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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
2
Miners in Jacob’s Creek Pa claim 160 bodies remain in the Darr mine amid unaccounted members in a local organization. Coroner Wynn postpones an inquest as additional bodies are expected. total recovered stands at 240.
War Secretary Taft urges increased enlisted pay and higher NCO pay to boost recruitment as regular army strength falls. He recommends adopting a naval pay system, creating a general-service corps, and building new posts at Baguio and Fort McKinley. He also proposes an electric railroad in Mindanao and expanding surgeon corps for volunteers.
Twelve residents of Wharton Ohio fall ill after eating cheese with at least five reported dying. Victims include Clarence Bell his wife and three children, Wheeler Crider and his family, and L F Long family. Edward Morris of Chicago purchases $35,000,000 in Morris Co and Fairbank Canning stocks joining major players in the packing industry.
Lee Frazer, a young milk wagon driver for John O’Hers, sacrificed his life in Ann Arbor when his wagon was struck by a train. He saved his employer’s little son by tossing him clear before jumping clear himself, but was run over by the locomotive. Also reported is the death of the famed dancer "Little Egypt" in New York, with a coroner investigation opened into possible murder.
The report supports the military establishment with a fiscal year appropriation totaling 11 582 931 more than last year. Over 90 percent of the increase funds coast defense, with about 21 700 000 for the United States and 14 800 000 for insular possessions. Taft also urges Congress to fund a statue for Edwin M. Stanton in Washington.
George A. Pettibone, Western Federation of Miners official, is acquitted in Boise Idaho of murdering Governor Steunenberg. The trial comes after Secretary Haywood's acquittal on the same charge. Pettibone and Haywood faced accusations tied to confessions by Harry Orchard and Steve Adams claiming bloody plots. Western Federation members nationwide react with praise. John Mitchell, UMWA president, calls the verdict highly satisfactory.
The United States life saving service demonstrated the efficiency of the power lifeboat in rescuing persons from wrecked vessels. It plans adding several boats to its equipment along the New England coast.
In December a mine collapse at the Alpha mine near Ely Nevada buried five men in the shaft. Two Greeks were buried alive while three Americans Bradley Brown and McDonald were safe. A six inch pipe provided a link to surface and the entombed men spoke with Superintendent Gallagher as rescuers gathered.
Gallagher mentors a rescue effort as entombed miners endure days with provisions for three weeks and daily contact with families via mine telephone. The trapped men receive cooked meals and news while awaiting a possible delay in rescue and facing hazards from a cave-in below the timbers.
The commissioner of internal revenue notes only ten mills have opened to produce free denatured alcohol since the act. The Treasury has sent farmers guidance, but few distilleries operate, mainly using corn. Germany reportedly has about 70,000 farm distilleries producing industrial alcohol for about 27 cents a gallon, while U S prices average 36 cents per gallon.
New England manufacturers favor conservatism with hopes of modest improving trade but expect no full revival before after the presidential election. An estimated 200,900 to 250,000 workers face short time in early 1908 as cotton firms plan a 23 percent output reduction from Christmas to March 1.
Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia will shorten hours for about 20 000 employees due to a drop in new orders. No layoffs are planned, but by February workers are expected to be on half time.
Reports from the mills in Pittsburg indicate more than 40,000 men idled for weeks will return to work by January 6. All mills in the district are set to resume operations early in the new year.
William J. Bryan spoke at the Jackson Day banquet in Chicago praising Roosevelt for aligning with Democratic tenets while reaffirming allegiance to the 1896 platform. He argued the Democratic stance on trusts, railroads, tariff reform, arbitration, and jury rights remains stronger today, and touted shared lines with a Republican president. He urged voters to decide, not editors or magnates, and stressed adherence to the Chicago platform of 1896.
The Georgetown Kentucky jury in the 1899 Goebel murder case against Caleb Powers was dismissed after a ten to two vote for acquittal. Four prior trials ended in life imprisonment or death. Attorneys sought clemency from Governor Wilson and petitions for Powers’ pardon began in Georgetown and spread nationwide.
The 1900 census is referenced as a basis for plans for 1910. A $14,000,600 appropriation is sought, with 65,000 enumerators and 3,500 clerks plus 330 supervisors. The process emphasizes non political civil service tests, experience bias, and a streamlined organization under a presidential appointment system.
The Glenn pool near Tulsa is the world’s richest oil producer with 1,118 wells yielding a daily 167,700 barrels. In sixteen months it sent 25,000,000 barrels to market and land rose from 20 to 2,500 dollars per acre. Proven area reaches 14,000 acres as rigs expand and new wells extend limits.
A 1910s style notice lists the Russian war department ordering a mobile automobile corps on a German model, plus several obituaries and political notes including Janssen death in Paris and Williams death in Columbus.
The Isthmian Canal Commission reports for July 1 show appropriations of 79 million 608 thousand 568 dollars for canal construction and expenditures of 48 million 285 thousand 110 dollars. Excludes 40 million paid to the French Canal Company and 10 million for Panama right of way.
The new Hippodrome in Cleveland, the largest U S playhouse outside New York, seats 4500, cost 2 million, and features a hydraulic stage floor, a 455000 gallon aquatic tank, a 44 foot megaphone arch, and a 100 by 104 foot stage. Built by local capitalists, it will run as an independent house.
Gov W B Wroggatt reports Alaska population at about 31900 plus 6000 to 7000 transient workers in mining canneries and rail projects. He notes extensive prospecting in mining districts and identifies the whisky peddler as a top enemy of natives. He urges liquor sale limits within five miles of large employers except in incorporated towns.
Judge Hough in the Federal District Court New York ruled the 80 cent gas law enacted two years ago is unconstitutional as confiscatory. Companies had collected one dollar per thousand and the excess was held by the courts, tying up millions pending the ruling. Fire at Pine Beach near James Town Exposition grounds Norfolk destroyed a dozen frame structures including several small hotels with losses estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars.
Governor Hanly proclaimed Muncie Indiana under riot and insurrection suspending civil law. Quartermaster General Powell brought troops to enforce the order and take command while patrols guarded car lines. Union Traction prepared to resume regular service amid shootings and property damage.
Officials report 2006 figures show the Southern Pacific Pacific lines with 1 10S locomotives and 26148 freight cars, marking gains in motive power and wagons. Arkansas Supreme Court limits legislative autocracy over railroads while protecting corporate immunity in wreck cases. Interstate commerce decisions drive traction rivals and court actions on joint through freight and state interstate regulation amid rate withdrawals by Erie and other trunk lines.
The report lists bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo. It covers wheat corn oats rye barley and dairy items with No 2 and other grade distinctions and price ranges. The figures reflect regional commodity trading and varied quality categories.
The holiday period brings a mild business slowdown with clearer product signals. Clearance sales show no pressure in heavyweight apparel, wholesale inventories rise as road salesmen depart, and some factories idle workers briefly with expectations of next week’s resumption. January dividends surge and currency circulation efforts rise. In the West mercantile collections stay slow with no alarming district-wide default rise. Chicago district failures total 25, with liabilities over 5,000 numbering 3.
Bradstreet's notes postholiday quiet across general trade and industry with signs of improvement in finances. Reduction in sales boosts retail in some cities while Northwest weather hampers seasonal distribution. cotton holdings affect Southern retail and collections. Dry goods and clothing demand weak but more confident. leather trades soft with small sole leather stocks and large hides. Wholesalers cautious. 7 percent 1907 shipments cut stocks. Weekly business failures total 345 for week ending Jan 2, up from prior weeks. Canada failures 27 vs 50 last week and 16 a year ago.
Twelve men were arrested in Camden New Jersey charged with stealing and carrying a two story house. The item notes a broad array of items from railroads to a bishop and city news in a rapid digest style.
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