Darr mine disaster death toll climbs with rescue delays
From the Darr mine near Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania an explosion trapped many workers. Only six bodies surfaced by nightfall as rescuers fight through slate falls and toxic gas three miles from the mouth. Widespread fatalities prompt aid appeals and a call for relief funds.
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Associated Press
Jacobs ‘Creek
Darr
Pittsburg Coal Company
Conrad Schuth
Garrino Delano
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
National Treasury
Vote Down Hughes Resolution Tabled by New York Committee
New York county Republican committee, by an almost unanimous vote, refused to adopt a resolution endorsing Governor Hughes for the presidential nomination. A motion to table the resolution and reconsider at the January meeting passed amid a loud outburst.
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Republican Committee
New York County
Hughes
Students to Return Home From Colleges for Holidays
A number of local students attending various colleges and universities this winter will return to the city for the holidays. The list includes Ralph Stevens Jason Choce Lind ley Sutton from Wabash James Coyle and Frank Murphy from Lake Forest Harold Bliss and Dwight Fisher from Purdue Ernest Wilkins and Herbert Keesey from the University of Chicago Carl Ferguson from Yale Miss Edith Austin from Franklin Miss Sagie Fenton and Psyche Sut ton from Vassar Miss Grace Wilkinson and Jean Murray from Mrs Liggett's school Washington D C Miss Edna Walter from DePauw University Miss Marie Gipe from the Conservatory of Music Cincinnati and Miss Ester Johnson from the University of Wisconsin Library school.
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Ralph Stevens
Jason Choce
Lindley Sutton
Wabash
James Coyle
Frank Murphy
Lake Forest
Harold Bliss
Dwight Fisher
Purdue
Ernest Wilkins
Herbert Keesey
University of Chicago
Carl Ferguson
Yale
Edith Austin
Franklin
Sagie Fenton
Psyche Sutton
Vassar
Grace. Wilkinson
Jean Murray
Mitchell Converts as He Battles Illness in Final Hours
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America was baptized at his hotel bedside in Indianapolis after a collapse during a miners conference. Doctors said he showed signs of improvement though he remains seriously ill as he thought of his miners and urged them not to seek personal gain from his work.
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Mitchell
LaSalle
Ill
Edward F. Hedges
Father Killian
Spring Valley
Tikinois
Washington School Christmas Play Staged Amid Cheer
Students at Washington School presented a Christmas play titled Revolt of Santa Claus. The performance featured Longfellow School participants and drew cheering crowds from the community.
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Washington
Santa
Claus
N, Longfellow
Beauchamp Opens Railroad Y M C A Lecture Course
The Nelson Theatre hosts the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association course opening with Lou J. Beauchamp on The Old Age of the Young Man. He kept the crowd in attentive, rapid speech with witty, instructive examples. The audience praised his eloquence and the program plans more strong numbers to follow.
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Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association
Mr. Beauchamp
Tance
Beauchamp
Credit Refusal Tragedy Hits New York Stock Exchange
James H. Oliphant, senior member of James H. Oliphant and Company, is dying from a bullet wound fired by Charles A. Geiger a Beaufort South Carolina customer who then killed himself after Oliphant refused further credit Geiger hoped to carry 5000 shares until a price rise and left a note predicting immense wealth while owing Oliphants $5000 Oliphant died at 203 this Saturday morning in New York City
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Associated Press
New York
James H. Oliphant
Stock Exchange
James, H. Oliphant, and Company
Charles A. Geiger
Beaufort
S. C
Oliphant
Geiger
Oliphants
Pupils Given A Treat At North Side School Christmas Party
Miss Emma Linville conducted a Christmas party for pupils at North Side School with a festive classroom celebration and treats.
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Emma Linville
North’ ‘Side
Democrats to Select Delegates in Cass County Meetings
The Democrats of Cass County will hold township meetings on December 28 at 2 o clock to choose delegates for the Eleventh Congressional District meeting in Peru on January 2, 1908. These delegates will elect committeemen to represent the district on the state central committee.
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Cass County
Democratic’ Central Committee
Peru
State Central Committee
Fifty Fourth Annual Indiana State Teachers Meeting Next Week
The fifty fourth annual session of the Indiana State Teachers association will convene in Indianapolis starting Thursday and run through Saturday. Many local teachers will attend including Superintendent Haas. Renowned educators from across the state will speak on topics such as a liberal education and public schools.
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Indiana State Teachers' Association
Sesson
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Haas
B. F. Moore
Marion
Monticello
Elmer B. Bryan
John A.keith
Charles R. Williams
Indianapolis News
Wilson
Princeton University
Cooley
William R. Quayle
Robert J. Aley
Valuable Jewelry Sold for a Trifle
New York police say 17 year old Wm White is the confessed thief of a 32000 dollar jewelry package from the U S Express Co. He was arrested in Jersey City after attempting to dispose of the entire collection for 3 dollars. A 3000 dollar necklace sold for 25 cents triggered his capture. The prisoner was a helper on an Express wagon in Jersey City.
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Associated Press
New York
Wm. White
U. S. Express Co
Jersey City
Express Companies
Dynamite Explosion Shakes Town at Military Magazine
A dynamite explosion at a military powder magazine yesterday caused several follow on blasts. Large quantities of dynamite were stored as flames rose and spread to ruined houses. Panic gripped Palermo as the disaster unfolded and authorities assessed the casualties and damage.
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Mate Aborhiadd
Diaster
CIRL-BOYS OVE A NOVEL PARTY
A group of twelve East End girls dressed as men for a party at Miss Whinnery on Twelfth Street in honor of Miss Rufina Williams visiting. They arrived around seven, wore male attire, and spent the evening in games with vocal and instrumental music rather than smoking. Attending girls included Harriett Plank, Clara Nell Lee, Minnie Hartsook, Marie Linne man, Mildred Dykeman, Dassie Dykeman, Ina Kinney, and Agnes Eckert.
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East End
Miss Whinnery
Twelfth Street
Whinnery
Rufina William
Harriett Plank
Clara Nell Lee
Minnie Hartsook
Marie Linneman
Mildred Dykeman
Dassie, Dykeman
Ina Kinney
Agnes Eckert
Taft says no war with Japan after world tour
Secretary of War William H. Taft returned from travel with assurances of Japan’s friendliness and no desire for conflict. He praised the Pacific fleet and said his visit aimed to assess Philippines conditions. Taft recounted dining with Governor General Guerschelmann, who survived a bombing.
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Taft
Japan
Joshua Weber Travels to Peru to Visit Son
Joshua Weber of Galveston travels to Peru to see his son Guy, who is passing through on the way home. The report notes family ties and a travel connection between Texas and South America.
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Joshua. Weber
Galveston
Peru
Guy
Logansport Excluded From Ohio-Indiana Baseball League
Fans react to managers promotion of the Ohio-Indiana Baseball League. Logansport has not attended meetings and is unlikely to join. The current clubs include Kokomo, Richmond, Marion, Anderson, Van Wert, Portland, Bluffton, Frankfort, Huntington, and Decatur.
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Logansport
Kokomo
Richmond
Marion
Anderson
van Wert
Portland
Bluffton
Frankfort
Huntington
Decatur
Currency Premium Still Around One Percent
Bradsheets report conditions in financial circles easing toward normal. Cash payments rise, clearinghouse certificates canceled, cashier's checks retired, but currency premium remains around 1 percent in major cities. New York notes strict money, time funds scarce, while interior cities see more commercial paper demand and slower collections.
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New York
Hotel Bookkeeper Charged With Embezzling 3500
Chas A Burgess, longtime bookkeeper at the English hotel in Indianapolis, is arrested on embezzlement charges. Proprietor J G Wilbraham claims he took at least 3500 while Burgess admits a shortage between 1200 and 1800, held on 1500 bond.
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Charles Burgess
Nglish Hotel
Indianapolis
A. Burgess
J G. Wilbraham
Burgess
Christmas Recitations and Songs at South Side School
At South Side school Mr Ludders room presented a special program of recitations and songs. Miss Greens Felder and Gravel offered a joint entertainment for the little people. The room was decorated with Christmas greens and the program included a variety of recitations and songs.
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South Side
Lud
Greens
Felder
Gravel
Franklin School presents Jack and Jill play during holidays
Logansport public schools close for two weeks after Friday afternoon Christmas program. At Franklin West Side and Lincoln schools pupils enjoyed songs German class pieces, stories, recitals and a Christmas tree. The West Side program included a well prepared play and musical numbers with many named pupils and staff involved.
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Lincoln School
Eighth Street
Franklin School
Stettiner
Helena Shedron
Nellie Strouse
Helen Ryan
Nellie Staruse
Goldie Jackson
Nina Kuhn
Nellie Stouse
Ruth Nave
Gladys Staurt
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