Wreck at Model Mine Kills Over Hundred Men
Marianna Pennsylvania November 30 experts inspect the gas filled mine where an explosion has killed and maimed many workers. Officials fear a second blast as rescue teams work through the wreckage and identify bodies, including head timekeeper Ivill and other victims. The disaster strikes a largely English speaking community with many relatives gathered at the shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Europe
John Yvill
John H. Jones
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Ivill
Bell Ready For Flight In Nova Scotia This Week
Dr Alexander Graham Bell has completed tests at Bras d Or lake with the aero dromine and will publicly trial the flying machine this week. He plans to launch from two racing motor boats, reaching 18 knots before release, then the aerodrome will soar into the air under the operator's control.
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Nova Scotia
Halifax
N. S
Alexander Graham Bell
Bras d'Or Lake
Bell
June Bug renamed to The Loon in Hammondsport NY
In Hammondsport New York in November two pontoons were added to the acroptive sunbeet machine replacing the running bear to prevent a start. The craft has been renamed The Loon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammondsport
N. Y
Roosevelt to form Navy reorganization commission
President Roosevelt may appoint a commission to study the navy department system and push for a general staff to advise a civilian secretary of the navy. Secretary Root has been asked to be chairman of the proposed commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Navy
Root
Woodruff withdraws from New York senatorial race
Hot Springs Virginia November 20 After a prolonged meeting between President elect Taft and Timothy L Woodruff New York state chairman it was announced that Woodruff had eliminated himself from the New York senatorial race He steps aside in favor of Secretary Root.
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Woodruff
New York
Hot Springs
Taft
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York State
Woodruf
Root
Taft a teetotaler announces determination to abstain
Hot Springs Va Nov 30. Comment at a small dinner noted that William Howard Taft’s wine glass was not turned down and will stay that way. He said I am not going to drink again ever. The remark reflects Taft’s firm stance on temperance during the visit.
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Hot Springs
W. H. Taft
Valley Flood Drowns, Displaces Hundreds
After a 48 hour downpour, the Cottonwood River basin overflowed inundating the valley. The flood left several hundred residents submerged and about three thousand people homeless today.
See Bank Robbet Work Burglar Captured in Texas
Bosemont Texas November 30 A penny arcade proprietor William Bretschneider was caught mid drill as he attempted to bore through twenty inches of concrete to the First National bank vault. He tried to flee but was wounded in the forearm by a police shot and taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Arcade
Bosemont
Tex
First National Bank
William Brotschneider
Bretschneider
Protestants Gather in Philadelphia for National Council Meet
Philadelphia hosts one of America’s largest religious gatherings as the Federal Council of Churches meets with delegates from nearly all Protestant denominations except the Protestant Episcopalian. New York Governor Hughes, a Baptist, will address a mass meeting on Civil Righteousness, joined by Governors Ansel of South Carolina Hoch of Kansas and Chicago judge Grosscup among other delegates.
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Philadelphia
Navy
America
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Protestant Episcopalian
Hughes
New York
Baptist Church
Ansel
South Carolina
Hoch
Kansas
Grosscup
Chicago
Archbold on Stand Today Resumes Standard Oil Story
New York Nov. 30 John D Archbold the king of Standard Oil and the second star witness for the defense resumed the witness stand in the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil company of New Jersey His fencing on the stand was masterly and some Rockefeller testimony to figure in the government summing up was voluntary He dodged intuitively and with skill that amazed even his own attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
New York
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Hunters Charged After Shooting Two Boys as Targets
Hazelton Pa November 30 1910. John Shiner Charles Reese and Joseph Goditis arrested on charges of willfully shooting Daniel Burke aged twelve and John Finney aged nine while returning from a hunting trip they allegedly demanded the boys throw a football as a target and Goditis fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
John Shiner
Charles Reese
Joseph Goditis
Daniel Burke
John Finney
Godit
Government seeks Supreme Court review in Standard Oil rebate case
Washington November 30 the government applied to the supreme court for a writ of certiorari in the suit against the Standard Oil company of Indiana bringing the rebate case before the high court. The court of appeals had reversed Judge Landis fine of 29,240,000 against the corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Court of Appeals
Landis
Trust Company Quits Business After Resuming as Lafayette Trust
The Jenkins Trust Company, which suspended during the financial crisis and later reopened in April as the Lafayette Trust Company, closed its doors today. An attempted capital stock increase to satisfy new branch rules failed, ending its operations.
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Trust Company
New York
Jenkins Trust Comamy
Lafayette Trust Company
Carnegie gift funds Upper Town University pledge
Fayette on November 85 reports President W A Shanklin of Upper Town University received a chest from Andrey Carnegin for $30,000 as payment of Carnegie's pledge. The arrangement called for delivering the $150,000 additional once that amount was secured.
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Carnegie
Fayette, In
Ww. A. Shanklin
Upper Town University
Andrey Carnegin
Census Will Cost $12.93 Million in 1910 Plan
Washington on November 30 reports Director North estimated the next census will cost 12.93 million dollars, about 110 thousand more than the 1900 census. The figure reflects government planning for the decennial count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Director North
Patrons Urged to Notify Office Over Missed Newspapers
Readers who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to inform the office. The notice requests timely reporting to ensure delivery issues are addressed and subscriptions remain active. Local staff emphasize prompt assistance for disrupted service.
Rook Mailer Free druggist advertises medicines
An old advertisement from New York lists medicines and claims to prevent miscarriage and treat various disorders. It mentions 2.45 druggists and a company name Mediclus Co with a cor Wig and Johp Bivetts alias. The text is garbled but implies a mail order promotion with prepaid pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge. Cach
Mable Case
Rook, &C
Muwphreya’ Mediclus Co
Cor
Wig
Johp Bivetts
New York
Central installs new phone system for train dispatching
The Illinois Central adopts a telephonic dispatch system on the Dubuque division between West Junction Freeport Ill and Hast Belt Junction Waterloo Ia. Conductors receive orders by phone and confirm them with the operator before trains proceed. A suggestion box at Dubuque depot invites worker feedback for improvements.
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Dubuque
Beckley
West Junction
Freeport
Ill
Hast Belt Junction
Waterloo
Beechley
THIS IS MY 49TH BIRTHDAY Jefferson De Angelis
Jefferson De Angelis a well known comedian born in San Francisco on November 0 1859 into a Jewish family. He started on stage as a child with his sister Sarah touring the West Australia India and South Africa before fame in New York with the McCaull company and later his own company performing comic operas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sarah
Australia
India
South Africa
McCaull Opera Company
New York Casino
Genuine Jersey Cream Flour labeled to be from Mystic Milling Co
An ad lists Jersey Cream Flour as made from Dakota hard wheat by Mystic Milling Co of Suon City Tow a with packaging printed on every sack. It also includes contact names and places for ordering and piano teacher Harriet M. Burbank at Studio 36 Grove St with a date stamp 9-22dtf.
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Jersey
Dakota
Mystic Milling Co
Suon City
Towa
Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Ward Sewer Final Settlement Notice 1908
On December 7 1908 the Board of Local Improvements will settle with the sewer contractor for the 8th Ward project. Taxpayers are urged to pay assessments before that date. Special Tax Collector F E Dittmar Griffin.
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Board of Local Improvements
F. E. Dittmar Griffin
Census Office Plans Cut Costs and Expand Facilities
The director advocates flexible appointment of clerks by rank to improve census efficiency and reduce costs. He cautions against enumerator exams, proposing student appointments instead. Office space is deemed insufficient, with a plan to buy the current building and nearby land to construct a larger facility, offsetting rent costs. The proposed site lies within a park commission designated area and is available at a notably low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commission
The Devil Tonight at Grand Opera House
Henry W Savage presents The Devil a Hungarian comedy in two acts at the Grand Opera House tonight. The sensational play has earned praise in New York Philadelphia Chicago and Europe for its brilliancy and literary value with new scenic effects such as The enchanted cave and a strong cast from Boston. Joe Oppenheim manages the production promising the hit of the season.
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Henry W. Savage
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Grand Opera House
Miss Manhattan
Timothy Dooley
Boston
Joe Oppenheim
Gift Shop Cards Lessons in China Painting and Leather
Readable ad notes lessons in china painting and toved leather at the Gift Shop. Also promotes Ring’s Little Liver Pills for biliousness and sick headache with a 25 cent price and mentions H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther as sellers.
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Ring
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Deaths and social items from Warren County page
County notes report a pumpkin festival social for youths, local visits by Judge Spenstey and families, relocations to Warren, and multiple travel plans. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson funeral details are given with remarks on her life. her husband Mr. Dawson is noted deceased. Four sons and two daughters survive.
Florence notes social events and growth in town
From Our Own Correspondent Florence November 23 reports CO and William Wilhelms returning from a western trip. Mick Lamm delivered a horse to Lanark. A social dance at the M W A hall is planned for Thanksgiving night. A serenade for Frank Brockmeier and his bride occurred Saturday. A shooting match is set for Thanksgiving afternoon. The village is expanding with two elevators and a possible coal dealer. many vacant houses will soon be filled. John Bruce recovers after falling from hay, S B Alberts shells corn, Thanksgiving exercises at the church Thursday night, and Katie Scheidt of Freeport visits. Backer shipped a carload of hogs today.
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Warren
Navy
Judge Spenstey
Galena
Almedinger
Rush
Fred Burmeister
Stine
Nora
Charlie Morton
Rockford and
Freeport
Baptist Church
Catherine Dawson
James Spafford
Kansas City
Kan
M. EB
Seales Mound
Dawson
Florence
William Wilhelms
Mick Lamm
Lanark
Frank Brockmeier
Bride
John Bruce
S. B. Alberts
Katie Scheidt
J. Backer
Local Social Roundup From Freeport and Milledgeville
Irom Our Own Correspondent reports a list of residents and visitors. George Beck and Dora Baum, O. Jans and wife, and Ethel and Clifford Eby were Freeport passengers. Jennie Franks hosted friends from Savanna. Pearl Landis of Milledgeville visits Updegraff family. Mrs J Kraker and Josie spent Thursday in Freeport. D S Shore Chas Yeager and wives John Willey and wives Ida Miller and daughter and Kate Smith were Freeport travelers. Sam Fike and Austa Fleming of Milledgeville spent Sunday with the Misses Bender. Mrs Geo L Byers was a Freeport passenger Monday. B E B Boyle spent Monday in Savanna. E C Puterbaugh and family plan extended visit from North Yakima Washington.
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Irom
J Shannon
George Beck
Dora Baum
O. Janssen
Ethel
Clifford Eby
Freeport
Jennie Franks
Savanna
Pearl Landis
Milledgeville
Updegraff
Our City
J. Kraker
Josie
D. S. Shore
Chas Yeager
John Willey
From Our Own Correspondent. Rock City Visit Adds Local Contact
From Our Own Correspondent Rock City November 24 Miss va Graham of Freeport called here Saturday J S Raymer and son Seth of The brief note records a social visit by Miss Graham and the Raymer family in Rock City local social notes.
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Rock City
Miss Va Graham
Freeport
J. S. Raymer and Son
Seth
Local Notices and Visits Highlight Week Ahead
Lena visits relatives over Sunday while Mrs Rathenheimer and George travel to Winslow. Miss Carte Hughes spent Sunday with her parents. Daniel Lashelle won a drawing at F R Zimmerman's store, the lucky man. Jon Henry Benning buys Ira Allen property and will move in next spring. E L C rally and Rev Smith Spiritualism lecture postponed due to weather. rescheduled for Sunday Nov 29 at 7. Schieltzer of Dakota seen on streets. Lawler travels to Davin Tuesday. Mrs H C Montague visits Prescott. Charles and Tillie Thoren of Kansas visit relatives here.
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Lena
Unday
C. Rathenheimer
George
Winslow
Hughes
Rateneie Daniel G. Lashelle
Lcky
F. R. Zimmerman
Jon Henry Bening
Ira W. Allen
Smith
Schieltzer
Dakota
Lawler
Davin 'Tineaday
H.C. Montague
Charles and
Tillie Thoren
Kaneas
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Jasones
Gye
Monee
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Srcig
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Central
Ling
Jefferson de Angelis
Stephenson St
F J. Burdett
Brown's & Co Imeyer
Want Colums
Shannon
Cene From
the Devil
Davenport Savings Bank
West Second Street
Davenport
Iwca
Joan F. Dow
Henry C. Struck
Lovuts Hauer
W. H. Witson
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California Limited
Los Angeles
San Diego
Fred Harvey
Grand Canyon
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Santa Fe
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F. Ry
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Phone Central
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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