Deadly Papers Spark Debate On McKinley Assassination
An editorial discussion traces the McKinley assassination to anarchist influence and newspaper sensationalism. It contrasts Lincoln and Garfield killings, cites Emma Goldman, and critiques journals like the Enquirer Journal and New York Journal for shaping public opinion. It lauds McKinley as a towering leader whose legacy will be judged by history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
America
Lincoln
Garfield
Czolgosz
Emma Goldman
New York Journal
Wall Street
The
Enquirer
Seymour Republican
Indiana M E Conference Opens With Memorial Tone
The Indiana M E Conference opened its session Tuesday evening with evangelistic services led by Rev J W Allen of Arlington and Rev T H Willis of Vincennes. Bishop Andrews presided and a memorial for McKinley was planned, with 322 members present and committees named for officers and future sessions.
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Indiana
M. E
J. W. Allen
Arlington
T. H. Willis
Vincennes
T. J. Brooks
Bishop Andrews
McKinley
C. W. Tinsley
Broadway Church
Indianapolis
Samuel Reed
Booneville
God
W. M. Zaring
Linton
Andrews
Talbot
Evansville
R. A. Kemp
L. D. Moore
F. M. Westhafer
L. B. Johnson
Grimes
J. L. Shroyer
C. M. Kroft
S. J. Cross
A. H. Helms
Homer Manuel
C. L. Manuel
C. L. Martin
H. L. Liddle
A. G. Abbott
F. H. Collier
E P. Jewett
M. Waylinger
S. S. Penrod
J. B. Smith
J. A. Breden
L. M. Edwards
C. A. McCullough
W. H. Wylie
President McKinley
J. H. Doddridge
Bloomington
Bedford
Locust Street
Greencastle
Worthington
DePauw University
F. S. Tincher
Connersville
Tincher
C. W. Lewis
Moore’s Hill College
Conference College
John Maxwell
Cannelton
Gerkin
Geo. A. Murphy
SERE
M. B. Hyde
D. D
Rushville
G. D. Wolfe
Jeffersonville
J.C. Boone
J. W. Turner
T. G. Cocks
J. B.smith
Weather Crop Report Highlights Regional Variances
The Weather Bureau notes heavy rains hurt central and west gulf areas and portions of the Ohio and upper Missouri valleys while drought pressures south Atlantic coast crops. Frosts in the upper Missouri valley chill conditions east of the Rockies though Pacific coast regions stay favorable. Corn maturing slowed by cool wet weather in Nebraska and South Dakota. cotton exposed to excess rain in central and western belt but opens and picks advance in the eastern half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Central
West Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Missouri Valley
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Nebraska
South Dakota
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Kentucky
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Oklahoma
Bedford City Council approves utility and staffing measures
The Bedford council bought land from Heiger & Winterhalter for 675 for a sewer plant near the brickyard. They accepted heating and plumbing bids for City Hall and approved Waterworks bonds. Police officer James M. Myers was discharged without a hearing. Several city expenditures and police duties were listed, plus notices of church pastors reassigned to Jeffersonville and praised for service.
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Heiger & Winterhalter
Lawrence County Agricultural Society
Bedford Light, Heat and Power Co
Strout & Son
Jas. M. Myers
John Johnson
John Jamison
Ernest Blackburn
Oscar Skerd
Gaussin
Charles Braxton
Ed. Gaines
John Marley
Fisher
Sproull
Bedford Democrat
Charles Jackson
Thomas Harris
Aug Ellis
Richard Fisher
Henry Payne
J. L. Sisco
J. L. Skerd
Andrew Acton
Lee Potter
Charlies Hartley
Bu James Steel
Bedfor Electric Light Co
Mitchell & Braxton
E. Strout & Son
W. E. Harvey
Queen City Supply Co
Frank Drehobel
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Lawrence County Fair Flower and Fruit Department Notice
The Lawrence County Fair Association invites all to visit its flower and fruit department offering entries for admirers of blooms and fine fruit. Members encourage attendance to view exhibits and participate in competitive displays.
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Lawrence County Fair Association
Policeman Myers Fired By the Council
The City Council fired Policeman Myers on Tuesday for deserting his post to serve as a Deputy Sheriff at Huron last week guarding B and O S W property. Myers argues he was urged by City Marshal Russell, and he had a fine record and no prior charges. Teaford and Myers were once a celebrated night watch duo, praised for enforcing the law amid mixed support and community views. Funeral services for Ephram G Wagley were held in Chehalis Washington with G A R and AOUW attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E B. Steele
John Clouds
W. McNaughton
James McCaw
John Poucher
Board of Examiners
Mitchell
Ind
North Vernon
W. C. Bottem
Christian Examiner
J. L. Stout
Methodist Review
Evansville
J. W. Turner
Frank G. Browne
Western Christian Advocate
Robert Brumbly
Osgood
Preachers Aid Society
J. K. Jameson
Shelbyville
Andrews
H.S. Hilton
R. A. Atkins
Oregon
Indianapolis
HE. B. Rawls
W.G. Proctor
Howward Place
W.S. Grim
Brooklyn
W. A. Quayle
Meridian St
Grand Avenue
Kansas City
Castleton
Blackford St
Roberts Park
New Palestine
Moores Hill
J. A. Sargent
Ohio
Jas. M. Myers
Huron
Myers
Russell
William Teaford
Teaford
Odisco
Ephham G. Wagley
Bedford
Prirdle Street
Chehalis
State of Washington
Baptist Church
J. M. Haskell
W. J. Dickson
Drquhart Cemetery
McKinley Era News and World Events Prompt Action
The Schley court of inquiry resumes Friday while a Chicago movement pushes for a grand McKinley memorial arch. Roosevelt will attend services in Washington. mass crowds hear McKinley’s body lie in state. Anarchist Emma Goldman gains temporary freedom on bond if posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley Court of Inquiry
Washington
Chicago
Roosevelt
German Reformed Church
Capitol
Emma Goldman
Jumbo Richardson Earns St Louis Call After Exhibition Loss
St Louis National League club beat Terre Haute 10 to 8 in an exhibition. Jumbo Richardson collected two hits and one run and helped limit Donovan on the basepaths as he joins the St Louis club for a trial at first base. The report notes Richardson’s strong play and potential as a big league stayer.
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St.Louis
Terre Haute
Jumbo Richardson
Donovan
St. Louis
The
Globe-Democrat
Richardson
Bill Kreig
Murphy
Wallace
Indiana Crop Report Week Ending September 16 The
The Indiana crop report notes lower but seasonable temperatures with showers on Wednesday and Thursday reviving vegetation and aiding fall plowing. Most corn is cut and safe from frost, though some green fields may not fully ripen before Oct 1. Peaches are plentiful but small, cucumbers late, and tobacco mostly housed. Ground is in excellent condition for fall plowing and seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture, Climate and Crop Bulletin
Weather Bureau
Indiana
Frost on the hills and local notices from Buddha
The fragment recalls frost seen last Wednesday and a note about not charging for catching a horse last Sunday night. It mentions Mr. Godwin taking charge of a school, Carl ton grave yard neglect, hopes to enlist Bro. C. A. Ward on the circuit, and Noah Flinn with Henry Walters considering a corn shredder while J. M. Gainey and wife attend the State Fair in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godwin
Mitchell
Carlton
Bro. C. A. Ward
Noah Flinn
Henry Walters
W.A. Sears
Bedford
Wm. Pitman
Trippleton
Bessie Wilking
Williams
Dana Boyd
Arley Veatch
J. D. Sellars
Virgil Boone
Silverville
W. L. Kern
Indianapolis
E. A. Kern
Monon Depot Stone Arrives From Bedford Quarries
The first installment of stone for the Monon passenger depot arrived this morning from the Bedford quarries. It is said to be the finest stone ever turned out at the quarry. The foundation will be completed today or tomorrow and work above ground will begin, with rapid completion urged.
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Monon
Bedford
Lafayette Call
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Bedford Mail
Thomas J. Brooks
Fred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks
EdiTols
Republican
President Roosevelt
Mr. McKinley
William McKinney
McKinsey
Indianapolis Journal
SION
the Woman's Home Mission
Ary Society
Madison Swadner
Marion
Lnd
W. T. Brown
E. L. Urner
Milton
E.C. Urner
Church Extension Society
Charles Tinsley
Broadway
C. E. Hester
Patriot
J. P. Mavity
Philadelphia
Switzerland
West Madison
Moorefield
Westport
Moores Hill College
W. O. Wykoff
New Albany
Wm. McK Hester
Trinity Church
Junior de Pauw
Borden
Steele
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Rockwell Clancy
India
National Crop ‘Report
Seuss
H. A. Severinghaus
Severinghaus
Council
Telegraphic News
Brussels
United States
St. Paul
Leon Czolgosz
Buffalo
Loran L. Dewis
Supreme Court
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Erie County Grand Jury
Court of District Attorney
Edward L. Emory
Loran L. Lewis
Robert C. Titus
New York Supreme Court
Gage
Hay
Seymour
Acker
J. H. Hodapp
Canton
Westlawn Cemetery
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville
William H. McDoel
Anthony J. Thomas
New York
W. H. Lewis
J. A. Hilton
J. L. Dougherty
B. E. Taylor
George W. Kretzinger
E. C. Field
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Des Moines
Camp Cable
Grand Lodge
Canada
Rebekah Lodges
Order
Adams Bros
Smithville
S.C. Freese
W. P. Rogers
S.C. Preese
S. C. Dodds
S. C. Freese
S.C. Dodd
James Karsell
S. W. Collins
Telephone
First Christian Church
Ernest Sears
M. J. Ferguson
Los Angeles
California
James Small
Bro
Ferguson
Buffalo Bill
Great
Sahara
South Africa
Strathcona Horse
Botha
de Wet
Canadian Mounted Rifles
China
United States Life Service
Wild West
Col. W. F. Cody
Roy Moore
Laura Chapman
Port Williams
14Th
Jim Moore
Lawrence County
Dunn
O. G. Coen
Mary McBride
Elnora
Coen
Small
Walter Wright
Florence Corbin
Wright
Washington Avenue
Frank Hamer
Indiana Crop Report
Buddha
J. M. Gainey
State OF Indiana
Lawrence Circuit Court
Martha J. Oliver
Equilla Oliver
Brooks & Brooks
Eorge W. Hinshaw
Lawrence
Boone Leonard
Brooks & Brooks, Attys
Archie Hall
Oc. M
Stark Bros
Stark Brothers
A. D
EL. S
Martha J. Reynol
Board of Commissioners
John M. Gainey
Ui Ir
Jas. G. Stull
Attorney-at-Law
Alexander & Harris Attorneys-At-Law
Gunn
C. H. Emery
15Th and
Esta
H. M. Burnham
Richard B. Short
Fayetteville
Fort Ritner
Elisha Lee
W. A. Holland
Henry Allen
Jackson County
A. J. Allen
Squirreltown
Rebecca
Nancy Mathis
Dr. Butler
Leesville
D. A. Lee
James Gillen
Cal ‘Hughes
W.S. Smith
Jesse Dowling
Jack Horner
E. C. Wicker
Joseph Allen
Tunnel Bridge
J. P. Brown
Flinn Township
Anna Beavers
Carrie Lee
Sparksville
H. S. Dixon
A. S. Lee
Wilcox
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