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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
3
Democratic factions clash over selection of C A Durrenberger as Bedford postmaster after a covert caucus. Congressman Cox and local party leaders probe irregularities as candidates and supporters react with surprise and protest.
Authorities say they are pursuing the Williams robbery suspect and expect to capture him. Police, led by the state marshal service, intensified the search with new tips and stakeouts across the city.
Authorities hint at clues in the Williams burglary at the store and railway station. A slot machine was stolen and found broken on the river bank, a mail pouch and agent’s clothing were taken from the station, plus a small amount of money. Mrs. Nancy Burton travels to Salem to stay with her daughter for the winter.
Mitten J. Bud Coffey died recently at his home in Graham County Kansas. Cremation and memorial arrangements were pending with local services.
Mrs. W. E. Clark entertained seven tables of bridge Tuesday afternoon with refreshments including fruit salad, chicken turbot and rose-decorated cake. Prize dishes went to Mrs. Maurice McGrath and Mrs. R. H. Williams. Mrs. Leo Stuart of Kansas City attended as the sole out of town guest.
A burning trestle on the Southeastern Line near Kurtz Tuesday night delayed all trains today. Trains are transferring at the scene and running late after the fire was discovered in time to avert a wreck. The northbound train was four hours late this morning.
Charles Brown of Seventh Street was jailed after his wife urged police, saying he threatened to injure her and she feared staying in the home. The arrest occurred Tuesday night and he was taken to the county jail.
Alice Blevins a young girl who had prior court visits and was once placed with the Board of Children's Guardians was sent Wednesday to the Industrial School for Girls in Indianapolis. She had been charged with deficiency and sentenced by Judge Shea on Monday after an escape from a charitable home to return to the city.
Fred Short of Williams spent Tuesday in the city on business engagements.
In Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, the Stars and Stripes fly again over the courthouse after fifty years as Daughters of the American Revolution arrange a new flagstaff. John W. Hall, who lowered the flag in 1861, raises the new ensign amid cheers from veterans of both sides and schoolchildren singing the Star Spangled Banner. The county promises flag display on every holiday.
Mrs George Houlsby who has been living in the city for some time left Tuesday for Chicago to make her future home. Mr Houlsby will join his wife in Chicago within a short time.
Robert S. Duncan, a Martin County farmer living east of the city, profited from a 20 acre, 1000-tree orchard three miles east of town. He netted 4000 dollars this season from Grimes Golden and other varieties, selling by barrel, to dealers, wagon buyers and canning users while improving culture after drought and frost setbacks.
Night shifts at Williams Power Company face rock throwing by presumed youths near a pump at the plant. Several men fled at the showers of stones while others stood ground and drove off attackers. Some workers have armed themselves in anticipation of further incidents.
Arthur Kern suffered a painful crush at the Indiana Quarries Company in Oolitic when two heavy stones trapped his foot. He was brought home by ambulance to South E Street. doctors say injury not believed to be dangerous.
Richmond Virginia November 20 Governor Mann respites Floyd Allen and his son Claude Swanson Allen until December 13. Both condemned to die for complicity in the Hillsville massacre at Judge Masate's courtroom. Stay was unexpected.
A north bound freight on the Southeastern road derailed near Vicksburg on Monday morning delaying traffic for hours. Initial reports claimed a locomotive overturn and engineer deaths, but no one was hurt. An axle fractured two and dragged trucks tore up about 500 ties, while the other trucks remained on the track.
We thank our neighbors farka friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our wife and daughter. James Bell Mro and Mrs Jesse Dowling.
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