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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
2
Crowds attend racing at the fair with good competition on Wednesday and Thursday. Carriages fill the field grand stand and Floral Hall displays draw many visitors. Thursday’s races include 2:17 pace Anna T first heat 2:24 Catherine M second heat 2:174 3:00 trot Maud D first heat 2:264 Maud D second heat 2:313 Charlie H strong in last two heats.
Leon Czolgosz found guilty of murder in the first degree by a Buffalo jury after an eight hour trial. Emma Goldman released in Chicago. Passaic warns against La Questione Sociale. Roosevelt heirs and other noted figures mentioned amid political and legal updates. Indianapolis faces a looming city debt crisis with limited borrowing options.
Reports from Terre Haute Indiana detail a stock shipper George W Robinson killed by a passenger engine in Vandalia yards while W W Bailey was seriously injured. Other items include hog price surges at South Omaha, Ireland tobacco factory plans, Schley inquiry testimony, refurbishment of memorials, a McKinley assassination forecast, and a snowstorm in Bottineau North Dakota threatening grain.
United States Attorney Childers and United States Marshal Foraker expect Maggio to reveal startling details about Italy’s hardships. He is guarded from interviewers and barred from speaking to suspicious figures as Sheriff Goodell resists allowing contact.
Ephriam G Wagley died at his Chehalis home on Prindle Street on September 12 1901 after a lingering illness from a gunshot wound suffered at Mission Ridge on November 25 1863. Funeral at Baptist Church conducted by Rev J M Haskell and Rev W J Dickson with G A R and A O U W members attending. burial at Urquhart Cemetery with firing squad salute and bugler Reveille. Wagley born April 15 1835 in Springville Indiana enlisted April 1861 served in many Civil War battles and later lived in Illinois Kansas and finally Chehalis Washington. He was school director and justice of the peace, blind to reading, cherished public affairs, last words were We are fighting our last battle. He is survived by loved ones and memories of service to country.
The week saw mean temperatures below normal with light frosts on several dates. Frost damage was limited, mainly harming late corn, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes in low land areas, while peaches and plums remained abundant. Corn cutting and fall seeding proceed under favorable conditions.
Elisha Lee engages in peach gathering while Mrs Lucy Flinn visits from Disney. Sheriff interviews witnesses. Wm Beaver travels to Mitchell and Bedford. Grand jury convenes with locals. W M Lee travels to Oklahoma for peaches. Adams and others visit Elisha Lee, James Guthrie and son call. Property matters addressed as Alfred S Lee files administrator bond in Bedford. Local residents seen at Hazelburg and Leesville with various errands.
Charles Platter and brother from North Vernon Indiana inspect a new band mill. Residents mention Bed ford Fair attendees and rural travel. The Monon announces Louisville inter-state fair ticket deals with reduced fares and specific sale dates.
Birth announced, a fine boy born Sunday to Mr and Mrs J M Potter a family. Visitors include Mr Samuel Massey and family with Mr and Mrs Frank Sears and Mr and Mrs Milton Sellars in Bedford and trips by Rev Jno Williams to Old Union.
The Monon railroad announces another two dollar excursion to Chicago on Saturday September 28. H P Rapney and G A Pan American Akron Route promote the trip while W W Richardson at Washington and Illinois Streets Indianapolis invites riders to request a booklet on the Pan American Exposition and the Akron Route.
The Monon announces fall round trip fares to multiple western states with return by October 7. Members are urged to attend a hall meeting September 27 at 1 30 pm. Also listed are 1901 tourist rates to Montana Minnesota and more with stopovers in several states and special certificate plan rates for various church and association meetings. For details contact H P Rappey G A.
The return limit on one cent per mile Buffalo excursions via Akron Route extends to trains leaving Buffalo by 1 am central time on the Monday after sale, about six days. Ten day tickets gain 15 days, and 15 day tickets gain 20 days. Effective August 20. Monon round trips: various Indiana Church meetings listed with dates and districts. tickets valid within 100 miles of meeting sites. For details contact a Pennsylvanian Lines agent. H P Rapley, G P A.
The Manon offered one fare for round trips to several events. Indiana meetings include the Annual Conference of Indiana Institute Workers in LaFayette October 8–10 with tickets sold October 7, 8, and 10 valid to October 11 after certificate by N. C. Latta. Indiana Baptist Convention in Franklin October 8–11 with tickets sold October 8–10 valid to October 12. Union Veterans National Encampment in Gettysburg October 9–11 with tickets sold October 5–7 valid to October 15. J O R M Great Council of Indiana in Indianapolis October 15–17 with tickets sold October 14–16 valid to October 18. K P Grand Lodge and Grand Temple Rathbone Sisters in Indianapolis October 1–2 with tickets sold September 30 and October 1 valid to October 4. 20th Century Missionary Convention in Minneapolis October 10–17 with tickets sold October 8–13 valid to October 10 with possible extension.
A Pall Mall Gazette poem describes tender young stars awaiting dew, mountain shadows warm with sunset hues, and planets needing nursing. The Moon Baby, their royal figure, sleeps in the ocean depths while winds rock a golden cradle aloft.
A longtime customer in a town places a huge May order to expand and wipe out a rival. The credit man doubts the tale and trims credit, turning away the sale. By June the man disappears with cash, heading to a cooler climate and later rusticating in Manitoba.
In Lambertville New Jersey a Pennsylvania railroad shop worker sent to Phillipsburg to fix a roof is the subject of a lighthearted tale. A telegram to the foreman asked if he should stay on the roof as rain began, prompting good-natured amusement upon his return in the evening.
The Tribune urges readers to adopt its editions for broad news coverage and practical value. It promotes the Daily, Sunday, Weekly, Tri-Weekly, and other editions, highlighting market reports, illustrations, and editorial standards. The piece invites subscriptions and club sales, noting the 1901 Almanac release.
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