Government blocks probe into Bar Harbor wreck’s causes
New Haven Sept 4 government bars secret inquiry into the Bar Harbor express collision on the New Haven road. McCord will personally investigate but no inquest until tomorrow. Officials say high speed and twice condemned signals contributed. coroner’s team and railroad executives face scrutiny.
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New Haven
Con
United States
New York
Hartford
Alix
Belnap
Interstate Commerce Com Siun
Washington
Bar Harbor Express
White Mountain Express
Interstate Commerce
McCord
Engineer Miller
Bar Harbor
Flagman
Alurray
Elfiott
Cystom
City Hears Adverse Claim On Walnut Street Vacations
A Bedford meeting discussed vacating a road and land strip along Walnut Street from north to 11th. Officials noted prior deeds and contracts, urged a full city investigation, and considered widening the street while preserving rights of local property owners. The council adopted a resolution to study the matter further. Bloomington World.
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Bloomington
Warning 10 Motors County Auditor Urges Immediate Action
County Auditor William Patten reports missteps in a law affecting fourth and fifth class counties. He warns officials budgets for next year are near, citing an annual auditor compensation cap of three hundred dollars and common council adoption of salaries for county treasurers and auditors by September meeting.
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State Board of
Patten
Juscot
GSCH
Common Council
Common Council of Cities
Indianapolis
Resolution of sympathy for Saul Sweeney
A lodge notes the death of Brother Saul Sweeney of Stone City Lodge No. 735 I O O M expressing condolence to his family and friends. The committee says the deceased's virtues were many and that copies of the resolution will be issued to daily papers and the family.
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Saul Sweeney
Stone City Lodge
Brother Sweeney
Frind
Bpoal& PD
Trial Nears End In Norma Taggart Murder Case
Brown County court heard witnesses including uncle Thomas Henderson and neighbor Mrs. Gele Lucas as Hannibal Taggart faces murder charges in Norma Taggart death. Prosecution and defense sparred over admissibility of statements and evidence of alleged threats by Frank Taggart family. Prosecutor states case hinges on fear and shock from prolonged abuse. witnesses describe Norma’s pleas and fear before death.
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Senator Long
Frank Pageart
Henry White
Survivors of Company D Hold Lawrenceport Reunion
The 76th meeting of Civil War survivors from Company D and others of the 1st Regiment Indiana Volunteers gathered at Michael Miller's home in Lawrenceport on Saturday August 30 1912 to recall war experiences and honor the Richmond Kentucky action. Attendees toasted with cigars after a bountiful meal prepared by local women and elected William Tanksey of Mitchell as host for next year. A list of names from Co D and visiting comrades from Lawrenceport and nearby towns was read with many locals in attendance.
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Co. I. Sth
Michael Millers
Lawrenceport
Richmond
Tsou
Willian Tanksey
Mitchell
Penne Family Marks Move to Medford Oregon
Dr W Heckman and family will leave this month for their new home in Medford Oregon. They have turned over their home in Oolitic to John Laughtin in the crushed stone business who will reside with Mr and Mrs Harry Gainey until departure.
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W.ow. Heckman
Medford
Oregon
John Laughtin
Oolitic
Harry Gainey
Local Notes From Bloomington World and Surroundings
J O Trainor spent Monday in Indianapolis Ed Miller was in Cortland Indiana over the weekend Lyndon Cox of Worthington visited friends here A son was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Yach Nelson southeast of town Henley Cannedy returns to activity on crutches Mr and Mrs M W Berryman visit Bedford area Squires Dillman family and local households travel Labor Day at the river Engineers Andy Stone granted vacation Fred Hodges on Lafayette Louisville runs Miss Mary Roberts of Bedford will teach in Fort Worth Texas this winter Bloomington World reports
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Andy Stone
The
Monon
Fred Hodges
Lafayette
Louisville
Bloomington
Mary Roberts
Bedford
Henry Splitgerver
North College Avenue
Fort Worth
Texas
Bloomington World
Isinettsville Fire Wrecks Homes and Injures Volunteer
A major blaze damaged the James Freeman home and other properties in Isinettsville Sunday evening. Volunteer fireman Frank Williams was knocked unconscious after a rear ladder slip and suffered serious injuries. Lydia Freeman burned on the hand and face when a gasoline stove exploded. Water supply failed, pumps were moved by bucket brigades, and firemen struggled to secure water. Freeman’s house burned completely. insurance and costs loom for victims.
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Isinettsville
Frank Williams
Charles Slay
James Preeman
Yates
Lee
Petber
Mr. Freeman
Local Briefs From Bloomington and Nearby Areas
Miss Craigie Palmer attended a gathering in Lat ayvetle. Mir and Mrs. Ernest Fisher Paul Short of Springville show improvement after a stroke. Isaac Holmes moves home amid heart trouble. Chas Dike of Springville ill with typhoid fever. Merritt and Breeze Stevens at French Lick. A. C. Parker returns from Indianapolis. Mrs. Walter Smith of Louisville visits. Miss Mary Meahaffie returns from Louisville. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eftill. Mrs. W. J. Alexander visits from Bedford. Elsie Park returns from Louisville visit. Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Short back from Madison. John Mitchell remains ill after typhoid relapse. Rev. J. F. Severinghaus attends Detroit conference after New Albany meetings.
Massachusetts Highway Commission Warns Heavier Traffic Destroys Roads
The Massachusetts Highway Commission reports that horse drawn and motorized vehicles alike cause road wear, not just autos. Officials outline how gravel and waterbound macadam roads endure varying traffic and urge legal limits on weight per inch of ground contact.
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George Co. Diehl
A. A. A. National Good Roads Board
Detroit
American Road Congress
John N. Carliste
New York State Highway Commission
John Tartman Heads to Hot Springs for Rheumatism Treatment
John Tartman departed Tuesday for Hot Springs Arkansas to seek treatment for rheumatism.
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John Tartman
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Interstates Civil Service Examinations Announced
The Civil Service Commission announces exams for Mish Culowist to Assistant in Botanical Laboratory work with salaries from 800 to 1900 dollars per year or per month. Sept. 17-18 exam dates. October 15 for some posts. Information from Washington or Cincinnati district secretary.
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Mish
Siva
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
St.arhart
Cincinnati
Thanking friends for sympathy and assistance after loss
We express gratitude to the Loyal Order Moose Maeles Knights and Ladies of Honor Pocahontas Loyal Americans for support after the death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Bro. O Faver for comforting words and Mr. Wilson for funeral guidance. from Mrs. F E Hart and children Miss Hattie E Hart.
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Vox Moose
Maeles
Knights and Lades of Honor
Pocahontas
Bro. O'Faver
Mr. Wilson
Local Residents Visit and Develop Homes in City
Arr and Mrs C V Link motored to Indianapolis Monday with Alr and Mrs Dickerson. Mr and Mrs W P Webster are expected home this week with Charles Monteonery’s family at Campbellshure. Mrs and Mrs EL Barner spent Cyrus Allen and family of Tunters ton, Monday with Mr and Mrs Mira Knight on South H street. A G McCain has begun a modern home on his N street lot between 15th and 16th. Mr and Mrs Ehner Cummings and daughter Zelma of Indianapolis are guests of Elzworth Wray and family. Ezra Allen of Tunnelton is visiting while attending the Teachers Institute here. C M Lemon plans a Texas business trip, then Cheyenne Wyoming, returning in October. Samuel Simpson moved to a new home on K street from P street. Ta A Keithley, who bought the Simpson property on P street, moved his family today. Sned Chapman of Williams was in town on business. Mrs Wm Russell and two children visit relatives before returning to New Albany. S M Scarritt and wife of Penacola Fla and Mrs John Fallon of Peoli visit the Mitchell family on East 11th street. Amansis Craig of near Williams was in town on business. Mrs Perry Woolery and children visit Mrs C T Emery on West 15th street while Dr Woolery attends Teachers Institute.
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Perry Woolery
C. Tl. Emery
West 15Th Street
Dr. Woolery
Teachers’ Institute
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William Rhoda
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Ellettsville
Paul Short
Springville
Isaac Holmes
Is Street
Breckenridge Road
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Merritt
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French Lick
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N Street
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Ezra Allen
Tunnelton
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