Fontanet Explosion Destroys Dupont Powder Plant
Fontanet Indiana reels after a multi mill explosion at the Dupont Powder Company plant. Estimates list 25 to 45 dead and over 600 injured as seven mills and a magazine blew apart. Rescue crews, soldiers, and Indiana National Guard patrol the ruined town as officials investigate the catastrophe.
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Illinois Baptists Open 63rd Annual Convention
The sixty third annual convention of Illinois Baptists opened here today with representation from major cities. A praise service was led by W. H. Teeby of La Salle and the conference sermon was delivered by Rev. A. H. Harnly of Chicago. Officers for the year were elected as the opening session ended, and the four day meeting includes Rev. Harnly, brother of J. H. Harnly, managing editor of the Daily Times.
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Daily Times
Who Stole One Of Saturns Rings
Scientists nationwide discuss Saturn losing rings as Professor Lord of Ohio State notes the planet is in an unusual phase visible from Earth only once in about 320 years and not seen again in its current state until 1921 as Earth crosses Saturns ring plane twice per orbit.
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Trial flight of Aronauts ends near Jacksonville
Bt. Louis Oct 16 After a 3 hour 10 minute flight covering almost 100 miles the balloon Psyche landed three miles north of Jacksonville Ill ending the Bret trial trip by aeronauts C C McCoy and Captain G Def Chandler in preparation for the international races to be held Oct 31. McCoy said the Psyche performed well and looked forward to a longer trip in the America which is more than twice Psyche’s rise.
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C. McCoy
G. Def Chandler
Jacksonville
Aeromauta
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McCoy
America
Rebate allegations hit Southern Pacific investigated
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane returns to Washington from California where reports say Southern Pacific Railroad gave rebates. He says flagrant law violations can be proven but Harriman’s indictability hinges on establishing his responsibility for the alleged violations.
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Interstate Commerce
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California
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Bear Lake encampment reports astonished natives on president voyage
Arrivals describe the president’s roughing it with blankets and cold bread, bears dogs sent to the camp, and his plan to finish the Bear Lake hunt Saturday then travel to Stamboul for a Sunday stay before heading to Vicksburg for a Monday speech.
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Bear Lake
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J. M. Parker
Vicksburg
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Tallulah
Missing girl Mamie Cantwell last seen after train ride
Mise Mamie Cantwell of Orford vanished last Saturday while en route to Hamilton to attend the funeral of Judge John F. Nellan. Neighbors and relatives could not locate her, and she has not been seen since, though investigators doubt she is with relatives.
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Mamie Cantwell
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John F. Nellan
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Misa Cantwell
Heskett Will Case Ends In Commonwealth Court Victory
The Hesket will case concludes in Common Pleas Court with the judge sustaining the will. Francis Lar cob and others from Columbus claimed undue influence over John Hesket at the time of his death. After witnesses were heard, attorney W. R. Pomerene moved to end the case arguing insufficient evidence to continue, and the court ordered the jury to return a verdict confirming the will as written.
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Meeting of Sportsmen Association at Warsaw
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Sportsmen Association will be held at Warsaw with hounds from across the region. A free drag chase offers a $4500 purse for the two winning dogs, with premiums listed for various dog classes and a noon entry deadline. Officials and officers are named, and a newborn baby boy is reported at the McFarland household in Sixteen Tree.
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Expo Loan a Total Loss for Jamestown Exposition
Washington reports the Treasury is likely to treat the $1,000,000 congress loan to the Jamestown exposition as a total loss. Acting Secretary Edwards weighs taking charge of the fair and keeping gate receipts as partial repayment, but Congress has limited remedies to pursue.
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First sessions open of ninety eighth grand Masons meet in Ohio
About 600 delegates and guests gathered in the Auditorium for the opening of the ninety eighth annual grand communication of the Masons of Ohio. The day included welcome addresses by Mayor Turnhall and Henry Wise, responses by Grand Master Horace A. Irwin, a ceremonial parade to Monument Hill with wreath laying for McKinley, and a sight-seeing tour arranged from the Courtland hotel. J W Porter and C G Smith of Coshocton attend the convention.
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Contract Set for Remodeling Court House
The contract for remodeling the courthouse was let to Sam M. Wittama as the only bidder. Williams has until March 1, 1908, to complete the work and a bond of 500 was furnished. The bid totaled 7795, several hundred dollars less than prior estimates.
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Canal Dredge Prepares for Winter Work
Tow Diaz dredge with which Mr. Kisser ty Copersthig on the canal side is being fortified for winter use. Sides are boarded up to render it inhabitable for winter operations. Dredging will continue through winter and by spring a substantial impression will be made. The timeline suggests about one hundred forty feet of canal cut per day as four miles remain to be dredged.
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Kisser
Taft Declarations Spark Pacific Expansion Debate
The report from Petersburg notes Secretary Taft's Tokyo declarations as signaling U S plans for extensive Pacific expansion centered on the Philippines The Novoe Vremya analysis warns retention of the Philippines shows aggressive U S intent and predicts possible war with Japan.
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Pacific
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