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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
4
Balding incident prompts Friday night inquiry
A fragmentary report notes a Friday night event involving individuals named David Torphy and an unclear participant. The text references a February-like timeframe and mentions a visit by month, but details remain unreadable.
Unclear fragmentary passage on Iran Oolitic performance
Fragmentary OCR mentions a 4 West show and a performer with memory and frae arms. No clear event, date, or identifiable persons beyond Dr. Stipp. Unable to determine full facts or context from readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Stipp
Robbery Suspect Forces Entry into Store
A burglar forced entry into a racket store, smashing a large plate in the rear. After entering, the thief took 42 cents and left £1.59 in pennies, leaving no clear clue to identify the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kars
Shesk
Republican Rally Draws Voters in Marion Township
A Michele county rally energized voters as Hon Merrill and Judge Wil evultivans led the campaign efforts in Marion township. The gathering featured enthusiastic support for the Republican slate and highlighted Judge Vid efforts in the county campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ib. Wilson Ina Masters
Marion
Merrill
Unusual Sept Wind Destroys Structures in Lynnvill
A strong Sept wind swept through Lynnvill yesterday, toppling walls and causing many travelers to seek shelter. Buildings near completion were damaged as the gusts forced people to abandon exposed areas and flee to hillsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville
al Celuck
West Gate
Uilding
Vrad Resolution Doc: Medical Society Meeting Report
Fragmented note describes a county medical society meeting and a resolution. It references the local medical society and discussion of treatment and reporting. The text is garbled but indicates a formal vote or declaration tied to medical professions in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edical Society
Republican Nominee Promises to Push County Local Option
The candidate vows to use all governor powers to enact county local option if elected, calls for transparency on candidates positions, and questions opponent stands. He opposes the legislature call for a special session but will press for a local option law when needed and appeals to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Gov. Hanly
Watson Bies
England
Germany
Japan
France
Burglars Busy in South I Street Neighborhood
Burglars entered Charles Knight's home on South I Street and took $6.50 cash. They tried other houses in the area but fled. Police suspect local talent behind a wave of burglaries sweeping the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knight
South I Street
Woman bitten by copperhead snake near Washington home
Mrs. John M. Jones of the northeast of Washington was bitten on the ankle Saturday afternoon while rocking her baby. A copperhead coil ed near the chair, a physician arrived to treat extensive swelling, antidotes given and blood drawn. She shows some improvement but remains in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Jones
Washington
Jones
Farewell reception for Mr. Donald Lytton in Twenty Star
A farewell gathering at the home of Long on Twenty Star honored Mr. Donald Lytton before his move to Chicago. Guests included Miss Beatrix Miller and Alice Miller among others. Music and summer refreshments accompanied the evening as the crowd saw him to No. 4 CGJ and J for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Donald Timate
Second Street
Lytton
Musig
Mr. Lytton
Chicago
Beatrix
Alice
Ova Miller
T Stephenson
Amd
Ghalys Silvester
Messrs
J. Glo Putnam
James Cash O'Donnell
Ias
Alice Miller
Sears
Lowe Sides
Donald Lytion
Indiana to Hold Eight Special Elections in Eight Counties
A September seventeenth call orders eight counties Laporte Crawford Dubois Perry Posey Delaware Carroll and Clinton to elect two senators and six representatives. Sheriffs will proclaim, with ten days notice, ai.however elections may occur thirteen days after the call unless shortened notices. The elections precede a special session in Indiana.
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Indiana
House
Senate
Geauth
Laporte
Crawford
Dubois
Perry
Posey
Delaware
Carroll
Clinton
Youngstown Meets For Republican Rally In 1908 Campaign
Indiana Senator Hughes and Governor Hughes of New York head a Pennsylvania and New York delegation as Republicans open in Ohio. A large Youngstown parade precedes speeches praising Roosevelt era reforms and Taft’s qualifications, contrasting with Bryan’s proposals and urging a strong navy, tariff reform, and continued economic growth.
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Indiana
Hughes
New York
Ohio
Bedford Build Sn Villa Loan Association Book Examination Ordered
W. B. Clark as Receiver filed in Lawrence Circuit Court for permission to hire an expert accountant to finish examining the defunct Bedford Build Sn Villa Loan Association. Judge Wilson granted the request and ordered an accountant be employed to complete the books and records review.
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Bedford Build Sn Villa Loan Association
W. Be, Clark
Lawrence
Wilson
Clark
Bedford liquor requests pass with no remonstrance filed
The County Board approved several liquor applications in regular session Monday. No remonstrance against liquor sales in Bedford's Second Ward was filed as expected by liquor interests. A withdrawal petition listed Robert Gwens J A Shrout Kenry Isom Dave Johnson Henry Weyer and Louis Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Bedford
Robert Gwens
J. A. Shrout
Kenry Isom
Dave Johnson
Henry Weyer
Louis Mitchell
Princeton Teacher Shoots Self After Farewell
Princeton Indiana teacher Albert Binback fired three shots after bidding his sweetheart Miss Ruth Dame good bye. He died by two shots to the temple and one to the face, reportedly after a failed romance and a brother's previous death. Dame survived though critically prostrated.
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Princeton
Ind
Albert Binback
Ruth Dame
Binback
Binhadik
Binbeck
Dvcd
Dame
Rooster Aeronaut Toby Attracts Sullivan Streets
Sullivan Indiana September reports a Plymouth Rock rooster named Toby attached to a large box kite controlled by staging. Young Paul Crawford owns the bird and its airborne antics draw crowds as the kite rises about 1,000 feet. Toby wears a canvas harness with a attached par- of rope and harness system described in the fragments.
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Sullivan
Ind
Toby
Paul Crawford
Crawford
Position of the Pranes in Indiana on US 7
The document outlines a Democratic plank supporting local option on liquor sales and seeks to preserve and expand anti saloon statutes in Indiana. It argues for letting townships and city wards vote in special elections on liquor licensing while opposing organized liquor interests.
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Pranes
Indiana
Organized Liquor Interests
Ag ‘Atic
Lonely St Bernard Keeps Vigil After River Tragedy
Hazelton Indiana reports a large St Bernard dog, pet to the Lewis brothers who drowned last Sunday, lying by the riverbank all night. He witnessed the drowning, tried to help, and now keeps watch daily at the spot, awaiting brothers who will not return.
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Hazelton
Ind
Lewis
Court Convenes for Labor Day Fayetteville Address
The September term of the circuit court opened with Judge J. B. Wilson on the bench. A brief morning session allowed the crim inal docket call before adjournment at 10 30 for Labor Day celebrations in Fayetteville where Judge Wilson was slated to speak. Bedford attendees included E B Stalker and other local jurists and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
J. B. Wilson
Jude Wilson
Fayettville
Frank Leonard
Livingston Released After Chicago Police Missed Return
Archie Livingston, arrested at the show grounds Friday by local police on a Miller show tip, was released Monday. Two telegrams from Chicago Capt. O'Brien told Mayor Stipp he was wanted on a felony charge. Chicago would extradite if a bond was posted. No bond arrived, and Livingston was freed.
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Archie Livingston
Show Grounds
Miller
Chicago
Stipp
O’brien
Livingston
Democratic papers doubt Bryan election hopes
The Cincinnati Enquirer and Baltimore Sun say Bryan has no path to victory. They note Democrats will lose the West and fail to win key Eastern states, blaming shifts in Republican support and a changed campaign outlook. Willis Howe, longtime head of the Preaca Lick Springs Tote and former Palmer House manager in Chicago, dies suddenly from heart trouble.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Baltimore Sun
Bryan
The
Enquirer
West
East
the Enquirer
Radical 3
Willis Howe
Ger
Preaca Lick Springs
Heo
Palmer House
Chicago
Auditor of State and Treasurer of State Officials Named
Auditor of State John C. Billheimer, Washington, and Treasurer of State Oscar Hadley, Plainfield, are named in the official roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor of State
John C. Billheimer
Washington
Oscar Hadley
Plainfield
Squirrel prank wounds man. may recover
Wen Maurie, aged years, is confined with multiple hide wounds after a practical joke. Jas Arnold, with a gun, fired when he saw a barking bushman, Baurle, who hid in brush and yelled. A physician removed the pellets. Maurie will miss work at a Grayford farm for some time but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen Maurie
Carney
Grayford
Jas
Arnold
Baurle
North Vernen
Prisoner Captured After Jail Escape Near Millport
Clarence Sass, a escapee from the county jail, was recaptured near Millport in Washington county by Harry Wallace and Robert Londen. The boyish prisoner, barefoot and unable to walk in the woods, crawled onto the road until two officers found him. Sass identified McBride as the planner of the escape and claimed a reward was promised for aiding the breakout. He said he would be killed sheriff or deputy if necessary. Sass wore only undergarments as others took his clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sass
Harry Wallace
Robert Londen
Millport
Washington County
McBride
Sass
Seymour Republican
Remains Interred and Local Social Notices
The remains of John Smith, death three weeks after an appendicitis operation, were taken from Green Hill vault Sunday and interred by Undertaker Ferguson at the request of the decedent’s mother who lives in Scotland. Mrs Isabella Seward, wife of Edward M. Seward, died at home in Bloomington after pneumonia. Mrs Seward was known for charity work and was aunt of Miss Hallie Beatty. Mr and Mrs S O Pollard and child of Bremer visited Claud Sappenfield’s home Sunday. A son was born to Levi Naugle and wife on West 6th Street. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Kline on 24th Street. Marriage licenses issued to Harry Wright and Ermie E Webb, and to Lafayette Daugherty and Lulu Minnetamsey. A petition circulates to appoint Lucien E Payne as Merchant Policeman paid by square area merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Green Hill Sunday
Ferguson
Scotland
Isabella Seward
Edward M. Seward
Bloomington
Bedford Hosts Weekend Visitation From Nearby Regions
Chestvbbird of Carmpbells Watts of Highland and Mrs a Martin of Le Grand Cal spent Sunday in Bedford visiting sister Mrs T G Gipson and family. Mr and Mrs Carl Furst and Mrs Gus Steiglitz returned from French Lick. Harold Beddoe of St Louis visits his mother Mrs Nellie Beddoe. Mrs Issac Hays and daughter are here from Bloomington visiting relatives.
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I Watts
Highland
A“ i Martin
le Grand
Cal
Bedford
T. G. Gipson
West Tenth Street
Carl Furst
Gus Steiglitz
French Lick
Harold Beddoe
St. Louis
Nellie Beddoe
Lincoln Street
Issac Hays
Bloomington
Letters for the Week Ending September 5 Leos Ladies
Letters waiting for pickup listed names Edith Eckel Allen Alis Brown M Groves Wagner Mabie GENTLEMEN Brown A D Middleton James Moran James Moore Vena Nichols Sohn Weathers Watt Young SINCY Miscellaneous Messrs Kimbel and Son Advertised pickup notice by S L Keacu Postmaster
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Edith Eckel Allen
Alis Brown
M Grovesant Wagner
Miss Mabie
Brown
A.D. Middleton
James Moran
James Moore
Vena Nichols Sohn Weathers Watt Young Sincy
Messrs. Kimbel & Son
S. L .Keacu
P. M
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