Tragic Darr Mine Disaster Sows Grief and Fears
The Darr mine near Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania remains perilous as rescuers face deadly falls and toxic air. Officials report 175 to 250 dead with 225 miners in the union. town saloon closes for safety while Father Carroll counsels survivors. Coroner warns of further discoveries and a lengthy inquiry. communities await news as rescue efforts pause.
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Jacobs Creek
Michael Hatinpy
United Mine Workers of America
District 5
Darr
Hallapy
Rescters
Kittanning
Lawrence A. Carroll
A.C. Wynn
Westmoreland County
Conrad Schuth
Carring Delano
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
National Treasury
Famies of
Victins
Francis J. Robbins
Rensgndated Coal Company
Abe
Digiric Headquard
Pittsburg
W.va
Bac
Gever.peat
Tel Ihles
Philadelphia Transit Prep for Possible Strike by Motormen
Philadelphia December 21 The Rapid Transit company ordered several hundred cots for car barns as lounging rooms become sleeping quarters A reserve squad of men will be kept at depots while the strike vote looms Officials say they are ready for emergencies though most employes allegedly favor conditions The cabdrivers and motormen union affiliates meet tonight to decide on wage demands and union representation talks with the company president are reported to be unresolved
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Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Philadelphia
Rapid Transit Company
Varios
Iemis
Econpany
Strees
Jobin Th. Tirrsans
Tuipid Tramsit
Ma Parsons
Editor Short Arrested for Names of Owners Law Violation
Clearfield Pa December 21 John B Short editor of the Clearfield Republican the former Democratic newspaper in this region was arrested on a warrant charging violation of the act of May 22 1907 requiring newspapers to print the names of owners and editors in each issue. The warrant was sworn by State Game Warden Hummelbaugh a Clearfield resident and ally of former State Treasurer Frank G Harris. Short posted 500 bail for appearance at the February quarter sessions. The article notes an attempted stock company formation and that the trade name Clearfield Republican Publishing Company was used before completion. Short has controlled the property since 1902 and has not changed the newspaper’s name or ceased using his name beside editor.
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Clearfield
sTohn B. Short
Clearfeld
Republican
Olden Democratic
Iridge
Public Utilities Gemimission Cautions on Railroads
A statement by PRANK W STEVENS of the New York State Public Utilities Commission condemns the actions of powerful capitalists in railroading. He argues large capital focuses misused for private gain should not dictate public service, urging fair rates, safe operation, and service quality for the public while resisting oppressive pricing and coercive control.
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Prank W.stevens
New York State Public Utilities Gemimission
Tuirness
Vnilromls
Panics Cannot Hurt the Country Senator Warren Warns
Senator Francis E. Warren of Wyoming argues panics do not damage the nation and urges stronger federal supervision of trust companies. He notes fundamental industries stay sound after downturns and calls for reserves of at least 25 percent, criticizing trusts that hold too little. He emphasizes federal power over trust companies to stabilize banks.
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PRR
Collusion Alleged in Terra Cotta Train Wreck
Washington reports that prosecutors allege crews from two wrecked trains conspired to blame the telegraph operator at Silver Spring for the Terra Cotta disaster. Witnesses say Dispatcher Vermillion admitted crews planned to testify about a double green signal to shift blame away from the operator.
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Washington
Terra Cotta
D. C
Silver Spring
Tven
Proctor
Buetaeer Hildebrand
Justice Stuffonl T Criminal Court
Muneneer Vermillion
Frais
Silver Sorin
Oartey
Mitchell near death as miners leader stricken in Indianapolis
Miners' leader Mitchell was suddenly stricken and taken to his hotel room where a physician and priest were summoned. Dr Hedges said his condition is serious but not yet clearly critical as family plans burial details amid a privacy push.
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Teader
Itianapolis
Dec
Jown Mitchell
Univers
Claypool
Hedges
Mitehall
Lewis
Wilson
Mitchell
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Helena B. Vogel
Boston Candy Kitchen
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Hruits
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Boston
National Forest
Roosevelt
Arkersyt
Arkansas
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