Union Miners Hit Hard by Strife and Dues Decline
The United Mine Workers face a steep drop in dues paying members amid the coal strike. Officials borrowed $100,000 from Illinois to cover operations as check-off collections falter. Membership erosion, especially in anthracite districts, prompts questions about unity and future strategy as economic rather than political aims take center stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anp
Caltech
United Mine Workers
Ite
Wren Barn
Ceneral
Wilson
Dimric
Illinois
Ponsitte
Mine Workers
Ilinoia
1. Mf
Mitchell
Wecnding
Ronsevelts
Political candidates in Gampers faction race Pennsylvania district
Four officers of the national organization seek high office in Pennsylvania. W B Wilson and T D Siehols target Congress, with Wilson endorsed by Grange. John Walker runs against Cannon on the Democratic ticket. Charles Gies seeks lieutenant governor on the sen he ticket, while several others aim for state legislature or city posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gampers
National Organisaation
Congress
W. B. Wilson
T. D. Siehols
Disitler 1
Tt Dat
Wilton
Fitterath
Pennsylvania
Vloseburg
Wilson
One Grange
Nichols
Distret
Cannon
John Walker
Joe Cannon
Charles
Gies
haHonal Executive Third
District 7
Vennaylvania
Tunning
Sen Het
Shamokin
Ten Die In Wreck Of Scotch Express Near Grantham
London dispatch reports ten dead in a wreck last night of a Scotch express near Grantham. The locomotive and several cars plunged over an embankment and a fire broke out in the wreckage. Many victims were severely burned as rescuers recovered them, after brakes reportedly failed on the curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serippa
London
Grantham
Ihe
Salisbury
Fire destroys building in Oaklandon
Special to the Sam Oaklandon reports a five thousand dollar fire at Oaklandon that completely destroyed a building. The blaze, suspected incendiary or similar cause, prompted owner Mel Rengal to estimate his loss at three thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaklandon
Sam Oaklandon
Pire
Mitelstaight
Mel Rengal
Schools to Fight Plague Segregate Tuberculosis Pupils
Chicago educators and the Tuberculosis Institute plan to use schools as divisive measures. Contagious tubercular pupils will be separated from noncontagious cases. A corps will visit homes, inspect for open wounds, and report conditions. Regular medical inspections and surveillance of suspects will be established. Special educational facilities will be provided for contagious victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Caicara Tubercuosis Institute
Hogra
Republicans Demand Roosevelt Nomination at Seattle Convention
A Seattle Republican state convention unanimously adopted a resolution urging President Theodore Roosevelt to accept renomination in 1908. The motion asserts his personal reforms and national undertakings require his continued leadership and urges Roosevelt to yield to the will of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Roosevelt
Seatile
T. BD. Rockwell
Spokane
Hoonevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party of
Washington
United States
Mack Against Hearst In Democrat Governor Nomination
National Committeeman Mark opposes William R Hearst as Democratic candidate for governor at the upcoming convention in Buffalo New York. He argues the party should preserve its independence and suggests he would support the Independence League if Hearst is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo, &. C
Mark
William R. Hearst
Mack
Hearst
Independence League
Auto Crushed By Cars Near Vale Jack's Theater
Berippe McRacreas Association New York reports a fatal auto crush between two trolley cars near Vale Jack's theater. Jolid H Springer Grand Opera House owner and Springer Metal Vehicle president was dragged under wreckage with two children. Chauffeur James Mateten caused the collision and both he and Mr Springer survived being rescued and rushed to New York Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berippe-McRacreas Association
New York
Jolid H. Springer
Grand Opera House
Springer Metal Vehicle Company
Vale Jack's
Herbho
James
Mateten
Mr. Springer
Marsten
Springer
New York Hospital
Girl Forged to Get Dress in Chicago Case
Tessie Groog, a young woman tied to Armour & Co, was held in juvenile court after forging a check to fund her wedding plans. She said she turned to crime after reading about an earlier bank collapse and asked the judge to protect her. authorities noted her trusted employer status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-Melive Press
Asaseiacion
Chicago
Tagedy
Antfering
Tessie Groog
Atsearmold Giel
Hering and
Stensland
Tracie
Armour & Co
Trousseau
Woutter
Stenae
Not One Scratch Upon the Youth in Buggy Wreck
Special to The Sn Princeton incident reports a buggy overturned on a 30 foot trestle near Princeton. Loyd Whittaxer, aged 1, escaped unharmed as four others leaped free before the buggy fell and wreckage scattered. A horse bolted, a bystander helped, and police secured the scene as the child sat unharmed amid debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Princeton, Inc
Akma
Loyd Whittaxer
Yostere
Roosevelt extends eight hour work rule to public projects
President Roosevelt has extended the eight hour law to cover all public work under government supervision. The order applies especially to river and harbor improvements, expanding protections for workers across departments handling public projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oybter Ray
Roosevelt
Lunatic after the mayor in Evansville incident
A man identified as Fricke, claiming delusions tied to taxes and a supposed steel trust, threatened Mayor Berline and officers in Evansville. Police restrained him and he was declared insane along with his wife after the incident at the mayor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aten
Evansville
Indy
John W. Berline
John Fricke
Henry G. Frick
One United
Bogane
Numpinonel
Brennocke
Fricke
Mayer Boshnemya
Ateel Trust
Social Life Notes From Pendleton and Nearby
Miss Lusle Phipps and Alixs Hazel Phipps of Pendleton announce family and wedding plans for Claude Phipps. Mrs. Mary Sparks returns from city visit to Shelbyville, and families from Greensburg and Richmond are mentioned. Several weddings are noted including Mamie Water and Leigh Cotting of New York, and Bertha Matt and Everett L. Wett in Pendleton, with receptions and church ceremonies described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusle Phipps
Alixs Hazel Phipps
Pendleton, Inq
Claude Phipps
Mary Sparks
City
Shelbyville
People's Congregational Emiren
Mies
Mamie Wate
Levi Watte
Leigh Cotving
New York
Twe Atreenants
Tarie
Ana Ethel Tamer
Wendell White
Mas Leese Leeds
radia +i
Taiteta
Mrs. Coton Witty
Pyramid Pile Cure Offered Free Trial Package Claim
An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure with a free trial package and testimonials. A Mr Gen B Hender from Chicago reports 14 years of internal and external piles relief after using a sample, then purchasing more boxes. The Pyramid Drug Co claims rapid, effective cure and offers a free sample by mail from Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortiia
B. Hender
Pltsa
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Birchigan
Death toll climbs as typhoon devastates Hong Kong
Hong Kong reports rising deaths as investigation confirms the storm’s devastation. Early tallies estimate about 30,000 dead with ships and ferries heavily damaged or destroyed. Officials fear the disaster's full extent may be far greater than first estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serpa
Press Association
Hong Kong
Dong Kong
Vbr
Burial of Clarence Sheets at Blaine Avenue Home
The funeral of Clarence Sheets, aged, was held after he died from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered during an attack. He lived on Blaine Avenue in Indianapolis and had been alone for a short time before the incident at the Claxjens.
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Dames
Rose Deer
Edward Rinderknech
Dieaty L. Lindemann
Statenve
Ferns
Jr. Peters
Mies Eghet
Dhe Fournaces
Edward J. Asmis
Gerom
Adres Ananstn Hild
William Asmas
Asmus
MR. Sheets
Clarence Th Steers
Bea
Indianapolis
Railroad Time Cards for Cincinnati Division and connections
The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton city office lists rail schedules with details for departures from Cincinnati and Springfield to Indianapolis and beyond. It includes times for trains to Topeka, Chicago, Springfield, and Dayton, with daily service notes and arrival windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Ofice
Aimoiast
Cincianiti
Indianapolis
Intanapalis
Tor Am
Springfield
Tao A.m
Rail Schedule Fragment Shows City Pairs and Times
A damaged OCR rail timetable lists routes between cities such as Austin, New York City, Detroit, Dayton, Columbus, Springfield, Lafayette, Chicago, Danville, Peoria, and St. Louis. It shows multiple pairings with varied departure and arrival times, but many entries are garbled. The fragment reflects a busy intercity schedule with numerous connections and stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Chey
Austin
Bat
N.Y
Bote
Bart'n
D'sta
Clee
Drie
Darton
Thiee
Hetroit
Winona Fiver & Elkhart
Telado
Detrett
Pry Dayton
Reljor
Teiletont'ne
Art Springtent
Colum
Bprinefeld
Fan Lynn
Mureie
Weyune
Fu Way
Renton Mart
Renton Fine
Hechonitt
Sin
Wien
Behe
Ein
Wah
Reeheard
Vernon Ape
Vernon
Im Bar
Tigam T
Yaure
Md am_T
Haute
St. Loui
Adam T
St. Lows
Eas
T. Haute
Latte
Mattoon
St. Fennite
Lafayette
Chicama
Sam Lafayette
Shtearo
Chicaxa
Lafayetts
Chicaga
Danvile
Row over politics in Hancock County
Special to The Sam in Greenfield Idaho reports rift in Hancock County politics as Republicans nominate a partial ticket leaving many Democratic candidates unopposed. Democrats fear loss if GOP sticks to split ticket while county committees clash over the plan. Threats of party division loom ahead of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Greenfield
Tinneock
Parbal Ucket
Tyne
Peres
Demurrane
Cnunty
Nemerratte
Dimitdates
Therdat
Murpowe
Hupublicans
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Alakamwy
McKinley
Dole
Alabama
Supreme Court
William R. Day
Berne
Switzerland
Interlaken
Scotch Express
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
State OF Washington
Mmental de He Dee
al. Hamilton
Grantdaughter
Helen Baker
Greensburg
Mies Almira Starr
Richmond
Henry Crawford
Cramlonneville
Hobert E. Churenman
Michigan City
Min
Tale
Mise Goldie Ugie
Newman &, Stertey
Maria Swain
Wareham
Dass
Wayon T
Arthur N. Dwyer
Fanni Merri Talbait
Drake
Ronee
Mise Semithh
War Committee
Chrisky Assoeli- Mon
Fennsylvaniaest
Domeatio
Clniege
Uelle Robinson
Edith Duntam
Bret Gur
Amd
Olive
Pendleton
Brian Moore Heater
Francis A. Hemeter
Holand Lewets
Ritchie
Hestor
North Madison
Dues Hamilton
Toehengrin
Maren Irene
Muthern Smithk Axters
Carnatione
Mi Trent Reems
Roex
So Weterk
Mae Lindnemann
David W. Hig
Bertha Ematt
James Ewatt
Inverett L. Wett
Aminadave
Sekert
Paris
Martin
Brhomert
LE SW. B. Divininatist
Phapes
ArTiva ‘Tondo
Chl & Mich
Thamsi
Tal
Detroit & Co Ltd
Anatarapotts
Indianapalin
Roachdale
Crawrondville
Lafalette
Fae
Mononaccom
iDaliy
Diunday
The
Indianstalia & Cinciendtl Tracom
Indianapolis-Hushville
Indianapolis-Shelutville
Teulas
AKO Express Servic
Liviston
T.s.stem
Fort
Fort Wayre
Bienele
Benjamin Harrigan
Compins
Old Main
Ingi
Indianapolis & Eastern
Knightstown
Cambrid City
Spring Reid
Columbus
Eil
Erial
Indra Oats
Northwestern
Crawfordsville
Lacanom
Lsm
Frankfort
Crows
Callat Company
Plan Teesthal
Ken Davia
Flathfield
Caial Company
Indianapolis & Western
Avon
Danville
Fenve Goa
Abermyny
Bulldine
Franklin
Columbus & Southern Traction Co
Ine Terurbap
Southport
Reenwood
Wasteland
Amity
Edinburg
Taylorsville
Calmbue Flrat
Jeqvenizo
Greenwood Paints
Jaware
Virginiae Ave
Eta Fot
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