Victim Run Over by Freight Trains Near Junction
George F. Condon 26 a freight conductor for GR and L, was crushed to death near a junction west of the city when his foot caught in a frog and two cars passed over him as he attempted to rejoin a slowly moving consist. The accident occurred about 1:30 Friday morning, witnesses reported the engine crew signaling frantically as bystanders and the coroner were notified. Condon, born in Arcum, Ohio, married to Bessie Golden, had moved to the city five years ago and recently rebuilt a home after a fire. His widow and surviving relatives in Ohio were notified.
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George F. Condon
Guy
Imansiver
Condon
Lee
Peltier
Arcunum
Hle
Grand Rapides
Dudiana
Axe slips during wood splitting injures fireman Gogher
Arthur Gogher a Nickel Plate fireman was injured at home on Boone street when an axe slipped while splitting wood. He received a deep wound requiring stitches and will be unable to run his shift for some time.
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Arthur Gogher
Boone Street
Steeif
Pennsylvania Railroad Fire Losses Record 1907
Annual statement shows 1424 fires on Pennsylvania Railroad lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie in 1907. Total damage from these fires reached 280,150 dollars. Report released by FLTL Newhern and W. Atterbury of the Insurance Department.
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Pittsburg Post
Pennsylvania Railroad
Westerday
Pittsburg
Erie
Fltl Newhern
Insurance Department
Atterbury
Pen
Case After Case Endorsements for Deans Kidney Pills
Port Wayne resident Alvin Marti reports long standing back pain and foot issues eased after using Deans Kidney Pills. He recalls a friend’s advice and a local druggist recommendation, claiming full relief and no recurrence. Milburn Co. marketed the pills as a remedy with dealer availability.
Emeline Yorke Tyndall Hotel for Working Girls Opens
In New York the Emeline Yorke Tyndall hotel for working girls, first ecclesiastical sociology experiment, opened as a six story building at East 102nd Street. Built largely by Rev. M. Tyndall and his brother, it is not charity but cost based. The hotel offers board and room from 2.50 to 2.76 a week with a restaurant for the public. Admissions limited to women under 35 and earning under 15 a week.
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New York
Emeline Yorke-Tyndall
Tyndall
Glergyman
People’s Tabernache
Tradoners
Texas
Lghor
Ameline Torke-Tyndall
Fire losses in 1907 rise in Pennsylvania report summary
The report estimates state wide fire damage for 1907 across divisions. It cites 51 fires from adjacent burning property causing $25,902 in losses, eight lamp fires totaling $8,448, explosions and fuels causing about $3,000, and over 40 engines and other sources adding further costs. Unknown origin fires exceeded $7,000, while wrecks and debris fires pushed totals to $343,587.
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Eral
Pennsylvania
Etrc
Lele
Machinists Plan Shrine of Sterpsichore Ball
The Friend ship jodge No. 70 of the International Machinlate ania prepares a ball at Winners ball on Tuesday evening. Arrangements are complete for a brilliant affair with Traendis'ren tre orchestra engaged. The going march will start promptly at 8:20. The event is private for lodge members and their friends.
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Jodge No. 70
Machinister Union
Traendis
Rentre
Hessbeer
Lodge
Fits
Frans i
Palace Roach Conductors Relieved Of Janitor Duties
Pullman conductors in cafe coaches no longer handle steam heat issues. An order from Superintendent Horgan transfers steam heat control to the train crew during trips. John Walker and A Lang will tour and inspect the system and new passenger terminal progress at Wirsling as construction continues.
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Palace Roach
Pullman
Lake Sbors
Horgan
Wernestay
En Fort
Vali
John Walker
B. & O. Southwesterm Railroad
Thire
George L. Potter
A. Lang
Wirsling
Bo & CO
Chat Tem
Possitla
Anes
New Officers of Bricklayers' Union Showcase Board
New officers of the Bricklayers' Union are listed with names including W. J. Powell of New York and others from various cities. The fragmented text places leaders at national and regional levels, signaling a formal transition of presidency and key posts amid a broader organizational update.
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Bricklayers’ Union
Wabash to Handle Large Shipments of Barrels
Freight notices announce three cooperage shipments moving on the Ann Arbor and Wabash lines. Originating on the Ann Arbor Railroad, empties will be turned over to the Wabash at Chicago and Kansas City for movement to Milan Michigan. Local freight agents on the lines are notified of the near term transfers and the Wabash coordination with Caouperans movements.
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Wabash Diet
Anotheranachar
Wabash
Afilan
Mich
Chicago
Kanaay City
Milan
Stenographers Transferred Amid Promotions After Tragedy
Changes sweep the railroad office as Casey transfers to Trainmaster RC while KO Glatting is promoted. Mr Alter, a year in clerical work, moves to A Lopshi foreman of engines with Harvey Perriguey appointing him. Former road supervisor clerk at Kalamazoo, the position was abolished weeks ago. The shifts follow the vacancy created by the death of J B Merriweather, chief clerk to the superintendent.
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Casey
J B. Meriiweather
Industrial Notes From Nickel Plate Yard
Night Caller El Slusseran at the Nickel Plate yard office reports a severe attack of the stip. Pennsylvanian machinist Jerry O Connors, recently hospitalized, is now able to be out. The young son of Herbert Curtis, a Nickel Plate roundhouse machinist helper, is improving after weeks of pneumonia. A wheelman with a fractured skull remains in uncertain condition. Pred Huston, motive power foreman for the Pennsylvania, returned to Pilvers after visiting relatives. William Titenbacke, brother of the night caller, returned home to Hamilton Ohio after several weeks away. Helen Titen backe has resumed duties after several days absent due to illness. A Penney lvanin fyer up at Valuralao yesterday reports ongoing civic activity. Charles SeHers brought the see to Fork Wayne for repairs. Walter Lina, a Nickel Plate introduce, is viewed as improving with expert care. The St. desepyrs sympathy noted. goveror Weeks age is referenced.
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el Slusseran
Nickel Plate Yard
Jerry O'Connors
St. Joseph's Hospital
Wil
Herbert Curtis
Nickel Plate Round House
Tte
Pneumonic
J. EM
Huston
Pennsylvania
American
William Titenbacke
Hamilton
Iter
Helen Tien
Hacke
Aviv
Che Penney Lvanin
Valuralao
Charles SeHers
Wayne
Pruiart
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