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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1902

Page

4

Grave Robbing Scandal Tangles Indianapolis Doctors

Indianapolis reports reveal warrants for several physicians tied to grave robbing cases connected with Indiana medical and dental colleges. Authorities allege records were not kept for bodies used in dissection and accuse surgeons of complicity in the thefts.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Medical and Dental Colleges Joseph C. Alexander Frank M. Wright David Ross Wm. F. Molt Edgar Hadly John B. Long

Local residents flock via Turneton area Monday

A long list of names from Turneton and nearby towns noted visits and returns on Monday and Tuesday. Folks traveled to Mitchell Bedford Bedford via the river, with several moving houses and delivering goods.

Coal famine threatens Louisville area as Pumpkin Patch stock dries

Nearly 3,000,000 bushels lie at Pumpkin Patch near Jeffersonville while 90 coalboats and 50 barges hold thousands more. The Montugahela consolidated coal and sale company of Pittsburgh controls the stock, turning away high offers from a Chicago syndicate as demand in Louisville New Albany and surrounding towns surges. Orders flood in and deliveries run day and night, risking exhaustion of hard coal within a week.

New ‘Any Ind Fumpkin Patch Jeffersonville Louisville New Albany Montugahela Consolidated Coal and Sake Company Pittsburg Tts Chicago Combine Pumpkin Patch Fair Cities

Local Notes From Needmore and Nearby Towns

Dade Anderson traveled to Bedford on business Tuesday. Mrs. Caroline Stewart visited daughter Mrs. Remus Blackwell last week. Three new houses are under construction. Thomas Tumey went to Bedford Saturday. Mrs. Lem Evans of Springville called on sister Mrs. Mack Giles Sunday evening. Mrs. Alle Bridwell and children visited Wes May’s family Saturday and Sunday. John Goodman and Curtis Todd went to Washington Monday. Mrs. New Crone of Bedford visits aunt Mrs. John Goodman this week. Remus Blackwell and wife of near Deckard schoolhouse called on Emery Stewart and family Wednesday night. Goldie Giles went to Oolitic Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Fayetteville called on daughter Mrs. Mack Giles Sunday. Deckard’s child ill but improving.

Dade Anderson Bedford Caroline Stewart Remus Blackwell Needmore Thomas Tumey Lem Fvans Springville Mack Giles Alle Bridwell Wes May John Goodman Curis Todd Washington New Crone Deckad Emery Stewart Judah Writer Goldie Giles Oolitic Davis Fayetteville Deckard

Fragmented OCR Numbers Story Cannot Identify

An unreadable OCR fragment contains a string of numbers and letters with no clear entities, events, or context to summarize into a coherent news item. The text lacks identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes.

What the Republican Party Stands For

The text outlines the Republican Party as born from a national conscience and dedicated to human liberty. It pledges to remain true to founders and great leaders, uphold human rights and equality before the law, and support policies that preserve the country’s stability, honor, and welfare.

Republican Party

The Real Issue of the Campaign of 1902

The piece argues the main question of the 1902 campaign is how to sustain five years of prosperity by creating new markets for American products. It contends that free trade does not open foreign markets for the United States, but instead frees our markets for competitors. It points to new possessions and the Orient as sources of potential markets, underscoring geography as the answer.

Cleveland Congress Handa Alber Orient

Bedford Post Office Unclaimed Ads for Week Ending Oct 4 1902

Unclaimed notices remain in the Bedford Post Office for the week ending October 4 1902. Names listed include Fuller Mrs Lon Hunter Miss Laster Rucker Mrs Ada Smith Mrs Thomas Stephens Miss Ida. The Monon lowers round trip fares to the West and tickets are available through ticket agents or at addresses provided. H P Biplay Gon Agt

Bedford Monon West

Infant Henderson Twins Die in 1902

Luriem Lorine and Juliem Lorine, infant children of Thomas E. and Cora Henderson, were born August 2, 1902. Juliem Lorien died September 29, 1902 at 3:30 am and Luriem N. died September 29, 1902 at 3:05 pm. Funeral at residence September 30 with II Samuel 12 22 23, grave remains awaiting resurrection. M G Marrchell.

Luriem Lorine Juliem Lorine Thomas E Cora Henderson Juliem Lorien Luriem N Samuel

Excursion to French Lick Trips Offered by Monon

On Sunday October 12 the Monon will run an excursion to French Lick and return. Visitors may also tour West Baden where a grand new hotel has just opened. This could be the last trip of the season. For rates and train times see H P Radney, Genl Agent.

the Monon French Lick West Baden H. P. RaDney

McKinley Memorial Tablet Unveiled at Washington Church

In the Metropolitan Church of Washington a marble tablet honoring William McKinley was unveiled with a flag behind it. Justice Thomas H. Anderson’s tribute, delivered by Senator Fairbanks and others, recalls McKinley as a patriot who sought unity, opposed war, and left a lasting civic influence. Roosevelt, Cortelyou, and members of Congress attended.

Washington McKinley Thomas H. Anderson Washington Post United States Metropolitan Church William McIinney Roosevelt Cortelyou Congress Bristol Senator Fairbanks Indiana Republic William McKinley Taylor Grosvenor Ohio America Dr. Bristol

Coun ta History Essay Contest Launched by Indianapolis Journal

The Indianapolis Journal invites Indiana pupils to write county histories for a state wide contest with prizes for each county and top three essays. Winners' prize essays will be published as A History of Indiana by the Pupils of the Public Schools. The Board of Awards includes Frank L. Jones W A Lower and Julia S Conklin. Entries should request Rules of Contest and prizes from Editor Indianapolis Journal.

The Indianapolis Journal Indiana Frank L. Jones W. A. Lower

Republican Platform Declares Philippine Policy and Self-Government

The Republican platform affirms support for the administration in the Philippines with peace and civil government. It opposes resistance to US authority whether in the islands or abroad and calls for sovereignty respect within US territories. It urges greater Philippine participation in domestic affairs as intelligence and capacity for self government prove.

Philippine Philippines United States Islands Republican State Platform

Cattle trade and family notices from Brownstown area

John C. Wells of Brownstown bought cattle while Isaac Fish shipped a carload of cattle hogs and sheep. A Morton Mills couple welcomed a son on Sept 20 1902 but the infant died the following day. Geo Wisitred's daughter with typhoid fever shows improvement. Johnnie Haston and sisters from Salt Creek visited John Dodds family. Ralph Dodds from Guthrie Creek toured with the Saltillo peddler near Geo A Dodds Ft Ritner. Merchants Fall Festival trip to Indianapolis priced at 83 45 for Oct 138th to 18th with ticket deadline Oct 20.

John C. Wells Brownstown Isaac Fish Morton Mills de Pauw Geo Wisitred Johnnie Haston Izillie Isis Salt Creek John Dodds J. Wilson Folks Eclipse Mack Dodd Ralph Dodds Guthrie Creek Saltillo Geo. A. Dodds Ft. Ritner Indianapolis Merchants H. P. RaDiey G. A

Northland Express Announces Sleeper Service to Michigan

The Northland Express from Indianapolis offers nightly through sleepers to Michigan and Detroit with connections to Logansport and Mackinaw City. Low tourist fares to Michigan and Canadian resorts advertised. For details contact agents or W W Rhuanpsox DP A Indianapolis.

Pennsylvania

Toledo Blade plans new building and expanded weekly edition

The Toledo Blade announces a new building and modern plant by end of 1902. It claims broad reach as a weekly edited for all states and territories, with plain facts and editorial matter. Subscriptions run one dollar a year, with special offers for new and old subscribers.

Tor Globe-Democrat The MAIL Address Globe Printing CO St. Louis Toledo Blade New York Chicago News of the World Blade U.S Torepo

One Fare For Round Trip On Monet Offers

One fare for round trips offered to readers for travel to events in Boston Massachusetts Muncie Indiana Barnesville Ohio Indianapolis Indiana October 9 12 10 13 14 17 and 18 time limits noted with various organizations including Brotherhood of St Andrews Spanish War Veterans Friends Yearly Meeting Grand Lodge K of P and Rathbone Sisters details printed as a travel rate notice by The Monet.

Brotherhood of St. Andrews Boston Mass Indiana Baptist Convention Muncie Ind Friends Yearly Meeting Barnesville Ohio Grand Lodge K. of P Grand Temple Rathbone Sisters Indianapolis H. P. Rapney G. A Monon Indiana Monument Shiloh Battlefield Padu Coh Hby Danville Tenna Corinth Miss Selma Tenn Johnsonville State Conference Farmers Institute Lafayette Red Men Great Council of Fed National Convention Christian Church Omaha Neb H. P Rapiey

Rail schedule notes connections to major cities

A fragment lists departure and arrival times for routes from Ly. Bedford to Chicago St. Louis and onward. It notes travel times to Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis with direct connections to all points North East South and West. H. H. Roseman G PLA

Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Southern Indiana Railway Bedford H. H. Roseman G Pla

Monon Special Rates for Medical Meetings and Fairs

Fare and a third for Mississippi Valley Medical Association in Kansas City Missouri October 15 17. Fair Association at Fort Wayne Indiana October 7 11. Woman’s Missionary Safety in Bloomington Indiana October 7 11. For further rates and information call H P Rapney GA.

Mississippi Valley Medical Association Kansas City Woman’s Missionary Safety Bloomington Ind H. P. Rapney G. A

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