Enormous Toll of Lives From Mexico Earthquake
Mexico January 6 official reports from the presidential mill headquarters cite a Sat urday quake destroying Couztlan with about 2000 casualties including over 1000 dead. The Tepcelo garrison suffered heavy losses and widespread flooding left roads destroyed. Barranca Grande totals reach 300 dead. Port Barranca del Agua water rose 25 meters. Dozens of towns in Vera Cruz state were destroyed or submerged. Calcahualco, a 200 resident town, reported entirely engulfed.
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Mexico
Couztlan
Vera Cruz
Tepcelo
Barranca Grande
Port Barranca del Agua
Calcahualco
Berger Errant Speaker From Jersey City City Warily
A distorted OCR item describes Berger a Fifth Wisconsin district representative ed. Police and officials disrupted a planned departure and a scheduled speech amid suspicions over a social tab. The chaotic text mentions Jersey City and an aged speaker, with unclear details.
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Nddan
Berger
Wisconsin
Jersey City
Richard
T. Batsternby
Inger
Quarrel Over Hay Ends In Shooting Near Whitehall
A clash over hay near Whitehall left Clark seriously injured by a shotgun blast from Dave Kouns who fled after the confrontation. Clark's son, a World War II veteran, aided his father and urged restraint while authorities pursued Kouns. Clark was hospitalized and expected to recover as of last night. Kouns remained at large.
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Madison County
Inien
Dave Kouns
Butte
Kouns
Rmer
Whitehall
Hirm
Renova
Clarke
Cell
Otheas
Arrest Thwarts Swindling Try In Hutte Cars Case
Police arrested Yom Surle O Donnell last night before a $1 985 car sale could be completed. He had visited two centers in Butte arranged to buy a Velie car and a Hud-10, issued checks, and drew up a bill of sale. Detectives uncovered a prior forgery sentence, and the suspect was held on vagrancy charges.
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Yom Surle
Iain’ O'bonnell
Surle
Peter J. Kelly
Butana Motor Company
le Wharf
O'Donnell
Williams Anger
Lurie
World Wide Plan of Evangelism by Methodists
Leaders from the United States gather in Plantic City to discuss a global evangelism drive. The Home Mission Board plans mobilization across fields with a $12,000,000 annual program, including $8,000,000 for new churches and expansions, powered by 200,000 pastors. The campaign aims to attract vast recruits by Easter, avoiding spectacular methods.
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Plantic City
N. Ju
Medita | Eviacopal
United States
Home Mission Board
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Hy Sion
Senate factions await word from the president
Washington dispatch says Senate factions pause action on the German peace treaty awaiting President Wilson's reply. Informal talks continue as Democrats and mild reservationists discuss Kendrick reservations, aiming to form a basis for Democratic support while avoiding certain Article X and League of Nations voting power.
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Senate
Presne Wilsore
Py Dent Wilson
Kendrick
Wyoming
Mesry
Oregon
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Anderstood
Alabama
Swanson
Virginia
Lodge My
League of Nations
Democrats Face Jackson Day Dinner With Presidential Prospects
Washington January 6. Prospective candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination will debate public questions at the Jackson Day Dinner here Thursday. A dozen speakers include Bryan Palmer Cox Gerard Clark Underwood and several senators. A message from President Wilson and a letter from William G McAdoo will also be read.
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Democratic. National Committee
Wilson
Jennings Bryan
Palmer
Cox
Ohio
James W. Gerard
Ge Chatap
Man Black Eye in Roughhouse During Riot at NY Raid
In New York on January 6, a clash occurred as a battalion of Death member struck a man, while Justice Department agents raided the offices of the Novytir Soviet newspaper. Forty or so arrested include a mix of communist party members and labor activists. Authorities found lists naming thousands of communists nationwide as they carried out sweeping arrests at Ellis Island and other sites.
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Department of Justice
Novytir
Unist Labor Party
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al Ander ‘Dorman
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Bilis Island
Women Primed and All Fed Up on Party Work
Chicago delegates return from a national gathering with questions and orders about influencing editorials, promoting Democratic ads, and mobilizing women for party activity. Leaders discuss good will publicity, cabinet ties, and coordinated organization as reporters and attendees reflect on strategies and future steps.
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Pein
Republicaw
India
Monight
Wood
Prank C
Linois
Two More Americans Killed by Mexicans
The state department reports two American oil men, Fr. Roney and Earl Bowles, were murdered near an oil loading station between Tampico and Poza Rica, Mexico. The men, employees of International Petroleum, are said to have had company funds on them. The killings bring to 19 the number of U S citizens murdered in the Tampico district since April.
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State Department
Roney
Fort Bowles
Mexico
Mexico City
Tampico
Department
Department of State
Earl Bowles
Puxpam
International Petroleumn Company
Bryan Shifts Support to James W. Gerard in New York
A chaotic report from New York states William Jennings Bryan has swung his backing to James W. Gerard. The movement aims to rally Gerard as a presidential candidate, with Bryan and allies preparing to launch campaigns and speeches in the city.
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J.W. Gerard
New York
J League of
Waliam Denny Bryan
James
W. Gerard
Aseador
Germany
Dakota
Daniels
Ferelve
Saleh
Teague
New
Major General Wood Letter Denounces Red Elements
A letter of regret from Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood read at the Ohio Society of New York dinner cites rounding up the red element. It urges prompt removal of the alien and emphasizes law, order, property rights, and American nationality as core to civic loyalty amid wartime memories and reference to the League Nations.
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New York
Leonard Wood
Ohio Society of New York
Harding
League Nations
Miners Union Acknowledges Wilson Plan in Crisis Talks
In Columbus on January 6 William Green of the United Mine Workers urged acceptance of President Wilson's settlement proposal amid a crippling strike. He warned that rejecting the plan would invite stronger federal action and possible disaster for miners as federal agents tighten scrutiny and funds freeze under pressure. Green cited Garfeld's resignation and argued operators could tolerate only limited wage increases, framing the stalemate as a pivotal moment for the dispute.
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United Mine Workers
Columbus
Ohio
John la. Lewis
William Green
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Robert “Hl. Harlin
Washington
Garteld
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Governor and city to discuss road matters meeting
Governor Stewart arrived in the city from Helena to join state highway commission discussions. The executive committee, including Hugh Wells of Mile City and State Engineer A. W. Malka, will address vacancies and general road work during the Buite meeting today.
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Wate Highway Commission
Hugh KR. Wells
Milex City
A. W. Malka
Conley
Imixaion
James T. Finien
Buite
Stewart
Helens
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