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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
8
Local entries show Bedford Weekly Mail with Brooks J and J Brooks as proprietors and editors. Staff listed include managing editor Z T Wicker and news editor Harry Askew with society editor Jocelyn. Prices and legal options line appear garbled with misread numbers.
A man identified as Fender of Peerless sustained a skull fracture when a sheave broke at Thornton Quarry Friday afternoon. He was struck in the breast and knocked against a trail. Dr Morrill Thompson was summoned from the city to treat him.
The article describes marble sculpture by Yule Marble Company for a Denver post office, noting Classic design with eagle and caduceus motifs. Bedford Indiana sculptors Ardorn, Eraston, Thomson oversaw about twenty five artisans shaping the stone with pneumatic tools, praised for medieval craft feel while suited for modern architecture.
Mrs I E Embree is confined to her West 19th street home with an acute attack of pleurisy.
Charles Salmon a Monon trackman broke his right arm Friday at the P M B quarry when an iron bar slipped while he worked on a steel car. Capt Schnarr and wife of the Salvation Army plan a week’s vacation in Alfortsville to visit Schnarr’s father, leaving after church services. They have served in the city for two years without a break and relief clothing should be held for later collection during their absence.
Mrs Cc E Lemons and Mrs Wim Gaines attended the birthday dinner of Mrs George Davis south of the city on Wednesday for her fortieth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gus Woods Mr and Mrs Isom Davis and others with a noon feast and later popcorn and cider. A new ten mile extension of the Illinois Central Railroad from Bloomington to the Victor Stone district near Bedford is due for completion by early next month. The Victor Quarries Company and Buff & Blue Quarry Company of Victor secured twelve hundred acres of stone land to lease to operators.
Mrs R B Leonard presided over a large thimble party at her West 15th Street residence honored sister Mrs Orin Barnett of Franklin. Miss Mayme Matthews assisted with hospitality as refreshments were served.
A political era brief accuses rival railroads and mines of hoarding equipment to cause coal shortages. It names competing interests and suggests strategic supply disruption impacting the public and industry. The piece frames the issue as a challenge to enforce fair access.
A delegation of six coal operators with mines in Indiana and Illinois testified in Washington before the Interstate Commerce Commission about car shortages. The commission indicated it may pursue drastic measures to curb car theft, including per diem penalties, to force return of coal cars.
Postal cards from a self described killer confess to at least three murders and claim more. The letters link New York and Boston cases including the Lackawanna boy Josephs whose body was found in a cess pool.
The ladies of St Vincent de Paul Church sought articles from merchants on Friday for a Bazaar next week at Parish Hall. They were pleasantly surprised by generous donations to the country store and market.
The text argues mining company outcomes matter little while railway coal handling favors efficient car flow. It recalls years past when operators sold coal for regular railroad delivery beyond origin lines and detours to ensure cars reached mines, with Indiana noted for prompt delivery.
Mrs. Alva Lockenour of West 12th street was surprised by about twenty five friends and relatives on her forty first birthday. The gathering featured music by Dr Mattox with solos and gifts aplenty as Mrs Lockenour greeted well wishers and noted presents.
Fort Worth Texas November 16 two more jurors were selected after examining 30 talesmen in the trial of J R Sneed for the murder of Captain A G Boyce This brings the jury to five members Evidence taking will begin mid next week
About 30 000 Chicago teamsters walk out led by Local 705 demanding a 1 50 a week raise per wagon. Employers organized as the Chicago Cartage club refuse. Police prepare to prevent violence with plans informed by 1905 events.
Albert J. Beveridge argues in a 1904 Senate tribute that Conservatism equals clear common sense, rejects fanaticism of precedent and change, and blends gradual dawn with moderation. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes this contrasts with his Indiana campaign rhetoric for governor.
Mrs Ora Kimbrell of Washington Avenue is reported to be quite ill with illness affecting her health recently.
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