Indiana industrial board report on 1925 accident toll
Industrial accidents in Indiana for the year ended Sept 30 1925 injured 47170 and caused 307 deaths. Miners accounted for most fatalities with 97 killed, plus 9 auto workers and 26 iron and steel workers. The Sullivan mine blast killed 51 miners. Since 1915 the board has logged 423371 accidents and 2815 deaths, with total compensated claims of 15805820.88 and yearly compensation of 2806615.22. The board awarded 1751 cases and the full board heard 323 cases.
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Indiana
State Industrial Board
Iron and Steel
Iron and
Sullivan
The
Industrial Board
Maccabees to Meet in Indianapolis Thursday Night
Milo R. Meredith of Wabash Ind guest of honor and principal speaker at a joint meeting of all Maccabee tents in the city. Indianapolis Tent 35 sponsors the gathering with A H Hausman presiding. Discussion includes plans to purchase a Maccabee home and E H Palmer district manager will address attendees.
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Milo R. Meredith
The
Maccabees
Wabash
Ind
Indianapolis
A. H. Hausman
E. H. Palmer
Lemcke Building
Trainmen seek 7 percent wage rise to restore peak war scale
United Press reports Western railroad chairmen urged the Railroad Labor Board to grant a 7 percent wage increase to trainmen. The proposal follows a two day Chicago conference and would restore the wartime peak scale as existing contracts expire December 31.
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United Press
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Girl Leaps From Car After Free Ride Offer
Jessie Oliver aged 16 is recovering from injuries after leaping from a speeding automobile on a country road near Bedford Indiana. The driver offered a free ride home from school and fled at high speed toward the country, prompting the girl to struggle and jump from the vehicle.
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United Press
Bedford
Ind
Jessie Oliver
Here
Indiana University Alumni Luncheon At The Lincoln
Indiana University alumni will entertain the university coaching staff and high school athletes with a luncheon Monday at the Lincoln. Ralph Thompson, alumni club president, will preside.
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Indiana University
California Syrup Advertisement Aims at Mothers
An old ad urges mothers to give California Syrup to prevent illness in children. It claims a teaspoonful today prevents sickness tomorrow and warns against imitation syrup. The bottle allegedly shows it is for babies and children of all ages.
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California
Zemo Ad Claims Clear Skin Solution
An advertisement touts Zemo as a skin treatment that removes pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm. It describes Zemo as a clean penetrating antiseptic liquid that can be applied day or night and promises a clear healthy complexion.
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S. S
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Advertisement
A vintage advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe, reliable remedy for coughs and colds in children and older adults. It urges keeping a bottle ready and using at early signs of illness for speedy relief.
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Oley
Debating Teams Set for March 5 Clash at Indiana State Normal
The affirmative team from the school includes G. Shubert Frye and Roscoe Kirkman from Indianapolis and Leonard Bean of Remington with James A. Weber of Huntington as alternate. The negative team features Leslie A. Roberts and Robert T. Parsons from Indianapolis and Howard A. Ulsh of Laketon with Karl A. Parsons as alternate. The first match for both sides is March 5 at Indiana State Normal and Manchester College respectively. Oil from shark liver is noted as a tempering aid in steel making.
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G. Shubert Frye
Roscoe Kirkman
Indianapolis
Leonard Bean
Remington
Ind
James A. Weber
Huntington
Leslie A. Roberts
Robert T. Parsons
Howard A. Ulsh
Laketon
Karl A. Parsons
Indiana State Normal
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Manchester College
Manchester
Statehouse
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