Fireman Wounded After Five Shots In Mill Boiler Room
W. Cassada of Peerless fired five shots at Samuel F. Hickam a fireman at the McMillan mill on a Thursday morning. Hickam was hit in the left hand while pursuing Cassada, who fled toward an accommodation train and disappeared. Local police searched the train but found no trace of Cassada.
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McMillan Mill
Cassada
Hickam
Rick
Hoover
R. B. Short
South Rogers Street
Bloomington
Peerless
Monon
The
Mace
I Heckam
Agein
Woodruff
Cline and Clark
Striking Baltimore & Ohio Section Men Demand Higher Wages
Dozens of B&O SW section men remain on strike over pay, seeking from 1.54 to 1.75 per day and time and a half for overtime. Some sections have returned to work after earlier laydowns, while others from Seymour to North Vernon stay out, risking wider disruption if no agreement is reached.
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Here
Sparksville
Seymour
Mitchell
Strkers
North Vernon
lJat
Lawrence County Grand Jury Publishes 13 Indictments
After an eight day session the Lawrence County grand jury discharged. The panel examined 110 witnesses and returned 13 indictments. Two true bills involve the Ping and Terrell cases. Arrests in the other held cases have not yet been made.
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Lawrence County
Ping
Terrell
Heleven
Mrs Sarah Bundy Dies After Long Illness Near Dark Hollow
Mrs Sarah Bundy wife of John Bundy aged 43 resided five miles north of Dark Hollow died Wednesday night after an eleven year illness from rheumatism She moved from south of the city twelve years ago Survived by husband five children Harry Bertha Davis Stucy David and William Kenneth Funeral services set for Friday at New Union Church with burial in New Union Cemetery
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Sarah Bundy
John Bundy
Dark Hollow
Harry
Bertha Davis
Stucy i
David
Williamn Kenneth
New Union Church
New Union Cemetery
Bedford Concert Band Final Open Air Show
The Bedford Concert Band performed its last open air concert at 7 39 PM in Northeast Corner Park near the courthouse. Director Marek introduced pieces including Kaisler Kaiser Overture, Wyoming Prance, Navajo Rag, Garland of Old Fashioned Roses, Strains from Sterns, Fluffy Ruffles Barn Dance, Moreska, and Quality Plus with J Marley Hall directing.
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Bedford
Jine
Court House Nork
Kaiser
Qnkiesler
Wyoming
Gun Wian William Gatlin Escaped Jail Lands in Nashville
William Gatlin, who escaped from Bloomington jail, was reported to have reached Nashville Tennessee. Authorities described the escape as daring and are continuing to pursue him as a fugitive. Gatlin is linked to prior crimes and faces additional charges upon recapture. He was last seen near public transit routes in the city.
Court House Park Faces to Rally Local Race
A major campaign meeting is planned at Court House Park featuring a favored Indiana figure. The event will highlight Republican unity, Democratic free trade concerns, and the Bund Moose vagaries, with a large countywide turnout expected for this pivotal rally.
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Indiana
Ripe Blackberries Found By Fred Burton On His Farm
Fred Burton of Bryantsville reports a surprising find a root of late ripe blackberries on his farm two and a half miles south of Bryantsville. berries show various stages ripening and may be a second crop or unusually late. the fruit was brought to the office for display before a deal discussion ended abruptly. two local baseball results are also noted with Bedford Champs winning first game 1 0 and tying 1 1 with Jasonville as Creamer pitched and Wicker short in the opener then Taylor pitched in the second game.
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Fred Burton
Bryantsvile
Redarmel
Bedford Champs
Jasonville
Bedford
Bedford Mail
Creamer
Bob Wicker
Ben Taylor
Loogootee
Washingston Democrat
Captured: Alleged horse thief Gatlin seized in Tennessee
William Gatlin, described as a gunman and store robber who escaped Bloomington jail days ago, has been captured in Nashville Tennessee. Sheriff Browning traced Gatlin via trains and Indianapoli to obtain requisition papers from Governor Marshall. The arrest followed three days of diligent pursuit and Sheriff Browning’s personal reward offering.
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William Gatlin
Bloomington
Nashville
Tenn
Henry Curran
Gatlin
Browning
Indianapalig
Marshall
Tennessee
Gailin
Growning
Bedford Champs Offer Sparks Sunday Challenge
Manager Rodarmel sought a game with Wicker's Bedford Champs for next Sunday afternoon. Bob Wicker replied a $100 guarantee. The dialogue hints at arranging a basketball clash amid riverfront talk.
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Rodarmel
Wicker
Bedford
Bob Wicker
PELTY PARTY Hosted by Mrs Donaldson for Miss Kelley
Mrs L E Donaldson gave a pretty 500 party at her South M street home to honor guest Miss Mabel Kelley. Three tables played. Mrs Hosby won top prize, Mrs Heckman second with a nappe, and Miss Edith Porter third. Refreshments included brick ice cream cake and mints. Attendees included Mesdames Bingham Hosby Grace Overton Cora Richardson Lillie May Lantz and W Heckman.
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L. E. Donaldson
South M Street
Mabel Kelley
Mitchell Civil War Vet Killed by Monon Freight
Tsiah Phipps of Mitchell a Civil War veteran was instantly killed Thursday at 10 15 am by a Monon freight train heading into a switch. He lived in north Mitchell and was walking along the track when the accident occurred in the north yards. The 72 year old was knocked a considerable distance and died instantly. Survived by a widow and brother B A Biggs of the city who attended the scene. funeral plans not yet set.
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Tsiah Phipps
Mitchell
Monon
Twenty-fourth
Indiana Infantry
B. A. Biggs
Local lightning strike at Medora cannery injures worker
A severe storm struck Medora last Tuesday when a lightning bolt exploded in the main building of the Medora cannery. James Alonzo Harris, about 23, was shocked and left the building. He wandered toward Kurtz before being brought back and held at Brownstown jail for safety. A lunacy inquest found him unsound minded. He claimed misperceptions about charity work at the institution and the hospital will continue aid. A charity fundraising campaign will start with Tag Day on Saturday October 25, led by Mrs. W. I. McCormick. Three young women have applied for three years’ training and will begin once quarters are prepared.
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Medora
Brownstown
Wm. Teell
Harris
Ladies Auxiliary to Campaign for Hospital Improvements
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hospital Board plans a fall campaign to improve the City Hospital. Miss Urmey the new superintendent urges needs for linens beds bedding dishes and equipment to elevate care quality. Committees are formed by President Miss Lillian Voris to finish the third story for a new nurses training area with added light and heat upgrades.
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Hoospital
Miss Urmey
Urmey
Lillian Voris
One to Eight Sentenced Man Taken to Michigan City
Harry DeForrest, who was sentenced in Lawrence circuit court by Judge Shea to serve from one to eight years in the Michigan City prison for larceny, was taken to the prison by Policeman Clark. He had been charged with burglary but was placed on probation after the act appeared liquor related. He later appeared in local court for intoxication and was promptly dealt with.
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Harry DeForrest
Lawrence
Shea
Michigan City
Clark
DeForrest
Change at S. J. freighthouse changes staff
A staff change at the S. J. freighthouse is announced. J. R. Woods resigns as Chief Clerk to join McLaren Stone Co. A. C. Cameron becomes yard clerk, replacing Woods. Charles Smith shifts from freighthouse foreman to yard clerk.
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S. J. Freighthouse
J. R. Woods
McLaren Stone Co
A. C. Cameron
Woods
Charles Smith
Miller Child Dies in Englewood At Beech Grove
Three year old Mary Jane Miller of Englewood the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lige Miller died Thursday at 2 o clock Funeral services are set for Friday at 3 o'clock Burial will be at Beech Grove
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Mary Jane
Lige Miller
Englewood
Beech Grove
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