Fire sweeps Schoenberger mine and Darr mine tolls rise
Pittsburg reports describe a deadly coal mine disaster region with 400 workers in the Schoenberger mine at Baird station near Jacobs Creek. A fire broke out, rescuers flooded the shaft, and preparations to flood the mine followed. In Darr mine 63 bodies recovered, hundreds more feared dead, identification efforts underway with blood and mud filled scenes, and a miscount corrected to 228 killed at Jacobs Creek.
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Pittsburg
Schoenberger
Baird Station
Jacobs
Crock
Darr
Dee
W. I Woodford
Pittsburg Coal Company
Linu
Jacobs Creek
Wealthy man Hyde ends at Hempstead poor farm
New York December 23 Stewart Hyde once wealthy and heir to funds totaling about 2600000 squandered money on trotting horses and racing bets. After failed livelihoods as a stable boy and the loss of a valuable horse tied to Brooklyn, he was not prosecuted. Now in frail health he resides at the Hempstead poor farm.
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New York
Stewart Hyde
Pnca Werlthy
Long Island
Hyde
Ufteen
Diet Ad
Hin
Brooklyn
Richard Rossington Dead Fort Wayne Hotel Man At 73
Richard Rossington a widely known Fort Wayne hotel man died at his Ray Indiana home Sunday at age 73 pneumonia was the cause. He had recently visited his son Charles in Peoria Illinois and endured a cold before his illness worsened. He was survived by a brother, three sisters, and another son in Peoria. The body was brought to Fort Wayne for burial.
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Richard Rossington
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Ray
Ind
Mr. Rossington
Peoria
Charles Nf. Rossington
William
Julia Rossington
Bonifaces
Mort Wayne
Clear Lake
R. B. Rossington
Jiln R. Reed
Mary Wilson
Democratic National Committee picks Denver for 1908 convention
French Infekt Indiana Dec 23 1907 chairman Thames Taggart announces the Democratic National Committee has chosen Denver Colorado as the site for the 1908 national convention on July 7. The statement lists representation rules and invites all citizens to join the effort for a pure economical constitutional government. A special committee on arrangements includes Roger C Sullivan James Co Dahlman Nels Norman FE Mack N YU HR M Johnston John T McGraw John B Osborne Clarke Jowell.
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Ind
Thames ‘Taggart
Democratic National Committiee
Taggart
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Democrate National Committee
Washington
Denver
Cot
Congress of
United States
Alisha
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Porto Miro
Mr. Taggart
Roger C. Sullivan
Chicago
James Co. Dahlman
Omaha
Nels Norman FE. Mack
Fiuttalo
N. Yu
HR. M. Johnston
Houston
Texas
John T. McGraw
Grafton
W. V
John B. Osborne
Rawlings
Wyo
Clarke Jowell
Atlanta
Social Hygiene Society forms in Indianapolis meeting
The Indiana Society of Social Hygiene organized at a Young Men’s Christian Association gathering led by Dr. G. Wordsacter. A constitution was adopted and a committee named to form a permanent body to promote health education in schools and public life. George W. Benton chaired the organizing committee with members including Dr. B. Bradman Rev. Frank S C Wicks Judge Franke Raby and Dr. Eugene Buehler.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Society of Social Hygiene
G. & Wordsacter
Lfe
George W. Benton
Shortridge High School
B. Bradman
Frank S.C. Wicks
Franke §. Raby
Eugene Buehler
City Board of Health
FourYearOld Cla ude Wheeler Fatally Scalded
In Booneville Indiana Dee 21 Claude Wheeler aged four fell into a kettle of hot water and died. The accident was witnessed by the child's father.
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Booneville
Ind
Dee
Claude Wheeler
Indictments Against Chicago Milk Trust
The December grand jury returns indictments against leading Chicago dairy firms and managers for conspiracy to fix mill prices. Included are Wm. J. Rogers of Borden Condensed Milk, Charles Knight of the Horde company, John J. Marsh of Borden, J. B. Bowman and C. B. Peck of Bowman Dairy, and Ira Mix and others of Illinois milk dealers. Jury states evidence proves a price-raising conspiracy. defendants deny price discussions at the city meeting before the recent price rise.
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Chlenze
Nec
Iil Nola Mill Dealers’ Association
Indleton
Wm. J. Rogers
Borden Condensec
Borden Condensed Milk Company
Charles Knight
Chicago
Horde Company
John J. Marsh
Borden Company
J. 2. Bowman
Bowman Dairy Company
CB. Peck
Bowman Company
E. Chappell
Kee & Chapel Dalry Company
Kee & Chappell Dairy Company
Ira. Mix Dairy Company
Ira J. Mix
Wm. J. Wanzer
Howard I. Wanzer
Edward V. Newton
Thomas
Grand Jury
Miinois Milk Dewers’ Association
Recovers Lost Hound After Week Away on Hunting Trip
Gust Schubert Jr returned from Claypool where he hunted nineteen quail and seventeen rabbits. He recovered his hound, which had been shot by accident during a hunting trip and ran away into the woods. A farmer who read the Claypool advertisement held the dog until its owner located it.
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Gust Schubert, Jr
Claypool
Schubert
Haymakers elect officers at winter lodge meeting
The Waymakers lodge held a large Saturday night meeting with four candidates initiated and officers elected. New officers include Chief lay maker J. W. Jones and assistant chief haymaker J. W. Kress, oversear Charles Arnold, past chief laymaker D. L. Bowers, and others, amid a celebratory banquet. Richmond coal dealers warn of a potential coal famine, especially for anthracite.
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M. L. Bowers
J. W. Jones
Frank Rastenburg
C. W. Habecker
Negro brute Phenze n arraigned in Columbus court
Turn Yours Phenze, the negro who brutally assaulted Mrs. William Hershey on Friday, was arraigned in police court in Columbus Ohio. He was bound over in the arm of $10,000 and taken to the county jail to await the grand jury. A large crowd packed the police headquarters and courthouse. spectators stood as he was brought in, but no serious disturbance occurred.
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Columbus
Phenace
William 2
Family Flees From Burning Building IR Spy Run
David Sowers and his wife and two children escaped in night clothing from a fire at 329 Spy Run avenue that destroyed the two story frame building and livestock. Losses include building 2000 dollars, brewery stock 1260 dollars, horses and wagons 1000 dollars, and household effects. no insurance. The fire origin is unknown and neighbors aided.
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David Sowers
James
Spy Run Avenue
Charles Kashautim
Sowers
W. Wey Deke
Charles Pion
Kasbaum
Gentivta Brewery
William Miller
F.C. Joly
Arcola
Browery
Steamer Rescues Sinking Schooner Gardiner Reynolds Crew
In mid Atlantic the American schooner Gardiner Reynolds, from Wilmington to Portland, was wrecked after dismasting in a gale. The crew of seven aboard the damaged vessel were rescued by the steamship Miguel de Larrinaga and brought to Liverpool after enduring days at sea with pumps working and water-logged holds.
Instructive Lecture by Father Keller at Sacred Heart Academy
Father Keller delivered a mid day lecture at Sacred Heart Academy on duties of a girl in home and school life. Walter Keller set a high standard for students and a brief musical program followed. The academy showcased art and embroidery work by pupils in oil, watercolors, crayon, silk and linen pieces. Christmas vacation runs Dec 20 to Jan 7 reopening after the break.
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Father Keller
Sacred Heart Academy
Kendallville
Walter Keller
Father Kolter
Plano
M. Ann
Cee Lesce
J. Slickey
M. Lasgus
Crown
B. Carter
A. Farlin
Romano
Raft
Li. Case
Derghost
Vein of good water found at 200 feet for new hotel site
Drillers at Berry and Tarrison streets hit a fine water vein about 200 feet deep for the eight inch well on the hotel site. Water quality appears good though treated, and the well is being pumped to clear rock. Knights of Pythias in Wabash dedicate the new home with a festive ceremony.
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Berry and
Tarrison
Mie
Blind tiger case in King followers district ends in fines
In a city court trial Judge B W Skelton fined Adolph King 60 dollars plus costs and sentenced him to 30 days in county jail. About 500 dollars of liquor seized by the sheriff was ordered destroyed. The case marks the county’s first blind tiger trial under the act as affidavits against Morris King followers and former saloon operators led to liquor seizures and closures.
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Morris King
Mifil
B. W. Skelton
Adolph King
Zack Hoisen
King
Hotsen
Mortis King
Olson
United States Revenue
Cfrenlk
Circuit Court
Snake in a Letter Delights Indiana State Geologist
Indianapolis December 19. State geologist Blatchley found a dead six inch snake in an envelope mailed to him at the mall. The sender, W 3 Van Gorder superintendent of Worthington schools, said the tenant on his Noble county farm sent the reptile from a cellar. Blatchley identified the species as harmless Kirkland known after discoverer J Red Kirkland, noting it is not common.
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Blatchley
Indianapolis
W. S. Blitchley
W. 3
van Gorder
Worthington Schools
Noble County
Mr. Blatchley
J. Red Kirthand
Burbage Temple Elects New Golden Eagle Officers
Burbage temple No. 19 Ladies of the Golden Eagle elected officers Thursday evening. Named were Pusat templar Maury Brower noble templar Eda Jackson yuiee temphu Hattie oxy pronpheless Sarah Kings priest ess Minnie Schluder marshal of ceremonies Margaret Miller guard ian of exchequer Jennie Howenstine guardian of Anance Sarah Wise guardian of records Elizabeth Gor ham onter porkal Mary Tiberry inner poral Sarah Later triustess John Jackson Minaio Schlauter and Tlnitie Cox degree captain Jennia Howelstine.
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Mary Tiberry
Poral
Sarah Later
John Jackson
Minaio Schlauter
Tlnitie Cox
Jennia
Howelstine
John H Brannan Dies After Long Fort Wayne Life
John H Brannan longtime Allen County resident and former six year county commissioner died at Kia Tessidence corner Monroe and Jiewish streets of Brights disease. Born November 19 1840 he lived most his life in Fort Wayne aside from a Columbia City period. He served on the county board beginning 1884 and later worked at the city water works as inspector. Survived by daughters and two sons William John Mary Richard Celia Brannan residents of Fort Wayne except John.
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John H. Brannan
Allen County
Board of Commissioners
Kia Tessidence
Monroe and
Jiewish Streets
Bright
Fort Wayne
Mr. Brannan
Lake Township
Columbia City
Board of County Commissioners
City Water Works ‘Department
Catholic Knights
Order of Hibernians
St. Joseph’s Benevolent Society
Familly
William
John
Mary
Richard
Cecelia Brannan
John Brannan
James Gordon Expects to Prove Alibi in Murder Cage
James Gordon arrested in Lorain Ohio on charges of entering a store and wounding the proprietor to commit a robbery. He claims to have been locked at the police headquarters here the night of the crime, with records indicating a man named James Gordon was held Saturday night and released Monday after an hour to leave the city.
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James Gordon
Lorain
Louz
Dickson
Taggart Dead Local Man Had Pneumonia Sudden Death
G W Orr of Aetna Life Insurance returned from Goshen over a life policy claim on the late Rolin O Taggart a Fork Wayne resident known locally. He died abruptly last Tuesday from pneumonia after a week of illness previously thought to be grip. Funeral took place Friday in Bowling Green Ohio. Roy Taggart, his only son, could not return from Colorado due to health.
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G. W. Orr
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Goshen
Insumanea
Rolin O. Taggart
Taggart
Fork Wayne
Bowling Green
Ohio
Burkal Lriday
Roy Taggart
Colorado
Ws Health
Tree Cutter Killed in Wabash Accident
In Wabash Indiana on December 24 Haner Sharp was killed while cutting timber a tree fell and crushed his skull Hugh Pratt narrowly escaped injury in the same incident no other details are provided.
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Wabash
Ind
Haner Sharp
Hugh Pratt
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