07 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Hamilton Democrat Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
1
Frantic rescue efforts at Fairmont Coal Co Nos 6 and 8 in Monongah West Virginia continue as officials report sixteen bodies recovered by 11 a m with about eighty found overall. Rescuers work in two groups of thirty with hourly relief as a fire outbreak is controlled and authorities anticipate that many more victims remain inside the mine.
London reports John Burns of the Labour Party notes education justifies spending as crime and pauperism fall. He claims British drink and gambling costs exceed 1 billion currency yearly and contrasts with Germany, noting social spaces like race meetings and golf links while calling for reform.
A glazing mill at the King's Mills powder works exploded Friday afternoon causing about $5 000 in damage. No injuries were reported. Defective machinery is believed to have caused the blast.
In a Dec 7 report L Hector announced that 2000 St Paul public school boys under 16 admitted using tobacco. The survey, via teacher and principal exams, linked smoking with poorer school performance and discipline issues, surprising the board.
Acceptance of North B street paving was urged by engineer Dillon. The Ohio Traction Co was ordered to repair paving between its tracks on South Third street. An eccentric at the new electric light station caused a Friday night outage but arc lights will be lit again Saturday night.
The Allen County commissioners on Saturday asked for aid in securing passage of a proposed salary bill. If approved Butler County would pay commissioners 1960 dollars plus 3 dollars a day for road sessions.
A girl weighing nine pounds was born this morning to Mrs. Frank Boy at 25 South A street. A boy arrived for Mrs. George Turner of Wayne avenue. Another boy was born to Mrs. John Wittman at 426 North Ninth street.
Mayor Thomas Saturday morning fined Joseph Boone, John Boone, and Steve Simpson costs on three charges. Joseph Boone and Steve Simpson each pay 25 and costs and receive 90 days in the Cincinnati workhouse for the fight at Mrs. Heman's saloon at Third and Black streets last Monday night.
In Dayton on December 7 an estimated one tenth of the population is scratching due to a Cuban itch epidemic. Veterans returning from the Spanish American War are blamed for bringing the malady from Cuba. The ailment lasts a few months but does not cause serious harm.
Gravette Arkansas December 7 apple growers in Benton county report earnings above forty thousand dollars from this year crops and estimates put the state total over five million dollars for farmers.
Millville Delaware December 7 no new developments in the fire that destroyed the Manrod hotel. Deputy state fire marshal Jack Ambrose will investigate amid statements that the blaze was caused by incendiarism.
The city filed a suit in common pleas court seeking a mandatory injunction against William A. Heck to move a house that encroaches onto north Front street.
City items note the W C T U gathering at Mrs Clara Rose on North Seventh Street and a social at Mrs Kirk's home raising 48 dollars. Also reports a near miss with a car at Seventh and High streets and upcoming pool games at Nein's and Hester's.
Stockholm December 7 reports King Oscar in worsening state with periods of unconsciousness. At 6:27 observers deemed the condition hopeless as the end may come at any moment. Royal family members gather at his bedside.
Five hundred masked night riders seized Hopkinsville police headquarters fire department and telegraph offices early morning. They damaged storefronts burned two tobacco warehouses and a newspaper owned by the mayor. Two injured including a tobacco buyer Lindsay Mitchell. Raiders used signaling and masked squads patrolling streets with rifles.
Mrs. Fred Koffer slipped while emptying dish water and fell on stairs in Collinsville Ohio. She is believed to have a broken collar bone in two places. Dr Stroup of Somerville and a Camden physician attend her at home.
The steamer President Grant carrying Secretary Taft and his party departed Cuxhaven at noon today bound for New York. Taft's mother is very low in health.
Edward Cohen president of the state AF of L branch died from wounds after being shot by J A Steele an insane man while waiting with labor leaders in the state house for a conference with Governor Guild.
Millbury Massachusetts December 7 Mrs Louisa Taft mother of Secretary Taft failed gradually during the night and today is very low.
The December bank statement reports a legal reserve increase of 6,779,075 and 7,647,700 net. loans decline by 11,682,900. specie up 3,334,100. legal tenders rise 1,337,000. deposits fall 8,431,900. and circulation up 3,528,000.
Consumers are warned against accepting substitutes when a dealer promises a similar item. The advisory urges buyers to protect their interests by insisting on the exact article they requested, even if higher profits are offered on a substitute.
The piece warns that some manufacturers mimic popular trademarks and packaging to lure dealers into substituting the advertised article. It urges customers to demand the exact product they requested and warns of misleading substitutions.
James A. Urmston reported after an investigation that the notes taken by the yeggmen during the bank robbery totaled $9000. He provided the figure this afternoon as the inquiry continued.
Right Rev. Monsignor Coffey of Carbondale, serving as arbitrator, ruled to shorten the working day and grant a slight wage increase for about 800 mill operatives in Lackawanna Valley, Pennsylvania, ending months of idle time during the silk strike.
A reader insists on obtaining a desired article after being convinced by an advertisement. The note highlights the urge to secure the exact piece and reflects the persuasive influence of ads on media choices.
The passage warns that some dealers push substitutes to boost profit and urges choosing an honest dealer who sells exactly what is requested. It emphasizes avoiding substitutions and favoring fair price and accuracy in the sale.
Harry S. New of Indianapolis was reelected chairman of the Republican National Committee. He thanked the group and accepted the honor. Chicago won the bid to host the next Republican national convention, set for June 16, 1908, with Kansas City and Denver as runners up.
Washington reports Representative E A Hayes of San Jose says eastern papers will stop selling below paper cost. He notes his papers have raised prices and expects public support. Ohio Congressman Isaac R Sherwood, veteran editor, agrees high paper costs will force price increases and questions making advertisers bear the burden.
The Lincoln league of northern New York with 1500 members adopted resolutions urging Republicans to nominate Charles F. Hughes for president.
New York discovers J Marcus Boorman a recluse for twenty five years after his wife’s death. He retired from law, shut his shades, and keeps the room of Mrs Boorman as she left it with a withered carnation and sewing basket. He says I loved her I didn’t want anything disturbed.
At a meeting of St Marys Altar Society officers were elected with Mrs Soloma Smith as president Mrs Thomas Hassett as secretary Mrs Anna Miller as treasurer Consulters named Mrs Anna Miller Mrs Ellen Banford and Mrs Leichard Johns.
Tokyo reports a provisional verbal accord after talks between Ambassador O'Brien and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi. Emigration to America will be limited to students and commercial men with means of support while Japanese laborers are barred. Violations could strain the friendly government.
The Ohio board of pardons undecidedly confirmed the death sentences for John Seley of Cleveland to be executed on the 13th for the murder of Vernona Varga and Frank Earl of Sidney to be electrocuted on the night of the 20th for killing William Legg. They recommended clemency for George Houck of Knox County serving a life term since 1901, aided by many supporters.
West Virginia glass sabatameets representing 400 pots and 7,000 laid off operatives last night agreed with Amalgamated Association of Window Glass Workers on a wage basis of less than 36 percent and 1 to 2 percent more than the 31 percent cut previously accepted two weeks ago to end the stoppage.
Licensed to wed are Ernest Garfield East 27 actor Pittsburg and Francis D Snyder 24 bookkeeper Middletown with Rev Nies wender Richard Nelson 24 paper finisher Hamilton and Ida Alford 30 boarding mistress Hamilton. Squire Singhes Homer Fosdeck 19 molder Hamilton and Ada A Gilmore 16 domestic Hamilton. Rev Hatcher.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy for dangerous digestive stoppage. It promises money back if unsatisfied and sells at 25 cents through all druggists.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight. Sunday will bring increasing clouds and a chance of rain.
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