Paper Trust Faces Unified Opposition From Printing Trades
Heads of allied printing trades met at the International Typographical union to unite against the wood pulp and white paper trust. Supported by the National Newspaper Publishers' association, they plan to pressure Congress. Robert H. Glockling of New York was elected president and Matthew Woll of Chicago as vice president and vice-press secretary. the 1908 conference will be in Indianapolis.
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Allied Printing Trades of America
International Typographical Union
Wood Pulp and White Paper Trust
National Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Congress
Robert H. Glockling
New York
Matthew Woll
Hicago
Chicago
Indianapolis
Fifth district GOP chairmen set Greencastle convention date
The Fifth district Republican chairmen met in Terre Haute and decided to hold the convention to name a new district chairman at Greencastle on January 14. Several possible congressional candidates were mentioned including Emmet F. Branch Martinsville Ernest Bishop Mooresville Otis W. Gulley Danville Howard Maxwell Rockville Thomas T. Moore Putnam county and Ed Pugh Terre Haute.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Greencastle
Emmet F. Branch
Martinsville
Ernest Bishop
Mooresville
Otis W. Gulley
Danville
Howard Maxwell
Rockville
Thomas T. Moore
Putnam County
Ed Pugh
Cab Drivers End Strike Return To Work In New York
Three thousand five hundred cab drivers halted work yesterday and returned today after both sides signed an agreement. Wages were set back to 15 dollars with major grievances to arbitration.
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New York
Riley volumes for Christmas bring classic gifts
Riley gift books from Bobbs Merrill celebrate James Whitcomb Riley verse. The Raggedy Man and Lisbeth Ann are elaborated with fine illustrations and binding. The Boys of the Old Glee Club adds pathos and humor, promising wide appeal for children and adults alike.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Mr. Riley
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Raggedy Man
Lisbeth Ann
Blackout hits Goldfield as power to mines cut
All electric lights in Goldfield are out and mine and plant power is shut off. The cause, whether accident or design, is not yet known, with authorities investigating the stoppage affecting the town’s industrial sites.
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Goldfield
Oruce Mystery Opens Chapter in French City
She has papers to prove that she is his granddaughter stirring curiosity across Europe as a mystery case puzzles locals and officials.
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Case
The Duke of Portland Mystery Draws French Attention
Paris circles discuss the Druce case with Camille Mauclair offering a new angle linking Villiers de L’Isle-Adam’s Cruel Tales to a Duke of Portland tale. Mme Valette, claiming Portland granddaughter, asserts evidence of Druce’s Paris visits, a hidden son, and surviving Portland legends amid a tangle of inheritance claims.
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Villiers de L'Isle-Adam
Duke of Portland
Asia
Villiers de Tisle-Adam
Cruce
M. Mauclair
Druces
Paris
Mme. Valette
Druce
Boulevard Montparnasse
Australia
Mme
Valette
George Hollandy Cruce
Portland Estates
Inspector Walsh Triumphant Over Billy Elmer in New York
Inspector Richard Walsh pursues a decisive win over Billy Elmer, manager of the Consolidated club, after a series of hard battles. The result hints boxing in New York City may face a broader ban unless injunction tactics are revived.
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New York
Richard Walsh
Billy Elmer
Consolidated Club
Elmer
New York City
Anniversary marked for Capital City lodge No. 97
The twenty sixth anniversary of Capital City lodge No. 97 Knights of Pythias was celebrated Tuesday evening in Tomlinson Hall. Oliver Pp. Anderson presided at the meeting. After a program, the evening featured dancing.
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Capital City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Tomlinson Hall
Oliver Pp. Anderson
Indianapolis
Fred Emerson Brooks
E. Ohiver
Meyer Bookwalter
Prof
I. Connor
Thomas C. Whallon
Charles F. Hansen
Second Presbyterian Church
Callahan Shot After Overcoat Theft Faced Detectives
Detectives Dave Lancaster and Kruger pursued William Callahan from a Wabash Street poolroom after he allegedly stole an overcoat. A pistol shot was fired into the air by Detective Lancaster, and Callahan fled toward Ohio and Alabama streets. Lancaster then fired, stopping Callahan.
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Dave Lancaster
William Callahan
Lancaster
Kruger
Wabash St
Callahan
Ohio
Alabama-sts
Papke Begins Training for Milwaukee Title Bout
Billy Papke starts active training in Kewanee with Paddy Lavin as sparring partner ahead of his December 30 match with Hugo Kelly in Milwaukee. Papke will be supported by a large local delegation. Kelly trains fervently at Harlem with Tony Caponi and Curly Suppes as sparring partners, aiming for peak condition.
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Kewanee
Ill
Billy Papke
Hugo Kelly
Milwaukee
Paddy Lavin
Buffalo
Papke
Harlem
Tony Caponi
Curly Supples
Kelly
Condemns Is Found In Serious Condition At City Hospital
John W. Condon, found at the Princeton hotel on S. Illinois street, remains in serious condition after being overcome by artificial gas. He showed some signs of improvement Wednesday but could not confirm an attempt at suicide.
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John W. Condon
Princeton Hotel
S. Ilinois Sr
City Hospital
Condon
Gome
Christmas Tree Night by Capital Council at Fountain Square
Capital council No. 276 of the Young Men's Institute will host a Friday evening tree and entertainment at Fountain Square hall. The event benefits the children of St. Joseph's Industrial school and parishioners of St. Patrick's.
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The
Capital Council
No. 276
Young Men’s Institute
Fountain Square Hall
St. Joseph's Industrial School
St. Patrick’s Parish
Fraudulent Note Ring Busted In Indiana Arrests
Samuel and Oda Lewis were arrested in Fort Wayne on charges of raising bills and brought to Indianapolis to the Marion county jail. They confessed to altering the notes. Captain Halls of the secret service says this is the first hill raising case in his district in two years.
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Samuel and
Oda Lewis
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Marion County
Bills
Capt. Halls
Secret Service
Smith Accused of Using Money for Self in Irvington
Thomas A. Smith of Riley Avenue Irvington was arrested Tuesday by Detectives Holtz and Smith. Emma Yocksy of Greenwood alleges Smith took $300 she gave for a new building on Lockwood Street. Smith repels charge saying he issued a note for the money and offered Irvington property as security.
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Thomas A. Smith
Riley Ave
Irvington
Holtz and Smith
Emma Yocksy
Greenwood
Smith
Lockwood St
Saks to Give 100 Coats to Poor Boys Ages Three to Thirteen
Sergeant Leet of the police will screen applications for the coats as Saks and company distribute one hundred overcoats to needy boys aged three to thirteen. The police will inquire into each applicant’s worthiness.
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Saks and Company
Leet
Mass mine tragedy toll climbs with 337 bodies recovered
In Fairmont West Virginia two more bodies were recovered from the Monongah mines bringing the total recovered to 337. The grim toll marks a major mining disaster with rescue efforts continuing.
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Fairmount
W. Va
Monongah
Mrs Kruse Dies in Indianapolis After Short Illness
Mrs. Theodore Kruse of 611 North Pennsylvania Street died Tuesday after a brief illness. She had lived in Indianapolis many years. Burial will be in Lafayette.
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Theodore Kruse
N. Pennsilvania St
Indianapolis
Lafayette
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Indiana
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House of Quality
RAYO
F. P. Smith & CO
W. Market St
Monument
Europe
Queen Victoria
the Sun
Raoul DE Saint Rene
Hearst News
France
Camille Mauclair
Jane Garment Co
Tottering
Kelly and
Panama
Voile
Domb Bros
W. Washington ST
Geo. S. Kern Jeweler
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the Union Trust CO
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Ferger’s Drig Stores
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Hartmann’s
LODGE
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