. It plans low rate grain loans, a European shipping agency, and a minimum selling price for grain, with officers set to earn $5,000 annually.
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American Society of Equity
Omaha
Grain Growers’ Department
The
Charles A. Walsh
Ottumwa
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Independence League
Hearst
Walsh
Pauley
Committee On
Association Statistician
Sinned More In 106 Than 1903 In City Courts Report
The 1906 city court convictions rose to 28 499 from 24 578 in 1905 as Mary A Stubbs notes. White male and female and colored male counts increased, colored female convictions rose, while colored male convictions fell to 3139. Arrests and convictions show race and gender disparities with homicides and drunks highlighted.
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Bureau of Statistics
Mary A. Stubbs
County Officials Pressed to File May Settlement Sheets On Time
Within eighty days all county auditors and treasurers must submit May settlement sheets to the State auditor or face penalties. If not in by June 15, a ten percent levy on county taxes is due. Only 15 of 92 settlements have been filed, forcing 77 officials to hurry before penalties begin.
Roosevelt Urges Expanded Employer Liability Legislation
In Jamestown Roosevelt argues for automatic compensation to workers injured or killed, citing safety laws and the need to shift accident costs from workers to employers and ultimately to consumers. He condemns railroads for resisting national liability law and calls for clear federal action protecting railroad workers.
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Jamestown
Roosevelt
Congress
The Jap Case in a Nutshell
The Courier Journal argues the treaty with Japan does not guarantee free education in U.S. schools. California public schools remain state property, with assaults by Japanese condemned by state laws. Protection for Japanese equals that for Californians, not superior, with federal courts limited to exceptions.
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Japan
United States
California
Kentucky
Maine
Courier Journal
Bicycle Collision in Darkness Between Two Local Men
Elza Jackson salesman at Frank M. Cosner's Shoe store and Burel Kern bakery worker collided on bicycles Monday night about 9 15 near Col Voris Ray Glover. Both were knocked senseless ten minutes. Jackson suffered a sore head and bruised ear Kern minor injuries. wheels were damaged seriously.
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Elza Jackson
Frank M. Cosner
Burel Kern
J. D. Sears
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Kern
Col. Voris
Ray Glover
Jackson
Wreck Disrupts Coal Supply at United States Cement Plant
A switch wreck near Lehman on Sunday afternoon derailed six cars and an engine, tearing up 200 feet of track and halting coal delivery to the cement plant. Wrecking crews replaced the track and relocated rolling stock by Sunday night, enabling the plant to resume operations with renewed vigor.
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United States
Lehman
Vacation Plans Mentioned by Church Leaders
Rev Wilson Whitney and wife travel to Chicago for summer vacation. Regular Sunday services and classes proceed with M F Allen teaching the Brotherhood class and prayer meeting leaders E J Stalker G C M Lemon S V Williams W A Jackson. State Convention fund drive seeks 50 dollars from this church. Committee members listed. Encourage generous contributions.
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Wilson Whitney
Chicago
Brotherhood
M. F. Allen
E. J. Stalker
GC. M. Lemon
S. V. Williams
W. A. Jackson
State Board of Missions
Arthur Allen
Caroline Williams
Cladia Murray
Frances Harrison
Margaret Reid
George Jackson
Donald Stalker
Brakeman Neil Survives Narrow Track Accident
Edward Neill a Monon brakeman with a New York home faced death when the side handle broke as he attempted to board a moving train. He was crushed beneath wheels then hurled clear by trusses to the main track. He survived after hospital care in Bloomington with multiple injuries.
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Edward Neill
Monon
Neill
Hunter
Bloomington
Fire on rear coach of Knights of Columbus excursion train
A Knights of Columbus excursion train to Bedford left Washington with four coaches. At Mitchell the rear coach roof caught fire. men detached the coach and extinguished the blaze by chopping holes in the roof and dousing it with water. Sparks from the locomotive likely started the fire.
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Knights of Columbus
Bedford
Washington
Mitchell
Poindexter Named Local Agent for United States Express
Poindexter, formerly an agent for the United States Express Company at Mitchell, will become local agent replacing Justice George O. Iseminger who has resigned. Poindexter and his wife, previously living in Martin County, will move to the city in a few days as the company plans a nominal fee change.
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United States Express Company
A. Poindexter
Mitchell
George O. Iseminger
Poindexter
Martin County
Freight cars derailment delays northbound freight No. 42
A couple of freight cars derailed on a siding near Beck just north of Mitchell on Monday afternoon. The Manon northbound freight No. 42 was delayed several hours but main line traffic remained unaffected. The crew received help from here and eventually continued toward its destination.
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Mitchell
No. 42
Bedford Grower Rivalry Sparks Potatoes Dinner Tale
City mail carrier Joe Glover says he and his family ate potatoes from their own garden for dinner and believes he leads most Bedford truck farmers, though East Bedford factions claim to have beaten him.
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City
Joe Glover
Bedford
East
Walter Inman Sells Gelding to Louisville Contractor
Walter Inman sold a three year old gelding to G W Coswell of Louisville. The horse was shipped Monday evening to Louisville with William Bass in charge of the animal.
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Walter Inman
G. W. Coswell
Louisville
William Bass
Local Man Returns With New Reo Auto
John V. Strout traveled to Indianapolis Monday and came back with a fine passenger Reo automobile purchased by Ed Massey.
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Dianapolis
Reo
Ed Massey
Mayor Breaks the Record
Mayor Fillion collected $120 in police court fines and costs on Monday marking his best day of revenue since taking office.
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Fillion
Indianapolis Corydon Name Ridiculed by Old Advertiser
The 1821 Indiana Central and Public Advertizer ridicules the naming of the state capital then at Corydon. It mocks the proposed title Indianapoli 3 and mocks academic speculation while noting public amusement at the era's political theater. The item also touches on circus tragedy and local business matters in Indiana. The report mentions the Corydon naming critique, a fatal elephant incident in Buffalo, a nine year old telephony operator, a $6000 verdict, and regional rail developments with the Monon line.
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Indiana Central
Indiarapolis
Indianapole
Corydon
Dan
Beersheba
Heaven
Earth
East
Rocco la Quino
Cole Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
Rocco
Rural Carriers Get Raise in Bedford Start July First
Postmaster Reach reports Rural Free Delivery Carriers based in Bedford will raise salaries from 720 to 864 or 900 dollars yearly depending on route length. Names and pay follow with H H Edwards James W Anderson Walter Scoogan J H McPheeters and Geo C Campbell. Second examination for eligible applicants set for July 13 with blanks due by July 8.
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Post Office Department
Bedford
H.H. Edwards
James W. Anderson
Walter Scoogan
J. H. McPheeters
H.crim
Geo. C. Campbell
Railsback Mahan nuptials and Lundy Owens wedding notes
Bert Railsback and Miss Mayme Railsback wed Mabel Mahan in Newport Indiana and honeymoon in Indianapolis before returning home. Louis Lundy and Carrie Owens married at the Catholic parsonage with a reception at the Owens home. the couple plans to reside with the bride’s parents until moving to a rented home on 6th Street.
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Bert Railsback
Miss Mayme
Newport
Ind
Railsback
Mabel Mahan
F. E. Railsback
Norths Street
Louis Lundy
Carrie Owens
Father Lannert
Charles Reath
Amanda Owens
William L. Owens
M Street
6Th Street
Taylor Fox nuptials unite Herman Taylor and Mabel Fox
Herman Taylor and Mabel Fox married Sunday night at the bride’s parents home on South H street with Dr J W Newland officiating. The ceremony featured roses peonies and honeysuckles and was followed by refreshments. The couple will establish their home on West 12th street.
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Herman Taylor
Mabel Fox
Harvey Fox
South H Street
J. W. Newland
James Cornwell
Zelma
Paris Moore
Roy
Charles Richards
Albert
Ralph
Mabel
H.J. Accam
Laura
Robert Taylor
Vina
Ruby
West 12Th Street
Jonce Coleman Begins Work on New Handle Factory
Jonce Coleman started construction on a new handle factory near the Monon coal chutes this morning backing ongoing industrial development.
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Jonce Coleman
Monon
Struck On Head By Hammer At Bedford Quarries
Ziba Lewis an employee of Bedford Quarries Co was accidentally struck on the head with a hammer Monday and suffered a severe scalp wound. The incident occurred at the quarry and prompted medical attention. Authorities reported the accident as work related.
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Ziba Lewis
Bedford Quarries Co
Mrs. Edward Sherrill 48 Passes After Illness in Leatherwood
Mrs. Edward Sherrill died May 19 1907 at age 48 after a brief illness of March 1. Born near Leatherwood she leaves four children Claud Sherrill of New Albany Ernest and Goldie at home two sisters one brother and mother. Funeral service was led by Rev Porter of Williams and interment in Leatherwood cemetery.
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Edward Sherrill
Leatherwood
John Skerd
Edmond Sherrill
Claud Sherrill
New Albany
Ernest
Goldie
Sherrill
Rev. Porter
Williams
Church of Christ
Man Dies at 65 After Patent Theft Affects Inventor
Charles Moon, early self binder inventor from Liberty Indiana, faced patent theft after efforts in the seventies. He became distressed by the loss of his idea and died at 65. Basil Graham and Mrs DoW Graham planned a visit to Odeon and Loogootee to see Postmaster George Abraham and friends.
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Charles Moon
Gheme
Asvhima
Bady
Wilwhee
Liberty
Ind
Hill
Basil Graham
Mrs. Dow
Graham
Odeon
George Abraham
Mr. Graham
Loogootee
The Cold Summer of 1816 Described as Ice and Famine Year
A Philadelphia sourced account recalls the 1816 event with months of ice and frost across New England, Canada, and Europe. It notes record lows, heavy frosts, and crop failures including corn destroyed and stored for fodder, concluding the year averaged just under 49 degrees.
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Philadelphia
New England
States
Canada
Europe
West Indies
Africa
Ohio River
Middle States
Vermont
New York
New Hampshire
Maine
Pennsylvania
England
Haywood Case Proceedings Detail Orchard Sheep Theft Claim
Boise dispatch reports the Haywood defense presses Orchard testimony over two days focusing on the San Francisco dynamite case and a winter period of alleged poverty. Orchard admits stealing sheep to eat but denies doing so for necessity, while defense links the act to financial support from Adams and Pettibone. The inquiry also grills a Denver plot to dynamite a boardinghouse and a later scene with Mrs. Adams, revealing Orchard’s fluctuating emotions and alleged abandonment by Cripple Creek wife. Miss Trella Holland visits Holland family, then returns home.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Fred Bradley
San Francisco
Pinkertons
Denver
Orchard
Federation
Bradley
Steve Adams
Pettibone
Adams
Globeville
Max. Malich
Joe Malich
Judge Goddard
Judge Gabbert
Cripple Creek
Notice to bid on Spring branch bridge construction in Perry Township
The Board of Commissioners of Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids by 1 p m Tuesday July 2 1907 for building a bridge over Spring branch in Perry Township near Armstrong Station per plans on file in the Auditor's office. A bid bond equal to the bid amount is required. The board may reject any bid. Dated June 10 1907. Walter G Owens Auditor Lawrence County.
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Board of Comissione
Lawrence County
Board of Commissioners
Walter G. Owens
Sheriff's Sale in Lawrence County Indiana
By virtue of a decree from the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana the Union National Savings and Loan Association sues Mattie J Quyse and others. The sale on July 1 1907 will auction rents and profits for up to seven years of a parcel in Headfort now Bedford. If rents fail to cover the decree the fee simple will be sold. THOMAS W BOX Sheriff Brooks & Brooks attorneys.
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Circuit Court
Lawrence County
Indiana
Union National Savings and Loan Association
Mattie J. Quyse
Court House
Bedford
Iaid
Indiaana
Headford
Thomas W. Box
Brooks & Brooks Attorneys
Notice of Liquor License Application in Bedford Indiana
Hugh C. Whiting applies to Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the July term 1907 for a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a small quantity with on premise consumption for one year. The business is located in the north front room of a two story stone front brick building on J street near the public square in Bedford Third Ward. The notice also seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco at the same location.
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Ord
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
City of
Bedford
Maijen
Lot Il
J Street
Public Square
Third Ward
Board of County Commissioners
Mary E. Snyder
Sixteenth Street
Harry C. Embrer
Notice of Filing of Gravel Road Petition in Indiana
A gravel road petition is filed in Lawrence County Indiana seeking to improve Old Indian Creek Road in Indian Creek Township. The request asks grading draining and paving with gravel or crushed stone along about 1832 feet of road near section 31 and the township boundary, under 1905 highway acts.
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Lawrence County
Indiuma
Board of Commissioners of
Indiana
Indian Creek Township
Indian Creek
Said
General Assembly of
Notice to Nonresidents Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court
Lawrence County notice informs nonresident defendants Violinia Liz and Violinia Seig to appear at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford on the first Monday of September 1907 to answer the complaint No. 6070 filed by Charles Ebert v. Violinia Seig et al. Brooks & Brooks lawyers.
Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Complaint 6057
Plaintiff C W Nichols and J J M GaFollette file complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court claiming John Hert is nonresident and must appear by September 7 1907 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur or be heard in absentia. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice dated May 8 1907.
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Bedford
Boone Leonard
Lawrence Circuit Court
Sheriff Sale Notice in Lawrence County Indiana
The County of Lawrence in Indiana directs an order of sale in a case where Union National Savings & Loan Association is plaintiff and Quincey Byers and others are defendants. The sale is set for Saturday June 15 1907 from 10 a m to 4 p m at the south door of the courthouse Regford to raise funds to satisfy a decree including rents and profits for Lot 45 in Lincoln Park Oolitic. The purchaser will obtain fee simple title free of encumbrances.
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Circuit Court
Lawrence County
Indiana
Union National Savings & Loan Association
Plantiff
Quincey Byers
Regford
Lincoln Park
Oolitic
Thomas W. Box
Brooks & Brooks Attorneys
Notice To Non Resident Defendants In Lawrence Circuit Court
Plaintiff by A P Pearson files complaint with affidavit alleging John G Parrott and Mrs John Parrott and their unknown heirs executors administrators devisees legatees of both deceased and living are non residents of the State of Indiana. Defendants must appear at the first day of the next term on the first Monday of September 1907 at the Court House in Bedford to answer or be in default.
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Frank McPhetridge
Acme-Bedford Stone Company
John Rawle
Monroe
McPherridge
Miers
J. E. Henley
Indianapolis
Chicago
Violinia Seiz Et al
Brooks & Brooks
Violinia Liz
Violinia Seig
Indiana
Lawrence
Holden
Court House
Bedford
Boone Leanord
Brooks & Brooks Attorneys
A. P. Pearson
John G. Parrott
John Parrott
Tadiuna
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Neil
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Charles A. Brown
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Smithville
Charles Smith
Harrodsburg
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Lundy-Owens
Taylor-Fox
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Masa
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Bertainnig
C. A. Stuck & Sons
Jonesboro
Ark
Trella Holland
William H. Holland
West 13Th Street
Ft. Ritner
Alexander & Harris
Attorneys-At-Law
Bedford Nationa Bank Building
E. S. Ferguson
Undertakers
Bedford, Ind
Shanswick Township
Hugh C. Whiting
Womens
Oxfords
RED Cross Shoe Store
Enman
J.C. Reuter
Frank Mitchell
Alonzo Grissom
Jen McCoy
F. Craig Logan
Bnd Wagoner
Alonzo Fisher
W.D. Fisher
BR. Fisher
J. G. Inman Louis Craig Bom. Hall
John Gehring
Sam Short
Welker Wright
Sanford Hall
William Enman
Ray Mitchell
A. R. Crate
George Ninder
John B. Inman
Noble Reuter
Win
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Elmer A. Fisher
Lafayette Wagoner
W.E. Watson
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Hornecker
David J. Duncan
Elza Sipes
Johny Wagoner
Burress Cox
W.M. Worngcker
Go A. Palmer
G.T. Baker Martin Kedyard
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Elmer Wagoner
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Lckson
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John C. Lamb
Charlie Reeder
John D. Bail
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L. Rainney
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Otis Short
W.M. Hall
OL. Fidler
Hall
Jess Gore
Albert Reuter
E. E. Reuter
James Tatem, W. Hendrickson
Samuel Nicholas
W.E. Mitchell
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John Sullivan
Alex Moore
Louis Tirey
EK. N. Tatem H, GC
Wilson Smith
Sen
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J. W. Trainor
East Side
Buford
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L&i
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Lawrence, Green
H. Weyer
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Springville
Thomas
McDowell
Springvile
St F
N. Malott
Tunnelton
Tnd
Sol
S . Ikerr
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Meflenry
Owen Attormey
Lawrence Vdreuit Cours
Jacob Stroud
Dawrenes Conmig
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Alered B Andrews
Lawrence Circuit
Lodana
Krogh Day
Absunder & Phates
Diay
Avril
John N. Pierce
Mary J. Pierce
Attys
Lawrences Cirrcuit Court
Marcus A. Rainbolt
State of
Nancy J. Rainbolt
the State OF
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Charles Ebert Vo
G. W. Jones, Lumber Company
Wisconsin Corporation Ve
John Hert
C. W. Nichols
J J.M. GaFollette
State OF Indiana
Carrie Parrott
Shanswick — Township
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