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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
7
Reports from Jacobs Creek Darr mine near Darr mine, Pa describe a gas explosion that trapped about 250 workers, mostly Americans, beneath debris. Rescue efforts continue as officials call for mining law reform and an immediate inquiry into safety practices.
A Washington dispatch reports a large White House Christmas tree and Miss Ethel hosting a dinner on Christmas Eve. Speculation swirls she may be engaged to Charles Glover, son of President Glover of Riggs Bank, as a forthcoming formal coming out ball on January 3. Captain McCoy, White House aide, is also noted in the surrounding rumor.
In a Peabody Institute lecture Prof William B Brooks of Hobart College touted radium as a perpetual beauty aid claiming a young woman could retain freshness for a century or more. He noted the cost from 200 to 300 dollars per grain making it affordable only to the rich while cheaper forms would look like ordinary salt.
At a joint Indianapolis conference the Allied Printing Trades of America and Newspaper Publishers Association of America agreed to direct every U S union involved in newspaper publishing to start a campaign against the wood pulp and white paper trust.
Tokyo cable editorials reject fear of U S armada pressure. Jiji Shimpo says the voyage aims no threat and if the fleet comes to Japan it will be received cordially as a sign of close U S Japan friendship.
An order from the War Department allows soldiers to stand erect and salute only at the last note of the Star Spangled Banner during formal occasions. The modification relaxes previous requirements to salute throughout the performance.
A Missouri representative David Albaugh DeArmond and Mississippi representative John Sharp Williams clashed on the House floor after a political dispute over committee assignments. The melee involved punches and clawing, with bystanders restraining them as blood flowed and chairs and desks limited space.
In Columbus Indiana a special 24 person jury panel was chosen to try eight defendants charged with white capping a blacksmith, Thos Vanest, last summer. The pool splits evenly with 12 Democrats and 12 Republicans. six attorneys will present the case with three Democrats and three Republicans. The Republicans represent the State and the Democrats the defense.
New York Special Employee of the United States Steel Corporation received Christmas presents from the profit sharing plan. The program will distribute 10 million dollars between now and January 1, 1908.
Report from Theiale Society on 2600 cases of a red infection in the past year. Text incomplete but notes a rise and calls for more power to band efforts. Industry officials unnamed. local response pending.
James H. Oliphant senior of Oliphant & Co. dies from a bullet wound inflicted by customer Charles A. Geiger of Beaufort South Carolina who then killed himself Geiger sought credit to cover stock holdings after a loss and a 2000 debt Papers found show he hoped to be worth 3000000 by 1908 Geiger had recently lost large sums and faced mounting debts Oliphant a prominent New York broker and director of several firms and clubs died at 54 with a note on his mind fractured by the murder suicide case
A Berlin dispatch confirms Waldemar Poulson's wireless telephonic success. Messages were exchanged between Lyngby near Copenhagen and Weissenbee near Berlin, about 250 miles apart, with perfect clearness and audibility. Music heard in Berlin was clearly heard in Copenhagen, and test phrases were recorded easily.
The Department of Agriculture issues final crop estimates with acreage, production, and value. Winter wheat totals show 28,132,000 acres producing 409,442,000 bushels at 88.2 cents. Spring wheat 17,079,000 acres yield 224,645,000 bushels at 86 cents. Corn 99,931,000 acres yield 2,952,340,000 bushels at 51.7 cents. Oats 31,837,000 acres yield 754,443,000 bushels at 44.3 cents. Average weights: spring wheat 56.9 lb, winter wheat 58.9 lb, oats 29.4 lb.
Joseph H. Choate urged adherence to Mosaic law at the State Charities Aid Association annual meeting. He proposed that one tenth of all property be given in charity.
Hessian fly reported in northern Oklahoma wheat fields near Stillwater. Field investigations indicate considerable expected damage from the pest's activity this season.
President Roosevelt signed a proclamation creating the Arkansas National Forest in west central Kansas covering over 1,000,000 acres. It will lie farthest east among government forests, spanning Scott Polk Montgomery Logan Perry Saline Yell and Garland counties.
In Atlantic City Special Waiters and bell boys at the Hotel Permnhurst clustered around Miss Lida Parrish a wealthy Philadelphia woman for Christmas tips but received Bibles and copies of Pilgrim's Progress instead Parrish told the recipients the books were more valuable than gold.
Des Moines special: W O Payne editor of Nevada Representative urged in a Grant Club banquet address that Vice President Charles W Fairbanks is the Republican choice with the best chance of success at the polls. Payne praised Fairbanks as fit for varied presidential duties and noted the party had already selected him. His remarks drew warm applause.
Special Attorney General Edward T. Young begins ouster proceedings in Henepin county District Court to remove Standard Oil Company of Indiana from Minnesota under a state law against discrimination in city price charges for commodities.
In Budapest the Hungarian Premier Dr Wekerle has challenged former Minister of Justice Polonyi to a pistol duel after an accusation of political dishonesty. Seconds are appointed and the meeting will occur soon.
In Springfield Ohio rural mail carrier J D Blackman bumped a coffee pot near a stove causing it to spill into his four and a half year old child’s lap. The child suffered fatal scalding injuries as a result of the accident.
New York reports Special Secretary of War Taft arrived Friday on the steamer President Grant with Mrs. Taft and their son Charles. He said he was not prepared to discuss any public questions.
Walter Oldham aged 13 shot his seven year old sister on Tuesday morning as they walked to school in Rushville Indiana. The bullet lodged in her back and may prove fatal. They were transporting an old pistol to use in a Christmas exercise.
In London at the Peninsular and Oriental Navigation Company annual meeting Sir Thomas Sutherland admitted the Bombay to Japan trade has been wiped out by Japanese competitors.
The Philadelphia mint issues a redesigned twenty dollar double eagle to suit bankers tastes. The coin preserves St Gauden's concept but with altered details, turning prior criticism into admiration. The new piece stacks as easily as other coins.
Tokyo authorities express broad welcome for the American fleet, with Foreign Minister Hayashi stating Japan would greet the ships warmly if they extend toward the Pacific. Count Togo and Korea's Prince Ito reaffirm friendly ties and shared hope for peaceful passage and respect for Roosevelt.
Reports from Nogales Arizona describe 12 men murdered by 150 Yaqui Indians southeast of Magdalena Sonora. Victims included Jose Fernandez son of Cucurpe mayor and Mescal plant owner. one American was rescued. The Yaqui band is said to be on the war path.
A massive explosion ripped through Palermo Sicily at a military powder magazine. A sequence of blasts and ensuing fires destroyed houses and spread panic. About 25 people were killed and 100 injured in the disaster.
After a one month secret, Fred A Sotwell 30 and Emma Sotwell 71 announce their marriage at Potterville Michigan on November 16. The bride is the groom’s step grandmother. They will live on a farm near the village of their wedding.
In Nancy France a miracle is reported at the village church in Brin during two Sunday services the host was placed in the monstrance and the image of a beautiful youth appeared on the water many in the congregation testified to the genuineness of the phenomenon
Secretary Cortelyou signs a statement denying undue political activity by him or his friends in supporting any presidential candidate. He asserts he has sought only the confidence of the people and would declare if he decided to run for office.
Washington reports General Allen issued specifications for a silk hydrogen airship to carry two people totaling 350 pounds with 100 pounds ballast. Target speed twenty miles per hour in still air, up to twenty four with higher cost. endurance two hours and balanced by the aeronaut. bids due January 15.
In New York a Pullman ride ends with John W Gates wagering 500 dollars on which raindrop would reach the window bottom first. Gates’s drop wins as it glides to the sash amid rain on the car window.
Chicago's prohibition zone expanded by almost one per cent as the City Council approved adding a new square mile to the dry district. The measure passed 37 to 25 after a canvass of district sentiment and no debate was recorded.
Greater fighter is begun in Quincy Fore River shipyard with keel plates laid for the sea monster North Dakota. The vessel will displace 20 000 tons, surpassing the 16 400 ton fleet ships, and outgun the British Dreadnought by about 25 percent.
In St. Petersburg the departure of the American fleet draws intense attention. Commentators contrast American strength and preparedness with Rosestvensky's ill starred cruise. Newspapers foresee far reaching effects of shifting naval power from Atlantic to Pacific. Novoe Vremya notes the balance of power disrupted by recent war.
A Texas man owed $10,000 offered a check but it was rejected. He then secured the amount in silver dollars and handed it to the note holder who carried the payment 15 miles to the bank.
Justice Gould in the District of Columbia Equity Court grants a temporary injunction to Buck Stove and Range Company St. Louis against the American Federation of Labor. The order stops the federation from continuing to boycott the company pending final settlement.
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