Rescue Efforts Press On At Lick Branch Mine Disaster
In West Virginia on January 13 a mine explosion at the Model Lick Branch mine trapped many workers. About 105 miners were killed and more than 100 entombed. a rescue team led by Mine Inspector John Laing fights through debris and fire to reach survivors amid toxic gases.
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Lick
Braunch
Aother
John Laing
Lick Branch
Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company
Lockaw Kills A Shill Boy In Washington
James Haffy twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Haffy died in Washington Indiana after an illness of three days. He pierced his left arm with a stick from a dead willow during play and developed Jackjaw and convulsions before his death.
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Washington
Ind
James
Cornelius Haffy
New Lebanon Agent Named for Central Indiana Railway
Lebanon Ind Jan 13 Charles Moro has been appointed local agent for the Central Indiana Railway to succeed J H Cave promoted to a position at the company's offices in Anderson.
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New Lebanon
Lebanon
Ind
Charles Mor
Central Indiana Railway Company
J. H. Cave
Andersson
Marion Actress Amy Ereep Stars in A Jolly American Tramp
Marion Indiana January 13 Miss Amy Ereep of Marion earns praise for her role with the A Jolly American Tramp company which began its engagement after leaving Chicago.
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Marion, Ind
Amy ‘Ereep
Marion
Jolly American Tramp
Fron
Chi Dlig Dinticutt
Simple home remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia
A remedy formula for the cure of dyspepsia is published for home use. The recipe uses sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda, and water in a half pint bottle with a dosage of two teaspoons before meals. It claims immediate relief and a three week course to assure cure, citing fermentation as the cause of most indigestion.
Police Boards Must Stick for Bd Days
Governor Marshall will not act on metropolitan police boards during the legislative session and will not accept resignations while bills are pending. Two Anderson police commissioners, a Republican and a Democrat, sent in their resignations. he urged them to continue serving until the metropolitan police law is amended to limit his appointing power.
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Marshall
Anderson
Thomas Bagot
James A. van Osdel
Anderson Police Board
Betsy the White Wyandotte Hen to Appear at Clayton Show
Betsy the White Wyandotte hen, holder of the world's record with 301 eggs in a year, will be exhibited at the Clayton poultry show. She is owned by Walter Clark of Danville, Indiana.
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Clayton
Ind
Betsy
Walter Clark
Danville
Mevoy Seeks Oil Inspector Post at Statehouse
J. J. McEvoy of Fairmount applied for the state oil inspector job and visited the statehouse yesterday to see Gov. Marshall. Sid Conger currently holds the position until 1911.
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Mevoy
Statehouse
J. J. McEvoy
Fairmount
Gov
Marshall
Sid Conger
Laughter and Health as a Cure for Dyspepsia
A Russian physician extols laughter as beneficial for digestion and nervous disorders. The piece promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming they aid the digestive system, restore strength to the stomach, and are widely used in America and Canada. price 50c.
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Stuart
America
Canada
Mull Girl Stands Against Accused Groom in Murder Case
In Allentown Pennsylvania on January 13, Florence Shouler defends George Schaeffer, accused of murdering Leopold Erman whose dismembered body was found buried beneath a chicken-house cement floor. Police say motive was love for the mill girl. inquest returns guilty knowledge. Miss Shouler vows to stand by him until proven guilty.
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Florence Shouler
Pelled
George Schaeffer
Leopold Erman
Schaeffer
Erman
E. D. Schrough
Will Hanly Fight Vincennes Bond Challenge
Ex Governor Hanly may seeks court injunction to stop Governor Marshall from signing Vincennes university claim bonds worth 120548 dollars after a veto override. Marshall gives 30 days for taxpayers to protest before bonds are issued, with future legal action expected as Hanly reportedly plans to sue, in his farewell pledge to fight for the people.
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Hanly
Marshall
Vincennes
Vincennes University
Vinecennes
Florists Elect Anderson Man to Presidency
The State Florists association elected J. S. Stuart of Anderson as president at its Tuesday meeting during the Commercial club gathering. H. Junge of Indianapolis and Charles Knopf of Richmond were named first and second vice presidents. A. F. J. Bauer and H. L. Wiegand, both of Indianapolis, were chosen secretary and treasurer. The group will host the American Carnation Society in Indianapolis for its January 27 28 convention, featuring a prominent carnations display.
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State Florists’ Association
Commercial Club
J. S. Stuart
Anderson
H. Junge
Indianapolis
Charles Knopf
Richmond
A. F. J. Bauer
H. L. Wiegand
American Carnation Society
America
Woman Sues For Breach Of Promise In Boston
Elizabeth Mendensohn, 60, sues Elias Goldstein, 60, for 5000 dollars alleging breach of promise. She testifies he inquired about her feelings for his furniture and proposed, but he claimed she was too old after a matchmaker brought them together.
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Boston
Elizabeth Mendensohn
Elias Gold
Stein
Goldstein
Elizabeth
Refugees From Sicily Arrive In New York
The first refugees from the earthquake region arrived in Jersey City aboard the Red D Italia. The ship carried 1,300 steerage and 25 cabin passengers. It sailed from Palermo January 1 and brought evacuees from Messina and Calabria. Authorities said the law would be enforced and earthquake survivors would not influence decisions.
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New York
Jersey City
Db” Italia
Lloydne
Palermo
Messina
Calabria
Watcorn
Funeral for Mrs. Sarah J Wallace Friday
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah J. Wallace, 11 years old, will be held at her residence 1547 Fletcher Avenue at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. She was the widow of William J. Wallace once mayor of Indianapolis and Marion County sheriff. Survived by two sons Harry R. Wallace county recorder and Samuel Wallace mail carrier, and one daughter.
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William Louderbach
Anderson
Indianapolis
John Ruckelshaus
D. BD. Brosnan
Joseph L. Gasper
George Feenty
George Ryan
David Coulter
Meixtell
Sarah J. Wallace
Fletcher Avenue
Marion County
Harry R. Wallace
Samuel Wallace
Retail Saddlery Association Opens in Denison Hotel
Bowen representing Mayor Bookwalter delivered the welcome at the Indiana Retail Saddlery association meeting at the Denison hotel. Charles Pleschner of Indianapolis gave the annual address. About 15 members attended the opening session. A theater party was held at the Grand Opera house last night. Active business sessions begin today.
Kinney Found Guilty of Burglary in Clarkshill Bank Case
In Lafayette Indiana on January 13 the jury convicted Pret Kinney of attempted burglary of the Farmers' Bank at Clarkshill dated December 24 1908. He was sentenced to a term of ten to years in prison.
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Lafayette
Ind
Pret Kinney
Farmers’ Bank
Clarkshill
Quolded Boy Hangs Himself in Brockton Cellar
In Brockton Massachusetts on January 13 Edward Earle Brande aged 15 hanged himself in the cellar after his mother scolded him. She discovered the body this morning.
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Brockton
Mass
Edward Earle Brande
Fire destroys home of C. R. WeRs in Southport
A fire Tuesday gutted the home of C. R. WeRs in Southport. The private fire department from D. Grube & Co. avoided further spread to several adjacent houses by containing the blaze with their lumber jar assisting efforts.
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C. R. WeRs
Southport
D. Grube & Co
Gates resigns Pomona College presidency over Carnegie gift condition
Dr. Geo A Gates quits the Pomona College presidency after Andrew Carnegie requires the college to raise 200000 from other sources to receive 25000. The stress of meeting the condition harmed C B Sumner's health, and Gates chose to resign to avoid a breakdown.
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Geo. A. Gates
Fomona College
Andrew Carnegie
C. B. Sumner
Sunday Night Benefit Concert at Majestic Theater
A concert for the News Old Folks' fund will be held Sunday night at the Majestic theater. Manager B J Reilly prepares the program as the orchestra enlarges. The auxerophone with the orchestra performs three numbers and Emma Names sings Ave Maria while Mme Schumann Heink rev ews The Rosary and Sweet Thoughts of Home. Miss Margaret Jane Alexander will play piano. Tickets go on sale Thursday morning from 10 to 50 cents.
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The
News Old Folks’ Fund
Majestic Theater
B. J. Reilly
Emma Names
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Margaret Jane Alexander
Assessor Berry Fights Public Records Access
Township Assessor Berry faces a push by lawyers and real estate figures to access public books. County Attorney Ruckelshaus says the auditor must provide plat books, a duty previously handled by the assessor. A conference among Berry, Auditor Sahm, and lawyers is planned to resolve who pays and who performs spring assessment work.
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Berry
Herry
Ruckelshaug
Sahm
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