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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
5
A starch plant blast at Corn Products Refining in Waukegan Illinois on November 26 killed twenty five workers and left equal number seriously burned. The dry starch house housed hundreds of tons of material and the explosion triggered fires and panic across the town.
The dynamite conspiracy trial continued as Ortie E. McManigal faced cross examination by Senator Kern. McManigal testified about orders from Michael J. Young in Boston and noted that J. J. McNamara directed his actions, with further remarks on informants and local union work.
Mexico City reports interior minister Jesus Flores Magon has stepped down after clashes between the administration and advisers of President Madero. The resignation follows a period of political friction within the government.
Winnipeg Manitoba report says one hundred thousand settlers from the United States entered western Canada between April 1 and October 1 according to the immigration commissioner's office.
American Railway Association committee on railway mail pay says payments to railways for Postoffice Department service are unjustly low. They allege incorrect cost estimates by the Postmaster General and warn of large future losses as the parcels post expands on Jan 1, 1913. Congress plans huge mail traffic growth, prompting urged readjustments to avoid four and a half years of uncompensated service.
Gary Indiana November 27 A happy Thanksgiving reunion is planned at Mr and Mrs Charles Smith home. Miss Ethel Smith the girl for whom Billy Rugh the crippled newsboy sacrificed his life has been discharged from Gary General Hospital and will attend the gathering. Ray Roberts her fiancé who donated 20 inches of his skin is also expected.
Thomas OGara president of the OGara Coal company was indicted by a federal grand jury for taking a rebate from subsidiaries of the New York Central system. The charges allege acceptance of rebates from the Big Four and the Chicago Indiana and Southern via the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad.
The Columbia City Post reports a movement among Huntington teachers to extend high school to eight years or, alternatively, add continuation years with manual training in the later grades. It argues most funds favor high schools while only a small percent of public school entrants complete that level, urging greater emphasis and resources for the grades to prepare students for daily work and self-support.
In Longport New Jersey a fire destroyed several business buildings and the city was threatened with total destruction. After a fierce battle the flames were brought under control.
Union Thanksgiving services will be held Thursday at 10 30 a m at the Methodist church Rev A E Dubber will preach on Helps and Hindrances to National Progress A large attendance is hoped for.
Washington in November reports a war department and agriculture commission will begin scientific breeding to improve army mounts. Studs have been selected for army farms at Middlebury Vermont and Front Royal Virginia.
The marriage of Mrs. Margaret H. Bradley of Chicago and Mr. J. A. Myers of Worthington Indiana took place in Chicago on Nov 23 with Rev Ames of Hyde Park Christian church officiating. The couple are on a wedding trip and plan to reside in Worthington after their return. Mrs. Myers is sister of Mrs. Arthur G. McCain and is well known in Bedford.
Readable fragments mention a diamond sale at Mrs G Anderges’s shop with bargain offers and a storefront display.
A committee formed by the State Horticultural Society in Orleans calls a general meeting for November 30 at the Jr Jeans school house to organize a Tri County Apple Growers Society including Washington, Lawrence and Orange counties. Speakers include Joe A. Burton on The Apple and Its Season and Foster Heacock on A Study of the Apple Situation.
Market notes show flour and jute prices with varied grades from Minneapolis and New York. Butter prices range by grade, with dairy terms and case counts noted. potatoes and live poultry quoted by region. Cattle and hog markets in Chicago and Omaha show mixed to steady trends, with ranges for steers, cows, yearlings, hogs, and lambs.
Northern Democratic lawmakers fear a Southern dominated Wilson administration will reverse pension policy. Senators and representatives from Georgia and Florida push to cut pension rolls, while Northern allies worry a shift in power may jeopardize veterans the soldiers vote. Mrs. W. S. Cooke visits Bedford as phone notices and local ads appear.
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