Employers Liability Bill Drafted in Labor Meeting
Representatives from major state labor groups met at the State Federation of Labor to discuss an employers liability measure drafted by Indianapolis attorney Henry W. Bullock. The bill aims to curb opposition to the proposed stability bill, with railroads favored by some unions and broader industry coverage urged by the federation. The plan mirrors the national employers liability law passed by Congress on April 22, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.W. Henley
State Federation of Labor
Henry W. Bullock
Indianapolis
Igbor
Federation ‘of Labor
Hut
Fatal inspection trip amid Boswell mine explosions
A double gas explosion at the Boswell mine of United Coal Co in Johnstown Pa killed two inspectors and left several more missing or dead. Superintendent J A Logan and Andy Stonchi are named among the dead as rescue teams battled afterdamp and successive blasts. Five rescuers were overcome but revived by company physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boswell
Johnstown
J. A. Logan
United Coal Company
John Cole
William Hay
Logan
Lowther
Somerset
Woman and child face eviction amid pneumonia in Indianapolis
A four year old girl and her mother, ill with pneumonia, live in a lowly Indianapolis home relying on Salvation Army aid. The landlord threatens eviction until debts are paid, while the brother, unemployed for two weeks, fears total ruin once small funds run out. Maj Escott appeals for more donations to continue relief amid mounting appeals from the sick and hungry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apolis
Salvation Army
Indianapolis
Maj. Escott
Canadian Pacific Plans West Electrified Rail System
Winnipeg reports the Canadian Pacific Railway intends to electrify its western system. Experts surveyed water supply and waterfalls in the eastern Rockies and Pacific coast range, finding sufficient water to power lines and position the railroad among the world’s leaders in energy use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Pacific “Railway
Pectet
Rockies
Pacoast
Pacific
Judge Bars Visits and Stops Allowance in Ward Case
Probate Judge Frank B. Ross orders guardian James M. Berryhill to cease $35 weekly payments to George Rhodius and to bar Elma Dodsworth from visiting, following Hancock circuit court ruling that Elma Dodsworth was not Rhodius's wife and the marriage was void. The guardian must itemize monthly expenditures and report to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Ross
Probate Court
James M. Berryhill
George Rhodius
Indianapolis
Dr. Sterne
Elma Dave Dodsworth
Rhodius
Marion Probate Court
Elma Dodsworth
A. EB. Sterne
Beng
Hancock Circuit Court
Elma Jodsworth
Elma Dudsworth
B. Ross
Husband Sues for Divorce Over Winerooms
Charles H. Lafollette of Indianapolis files for divorce from Edna Lafollette alleging she deserted after leaving home to visit winerooms and other places with men. He cites their Noblesville marriage in September 193. He claims she finally deserted him and left Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Lafollette
Indianapolis
Noblesville
Edna Lafollette
Officers for Home Brotherhood election at meeting
Officers of the Home Presbyterian chapter were elected Monday. President W. T. Wilson, vice president Q. W Nat nehaia, secretary treasurer J. B. Gilt wer, president-elect. Wilson urged support of every member. New officers to meet Saturday to select the working committees chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Presbyterian Paigegecasee
W. T. Wilson
Q. W
Nat ‘Thnehaia
J. B
Wilson
Kisses for Aerolo of shipwreck hero receives cheers
New York crowds greet Captain William Sealby, Chief Wireless Operator Jack Binns, and the crew of the Republic recovery as the Manhattan docks. Women embrace Sealby first, then carry him on shoulders while bands play America. Binns earns public praise for wed the distress call.
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New York
Manhattan
White Star
Eleventh Street
North River
William S. Sealby
Republic
Jack Binns
Sealby
NS 7
Florida
Sealey
America
Binns
P Company Under Serious Charge
James R Williams proprietor of the Indianapolis Medical Company was arrested in Indianapolis and to be sent to Cincinnati to answer charges of obtaining 150 dollars from Edward Durban by alleged false pretenses. Patent attorney G W Benedict traced ads linking the two men and Williams after years in Cincinnati proposed a new medical company with Durban. Durban paid 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’ R. ‘Williams
Indianapolis Medical Company
Delaware Street
Cincinnati
Edward Durban
Williams
G. W. Benedict
Benedict
Durban
Indianapolis
Wiliams
Southport Woman Buys 87 Acre Farm Near Indianapolis
Mrs. Arizona Agnew of Irvington paid 8750 cash for an 87 acre farm two miles east of Southport, the Charles Tush property. The eight mile southwest of Indianapolis sale was handled by J. W. Friday & Co. of the Law Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Agnew
Southport
Charles Tush
Agnew
Irvington
Indianapolis
J. W. Friday & Co
Law Building
Judge Hopes to Outgenerate Cold Court Delay
George W. Stubbs of Javanite Court says he cannot report for duty due to severe illness. He will continue court cases until Friday and, if unable to return, will appoint a special judge to handle the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W._ Stubbs
Lawmakers Move Bills By Indefinite Postponement
A House session saw several measures shelved or moved to indefinite postponement. Committee reports favored Brasley Sunday baseball bill and urged passage of Beaver rail fare bill while striking down education repeal and road law bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts
Duthors
Thornton
Cities and Towns Committee
Com
Committee On Education
Askren
Walls
Grieger
Ffairs
Priser
Utah
House
Lawson
Enna
Man Freed After Coal Theft Plea Touches Judge
Rogers, charged with stealing a goat from railroad yards, pleaded poverty and a freezing wife needing coal. Judge Whallon allowed him bondless release, ordering return Thursday, after Rogers explained hardship and risk to his family if jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Vtussday
Twenty-fifth Street
Ralston Avenue
Whallon
Aunt Regrets Sending Boy to the Workhouse
Mrs. Viola Clevenger had her nephew Lester Miner 18 arrested for stealing her watch. Detectives Askin and Duncan caught him in the act of pawning it on Kenwood Avenue. He was fined 86 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Clevenger regretted pressing the complaint as the judge noted the seriousness of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola - Clevenger
Lester Miner
Dave
Miner
Kenwood Avenue
Askin
Duncan
Ivan E. Washington
Tueaday
Governor Marshall Demands Attorney General Action on Litigation
Governor Marshall sends a formal call to Indiana Attorney-General James Bingham to actively handle state litigation. He states the attorney-general must not rely on special counsel funds and notes former AG C. W. Miller will argue a case this week, urging Bingham to be prepared on all pending causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
James Bingham
Indiana
Bingham
Mine Workers Urge Creation of a Bureau of Mines
At the morning session of the United Mine Workers of America no committees reported and the convention adjourned until Wednesday. Before adjourning the convention telegraphed committees of the house and senate in Washington urging the creation of a bureau of mines and mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
House
Senate
Washington
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Senate 15 Ber ing 1807 Record in New Bills
The senate adjourned with 21 bills introduced today. By the session day in 1907, 317 bills had been introduced. Froteenburg leads with 15 measures. Clark King and Mattingly start strong with nine each. Proctor Lambert Farrell Forkner Hanna have none yet. In the house McGinnis and Behymer have six each, Bleckner five, about half of representatives not yet officially proposing legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Froteenburg
Clark
King
Mattingly
Proctor
Elkhert
Lambert
Delaware
Farrell
Marfom
Forkner
Henry
Hanna
Hendricks
McGinnis
Morgan
Behymer
Madison
Bleckner
Cass
Rep
Drapier Claim Set for Special Order January 23
Reports indicate a Drapier claim totaling 13 119.50 seeks action as a special order on January 23 at 10 30 am. The claim involves former Senator Charles Roemler and Senator Cox and spans fifty first to fifty fifth sessions. Warrants from the fifty fourth session remain unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drapier
Charles Roemler
Cox
Marion County
Supreme Court
Drapter
William H. A
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Andy Stonchi
George Morris
Etter
Wis
Greenfield Court
The
Wom
Officers For Home Brotherhood
Aerolo
Capt. Sealby
White Star Pier
Modest Jack Binns
P Company
Judge
Mittee
Gov
Zimagers
Bureau OF Mines
Bering
Shel
AGT
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