Storm Over Valparaiso Ravages Town Amid Ghoul Chaos
Fierce storm devastates Valparaiso as military police and residents clash with ghouls among ruined homes. Desolation spreads while survivors scramble for safety and aid.
22 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
1
Fierce storm devastates Valparaiso as military police and residents clash with ghouls among ruined homes. Desolation spreads while survivors scramble for safety and aid.
Aug 21 Valparaiso reports massive loss of life likely exceeding 3,000 and about 100 million dollars in property destroyed after August 16 quake. Fire and aftershocks crippled the city as authorities impose strict patrols to curb looting and protect residents.
Reports describe widespread destruction from the August earthquake centered near Limache Valparaiso and Santiago. Many buildings are unsafe, fires erupt, and looters are shot on sight as Chilean sailors and troops organize relief and security in Valparaiso and surrounding districts.
Severe damage hits Valparaiso provinces including Abareg Limache and Hierro Viejo with entire towns wrecked Villa Del Mar ruins observed Aconcagua area reports 850 million in losses Authorities organize food aid from undamaged regions Firefights are over and 100 alleged robbers shot as unrest follows catastrophe
A strong shock was felt in Quito with residents fleeing in alarm to avoid a repeat of the Valparaiso disaster. No damage was reported, and a first remittance of 10000 dollars was set aside today to aid the unfortunate in all towns.
Washington reports orders to move federal negro troops from Texas. Twenty fifth infantry to Fort Reno Oklahoma instead of Fort Ningsgeld, under presidential direction and with General McCaskey's approval. Fort Brown to be abandoned and Twenty six infantry to load government property and depart. Major investigation by Major Blockson to determine facts and accountability for disturbances.
Charles F. Murphy leader of Tammany Hall said he sees no support for District Attorney Jerome at the Democratic state convention and predicts strong backing for Hearst. Murphy vows to drive out “base bosses” who insult decent people and control party machinery, while Jerome says he will back Hearst and oppose party bosses.
New York August 2 William Randolph Hearst released a sharp anti boss manifesto denouncing Tammany Hall factional fights. He opposes the Murphys Mccorrens Sullivans McClellanes and corporate controlled parties and calls for a purifying independent movement to curb corruption and wealth influence in politics. He argues most political cards are marked by corporations and demands a square deal through new leadership.
Reports from Havana and western Cuba indicate the revolt remains unsettled with thousands of insurgents and government troops in the Pinar Del Rio province. Authorities say cable lines largely intact, nightly attacks possible, and reinforcements ongoing as officials seek to restore confidence. In New York, Aug 21, actress Leslie Carter Payne and manager David Belases end their collaboration after her marriage.
President F E Ripley of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe issues an open reply to Kansans defending the railroad’s taxation stance and pass practices. He says property is assessed like private citizens and transportation of officials is customary. He argues the railroad will oppose manipulative politics by lawful means and may stop issuing passes if requested.
An explosion of gas in the West Rock Mountain gangway of the Vulcan colliery kills Charles Stankus, 25, and John Maruka, 20, instantly. Five others are fatally injured and about a dozen overcome by after-damp at Mahoney City, Pennsylvania. In Santo Domingo unrest, forces mass as civil conflict looms with 1,290 troops deployed and a potential battle near Monte Cristi.
Iowa Senator Allison says he does not favor the annexation plan and trusts the people of Arizona and New Mexico will decide wisely. Kansas Senator Long says if statehood fails he supports favorable consideration of southern New Mexico joining Texas and urges joint statehood under the law.
Secretary Bonaparte announces findings in the Washington navy yard case of Assistant Surgeon Harry L. Brown and Surgeon Theodore N. Pease charged with gouging during promotion exams. Brown receives a fifteen rank reduction while Pease is dismissed. Pease seeks to resign for the good of the service. Separately in Pittsburgh fourteen workers were overcome by gas at the Jones and Laughtin Steel plant in Soho, with three fatalities at the emergency hospital.
The Southern Pacific announces low one way rail fares from Chicago St Louis Omaha New York and other points to California and surrounding states beginning Aug 27 to end of October. California needs thirty thousand workers including lumbering construction agriculture and reclamation projects across CA NV AZ NM OR with tours offered west of Chicago to entice migrants.
Hearst Champ Clark Tom Johnson and others will speak at a large democracy demonstration in Chicago early next month. A reception and luncheon at the Dreouls club and a Jefferson club banquet aim to host 900 to 1,000 attendees with many invitations sent to notable figures including W. Hearst of New York, Robert Taylor of Tennessee, Champlark of Missouri, and Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland.
Peoria Aug 21 The Democratic state convention nominated N L Pitrowski for state treasurer Miss Caroline Groute for superintendent of public instruction and Daniel R Cameron John S Cuneo and Clara Borland for university trustees The convention tabled Bryan's request to resign Roger Sullivan from the national committee amid a fractious session and sharp exchanges as delegates disputed counts and procedures
Springfield August 21 The Republican convention in Tilinela endorses Joseph G. Cannon for president in 1908 and re election of Senator Shelby M. Cullom. The ticket lists John F. Smulski as state treasurer with a close vote, while the platform praises Roosevelt’s administration and Illinois lawmakers.
Columbus Ohio August 21 Chairman Frank Harper of the Democratic State Central Committee opened the state convention in Memorial Hall at eight oclock announcing the temporary organization recommended by the state Committee Judge FP McCann of Dayton served as temporary chairman and was introduced.
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