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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
3
Ais Thine STOOD Risen From The Ashes of Politicaletmiee Future is presented as a fragmentary note. The text hints at revival themes and political commentary without clear events or dates. Further readable context is needed to identify persons or organizations involved.
In Kentucky the Republican ticket led by Augustus E. Willson and James F. Grinstead swept statewide and Louisville results showed strong GOP gains. The piece notes Willson's governor win by over 15,000 votes, Grinstead's mayoral victory, and broad Republican gains across state and city offices, amid references to Judge Lassing and McChord in county races. It contrasts Kentucky’s turn with trends in other cities and states.
River bottom farm offered for sale with gale notice and ad dated Sept 30. labeled W. U, Cosnxn. Includes description of location by river and sale terms pending.
Returns from across Kentucky indicate the Republican ticket won by a range of 15,090 to 18,009 votes. The legislature tilts Republican with gains in Democratic districts. Republicans also claim Beckham will be the next United States Senator succeeding James B.
City Council met in brief session with Councilman Sears presiding. Waterworks October receipts totaled 1,971.55, the largest month ever since the plant opened, while expenses ran 914.47. City Treasurer reported October receipts 2,454.95 and a cash balance of 7,214.32.
W A Ketcham department commander of the Indiana G A R urges posts to recruit veterans not in posts. He cites widespread nonmembership and a shrinking force from deaths. He also highlights the Knightstown soldiers and sailors orphans home and urges veterans to place children in need there.
Indiana Star representative H. Dupree was seized by IU freshmen at Jordan Field and held under a hydrant for three minutes after repeatedly yelling personal gibes at players. He had been warned weeks earlier to curb his reporting, but no change occurred. The incident ends with Dupree pledging to be respectful.
Mrs Anna Giles 81 died at her daughter Mrs Lincoln Byers home in Oolitic after heart disease and a fall that left a broken hip. She celebrated her 81st birthday last Saturday with family, survived by 11 children, funeral held at Springville Christian church with Rev Quincy Short. Stray black cow and red steer noted. Nealand Day new phone. Mayor Brown of Mitchell was in the city.
A black and white female dog is lost from a home on Leesville Road last week. A liberal reward is offered for the return. Contact Jesse McKnight.
Everett Foster a prominent young farmer near Heltonville fell from a hay wagon Tuesday morning while starting to Bedford. He sustained a contusion of the spinal column and lay unconscious until his wife found him. His condition improved modestly after examination by Dr Stipp.
Charles Don a 30 year old Hungarian worker at the Romana political stone quarry in Stinesville was badly injured when his foot remained on a two ton channeller track as the machine passed. He was taken on the 4:20 accommodation train to Indianapolis where doctors planned amputation. Don had been in the United States seven months.
A car yard accident injures Acy Pollard, a Southern Indiana railway repairer, when a train car rear end crushed his right leg above the knee. Doctors fear his injury will prove fatal as he lies in City Hospital after earlier leg and chest injuries.
Judge James B. Wilson heard in chambers in Bloomington as Moses F. Dunn and Charles G. McCarrell seek an injunction against the Board of Commissioners to halt further tree removal in the court park. Senator Pearson urged delay to allow petitioners time to file further briefs.
The grand jury investigates the shooting of Isaac Branam by Ben Jackson near Dolan. Branam, 22 caliber bullet through the buggy top, is expected to recover. Jackson’s family details and a prior reported shot at a nearby woman named Mrs. Edward Kates are noted.
Burglars lifted makeup hair ornaments powder paint manicure tools combs wigs and accessories valued at 400 from a millinery shop in Evansville Monday night. The article notes the theft and catalogues items stolen. It also references a musical farce Ma's New Husband at the Stone City Opera House with showtime details.
The Supreme Court ruled that a mayor cannot veto city council appointments to fill vacancies. It held that council vacancies are executive acts not subject to mayoral veto, whether the appointment is by resolution, ballot, or viva voce. The decision preserves council action and limits mayoral veto to ordinances orders and resolutions with legal effect.
Ex mayor John Spencer of Daviess county backs William Cul lop in Indiana district politics to unseat Davis and propel Robert W. Miers as a rival. Spencer's attack on Cul lop signals a bid to split Daviess votes and oppose Bryan’s influence. district clashes at Indianapolis culminated in a Parker alignment.
Everett Clampitt age 19 suffered a severe hand injury while operating a corn shredder on Joel Hobbs farm near Heltonville. Doctors anticipate amputation of two more fingers as the badly lacerated hand is treated. The accident occurred on the Hobbs farm near Heltonville.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports Kentucky’s General Assembly remains Democratic by a slim margin. Republicans hold 49 House seats and 13 Senate seats. Democrats prepare caucus to replace Gov. Beckham as the party seeks a new U S Senator nominee amid a disputed primary and potential joint-ballot deadlock.
GOES 10 OLD I. U. Hon. Jesse M Lafollette Assistant District Attorney of Indiana has accepted a professorship in the school of law beginning winter term. He will fill the vacancy left by Judge W D Robinson who resigned to return to practice. Lafollette a former Indiana senator led sessions in 1895 and 1897. Capt John D Alexander Bedford receives G A R endorsement for state department commander. Engagement announced Miss Eva Lou Compton and O W Stephenson of Orleans to wed this month. Miss Compton known in Bedford as a musician.
A H Lewis expresses public gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance and sympathy shown during the illness of his daughter the late Mary Lewis and to fellow school mates and teacher for their kind remembrances and sympathy.
Capt Thomas Hanlon plans a trip to the Isthmus of Panama after 8 years in the County Auditor’s office. He declined a West Virginia coal road management post and is a close friend of ex Senator J C S Blackburn, a canal commission member. Miss May Mavity at Needmore school is ill with tonsillitis and out of duties.
Miss Rachel E. Burton died at 8 15 this morning at her West 12th street home after a seven month illness. She was daughter of the late Isom and Mary J. Burton and is survived by six siblings: Mrs K D Owen Mrs A D Pless C A Burton Mrs S J Wolf M A Burton and M C Burton. Interment will be at Green Hill with funeral plans to be completed after relatives are heard from.
Physicians question who pays for antitoxin under the recent law. Dr. J N Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, responded to several physicians detailing the law's provisions.
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