Young mill worker Louis Lundy crushed by falling stones
Louis Lundy a well known young man at the Shea and Donnelly mill was instantly killed when three large blocks toppled and crushed him in a narrow passway. Oscar Allen narrowly escaped. the mill closed after the accident and Lundy’s funeral arrangements will be set for Saturday.
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Louis Lundy
Traveler Hooker
Shea & Acly
Oscar Allen
Will
Lundy
Allen
Hamer & Day
Erin
Fiogker Allen
James Drehoble
Bernard
Shea & Donnelly
Frost Lays Heaviest Layer Across Bedford Area
A sharp Wednesday night temperature drop left a thin frost covering several sections by Thursday morning. Under the Bedford Musical Club, vocalist David Bism will perform on Wednesday, October 30, with many Bloomington musicians attending.
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Bedford
David Bisam
Otk
Bloomington
Bloomington World
Morin Pays UA in Damages Over McDoel Boiler Explosion
The Monon railroad paid $5,000 in damages after the McDoel locomotive boiler explosion that killed engineer Weaver Hillerman. Widow and administratrix of the estate receives $4,000. Hillerman died when his engine boiler blew up near Bloomington. Fireman Orville Clay survived the incident.
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The
Monon
McePoel
Weaver Hillerman
Orville Clay
Torch Light Procession Hails Ex Governor Hanly in Mitchell
Thousands cheered Ex-Governor Frank Hanly as his Wednesday night speech drew the largest political gathering in Mitchell for years. A five hundred torch procession stretched for blocks and packed the town hall with many left outside. Hanly delivered a forceful campaign address to an overflowing crowd.
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Frank Hanly
Mitchell
Funeral service for John Q Castella Friday
John Q Castella aged 57 died at his home after a year long illness. Survived by his wife and three children William, Mrs. Lee Browning, and Mrs. Claude Guthrie. Funeral Friday at 1 PM from his home under I. O. Co. F. Rev. Cal Bair to conduct. Burial at Green Till.
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John Q. Castella
Castella
William Castella
Lee Browning
Claude Guthrie
Cal Bair
Green Till
Bass fishing peak and railroad boiler blame in fall report
Experts say black bass fishing is unusually good this fall in the region. A man died after weeks of illness and returned to work. A railroad compromise of $1,000 is mentioned. State boiler inspectors and officials blamed the railroad for a defective boiler after an inspection.
Taft praised by railroad brotherhood in editorial note
An unsigned editorial extols President Taft praising his humanitarian laws and labor protections. It cites eight hour law amendments federal mining bureau and Panama Canal wage justice as proof of progress and notes Taft’s honorary membership in the brotherhood. Mr and Mrs Merle McClellan and daughter moved to rooms in the Tirey Bowman house East 18th street.
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Taft
Children’s Bureau
Federal Bureau of Mining
Brotherhood
Panama Canal
Merle McClellan
Tirey Bowman
East 18Th Street
Democratic policy harms American workers says Wilson allies
The piece accuses Prof. Wilson and his supporters of promoting German and foreign goods to persuade voters to end tariffs. It argues that eliminating duties would close American mills, cost jobs, and flood markets with cheaper imports from Germany Britain and elsewhere. It also cites a New York chamber of horrors exhibit as proof that wages and living standards depend on protecting American industry. Mrs J H Launis has returned from Indianapolis.
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Wilson
United States
Russia
Argentina
Wilson Party
Chamber of Horrors
New York
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Dedford Sees Record Building Boom This Year
A city resident says about three hundred dwellings were built this year, the strongest housing expansion in the region. The boom includes fine modern homes and significant commercial projects like Pitman garage, Scherschel building, and the Daily Mail Building with several business enlargements.
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Pitman
Scherschel
Daily Mail
Burrows to Speak in Local Republican Event
Hon Julius C Burrows of Michigan a former Senate Republican leader will speak at the Stone City Opera House on Monday October 28 1912. Local residents recall his stirring speeches at Springville 30 years ago and the crowd noise from a brass cannon.
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Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
United States Senate
West
Mr. Burrows
Short’s Grove
Springville
Bloomington
Jim Hughes
Frank Stannard
Stone City
Ocober
Honoring Mrs Richard Moore Emily Houston Hosts Autumn Bridge Luncheon
Miss Emily Houston gave a formal bridge luncheon at her West 15th street home in fall colors of yellow and green. Her guest of honor was Mrs Richard Moore of Ridgeway Pa. The four tables featured marigold centerpieces pumpkin pin favors hand painted pumpkin place cards and a menu including fruit cocktail bisque wafers chicken a la king peas timbales and stuffed potatoes.
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Emily Houston
West 15Th Street
Richard Moore
Ridgeway
Democrats chase third party ticket in county race
Mitchell Commercial accuses Bedford Democrat of courting the Progressives to thwart a Republican ticket. It says the Democrat backs a third party plan to help Democrats win and to undermine GOP strength, driven by internal party power plays and self interest.
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Lawrence County
Democrat
Democratic County General Committee
Mitchell Commercial
W. R. C. to hold meeting October 25 at 2 o'clock
The W R C will hold a meeting Friday October 25 at 2 o'clock for inspection. A social hour follows for inspector Mrs. Nora Hartley. Every member urged to be present. By order President.
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Nora Hartley
Dessert and prizes at charity event with notable guests
In a luncheon segment Mrs. Charles Fletcher won top honors scoring highest in a contest and receiving an ivory chain. Mrs. Moore received a pink onyx drinking item as guest prize amid a spread including Button Biscuits Waldorff salad and angel food cake with coffee.
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Charles Fletcher
Moore
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Shea
Donnelly Mill
Hooker
Hiew Lundy
Lathe
A. Luneéy
South
Secret
Thrive
Carrie
Stone Mills
Heav
Morin
Beate U
Hanly
Flowing House
Hee
Uaniv
Mexico
Long Lane
NAVAL
Aiery
J. H. Launis
Indianapolis
Dedford
Tion
Mich
Igan
HONDA
Richard
Ridgeway, Pa
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