Miners Evidence Points to Longer Strike Hearings
The United Mine Workers evidence to the anthracite strike commission covered docking discrimination wage issues and eight hour safety concerns. Testimony showed pay disparities between bituminous and anthracite regions and suggested higher wages. Miners prepared to finish their case early next week while companies plan to begin their rebuttal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Jate
Mitchell
Delaware & Hudsor. Co
Wilkesbarre
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Hingis
Simon P. Wolverton
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Co
Philadelphia
Sac and Fox Indians in Oklahoma Face Decline
Guthrie Okla Dec 15 Dr Wyman government physician at the Sac and Fox Indian agency reports a large majority of the tribe afflicted with tuberculosis acrofula and other incurable diseases and predicts the tribe will be practically annihilated within a few years The latest count shows only 472 members remain of this once powerful tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Wyman
Sac and Fox Indian Agency
Oklahoma
Coal Traffic Surges From Pittsburg as Rivers Fall
Rivers Monongahela and Allegheny decline after a three day rise as coal shipments ramp up. About 3 million bushels started Sunday with 5 million more expected Monday, reaching nearly 15.6 million bushels in four days. The Ohio River dam level stands at 16 feet and recedes slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Allegheny
Ohio River
Coal Souvenirs Highlight New York Society Dinner
Four hundred sixty members and guests of the Pennsylvania society of New York attended its fourth annual dinner. Souvenirs consisted of miniature coal buckets oiled with anthracite coal, presented to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pannsylvania
Society of New York
Mrs Ulysses S. Grant Dies in Washington at 76
Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, widow of the late president, died at her Washington home at 11 17 pm Sunday after years of heart disease and bronchitis. She was 76 and surrounded by daughter Nelle Sartoris and other relatives, with plans for burial at Riverside Park, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
President Grant
Grant
Nelle Grant Sartoris
Rosemary Sartoris
Dr. Bishop
Riverside Park
New York
Wrecking Train Plunges From Bridge Over Yellow Creek
Brookfield Missouri December 15 A wrecking train on the Hannibal and St Joseph railroad plunged through a high bridge over Yellow Creek while clearing a wrecked freight. Three dead and several injured reported. Bridge collapse blamed on collision between causeway and a steel derrick. Engineer Goode and Fireman Greene trapped by twisted iron and rescued after workers forced an opening with sledge hammers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Hannibal
Impensismt
Centerville Fire Devastates Business District
A Sunday blaze in Centerville Maryland destroyed the business portion of the city with losses around 150000 dollars and insured for 78650 dollars. High winds hindered local volunteers until two Wilmington Delaware engine companies arrived to fight the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Wilmington
Del
Wager Drive Heads Toward Christmas Finish in Colorful Trek
Edward M Harr of Chicago and Dr Stanley O Sabel of New York journeying from Colorado to Asheville North Carolina on a wager have covered about 3 000 miles since mid June avoiding large cities They left Knoxville Sunday morning and are less than 100 miles from Christmas target Barr son of J M Barr Chicago Milwaukee St Paul rails md
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Edward M. Harr
Chicago
Stanley O. Sabel
New York
Colorado
Asheville
N. C
Barr
J. 3. Barr
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rails
A Long Journey Returns to St Louis with Odd Relics
George Harold & trimp arrives in St. Louis after a 65 000 mile trek. The 27 year old has traveled for eight years visiting every country on the globe and plans to reach Guatemala to win a 5 000 wager. He came from the Klondike region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
George Harold
Trimp
Guatemala
Harold
Klondike
Alaska coal samples spark Pennsylvania rival claim
Tacoma, Dec 15. Charles F. Sinclair, arriving from Katala 200 miles east of Valdes, reports coal samples from Southern Alaska running 70 percent illuminating quality and suggests the region may rival Pennsylvania anthracite in coal and oil production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Tacoma
Wash
Pennsylvania
Charles F. Sinclair
Katala
Valdes
Fatal Quarrel in Clinton City Left Three Shot
A Sunday quarrel in Clinton, Iowa left Charlie Granderson of Sioux City dead, Benjamin Carroll wounded twice, and Mrs. Carroll fatally shot perhaps. The shooting arose from jealousy amid heated dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinton
Charlies Granderson
Soux City
Benjamin Carrol
Galveston German Youth Dies of Morphine Poisoning
A young German known locally as H. s. Fenjamin is dead from morphine poisoning in Galveston Texas. Authorities say his true name is Gentian or Gentoan and that the estate is tied to a pending inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
H. S
Fenjamin
Atuis
War Begins as British and German Bombard Venezuelan Fortress
News from Puerto Cabello and Caracas report the bombardment of Fort Solano and Castle Libertador by the British cruiser Charybdis and the German cruiser Vineta. Marines occupied the fortress, residents fled to safety, and antiwar excitement rose as calls for action spread.
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Puerto Cabello
Charybdis
Vineta
Fort Solano
Libertador
Topaze
Castro
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Castle Livertador
Caracas
W. W. Russell
Legation
Italy
United States
Marietta
la Guaira
Bowen
Valencian
Washington
Crises and the Glory of God in Leader and Nation
A preacher reflects on Moses and the Red Sea crisis to illustrate how divine leadings press believers to stand still and watch for salvation. He parallels personal, church, and national crises, urging vigilance, waiting, and faith to endure peril and avoid backsliding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salomon
Rehoboam
Israel
Earth
Red Sea
Saul
Aged Photographer Bardwell Dies in Detroit
J Jex Bardwell 79 one of the oldest photographers in the country died in Detroit on Sunday. He was at one time president of the National Association of Photographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
J. Jex Bardwell
National Association of Photographers
Belgium approves bill punishing indecent language in public
Brussels reports the chamber passed the government bill after a prolonged debate by 69 votes to 80. It provides punishment for persons using indecent or improper language in any public place or at any meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Chamber
Mrs Hoadly Sells Property in York
Mrs Hoadly widow of former Governor George Lom a sells property in York. The brief notice notes her status and the sale action with official tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoadly
Sells
Aiew
York
George Lom
Wait on the Lord and face crises with patient action
The speaker urges waiting on God during life crises. Moses models standing still until God speaks, then moving in faith. Crises reveal divine glory through obedience, turning peril into deliverance and praise, as in the Red Sea crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Israel
Moses
God
Iim
Red Sea
Egypt
State Has No Case Against Ex-Policeman Sherwell
Evansville Indiana December 13 The second case against ex Policeman Wilbur Sherwell for the murder of Fannie Butler ended when the state admitted failure to prove a case Coroner Walker and Dr Clarence Kelsay testified no marks of violence found on Butler’s body Sherwell remains under another indictment for the murder of Tena Renner He was admitted to bail in the sum of 25000 The third murder indictment will be nolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Wilbur Sherwell
Fannie Butler
Durre
Walker
Clarence Kelsay
Butler
Sherwell
Tena Ren
Tin Plate Co to Move Bar Mills from Elwood to Pennsylvania
Elwood Indiana December 11 unofficial word says American Tin Plate Co will shift bar mills from the Elwood plant to Pennsylvania. billets from pig iron will serve all tin plate mills in one large plant. Local bar mill workers will lose jobs while over 1,000 factory workers gain in the hot mill and tinning departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
American Tin Plate Co
Bar Mills
Pennsylvania
Anderson
Gas City
Middletown
Bar
Bar Mill
Indiana appellate court rules receivers must return assets for taxation
The Indiana appellate court holds building and loan associations in active operation, not in receivers hands, must return assets for taxation. It notes stock held by shareholders is uncertain when a receiver acts and states it is the receiver duty to list it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Appellate Court of
Indiana
Company denies plans to move bar mill to Pennsylvania
Anderson Indiana December 12 C W Bennet western district manager of the American Tin Plate Co denies Elwood report that the bar mill at Elwood would be sent to Pennsylvania and that Gas City Middletown and Anderson plants would consolidate with the Elwood plant He says the bar mill is idle from lack of fuel and the company has no intention of moving it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
C. W. Bennett
American Tin Plate Co
Elwood
Bar
Pennsylvania
Gas City
Middletown
Gas Explosion Injures Two Men At Building and Loan Block
In Muncie Indiana on December 12 a gas explosion in the basement of the Building and Loan block badly burned Will Caldwell and G F Black, an employee of the Muncie Gas Co. A burst gas pipe and a ignited lantern sparked the blast and fire threatening the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Will Caldwell
G. F. Black
Muncie Gas Co
Judge Rules Against Nash Estate in Back Tax Suit
Lafayette Indiana December 12 Judge Rabie Thureday ruled for Henry Miner former Tippecanoe county treasurer and against the estate of Job M Nash for back taxes totaling 35000 dollars The case has run five years and a brother suit for 36000 dollars involving the same points is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Rabie Thureday
Henry Miner
Tippecanoe County
Job M. Nash
United States Trust Co Inc Files For Indiana Incorporation
The United States Trust Co of Terre Haute Indiana filed articles of incorporation at the state house on Friday The capital stock is 500000 dollars The directors listed include William R McKeen Demas Deming Andrew J Crawford Herman Hulman Benjamin G Hudnut Anton Mayer William S Rea Bruce F Failey and John T Beasley
Indianapolis Wins National Carpenters Headquarters Move
The union carpenters and joiners vote 21 256 to 9006 to move the national headquarters from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. General secretary and treasurer Frank Duffy will select suitable accommodations for the headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Union Carpenters and Joiners
Philadelphia
Frank Duffy
Oil Gusher from Marion Water Well Surprises Owner
In Marion Indiana a home water well produced oil instead of water startling owner Marine Sproul. Considerable oil was pumped from the well and the event drew attention from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Johnson Denies Horsestealing After Elopement Abort
George Johnson of Indianapolis reports he eloped from Sheridan with a 17 year old girl on November 22 and rented a horse and buggy to travel to Illinois for marriage. Severe weather forced a return, he sent the girl home by train and tried to drive back to Sheridan to repay the livery. He was arrested at Potnamville for horsestealing, claims the arrest is an outrage, and was prepared with funds to settle the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George Johnson
Potnamville
Sheridan
Johnson
Illinois
Three Men in Custody Over Westville Bank Killing
Laporte Indiana December 12 Sheriff Small went to Bethlehem where three men are in custody on suspicion of murdering Wesley Reynolds in a Westville bank. One man is wounded in the leg and treated by the others who found him. Authorities expect the trio to reveal details of the attempted robbery. Rewards totaling 1200 dollars await officers if the suspects prove to be the wanted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Small
Bethlehem
Wesley Reynolds
Westville
Indiana
South Bend Toy Works in Proposed Factory Trust
Plans for a large toy factory combination are nearly complete and include the South Bend toy works with about 400 employees. The proposed trust would amass around two hundred thousand dollars in capital. The local factory will not join the trust and will sell its plant outright, leaving its future impact uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Tory
Conductor William Lawson Killed in Accident
Evansville Ind December 13 William Lawson 34 conductor on the Western division Southern railroad was accidentally killed at his Princeton home. Returning from a hunting trip his shotgun fell from the buggy struck the wheel and discharged entering his abdomen he died within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
William Lawson
Western Division
Southern Railroad
Princeton
Lawson
Fence swindle hits Milan farmers with fake deal
Farmers in Milan area are duped by wire fence scammers who offer a low price fence and a free fancy gate if the buyer pays $10 upfront. The agent takes the money and the farmer receives nothing but loss and a lesson in caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Indiana oil prices rise in belt expectations for higher demand
Indianapolis notes oil markets climbing as crude oils gain three cents. Indiana crude reaches 1.07 dollars, 14 cents below last year’s peak. Demand outstrips supply, with expectations of an even higher price ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Theras
Indiana
Local polo defeat ends with dismissal of star player
In Elwood Indiana on Thursday night the Elwood team lost to Indianapolis 5 to 1. Dave Tarrant the first rush for the locals was sumptarily dismissed after the game due to indifference from some local players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Indianapolis
Dave Tarrant
Brothers-in-law reconcile after divorce suits in Pennsylvania
William T Nelson and J N Huff, who married sisters, filed divorce suits on the same day. They have reconciled with their wives and now live together at Little Washington Pennsylvania. The case was tried here last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ing
William T Nelson
J. N. Huff
Little Washington
Young clerk released on suspended sentence after hotel burglary
Indianapolis December 12 William H Moore a Lor raine hotel clerk who robbed the safe and fired at office furniture was freed on a four suspended sentence after a hand to hand fight with burglars a thrilling tale of danger and escape involving a hotel break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
William H. Moore
Lorraine Hotel
Sheriff Dudley seeks reinstatement after lynching verdict
John 8. Dudley, Sullivan county sheriff, appeared before the governor to demand reinstatement to his position, which was forfeited under the law following the lynching of Negro Dillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pobs
Ind
John
Dudley
Sullivan County
Dillard
Hamburger Case Delayed in Indiana Circuit Court
The trial of Solomon Hamburger and Israel Hamburger of Cincinnati and George W. Robbins of Muncie was postponed by the Anderson Indiana circuit court and docketed for mid January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburger
Anderson
Ind
Solomon
Israel Hamburger
Cincinnati
Georles W. Ropbins
Muncie
Areon
Abgat
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