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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
4
The page lists Thomas J. Brooks as proprietor and editor with Fred B. Otis as managing editor and C. W. Wicker as editor. It also shows Mrs. Harry Askew as news editor and circulation manager, Curt Jocelyn as society editor, and notes phone contacts for staff and the job department management.
MITCHELLZ AL GUTHRIE is a candidate for Mayor of Medford in the Republican Primary. PRANKLIN C McCOY is a candidate for Mayor of Bedford.
A Bedford resident AL BERD C POTTER announces candidacy for Merk in the Republican Primary Election. The filing and candidacy subject to primary results and party rules.
Wrara authorized to announce David Johnson as a candidate for City Treasurer subject to the Republican Primary Election.
William N Owens and Edward A Stipp are candidates for Councilman at Large in the Republican Primary Election. Both entries indicate their run and party for the upcoming election.
William Long enters the race for Councilman from the First Ward. Details on platform and initial endorsements are not fully clear in the text.
The notice lists Baker as a candidate for the Second Ward council position in the upcoming election. Voters are informed of the candidacy and the ward involved.
Jasper H. Wyman is announced as a candidate for Councilman in the Third Ward, subject to the outcome of the Republican Primary Election.
Charles Richards runs as Republican candidate for Fourth Ward Councilman in the primary. James W. Burton also fields for Fourth Ward Councilman in the same election.
Cora Waterhouse was arrested Friday night on intoxication charges and appeared in police court this morning. She was fined $1 plus costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail. Waterhouse is known to local police but has been away from the city.
The many friends of Mrs George Spray near Erie who formerly resided in this city will be pained to learn that she has been confined to her home all winter by illness.
A massive dynamite blast from the British steamer Alum Chine in Port Baltimore's harbor killed dozens, wounded many, and destroyed ships and cargo. Rescue efforts saw the tug Atlantic sink after a heroic, fatal attempt to save crew. Captain Van Dyke perished saving others.
The Salvation Army Building Campaign restarts after Captain Schnarr left for Alfordsville for his father's death. Subscriptions poured in from local donors, with totals supported by The Building Board and Mr. H. D. Martin as treasurer. Notable contributions include E. B. Thornton 50 dollars and Webb Dry Goods Co. 30 dollars, among others.
Bedford High School clashed with Salem High School in a tight 14 to 13 game that sparked debate over the final score. Officials corrected the tally after the contest, with Bedford supporters contending a 13 to 18 tie before the final adjustment.
Finley Johnson a Salem mill lawyer in the north part of the city had the finger of his left hand severely mashed Saturday the end of the member nearly mashed off.
Readers praise the Bloomington World editorials arguing for stone over brick in the new High School building. Competent authority says brick construction costs exceed 80 000 by six to seven thousand, risking bid adjustments. The World notes three school board members aim to favor Monroe county stone quarries and promote the area’s chief industry.
The Indiana House indefinitely postponed a bill to fund a centennial memorial and purchase the old Statehouse at Corydon with 2 million and 25 thousand dollars respectively. Speaker Cook clashed with clerks over journal work while several railroad, wage, and public service measures advanced or failed, including a workmen compensation act and a resolution naming the carnation as state flower.
Fred S Smith and Belle Wray quietly wed on Saturday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev J F O Hauer officiating. The couple, both of Edinburg connections, plan a week in Edinburg and a summer in Washington before settling life together in the city.
Thursday marked the 80th birthday of Rev. M. C. Clark at his home in Bedford Indiana. Relatives and friends gathered for a forenoon celebration with a good dinner, heartfelt cards and tokens received by mail, and warm wishes for many more birthdays. The guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor and daughter Vivian Mrs Herman Taylor and daughter of Jasonville Mrs James Tatum Mrs Clarence Massy and daughter Mary Rose Mrs Claude Morgan and daughter Juanita and Mrs Emanuel Kern.
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