Five Union Pacific miners dead five bodies recovered Hanna mine
In Coal Mine No 18 Hanna Wyoming and Coal Mine No 1 Cheyenne two Explosions caused by gas and coal dust killed between fifty five and seventy men and officials. Rescue efforts continued as debris blocked access and a second blast followed. Many widows and orphans are cared for as authorities pursue surface rescue.
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Hanna
Wyo
Union Pacific Coal Company
Cheyenne
Secon
Omihi
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Cor Company
Briggs
Poe School Adopts Resolutions on Death of George E Emerick
The Poe graded school passes resolutions expressing sincere sympathy to a student and her family after the death of George E Emerick. The document notes sending copies of the resolutions to the bereaved family and leading Fort Wayne newspapers, signed by Principal Lucius Somers and several teachers.
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Poe Graded School
George E. Emerick
Poe Public School
Fort Wayne
Lucius Somers
Iona Ketrow
Joyce Krick
Loretta Hiser
Mildred Brown
Bryan voices hope on Indiana ticket and platform
W J Bryan, en route to St Louis, praised Indiana Democrats for a strong platform and a splendid ticket. He said Hoosier democrats are confident of victory and noted strong activity in Pennsylvania and West Virginia as support for their principles ahead of next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
W. J. Bryan
St. Louis
Indiana
Berkman Arrested in New York as Anarchist Inquiry Opens
In New York March 30 Alexander Berkman the anarchist leader who served time for the Frick assassination attempt was taken into custody. He was brought to Bellevue hospital to be questioned alongside Selig Silverstein linked to a recent bomb at a Union Square meeting. Detectives scoured cities for anarchist associates. Police Commissioner Bingham vowed to use an iron hand against riot and disorder while denying police brutality.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Henry C. Frick
Bellevue Hospital
Selig Silverstein
Union Savare
Silverstein
Berkman
Terkman
Bingham
Seturing
Robert Hunter
Generi Bingham
Italians Freed After Threats Case In Sewickly
Six Italians arrested February 6 in Sewickly for alleged threats against prominent persons were discharged in criminal court. Assistant District Attorney Rowland said authorities could not secure sufficient evidence to convict and the costs were placed against the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sewickly
Rowland
Postmaster Ruling Cuts Off Subscriptions for Arrears
A new postmaster general ruling ends second class mail for weekly papers to readers 12 months in arrears. The SENTINEL warns subscribers to verify their status via the label and remit promptly to avoid losing delivery as of April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
the Sentinel
Guilty Love Ends a Double Tragedy
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on March 27 the bodies of Frank Roberts and Mrs Gustine Drizet were found with gunshot wounds and a revolver nearby. Authorities deem the deaths a murder followed by suicide with Roberts killing the woman and then himself. Both victims were French. Roberts age 30 and Mrs Drizet 24. Mrs Drizet leaves a husband and two children. Mr Brizet is expected home from Belgium soon.
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Williamsport
Frank Roberts
Gustine Drizet
Roberts
Old Country
Mrs. Brizet
Brizet
Belgium
Advance Guard Heads to Indiana Capitol for Republican Convention
Fort Wayne leaders from Watson and Miller factions depart Allen county to attend the state Republican convention in Indianapolis. W. M. Leedy and Watson supporters depart early with John Morris leading Miller forces. George Waldschmidt and Charles Gable assigned to presiding roles. W. E. Doud expected to be elected Allen county chairman amidst factional plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Watson
Miller
Indianapolis
W. M. Leedy
John Morris
George Waldschmidt
Charles Gable
W. E. Doud
Church Expenses Pledged at Third Presbyterian
Sunday pledges to fund the church year ending April 1 1909 reached over $4700 of the $4660 goal at Third Presbyterian in this city. Cash on hand after current expenses stands at $500 to be applied toward the bonded debt. Rev F M Fox, pastor for under three years, has led growth to about 450 members from a prior 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Presbyterian Church
F. M. Fox
Police capture Daley and Ryan over Broadside Ad Scheme
Detective Charles Lenz arrested Thomas J. Daley and J. J. Ryan in Peoria Illinois on a suspected legitimate advertising scheme tied to a Railway Yardmasters Union of America. They contested the arrest claiming no wrongdoing, while officials found stamped subscription lists and firm names copied from nearby signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lenz
Thomas J. Daley
J. J. Ryan
Peoria
Great Awakening at Salem Reformed Church
Over a two week period at Salem Reformed church in Perry township, Pastor Re. C. A. Row led special services during which twenty five individuals professed faith in Christ and joined the church. The community saw a notable spiritual awakening and the March 29 Sunday morning communion was the largest in the church’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Reformed Church
Perry Township
Re. C. A. Row
Troops Arrive to Deter Striking Miners at Treadwell Alaska
Washington reports the imminent violence at the Treadwell Alaska mines was averted by troops arriving last week. Conditions are described as quiet following the deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treadwell
Alaska
Feud War in South Bend Leaves Two Italians Shot
In South Bend Indiana last night Anthony Comporti and Salementa Montelani were shot amid a feud traced to Milano Italy. The would be killers fled toward woods five miles northeast of Niles Michigan as armed officers pursue. The wounded men, recently arrived from Chicago, are hospitalized.
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South Bend
Ind
Milano
Italy
Anthony Comporti
Salementa Montelani
Niles
Mich
Chicago
Italians Cornered After Shootings Near Miles Michigan
Three Italians who shot and mortally wounded Anthony Comforti and Selementa Montelani in South Bend last night have taken refuge in a wooded strip near Pokagon. Niles and South Bend officers surround the area as exchanges of shots continue.
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Miles
Mich
Detroit
Niles
Anthony Comforti
Selementa Montelani
South Bend
Ind
Pokagon
Fiance Earl Tatum Dies Suddenly in Manila
Earl Lee Tatum fiancé of Miss Phoebe Ellison dies in Manila before wedding. Cablegram to Hon. T. E. Wilson says death occurred amid smallpox illness. Tatum, North Carolina native, worked as a government electrician in Manila and was to marry in Manila on Tuesday. Miss Ellison had gone to Manila to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lee Tatum
Ellison
Manila
T. E. Wilison
Newton W. Gilbert
Phoebe Ellison
Tatum
North Carolina
America
Miss Ellison
Fort Wayne
Mr. Tatum
Warden Reid Resigns From Michigan City Prison
James D. Reid, warden of the Indiana state prison at Michigan City, has forwarded his resignation to the prison board. Health concerns and the strain of executing thirteen murderers during six years are cited as factors in his decision. The board is expected to act at its next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden Reid
Michigan City
Place
Indianapolis
Ind
James D. Reid
Indiana State
Reid
Berkman Denies Silverstein Bomb Confession
Alexander Berkman tells reporters he doubts Selig Silverstein threw the Union Square bomb and questions any police confession. He was arraigned and held on sixty dollars bail with a April 3 hearing set. no bondsman in court, parole to his counsel for bail arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander Berkman
Selig Silverstein
Bellevue Hospital
Union Square
Silverstein
Berkman
Hill Named Ambassador to Germany in Senate Nomination
Washington March 31 The president sent to the senate the nomination of David Jayne Hill as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Germany Arthur M Beaupre to be minister to the Netherlands and Luxemburg and Spencer F Eddy to be minister to the Argentine republic all from Illinois and the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
David Jayne Hill
Arthur M. Beaupree
Illinois
Netherlands
Luxemburg
Spencer F. Eddy
Argentine
Diplomatic Figures Say Hill Incident in Berlin Cleared
Washington and Berlin describe the Hill episode as settled with no lasting friction. Charlemagne Tower plans to resign as American ambassador on June 1, with notice given to vacate his residence by May 1. Japan considers renting the ambassador’s house for the embassy and may buy it if suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Washington
Hill
Charlemagne Tower
Roosevelt
Tower
Japan
Cooper Remains Head of Rescue Home Mission Work
The Rescue Home and Mission on East Columbia Street held its annual meeting Monday night keeping the current board intact. Treasurer’s report showed a deficit of over one thousand dollars, with $670 owed to superintendent George S. Cooper who also presented a report highlighting past year work. President W. D. Page praised Cooper’s leadership as the board planned reappointment and noted Cooper would stay amid strong local support to repay the deficit.
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Rescue Home and Mission
East Columbia Street
George S. Cooper
Supt. Cooper
W. D. Page
Cooper
W. T. Ferguson
HE. A. K. Hackett
James M. McKay
William Swayne
O. N. Guidlin
J. A. Quince
L. W. Hills
F. W. Kelsey
H. A. Grotholtman
George Glore
Chas. A. Hood
B. P. Lugibih
Geo. I. Cooper
Tom
Bowery Mission
New York
Wm. Swayne
Dessie Quince
Glenn Johnston Resigns from City Police Force
Patrolman Glenn Johnston resigns after three years with the city force and will become special police officer on the Nickel Plate, covering the territory between Fostoria and Knox with headquarters in Fort Wayne. Chief Snyder appoints as chief special officer with Cleveland headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Johnston
A. E B. Snyder
Fort Wayne
Fostoria
Knox
Snyders
Cleveland
Johnston
Common Mistake Confuses Kidney and Bladder Troubles
The note warns women against misreading kidney and bladder irregularities as a peculiarity of female health and mentions Foley's as a remedy reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Independent Telephone Association opens Chicago HQ
The International Independent Telephone association established a permanent Chicago headquarters to launch an aggressive campaign. A. C. Lindemuth of Richmond Indiana becomes salaried president and J. B. Ware of Detroit serves as secretary with a team dedicating full time to organization and field work.
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Chicago
International Independent Telephone Association
America
Independent Telephone Movement
A. C. Lindemuth
Richmond
Ind
J. B. Ware
Detroit
Michigan
United States
Canada
Union
Salvation Army witnesses in Mitten case delayed to April 9
In city court Monday the Salvation Army's Mittens faced a wire desertion case against John R. Mitten. attorney Harry Hogan sought a continuance until after the Republican state convention. Mitten released on $300 bond after a witness urged his Christian duty. Separately, 16 hoboes were rounded up, with two released after police gave them an hour to depart. others await circuit court or probable release in days. James Fagan and Otis Webb bound over for petit larceny. Goldie Smith and Albert Jones fined for profanity.
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Salvation Army
John R. C. Mitten
Harry Hogan
Mittens
Industrial Department of the Army
Huntington
Heaton
Mitten
Army
William Walker
John Murphy
James Fagan
Otis Webb
Goldie Smith
Albert Jones
Important Decision on Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy
The notice advises choosing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs or colds, claiming it cures obstinate coughs and expels the cold from the system. It asserts the product contains no harmful drugs and urges insistence on obtaining it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Drefer & Bro
Crumpacker Nominated by Republican Convention in Indiana
Michigan City reports Crumpacker was nominated for Congress at the Indiana district Republican convention. The nomination marked the sixth time he has been named for the office, received by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Indiana
Crumpacker
Congress
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G&bain
Young Silverstein
Haymarket
Daley
Ryan
Niles, Mich
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Nickel Plate Railroad
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