Bedford Man Flees After Burglary Arrest in Bedford
Frank Henderson, a Bedford man, escaped custody after an arrest on bench warrants for burglary grand larceny and petit larceny. He reportedly changed clothes inside a home before bolting out the back door and fleeing through a corn field. The escape, linked to a planned getaway, followed prior Bedford officer escapes and involved alleged truck theft and a trousers theft from Bedford Cleaning Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henderson
K Street
Martin
Henderson
17Th and I
Bedford
Woodruff
Sam. Cline
Ryce
Anderson Build
Joe Siciliana
Bedford Cleaning Works
Acute car shortage cripples Indiana coal operations in Linton field
For weeks mines in the Linton field face severe car shortages hindering shipments and delaying orders across the Eleventh district. Operators deny intent to raise prices, blaming transport constraints rather than price disputes as production remains focused on delivery.
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Linton Field
Indiana
Raihoads Hines
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Father's Death
We thank the G A R and K of P and Walter W Day Dr eines Fld Geo Payne and the nurses at the hospital for kindness during illness and after our father’s death Also thanks to friends for use of automobiles James B Knight and Family Mrs William Etter Los Angeles Cal visiting Springville relatives and Mrs John Owens who left for Oklahoma City to visit her son on the journey home
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K of P
Walter W. Day
Dr. Eines
Fld
Geo. Payne
Wiliam Etter
Los Angeles
Cat
Springville
Indigoa
John Owens
Toy
Funeral Held for Mrs Mary Butler at West Sixteenth Street
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Butler were conducted at her home on West Sixteenth street at one o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev R H Toole eulogized her quiet Christian character and noted devotion of her only son. Songs were led by J F Stephenson, Vada Carter, Dr John Andrews and C H Allen. Pallbearers were James Wilder, Charles Morgan, John Carroll, Frank Murphy, H C Fox and Harry Accam. Burial followed at Green Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Butler
West Sixteenth Street
R. H. Toole
Addie
F. Stephenson
Vada Carter
John Andrews
C. H. Allen
James Wilder
Charles Morgan
John Carroll
Frank Murphy
H. C. Fox
Harry Accam
Henry Bishop Injured in Lathe Accident at Southeastern Shops
Henry Bishop 16, son of Mr and Mrs Brooks Bishop, suffered a severe hand injury at the Southeastern shops where he works. His right hand glove caught in a lathe, cutting the forefinger and palm. A physician treated the wound and expects a days delay before he can return to work.
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Henry Bishop
Brooks Bishop
Car Stolen From Bloomington Traced to City Limits
Police here were alerted early Friday to a Ford touring car stolen at Bloomington. The vehicle, license 161338, was traced toward the south limits but not recovered as officers watched the roads into the city.
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Bloomington
Official's Car Goes North
Special Car No. 60 of General Supt. Fogg of the Monon, attached to No. 6 Friday morning for a northbound inspection trip after traveling south Thursday. Also notes thanks to Rev. Davis and Walter W. Day for kindness during illness and after the death of twin babies. appreciation from Mr. and Mrs. Riley B. Foddrill and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Fogg
the Monon
Rev.Davis
Walter W. Day
Riley B. Foddrill
Mrs
Riley Foddrill
Demand Labor Heads Be Freed Strike Briefs and Numbers
Across multiple plants in Pennsylvania Minnesota and elsewhere steel workers press for wage gains and eight hour day while leaders call for release from prison. Picketing and police actions disrupt Sharon Sharon Steel Hoop plant and other facilities as 375 000 iron and steel workers join the strike. Bethlehem and Jones & Laughlin report mixed returns to work.
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Ely
Minn
Oliver Iron Mining Cmpany
United States Steel Corporation
Pioneer and Sibley
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Company
David Williams
Pittsburgh
Iron and Steel
Jones & Laughlin Company
Pittsburek
Smike
Farmers Demand Ten Hour Day At Federal Conference
Indianapolis conference of state farm bureau federations from Michigan Ohio Missouri Iowa Nebraska and Indiana urged a ten hour working day for all productive industries to bring farm labor to parity with other workers. They argued shorter hours cut production and raised living costs.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Farm Bureau Federations
Michigan
Ohio
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Indiana
Sailors guilty of mutiny on French warship Provence
Ten sailors on the French warship Provence were sentenced to penal servitude for one to eight years after a mutiny conviction tied to disorders in the fleet near Sebastopol last winter. Six others were suspended, four acquitted.
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Toulon
France
Provence
Sebastopol
Soldiers May Stop Riots in Case of Disorders
Washington reports that commanding generals of military departments may furnish troops to protect lives and property if requested by proper state officials. Instructions from Secretary Baker accompany the policy. Pickets confronted workers near a mill gate but were dispersed by police. one person was arrested.
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Washington
Baker
Sharon
Sharon Steel Hoop Company
Poltey
Indiana Illinois freight rate dispute not foreshadowed
Indianapolis reports that a tentative Interstate Commerce Commission report by attorney-examiner William A. Disque does not forecast a complete victory for Hoosier shippers in the Indiana Illinois rate controversy. The document reflects Indiana claims of rate discrimination but stops short of immediate sweeping changes.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Hoogier
Interstate Commerce Commission
William A. Disque
Commission
Q.P. Gothlin
Tariff’ Bureau of
Indiana Public Service Commission
ER. B. Coap- Stick
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Sr. Goth
Washington, D. C
Death of William Owens Aged Eighty at Needmore Home
William Owens aged eighty died Friday night at his son Eurastus Owens home northwest of Needmore from old age complications. A Civil War veteran and member of Company G 31st Indiana Infantry he is survived by one son. Funeral services were held Sunday at Gulletts Creek Church at 10 30 a m with burial at New Union.
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William Owens
Eurastus Owens
Needmore
31St
Indiana Infantry
Gulletts’ Creek
New Union
Thompson Dobbs Wedding Ties Bloomington to Bedford
Ruth Thompson daughter of Mrs. Frank Wooden wed Lieut Virgil Dobbs in Bedford on Monday. The couple will travel to Washington D C and then Baltimore where Dobbs will be in camp until January 1 awaiting discharge. They plan to reside in Bloomington after the service.
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Ruth
Thompson
Frank Wooden
North Walnut
Virgil Dobbs
Bedford
Nate Madan Case in Indianapolis Street Car Crash Settled
The case of Nate Madan who was injured September 5 1918 in a street car accident at Indianapolis has been compromised out of court through his attorney A J Fields.
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Nate Madan
Indianapolis
A. J. Fields
Engagement announced for Margaret Huffines to J F Gooch
Mrs. H P Pearson and Miss Lelia Rowe hosted a party at Mrs Pearson’s home to announce the engagement of Miss Margaret Huffines to Mr J F Gooch a prominent Oxford North Carolina manufacturer. The marriage is planned for October eighth at the bride elects parents home on West Fifteenth Street.
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H. P. Pearson
Married Miss Margaret Isom and Mr Chester Spainhourd
Miss Margaret Isom became the bride of Mr Chester Spainhourd Thursday at 3 PM at the Presbyterian church in Bedford with Rev Adres officiating. Attendants were Miss Agnes Allen and Karl Klumpp. The couple will reside at 412 North J Street. A reception at their home followed with guests including Mr and Mrs John Henson Mr and Mrs Chas Uppings house Mr and Mrs Gus Klumpp Mr and Mrs Henry Isom Mr and Mrs Bill Couch Mr and Mrs Frank Couch Miss Mamie Armstrong Mrs Leona Clark and Elmer Isom. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Margaret Isom
Chester
Spainhourd
Aidres
Presbyterian Church
Agnes ‘Alien
Karl Klumpp
North J Street
John ‘Henson
Chas. .Uppingshouse
Gus Klumpp
Henry Isom
Bill.Couch
Frank. Couch
Mamie Armstrong
Leona Clark
Elmer Isom
Make Office Appointive
Delegates to the Indiana State Teachers association convention will vote on a constitutional amendment to appoint the state superintendent by the governor. The resolutions committee approved the change. Evansville coal operators anticipate higher costs if United Mine Workers wage demands are met, planning a mass meeting to announce a rise to 80 cents per bushel. Foul play is suspected in the death of Hillshaw, a 22 year old WWI veteran found in White River after disappearing. South Bend Irish societies plan events for Manson De Valera’s October 29 return to the city.
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East Chicago
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Chicago
Willie
Indianapolis
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Evanevlite
United Mine Workers of America
Shoals
William Hinshaw
Hillshaw
South Bend
United Irish Societies
Manson de Valera
SparksIgnite Tree Near B and B Branch Street
Sparks from a passing train set dead branches ablaze near the B and B Branch and R street around 2 PM. The department arrived quickly and extinguished the fire with no damage reported.
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R’ Street
Poultry Flock Sent to Moses-Fell Barn for County Demonstration
Frank O'Dell of the Moses Fell Annex farm received 200 S C White Leghorn pullets from Purdue University. The birds will be housed in a peew model poultry house and used as a demonstration flock for county farmers.
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Frank O'Dell
Moses-Fell Annex
Purdue University
Reunion of the Pope Family Held at Elnora Home
The Pope family annual reunion was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Pope in Elnora. Emmit Pope of Mitchell attended en route to the event. The Popes were early Marion township settlers in Harlan with father Pope an educator and farmer near Woodville before the railroad expansion. One son, J. R. Pope, longtime Bedford resident and county assessor, has passed away.
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Ransom Pope
Elnora
Emmit Pope
Michell
Pope
Marion Township
Harlan
Woodville
Manon
New Albany
Salem
Bedford
Bedford Circuit appoints R. M. Hays to ministry
Indianapolis report notes the Methodist conference named R. M. Hays of the Bedford circuit to a church posting. The appointment was announced on September 29.
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Indianapolis
Methodist Conference
R. M. Hays
Tha. Bedford
Quiet Midweek Marriage Ties Walker and Stillman
Mr. Joseph Walker and Mrs Ida Stillman of this city were quietly married Friday evening by Rev Father Garrity at St Vincent de Paul parsonage. Witnesses were James O Connell and Patrick Dugan. The couple will reside at 520 North I Street with wishes for happiness from many friends.
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Joe Walker
Ida Stillman
Father Garrity
St. Vincent de Paul Parsonage
James O’connell
Patrick Dugan
Shea Donnelly Mill
Farewell Party for Houston Cousins at Mrs McDaniel’s
Mrs Isis McDaniel hosted a pleasant farewell gathering on East Sixteenth street Thursday for four Houston cousins planning winter away. Attendees included Mrs Marie Owens and others. absent were Mrs R F McKinley Mrs Winsteadley and Mrs Mattie Simpson. Sherbet and cake were served.
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Isis McDaniel
Hore
East Sixteenth Street
Houston
Julia Wallheiser
Frank Wallheiser
Shelbyville
Tenn
Francis Ramsay
East Liverpool
Fannie Hartley
Albuquerque
N. M
Marie Stipp
McPherson
Kansas
Marie Owens
John Bright
Fred Hatfield
R. F. McKinley
W. C. Winstandley
Mattie Simpson
Ora Bright Cox
Letter Mixup Cites Wrong Name In Clarence Iowa Case
A Friday note from Harry Dacker of Clarence Iowa corrects a misnamed party in a county records communication. He says Claud Hunsucker was the intended surname and claims Hunsucker will profit from a written statement to the county auditor.
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Harry Dacker
Clarence
Iowa
Claud Hornacker
Claud ‘Hunsucker
Hutsucker
Local Child Undergoes Tonsil Operation At Doctor’s Office
The year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Goldsboro of North A Street underwent a tonsil removal Saturday at a physician’s office. The patient is reported as doing fine and standing the operation. Martin Benson purchased the Walter Bailey cottage on West Seventeen Street and will move his family in as soon as posses.
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Martin Benson
Walter Bailey
Sevenene Street
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Ting
Minnesota
U.S. Steel Corporation
Po. Tice
Kenyon
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L.N. Hines
Atate
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Hines
Fort* Wayne
Thomas F. Ryan
United States Army
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MANN
Lelia Rowe
Miss Margaret Isom
Chester Spainhourd United
Treefire
Alm Hays
Joseph Walker
Vincent de Paul Parsonage
North I Street
Isis McDan
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