Earthquake Strikes Lipari Islands As Volcanic Activity Surges
News from Naples reports heavy earthquake shocks across the Lipari islands with Stromboli erupting and lava flows. The Italian relief effort includes $900,000 in aid from Congress and ship provisions valued at $300,000 for the fleet, with at least $500,000 more sought. The Italian chamber will decide Messina's fate while Rome receives foreign relief and Vatican funds are pledged.
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Ed Smith Disappears Amid Post Office Shortage Allegations
Ed Smith a longtime stamp clerk at the Anniston postoffice vanished after yesterday afternoon amid reports of a stamp-account shortage. Postmaster Barker and Assistant Postmaster D Houston Smith said investigations are incomplete and offered no firm cause.
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Accidental bomb explosion sparks terror plot claim
In St Petersburg a student caused a bomb blast in Nevsky street. Police say the blast reveals a terrorist plot against the czar and imperial family. One man killed, another wounded. arrests follow and wider palace intrigues are suspected.
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Taxpayers Pack County Court House Over Tax Demands
Crowds gather at the county courthouse this afternoon to press county commissioners for relief on tax collection. Taxpayers seek orders to allow 49 percent of their yearly tax payments for 1908 to be settled at equal terms with banks, which have been permitted to settle at 69 percent.
Senate referral delays relief fund measure
A Senate message moved by Senator Hale referred the $500,000 relief fund measure to the appropriations committee. Hale said the aim was not to delay but to secure regular passage before adjournment, with favorable Senate action expected prior to adjournment.
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Trial Proceedings Narrow Focus on Defense Strategy
In a delayed courtroom report, Attorney Hains announces he will limit testimony as the defense prepares to address an insanity claim. The discussion centers on expert testimony and the defendant's planned stance during the proceedings.
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Kelley Convicted In Liquor Sale Case At Police Court
Kelley a young white man was fined 150 and sentenced to three months on the streets for selling liquor and plans an appeal to the City court. Oscar Elder faced perjury charges after testifying against Kelley. he was held for the grand jury with bond set at 300. Officers said both men sold and possessed liquor in a reported incident while a second suspect, Nathaniel Hutchison, was jailed for trial tomorrow.
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Examination Of Teachers Under Way
The State examination of school teachers for second and third grade certificates began at 9 30 this morning in the Circuit court room with 41 white and 18 colored applicants, a total of 50. Two seek life licenses and first grade licenses may be tested next Wednesday. Each applicant sits at a private table to prevent cheating and the exam continues through Monday.
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Roosevelt Stands Pat on Secret Service Issue
President Roosevelt responds to Congress over the Secret Service appropriation and its critic lines. He argues the 1908 amendment benefited criminals, defends executive duties, and rejects imputations against Congress while highlighting enforcement gains from agency limits.
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Three Murders In Birmingham Yesterday
Birmingham saw three violent deaths yesterday with two white victims and one Black man killed. Irvin J. Marvin, 43, an automobile mechanic, was found on Ninth Street with his throat severed in what police call a robbery murder. E. Pish was shot dead at the Victor hotel by W. C. Sparks after family troubles were cited as motive. Lon Howard, a Black man, shot and killed Bur Hicks in Alley A between 21st and 22nd streets.
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