Judge Gray Hears Night Work By Silk Mill Girls
In Scranton on December 16 the anthracite strike commission heard 11 to 14 year old girls testify about overnight silk mill work. The judge expressed anger at fathers earning high wages while children labored, and urged enforcement of child labor laws.
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Scranton
Gray
Anthracite Strike Commission
Silx
Annie Laeghs
Dunmore
Darrow
Red Ash Company
Mt. Carmel
Justice Gray
Cat Scratch Sickness Fatality in New York
Thomas Rogers an engineer in a downtown building lies in Bellevue hospital after a wrist scratch from a Maltese cat. Doctors believe he has hydrophobia and he is not expected to recover.
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New York
Thomas Rogers
Bellevue Hospital
One Day Cold Cure Ad Offers Laxative Quinine Tablets
Local ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine for instant cold relief. Mentions suits priced at 5 9 in a later sale at Eagle store with photographs and a $2.00 special. Also notes winter suit deals and round trip fare promotions ending early next year.
Spray Dropped Into Councilmanic Role With Ease
Newly elected Councilman William P. Spray, appearing unburdened by duty, enjoyed his first council meeting puffing a cigar and leaning back with feet on the desk. His vote, though spoken softly, carried weight as if equal to sixty votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Spray
Carbon man urged early mine inspector appointment
A state geologist writes for Jonathan Thomas of Carbon to be appointed mine inspector. The letter notes the appointment is due next spring and mocks delays while praising Thomas and his boosting apparatus. The writer claims to have recommended an earlier appointment but was rebuffed.
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Blatchley
Jonathan Thomas
Carbon
Thoms
T He Fetter
Mother and Daughter Reunite After Thirteen Years Meet
In Battle Creek Michigan on December 16 a woman fainted and was carried into a barber shop where she recognized her daughter after thirteen years apart. Mrs D F Brooker formerly Jofeit, and her daughter Gertie Chapman had been separated since Gertie ran away from Ohio. The pair learned of their kinship in a street car encounter that led to the emotional reunion and a planned Christmas family gathering.
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D. F. Brooker
Charles Chapman
Flint
Gertie
Sawner
Silk scarf fetches $1900 sold by Belvidere domestic
Miss Sophia Eckdahl, a Belvidere domestic, sold a silk scarf after five years of work for $1900 to a wealthy Philadelphia buyer. The design originated in Norway and is over a decade old. She also sold a handkerchief to Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt for $75 and another to Mrs. R. R. Hitt for $50.
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Belvidere
Ill
Sophia Eckdahl
Philadelphia
Miss Eckdahl
Norway
Indiana Banks Prosper, Few Suspensions Reported
State auditor reports indicate Indiana state banks are thriving with only two suspensions since the previous call. A poorly advertised concert by Raoul Pugno at the German house drew small attendance, though attendees valued the pianist's performance.
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Indiana
Raoul Pugno
Pugno
Nerve Pills Praised By Indianapolis Resident
A local man from No. 130 East Washington Street credits Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills with restoring his family member's nerves, vigor, and sleep after using the remedy at Hyder's Drug Store. The testimonial extols the tonic's effectiveness and overall health benefits.
Surgeons Straighten Young Man's Curved Spine
In New York a pioneering operation on Seth Williams 30 aimed to correct a severe spinal curvature from a fall. Five assistants assisted Dr Royal T Whitman as ligaments were torn and a plaster jacket applied to realign the spine, with a second adjustment needed to balance posture. Williams remained in Summit New Jersey recovering and reported about four inches taller post operation.
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New York
Willams
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Royal T. Whitman
Summit
N. J
Durbin’s Phiz on Interest Warrants Drawn
Auditor Hart issued semi annual interest warrants to Indiana 3 percent bondholders totaling 19 695 dollars. The checks display Gov Winfield T Durbin's portrait. The creator is unknown but likely Auditor Hart who favors a business administration style.
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Hart
Indiana
Winfield T. Durbin
Father and son share Bellevue cot amid skin grafts
In New York a 30 year old man Frank Martin and his 7 year old son Joseph lie side by side on a Bellevue cot. Doctors remove skin to treat extensive scalds on the boy and fund a graft to cover injured areas including the head. The father offers his own skin to help the boy.
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New York
Bellevue
Frank Martin
Joseph
Erie
Ene
Howl Against British Venezuela Policy Draws Wide Criticism
London letters report cross party blame on Premier Balfour for Venezuela policy after a Commons debate. The Evening Star urges arbitration as the US proposal, while Cranborne faces foreign affairs critique and possible replacement by the Earl of Percy. No fresh news from Puerto Cabello after the bombardment.
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London
Venezuela
House of Commons
Balfour
The
Evening Star
United States
Germany
Viscount Cranborne
House of Lords
Earl of Percy
Puerto Cabelio
Insane student threatens reform and escapes after incident
James Clark, an insane Iowa Wesleyan University student, held Dr. Hanschar at Mt. Pleasant with an ax claiming Jesus Christ and John the Baptist. The president joined in the delusion briefly, then escaped and a guard was set. Clark fled through a snowstorm toward Donnelson seeking care.
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Des Moines
James Clark
Hanschar
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
Cantril
Jesus Christ
John the Baptist
Clark
Dr. Hanschar
Donnelson
City Council Advances Ordi nances and Heating Plan
Monday night the council passed ordinances to control market activities and limit Newsboys on moving cars. It approved a hot water heating contract for the square area around St. Clair Alabama Walnut and New Jersey streets with 3375 dollars for bond interest. A pesthouse amendment failed with a Wynne amendment to strike a distance clause. A special meeting may occur Wednesday night. Indiana Court of Honor to meet February 24 in Indianapolis to elect officers and choose delegates to the national convention in May.
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John E. Christian
St. Clair
Alabama
Walnut
New Jersey
Judiciary Committee
Charles Wynne
Finance Committee
Court OF Honor
Indiana
Court of the Court of Honor
Indianapolis
Kansas City
I Will Cure Rheumatism Offer by Dr Shoop
An advertisement claims a Rheumatic Cure by Dr Shoop after 16 years of testing and 2,000 experiments. It offers a risk trial of six bottles for 5.50 with money back if failing and promises cure at any disease stage. The letter asks readers to request his book and an order by mail.
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Germany
Dr. Shoop
Mascagni Guards Under Private Detectors in American Tour
Italian composer Mascagni travels with 100 musicians under police guard amid threats linked to alleged labor law violations and alleged pursuers. He fears crowds and fast trains, and plans to travel with protection until leaving the United States. Police in Indianapolis prepare to guard him on Wednesday.
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Mascagni
Indianapolis
Italy
Hig
New York City
Mescagni
Atlantic
Taffe
Y M C A Concert Opens Lecture Series at Roberts Park
The Tudor meeting concert company kicked off the Y M C A entertainment series at Roberts Park church on Monday night to a large attentive audience. The closing number When the wind blows was sung by the whole company and Encore received multiple encores.
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Tudor-meeting
Association
Roberts Park Church
Standard Oil to Build World’s Largest Refinery Near Marion
Standard Oil Company has bought land southwest of Marion Indiana and plans to construct the world’s largest oil refinery next spring. The deal comes as the company is said to back the Toledo Fort Wayne Indianapolis railroad project.
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Marion
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Toledo
Fort Wayne & Indianapolis
No-Pay Cure Claim for Skin Ailments Marketing
Druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT advertised as a guaranteed cure for ringworm tetter old ulcers and sores pimples and blackheads. Refund provided if it fails. Price set at 50 cents.
Eagle's Clothing Sale Promises Warm Reefers and Tall Fits
Local sale advertisement promotes warm durable reefers at four dollars for three to sixteen years and a perfect fit for taller customers at ten dollars, with the event scheduled for tomorrow at the Eagle store.
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Eagle
Holiday Rail Rates For Pennsylvania and Vandalia Lines
Holiday rates offer one third off round trip fares for December 24 25 31 and January 1 with return by January 2. Reduced prices apply to teachers and students traveling home for vacation. Offices located at Illinois and Washington streets and Union Station.
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Ieckets
Illinois
Washington Sts
Union Station
Chicago Return Fare Sold For Holidays on Monon Route
The Sun advertises a $6.70 Chicago and Return fare via the Monon Route. Tickets available December 24th and 2nd, with final limit January 1st. Sale appears in Real Estate and For Sale Miscellaneous columns on pages six and seven.
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Monon
THE
SUN
Pana
Factory inspector promotes deputy to association post
Statehouse notes report that inspector McAbee informed that chief deputy D F Spees of Vincennes has been elected secretary and treasurer of the Nations association of factory inspectors at a Charleston meeting last week. One woman, Hannah Oph Staufft of Goshen, plans a January physician license exam after mailing her photo to the state medical board as required by law. Gov Durbin and the legislative investigating committee spent Monday at Jeffersonville reformatory.
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McAbee
D. F. Spees
Vincennes
The
Nations Association of
Charleston, & C
Deneid
Hannah Oph Staufft
Goshen
State Medical Board
Gov. Durbin
Legislative Investigating Committee
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
South Bend merchants bar blacks after grocer killed
In South Bend Indiana tension rises as restaurant owners ban negroes from their premises following the murder of grocer Koonsman. County officials announce a four hundred dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the killers.
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South Bend
Ind
Koonsman
Gas engine for sale 54 HP Fairbank Morse model
For sale a 54 horsepower gas engine by Fairbank Morse and Co. used only six months with jack shaft and fine double belt, prepared for running a dynamo. Bargain price offered by W. D. Pratt at the Century Building.
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Fairbank, Morse & Co
W. D. Pratt
Century Building
Table Talk Among the Epicures Colorcian Club
A brief cooking notes item invites readers to explore cheese selections with Colorcian club featuring cream neufchatelle cheese and guidance to ask their grocer for availability and recommendations.
Special selection of fine fabrics at Eagle tomorrow
Made from black and Oxford gray cloths this special selection emphasizes strong seams and genuine wear satisfaction. Priced with a $2 to $2.50 premium, the offerings will be available tomorrow at the Eagle.
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The
Eagle
Big Bargains In Soys Clothing At The Eagle
Tomorrow at the Eagle, shoppers find two dollar two piece outfits in sizes seven through larger, featuring fancy black blue cheviots and double seats at a striking price.
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the Eagle
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