Pierce Defamation Suit Outcome and Railway Expansion Report
The trial court case over defamatory claims against Dr Rose Pierce and his Favorite Prescription concluded with a verdict for the doctor in New York Supreme Court. Separately, railway notes describe new lines and facilities at Sullivan and other stations, with cargo and passenger services planned by autumn 1906 after bridge delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Pierce
Hiss
Macy
Jienne Journal
Bhick
Dr. Pierce
Wenni
Pierce
Ladies Home Journal
Dieres
Mok
Bok
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
New York State
City Schools Report Urges Full Cooperation on Punctuality
Nine weeks into term the city schools report 1808 enrolled, 1553 belonging, 1469 average daily attendance and 94.1 percent attendance with 25 tardiness cases. Last year 1709 enrolled, 1567 belonging, 1594 attendance, 95.3 percent, 44 tardiness. Principal calls for stronger cooperation to cut tardies, notes value of regularity, and invites patrons to visit schools any time to see ongoing work.
Southern Indiana Railway Reports Strong Year Despite Coal Strike
The Southern Indiana Railway for the year ending June 30, 1906, shows earnings of 1,457,349.56 despite a two month coal strike. The line operates 196 miles of main line with 41 locomotives, 29 passenger cars, 5,872 freight cars and 93 other cars. It lists coal branch reorganizations, completed Bedford Shops expansion, a new power plant, and new brick passenger and freight facilities at Hulman street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Railway
Sullivan
Shady Grove
Glendora
Shelburn
Blackhawk
Hymera
Latta
Hawton
Bedford
Hulman Street
October Health Bulletin Reports October Disease Toll
The State Board of Health bulletin notes October smallpox in Jefferson and St. Joseph counties with three deaths, 118 cases across nine counties. Typhoid fever had 782 cases and 150 deaths across 73 counties. Diphtheria and scarlet fever appeared widely. deaths were 64 and 9 respectively. Tonsillitis was most prevalent, followed by typhoid fever and rheumatism. Overall October deaths totaled 2,847, up from 2,681 last year, with city and country death rates separated. Major cities showed high rates including Terre Haute 23.4 and South Bend 17.2.
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State Board of Health
Jefferson
St. Joseph
Madison
Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
Evansville
Ft. Wayne
Muncie
South Bend
Terre Haute
St Louis Schools Shut Down as Day Becomes Night
Darkness from a citywide smoke and fog event forced nearly all St Louis public schools to close for the day. Teachers held oral exercises and songs while hours passed with no daylight, as the weather bureau cited a heavy, still atmosphere. Stores, factories, and offices also lit interiors, and a similar condition hit Pittsburgh in the afternoon.
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St. Louis
Grand Avenue
Eugene Field School
Olive Street
Taylor
Weather Bureau
Pittsburg
Autumn strawberries promise second crop in Greenfield valley
In Greenfield Tennessee researchers report successful autumn strawberry production from a second crop. S. E. Jeter has contracted with a New York caterer to supply crates for the anticipated demand of the four hundred. Rev. W. Johnson showcases limited cultivated blackberries with similar results and plans a broader scale if demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Tenn
S. E. Jeter
New York
Rev. W. Johnson
Snow Reports Across the South and Midwest
Four inches of snow fell Wednesday in Huntsville Alabama six inches in parts of Kentucky two and a half inches at St Louis Indiana's southern area barely whitened grass and nearly summer like weather Thursday remains mild in the region with contrasting readings across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Alabama
Kentucky
St. Louis
Indiana
Bedford Boy in Cuba Describes Hurricane Experience
Albert Cole, son of Bart Cole a sergeant in Co. E, 117th U.S. infantry, writes from Cresco Avila Cuba about the hurricane's destruction, his near collapse during the storm, and the camp's damage. He plans to return home after four months remaining, and includes agricultural statistics for Indiana counties, crops, and yields for 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cole
Bart Cole
Co. E
U. S. Infantry
Cuba
Records Broken by Indiana Crops
Indiana Bureau of Statistics chief Joseph H. Stubbs reports 1906 crop data. Potatoes show similar gains to 1905 with 5,005,227 bushels. Tomatoes total 2,897,582, up from 1,986,527 in 1904 and 2,230,884 in 1904. Peas rise to 20,783 acres from 12,218, with Knox and Sullivan counties leading. Watermelon and cantaloupe acreage reach 10,624 and 3,359 respectively, up from 1905. Seventy-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Stubbs
Indiana Bureau of Statistics
Knox
Sullivan
Gibson
Warrick
Marion
Johnson
Anniversary reception honors Colonel and Mrs. Voris forty eighth year
Friends celebrate the forty eighth wedding anniversary of Colonel Archibald C. Wills and Miss Antoinette Rawlins at their Bedford home. A floral decorated hall featured an upstairs orchestra and refreshments served by several guests, with out of town attendees from Bloomfield and Loogootee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Voris
Anah Chamberlain
Thebrary
Lillian Voris
Charles Emery
Joseph R. Voris
Alvah Tresslar
M. N. Messick
Carlton
Voris
William Bogey
Heaton
Bloomfield
Lewis
Chrisler
Emma Friedley
Clarence McCormick
James M. Wakefield
Shelbyville
Charles Francis
Seymour
Lewis C. Brooks
Loogootee
Edward Moore
Mitchell
Girls Defy Cold and Professor at Columbus High
Principal Samuel Wertz banished short sleeves and low necklines from Columbus High School as a spring deadline nears. Some girls consult an attorney, claiming a right to dress as they please if properly clothed, while others continue to wear elbow sleeves and low necked waists. Patrons split on fashion versus comfort, noting changing norms since past generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus High School
Samuel Wertz
Cobs Feed Cattle and Fuel Industry Comment
The Vincennes Sun reports that corn cobs fetch about $20 per car at Baltic mills with shipments directed to Terre Haute and Henderson firms. Miller Emison notes cobs are ground into bran and shorts for feed, mixed with cotton seed meal for cattle, while denying breakfast food rumors and declining to elaborate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic Mills
Emison
Vincennes Sun
Terre Haute
Ind
Henderson
Wage Increases End Railway Strike Threat
Reports from several cities say strike danger has eased as unions reach deals. Firemen on New York New Haven Hartford and New York Central lines will gain shorter hours and higher pay. Erie locomotive engineers also report agreement, while engineers seek pay by mileage rather than per diem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New York Central Lines
West
Philadelphia & Reading
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Big Four
New York Central
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Erie Locomotive Engineers
Escape Wreck at Monon Depot Bloomington
An extra freight train southbound struck the rear coach of the Louisville accommodation at 6 20 Wednesday morning near the Monon depot in Bloomington. About 20 passengers rode the coach but only Samuel Hickam was injured, thrown from a seat and suffering a back wrench. Engineer George Haller, of New Albany, reported air brake failure caused loss of control on the steep grade, and the engine was damaged though the accident was not fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Bloomington
Louisville
George Haller
Samuel Hickam
Haller
New Albany
United States Wealth in 1904 and Taxed Values
The Census Bureau estimated total U S wealth in 1904 at 106 881 415 009, up about 21 percent from 1900 and 64 percent from 1890. It breaks down 1907 values for taxed real property, untaxed property, livestock, railroads, manufactured materials, furniture, machinery, coins, and clothing with substantial figures. The total, if converted to dollars end to end, could reach the moon and back thirty times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Census Bureau
Railroads Move to Overturn Employers' Liability Act
Leading U.S. railroads plan joint legal challenge to the Employers' Liability Act, arguing its constitutionality. An exhaustive opinion by Alton and Michigan Central lawyers outlines the key point: the act applies to railroad cars engines and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Alton
Michigan Central
Frisco Relief Inquiry Expands Across Graft Scandal
The San Francisco Chronicle reports a new investigation into relief funds tied to the calamity resolve. Federal authorities probe how interstate mail and express shipments vanished from the Relief Committee with forgery alleged. Claus Spreckels denounces San Francisco graft as a crisis nearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco
Relief Committee
Roosevelt
Postal Service
Express
Wells-Fargo
Searchlight
Nev
Claus Spreckels
Debate Over Fruit Status Sparks Interstate Commission Question
The piece questions whether melons are fruit for free railroad passes, noting farmers claim melons, squash, and related produce should qualify under new rate laws. It cites a mix of legal precedent, a Shaw tariff ruling on frog legs, and a social event with Mrs. Wakefield and other out-of-town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
South
Aroostook
Gosh
Commission
Commerce Commission
Customs
Shaw
Thirty Five Novembers Weather Report From Indianapolis
A thirty five year survey of November weather at Indianapolis shows a mean temperature of 42 degrees, warmest 50 in 1902, coldest 61 below in 1880, with extremes of 76 on November 1 1888 and 5 below zero on November 22 1889. Precipitation averaged 8.56 inches. 0.1 inch or more fell on 11 days. Peak monthly precipitation was 3.95 inches in 1881. minimum 0.11 inch in 1904. Record 4.3 inches in 24 hours (Nov 17–19 1881). Snowfall max 4.7 inches (Nov 26–24 1902). Humidity averaged 79 percent and 69 percent, with 8 clear days 9 partly cloudy and 12 cloudy. Wind mainly northwest at 11 mph. highest gust 48 mph from the south on Nov 11 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Handsome Reception at Bedford Hosted by Mrs Voris
Mrs. Joseph R. Voris held an afternoon reception in Bedford on Wednesday. The home portal offered shelter from bad weather, and the decorated rooms showcased white frocks worn by the receiving party including Mrs. Clay Duncan and others. The event featured Mrs. Tracy Mrs. Frank Hatfield and Miss Anah Chamberlain among the hosts and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Voris
Bedford
Voris
Clay Duncan
Tracy
Frank Hatfield
Charles Francis
Anah Chamberlain
Jesse M. Winstandley
Mra
Stan
Rumors Of New Express Company Circulate In Rail Circles
Railroad circles buzz about a monster express company possibly forming in Maine as North American Express Co with $25 million capital. Reported to be led by Rock Island Railroad officials, the firm would operate on the Frisco and Chicago and Eastern Illinois routes.
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Monster New Express Company
Rock Island Railroad
North American Express Co
Maine
When Terms Begin After Election
Officials and officials elect face differing start dates as terms shift. Fletcher, Box, and Sowder assume office January 1, 1908, while other officers elected recently begin January 1, 1907, amid a ten month county clerk term extension and an appellate court case.
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Fletcher
Box
Sowder
House Party at Mrs Frances Hon Orleans Guests
Mrs Frances Hon hosted a house party dinner in South N street with guests from Orleans. Attendees included Mrs John Hardman Sr Mrs Elen King Mrs J L Nugent Mrs Lucinda Lee Mrs Homer Johnson Mrs E L Brown Miss Tillie King Mrs John M Hardman J and daughter Josephine and Mrs Ethel Johnson and children. The ladies, longtime friends of the hostess, enjoyed social time before returning home on the evening train.
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Frances’ Hon
South N Street
Orleans
John Hardman
Elen King
J. L. Nugent
Lucinda Lee
Homer Johnson
E. L. Brown
Tillie King
John M. Hardman
Josephine
Ethel Johnson
Hon
Denver Congressman-Elect George W Cook Visits Bedford
George W Cook of Denver Colorado recently elected Congressman at large traveled through Bedford on the Monon en route to Washington City. He is a native of Mitchell and a cousin of Capt W J Cook Newton Cook and Francis M Cook of this city.
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George W. Cook
Denver
Colorado
Bedford
Washington City
Mitchell
Capt. W. J. Cook
Newton Cook
Francis M. Cook
Snake plague as workers unearth dozen of reptiles on grade near Atlas
Men and boys on the Me non grade near Atlas uncovered a large colony of snakes while plowing three feet deep. Blacksnakes racers and rattlers stirred from dormancy and were dispatched with clubs as warm sun revived them. Snakes burrow deep for winter, sometimes fifteen to twenty feet below ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas
Linton
Dynamite blast kills two at Mitchell lime quarry
A 500 pound dynamite blast at Mitchell Lime Co quarries near Rock Lick killed William Taylor and Benjamin Rubble and injured Andrew Johnson. The explosion, caused by Taylor opening a dynamite box with an ax, rattled Mitchell and Bedford area, destroying kilns and the cooper shop and shaking buildings for miles. Rubble’s sister lives in Bedford, and Taylor had recently moved from Indian Springs.
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Bedford
Quarri Eorth
Mitchell
Rabbitville
William Taylor
Taylor
Benjamin Rubble
Andrew Johnson
Cooper
Cooper Shop
Oolitic
Rusble
M. Bedford
the Mail
Wm. Taylor
Ben Rubble
Mitchell Lime Co
Rock Lick
San Francisco
Rubble
Greensburg
Smith
Indian Springs
Whistle the Menu Board Targets Locomotive Whistles
The New Albany Board of Works orders police to enforce an ordinance banning unnecessary whistling inside the city limits. Engineers had customarily used whistle blasts to notify families of arrivals, even creating codes for meals like beefsteak or eggs.
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Board of Works of
New Albany
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Gilmour
Vicksburg
Wabash River
Chicago
Southern
New Bedford
World's Fair City
Tennessee
Havana
Fred
Vigo
Cantaloupes
Spencer
Switzerland
Dearborn
Jeading
Allen
Laporte
Elkhart
DeKalb
Marshall
Kosciusko
Lake
Ripley
Jasper
Clinton
Montgomery
Whitley
Posey
Decatur
Starke
Royal Baking Powder CO
Archibald C. Voris
Congress
Judicial Department
VBC
Oes
the National Biscuit Company
Cold
Professor
Mr. Emison
Census Bureau
Flont
Interstate Commerce
NEW Express Company
Frances Hon
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