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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions Jesse Laux and Berna Mitchell tied to a case over merchandise consignments and a suit against A. C. Voris and J. R. Voris. Also references federal charges regarding white slavery and a speeding accident on Lincoln Avenue with a fatality or injury.
Reports say CETEPA veteran J Rutherford, a 58 year old ex switch engine worker now living on Lincoln Street faces a struggle with alcohol addiction. He has moved from Lafayette and is linked with a prior incident in Tippecanoe. Police filed notes and a court date was set for next Tuesday for related riding charges.
The Portland edition notes multiple erection projects, including Hod houses, withRobot Clark winning the contract to macadamize two roads. Whliney Ahlefeld sells his five combines in the Portland Addition to Charles Harhareh, with potential further deals anticipated soon.
An individual pleaded guilty to a Mann Act violation in the United States and received a $3,500 fine paid to the court. The case involved transport allegations and related charges.
A suit filed by Ewing Shields of Linton against the city of Bloomington seeks 2375 dollars for use of van, engine, and other machinery during lake construction for the waterworks project. The City Council had refused payment when presented.
A Brownstown worker resigns on March 11 following revelations that seventeen indictments were returned. The case involves local laborers and federal prosecutors, with ongoing investigations affecting nearby factories and community employment.
Local items report a marriage license issued in Norman Station and visits by residents such as J A Smith and H 4 Todd. A freight car robbery near Washington is described with thieves prying open doors and stealing merchandise, with Southwestern detectives investigating and no arrests announced.
Calvin R. Worrall a former Monroe County attorney was sentenced to one to twelve years for being part of a kidnap for ransom plot in Oregon. A second man was found guilty of conspiracy. Worrall previously led an Indiana employment bureau and law offices before moving to Indianapolis and San Francisco.
A student who gained admission faced expulsion as wealthier peers influenced campus dynamics. The incident highlights access disparities at the institution and prompts debate over admissions fairness and campus culture.
A. E. Sullivan, born near Bedford Indiana, longtime B&O Railroad engineer, died at 12:05 AM at his Mir Street home from kidney disease. A Civil War veteran, he joined the B&O and served as fireman and engineer before retiring. He left no immediate family. funeral in Washington M E Church conducted by Rev. Steele and Rev. Carnes with Masonry funeral rites at Riverview Cemetery.
A group including Georg Mab oerstadt faces charges of dynamiting Walker's saloon. Trial scheduled to begin April 1 in the Circuit Court. State fire marshal officials assist in prosecution.
The case of James McDonald charged with theft was continued to Tuesday at the police court. Damaged text limits details but indicates a scheduled adjournment.
Seven month old Earl Oon WPRd EAN, son of Mr and Mrs Dow Cooper, died at 721 North Street Friday. Burial is set for Saturday at Breckenridge. Luther Anderson of Logan was in the city Saturday.
Ctantes and Vernon Nelson Chambers West 2th street underwent tonsil and adenoid removal at City Hospital on Thursday. Doctors report both boys are recovering well.
Mrs Jas N Todd of near Heltonville spent Saturday in the city en route home from Bloomington where she visited her daughter. Ralph A Lenig is the son of the pastor of the First Methodist Church and has taken a position in Greensstadt High School as teacher of botany and physical geography.
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