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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
13
Reliable information says the Monon railroad will build a line from near Victoria to Evansville, starting in the spring. The route reportedly bypasses Linton, with a sand line from Victoria connecting to the main line near Green Castle and an Evansville extension. Engineers are at work in the area.
Mrs Craigie Gunn Mitchell unexpectedly returns from England to surprise relatives. She landed in New York on Saturday and continuation of travel to Indianapolis was planned to meet her daughter Mrs John D Williams.
A Lawrence county couple Ray Inman and Maysie Anna Ramsey were granted a marriage license in Bloomington per the Bloomington World. The bride elect is daughter of John Ramsey a farmer and the groom works in an office as son of Solomon R. Inman. Local social notes report births and visits including families of Williams Hartley and Glover plus Bloomington and Indianapolis connections.
Seymour Republica n reports another arrest for the McQuaid brothers murder is anticipated in a few days. J R Clark James Tyler and Henry Romine were indicted and sent to Indianapolis for safekeeping while Romine denies guilt and claims innocence.
The piece argues Roosevelt has led personal attacks in the 1912 campaign while Taft remains less combative. It predicts the Milwaukee incident will revive the Bull Moose side and shift voter sentiment, claiming Roosevelt’s actions cement Wilson’s election in a Louisville Courier Journal perspective.
Mr and Mrs James F Cannon of Kenonna Indiana are guests of Mr and Mrs H G Wilson in South Street Rev John Asbell pastor of the First Christian church at Jefferson City Missouri visits his mother Mrs J L Dillman Mr and Mrs Burton Hansen spent Sunday in Chicago.
The Twenty third United States Infantry, which camped at Columbus Driving Park, broke camp Monday to continue its hike to Fort Benjamin Harrison. It halted at Edinburg Franklin and Greenwood, with many soldiers attending church and a later drive through the city followed by a military concert on Washington street. About ten thousand people visited the camp Sunday afternoon.
Bedford boosters may revive the proposal to locate the Moose Industrial School in their city after earlier inducements drew interest. Ft Wayne offered the strongest terms but failed to fulfill promises, and the committee later chose a site near Chicago. The Bedford offer is said to remain viable if renewed effort occurs.
Monion agents publish a list of railroad safety rules urging pedestrians to wait for trains to pass, look both ways, avoid walking on tracks, keep away from crossings, keep animals off tracks, and respect engineers warnings to prevent accidents and obey the law.
Mrs Gray has shown improvement while staying at her granddaughter’s home after a period of illness. The update notes her condition has nerved from illness.
Five year old Buster Tabor of Freetown died Friday from injuries suffered Tuesday morning when a cross tie gave way as he sought a view of William Jennings Bryan during a train visit. Surgeons failed to save him after an operation. Funeral held Saturday at the U B church in Freetown.
Indiana voters hear defense of protection for farmers amid claims the party would scrap tariffs. The piece argues farmer markets rely on protection, cites Canada reciprocity opposition, and warns that a Democratic shift could erase protections. It also critiques Bull Moose for blue sky promises and praises Kansas securities law as a model.
A trio of Republican lawmakers led by Senator Theodore Burton argues that tariff protection spurs diverse employment and prosperity. They critique Democratic free trade ideas, defend the Payne Aldrich tariff, warn against wholesale revisions, and urge careful study of distribution efficiency to curb living costs.
The article compares the buying power of a 1200 pound steer in 1896 and 1911 under Taft era policies. It shows increases in quantities of coffee, sugar, shirting, shoes, nails, and bricks, with an overall 62 percent rise in cash value of a fat steer between the two years.
The platform defends a protective tariff as essential to economic growth and wage protection. It calls for expert study, tariff board use, and gradual adjustment to changing conditions, while criticizing Democratic bills as damaging to credit and business. It also notes rising living costs and international comparisons.
Clean one quart scallops cook until shrivel drain and dry. Season with salt and pepper. Roll in crumbs dip in egg and crumbs. Fry two minutes in deep fat and drain. Serve with tartare sauce.
U S Government figures show December 1911 ten bushels of corn buys far more goods than in December 1896 under the Democratic year. Measured items include coffee, molasses, salt, sugar, cloth, refined oil, and building materials, illustrating claimed prosperity under the Taft administration.
In Salem Indiana Ralston defends himself against Beveridge’s allegations of ties to a party machine. He vows to reveal any relationships that would deter voters and criticizes Crawford Fairbanks Taggart influence, warning that a Ralston governorship would empower the machine and suppress democratic will.
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