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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
34
A massive explosion at Darr mine near Jacobs Creek in Fayette County traps about 300 to 400 miners, mostly Americans with several Hungarians, amid raging fire and obstructed exits. Rescue efforts are hindered by gas and debris, with officials doubting survival and a long, grim recovery ahead.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania December 1919 about four hundred miners were employed at the mine with reports that 150 cashed payroll checks this morning. This suggests that between two and a half hundred men entered the mine, though only 150 had cashed checks.
West Newton Pennsylvania December 19 reports from the Darr mine disaster estimate about five hundred men may be trapped or affected. Early indications suggest a large number of workers are still in danger as rescue efforts proceed.
From Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania December 20 over two hundred miners were trapped when the Pittsburg Coal companys Darr mine exploded at noon yesterday. Thirty bodies lie in the main entry as rescuers search for survivors and open passageways. Many victims are Americans with foreign miners adding to the night terror as alcohol fueled disorder swept the village. The company pledges Christian burials and coverage of funeral costs as rescue work progresses amid bracing and ventilation challenges.
Fairmont West Virginia December 21 bodies are gradually being recovered from the Fairmont Coal company mine at Monongah site of the December 6 disaster total recovered today is 340 with broad expectation that four hundred or more men perished.
Jacobs Creek Pa December 24 searchers reach entry No 27 at Darr mine and recover seventy four bodies, bringing total recovered to one hundred twenty. Twelve identified are laid along the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie tracks before funeral services move to Connellsville for burial.
London reports the death of Lord Kelvin, the renowned scientist, who aged with a chill a fortnight earlier and fatal complications set in on Wednesday. He passed away peacefully after losing consciousness in the afternoon, leaving no heir and causing his title to become extinct. Tributes pour in recalling his vigor of mind and body.
A Washington ruling on James Walcott of Maumee Ohio as heir of Chief Little Turtle may misplace Fort Wayne realty. Land described as township 26 range 10 east likely lies in Salamonie township Huntington county farm land, not Fort Wayne. Local experts say Little Turtle never owned Fort Wayne land and Wolcott’s claim should not affect current property owners.
Fort Wayne letters and newspapers note heavy holiday mail with many souvenir postage cards. Carriers like P A Heller handle large bundles on western routes while others cope with sizeable consignments. Public institutions host Christmas dinners for inmates and orphans as Salvation Army distributes meals to 150 families with gifts. A local clothing firm Wagner and Lewis in Wabash faces roughly $8,000 in liabilities amid asset erosion.
Prosecutor Dan B. Ninde said he will file an affidavit in circuit court against Henry Hockemeyer after his acquittal on a screen law indictment for selling intoxicating liquor on Sunday July 21. Witnesses testified they were in the place and bought beer. The acquittal followed a two hour jury deliberation and a judge noted potential misimpressions from instructions. Stella Clayton pleaded guilty under the blind tiger law, paying a $50 fine and costs and agreeing to abstain from liquor sales in her house of ill fame.
Northern Indiana News and Gossip reports on a Flint & Walling sprinkler installed in a New York Singer building towering 612 feet. Mrs. Daniel Shirk of North Manchester is found dead in her bed. Irving A. Sibley, a South Bend merchant, drives a 100 year old Massachusetts built sleigh. Lewis Silverstein of North Manchester faces $15,000 debt with wholesale houses. Thomas McGough and Miss Janette May wed publicly in Decatur with a crowd watching. Mrs. Martha McCann of Clinton township visits Goshen for a photo and reflects on changes of the last quarter century.
A fragment list of old fashioned kitchen recipes including Something to Eat poppets with corn meal and milk batter baked in gem pans, Orange Banana Cream with orange peel gelatin and whipped cream, and Celery Soup thickened with milk flour and rice. The text shows partial measurements and steps, indicating a selection from a breakfast and dessert menu.
Ada Geerken, 18, left a note in Mrs. A. W. Pickard's kitchen stating she eloped with Roy Pape. Both missing since Tuesday Dec. 17. Parents notified. Pape, 19, employed at Alter cigar store, is believed to have joined her in Chicago to wed.
Indiana petitions filed in circuit court at Fowler accuse Baldwin and Dague of hiding funds from the Bank of Fowler and Citizens’ private bank at Ambia. Auditor Billheimer says over 112000 of bank funds were invested in Arkansas timber lands, a railroad, and a sawmill. Owners reportedly borrowed 35000 from Ambia, 16349 in Fowler securities, and over 38000 and 10000 in personal notes. A receiver for Goodland may be delayed. the bank is deemed solvable with certain securities.
Daniel P. Baldwin, owner connected to Fowler Ambia and Goodland banks, was ordered to explain why $51,000 in sequestered taxes should not be placed on tax duplicates as a lien on his real estate. Officials argue about $2,000 yearly delinquency for twenty five years, tied to mortgages real estate and bonds. Baldwin to appear with counsel.
Noble county commissioners wrestle with proposing electric lights in Albion jail while reported closings ripple through Wakarusa churches and schools due to smallpox. Obituaries note Mary McEldowney, 80, Hartford City Presbyterian, and Henry Brown, 77, Novie county pioneer, both dead from pneumonia at Albion area homes. Whitehired details include Treasurer-elect J Forker filing quig misprint for $165 008.
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