Sudden Illness Strikes Southeastern Line Worker
Daniel Griffin, a Southeastern section hand, suffered a sudden illness while returning home on Morcas street. He was taken to Lie W Thomas Turmch stand, a physician was summoned, and he was sent to his West 16th street home. A preliminary report suggested prior injury at work but officials downplayed it.
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Hannel
Griffin
J Street
Thomas Turmch
West 16Th Street
Pet EE
Fine Jersey Heifers Purchased for Market Near City
William Elston northeast of the city bought a car load of Jersey calves and heifers for sale. The stock, purchased in Clarke county, arrived in the city on Tuesday and is to be turned over to T. Z. Elston, northeast of the city.
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William Elston
T. Z. Elston
Clarke County
Divorce suit filed over temper and marriage life
Hettie Howell filed for divorce from Harry Howell in Lawrence circuit court after alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and cold, sullen behavior since their April marriage and September separation. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Hettie Cassady. Logan Browning died Tuesday. funeral held Wednesday for three year old Madge Browning at Green Hill Cemetery.
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Hettie Howell
Lawrence Circuit Court
Marshall Woolery
Harry Howell
Hettie Cassady
Logan R. Browning
East 16Th Street
Madge
Alva Lynn Released Then Arrested After Threats
Alva Lynn, recently freed from jail, became intoxicated Monday night and was arrested by Policeman Cline after threatening to harm him. Lynn, who accused Policeman Clark of abuse, has spent most of the past month in jail and faces twenty one more days plus fines totaling one dollar and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Lynn
Cline
Lynn
Clark
Hand Injuries Reported After Mill Machine Incident
Charles Alorugh of Suonih T street had fingers of his right hand crushed Monday afternoon on a Waner machine at Ingails mill. One finger may require amputation as a result of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Alorugh
Suonih T Street
Ingails Mill
Indiana judge denies jurisdiction in Siart case at Bloomington
In Bloomington on March 10 Judge Simpson Robertson ruled he had no jurisdiction to try Jon Siart in a case tied to a drug store raid and liquor discovery. The court found posting notices on the Stuart store front insufficient but allowed the state to post a review and hold liquor until the circuit court meet in two weeks. The blind tiger charge against Stuart remains set for March 22.
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Bloomington
Ind
Jon Siart
Simpson Robertson
Robertson
Stuart
Jong
B. F. Adams
Walter Collins
Owens Runs For Council At Large In Republican Primary
William N Owens of Lincoln Avenue announces candidacy for Councilman At Large, a Bedford native and Republican. He has worked in Bedford stone quarries and mills as a planerman, praised as an intelligent, industrious citizen. Mrs Charles Payne recovering after surgery at City Hospital. hopes to return home later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Owens
Lincoln Avenue
Mr. Owens
Bedford
Charles Payne
City Hospital
Illness Strikes Fultz Family on North O Street
The family of John Fultz at North O Street endures severe illness. The father has passed the typhoid fever crisis, the elder daughter suffers gall stones, and the younger daughter and son are in serious condition with typhoid fever.
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John Fultz
North O Street
Bedford nominates David Johnson for City Treasurer
David Johnson announced today as a Republican candidate for Treasurer of Bedford subject to the party primary. A carpenter and contractor and lifelong Bedford resident he is described as a sterling citizen with strong business qualifications and reliable character.
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David Johnson
Bedford
Johnson
Sterling
John Fritz Bedford Boy Pleads Guilty in Prison Guard Murder
John Fritz Bedford, a boy, entered a guilty plea in the murder of a prison guard. The case details show a plea agreement and subsequent sentencing steps are pending.
John Fritz Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
John Fritz of this city pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree in Clark Circuit Court Jeffersonville for the November 21 1911 killing of Guard Hiram B McWilliams at the Indiana Reformatory. He received a life sentence at Indiana State Prison Michigan City after discussions with McWilliams relatives and previous death sentence considerations. Fritz faces additional time from prior convictions before the life term begins. his father is serving life at the same institution.
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John Fritz
Hiram B. McWilliams
Indiana Reformatory
Clark
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Michigan City
McWilliams
Charles Richards Runs For Fourth Ward Council Seat
Charles Richards is named as a Republican candidate for Fourth Ward councilman pending primary results. A Bedford native with fourteen years on the Southern Indiana railroad and recent storekeeper duties in the city, he is described as a capable, active Republican citizen likely to fare well if nominated.
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Charles Richards
Richards
Bedford
Southern Indiana Railroad
Southeastern
Indiana Returnee Seeks Bedford Home Location
Andrew Doddsworth, who sold his farm east of the city and went to California has returned to Bedford completely cured of his western fever. He says there is no place like Indiana and he will locate either in this city or the near vicinity.
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Andrew Doddsworth
City
California
Bedford
Indiana
Burglars Raid Thomas Holland Store and Nearby Premises
Robbers struck the Thomas Holland general store in Lawrencport on Monday night. Bloodhounds were brought to the scene after the owner was notified by his manager and tied to the case. Shoes were stolen from the Holland and Smith stores while the school house was left untouched. Hounds traced movement through the stores and a nearby house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Holland
Lawrenceport
Smith
Eastern Star Meeting and Banquet at Masonic Hall
The Eastern Star held a glorious Monday evening at Masonic Hall. The event featured a ceremony for eleven candidates and concluded with a delicious banquet.
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Masonic Hall
Aged Monroe County Citizen Dies At 92 Near Harrodsburg
Matthew Floyd, 92 years old and pioneer resident of Monroe County, died Friday morning at the home of his son Ora Floyd, one and a half miles south of Harrodsburg. Survived by three children, Mrs. Thomas Mitchell, Mrs. Calvin Wisely, and Ora Floyd. Wife predeceased him. He was a Methodist. Funeral Saturday at eleven at Mt. Ebal.
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Matthew Floyd
Monroe County
Ora Floyd
Harrodsburg
Floyd
Thomas Mitchell
Calvin Wisely
Methodist Church
Mt. Ebal
Harrdédsburg Woman Visits City Monday
Mrs. Charles Lemon of Harrdéds burg was in the city on Monday for an unspecified visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lemon
Harrdédsburg
City
Calves Slaughter Sparks Debate On Beef Supply
Conservationists warn of wasteful slaughter as eight million US calves were slain in 1911 doubling a decade earlier. Proposals include a three year calf slaughter ban, reseeding public lands for grazing, and educational campaigns to show farmers profits from cattle, silos, and fodder corn stalks.
Mrs Emery Bennett Visits Terre Haute Saturday
Mrs Emery Bennett traveled to Terre Haute on Saturday. Local observers noted her appearance at a community event and she spent time visiting several city sites.
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Emery Bennett
Terre Haute
Riots end Indiana Legislature as papers are destroyed
Indianapolis March 10. A mob of about thirty men aided by house members destroyed desks and papers in the Senate and House chambers delaying the night session. Senator Curtis restored order while Gov. Ralston signed or vetoed a string of bills, including tax and education measures, with several becoming law due to emergency clauses.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Legislative
Indiana
Senate
House of Representatives
House
O’neill
Curtis
Gov. Ralston
Ratts County Hall
Ratts
van Nuys
Fleming
State Commissioner of Fisheries and Game
Kolsem
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Sullivan Senate
Joseph P. Turk
Marion County
Stotsenburg
Hibberd
St. Joseph County
Hughes
Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners
James Whitcomb Riley
St. Clair Square
Adam
Smith
Romine Sentenced to Life for Jennings County Murder
Henry Romine a 66 year old of North Vernon was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Wickens in Columbus Ind after being convicted of the murder of Charles McQuaid in Jennings County on Oct 7. Romine maintained his innocence and said he would submit to the sentence while awaiting discovery of the guilty party. His attorneys had contemplated a new trial but did not file one.
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Fritz
Supreme Court
Criminal Insane Hospital
Indiana Reformatory
Indiana State Prison
United States
National Live Stock Exchange
Horace K. Fletcher
Indianapolis Abattoir Company
Columbus
Ind
Henry Romine
North Vernon
Charles McQuaid
Jennings’ County
Wickens
Baker Named Republican Candidate for Second Ward Council
R L Baker a Bedford merchant and leading citizen is announced as a candidate for Councilman in the Second Ward subject to the Republican Primary. Baker would bring valuable city service and strong citizenry to the council. Homer Johnson of Orleans was in the city Monday.
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R. L. Baker
Baker
Bedford
Homer Johnson
Orleans
City
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