Earthquake Devastates Kingston Jamaica Causing Fire
Sir Alexander Swettenham reports Kingston suffered heavy earthquake damage followed by a spreading fire confined to wharves and warehouses. The camp hospital was destroyed with 30 soldiers killed and Major Headyman seriously injured. Myrtle Bank Hotel and cable office also burned. Delegates and expedition members believed unharmed though casualties unknown. Slighter shocks continue.
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London
Alexander Swettenham
Jamaica
Colonial Office
Kingston
Headyman
Myrtle Bank
Agricultural Conference
Alfred Jones
Earthquake Disrupts Jamaica Link to Kingston
Western Union reports intercommunication with Kingston Jamaica interrupted and isthmus via Jamaica affected by quake. Later notices say land lines restored to within five miles of Kingston. Traffic may be sent at risk due to heavy delays. Kingston is reported destroyed with heavy loss of life.
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The
Star
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
St. Thomas
Western Union
Kingston
Jamaica
Kingstone
Kingston Disaster Confirmed by Later Dispatch
London reports a Kingston Jamaica disaster confirmed by a dispatch from Hamar Greenwood MP sent from Holland Bay at the island's east end. The colonial office acknowledges the terrible event affecting Kingston.
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Kingston
The
Star
London
Colonial Office
Jamaica
Hamar Greenwood
Holland Bay
Island
Facts About the Pretty City of Kingston Jamaica
Kingston is described as the largest city and capital of Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation. It is portrayed as the home of British government officials, a winter resort for English people, and a destination for Americans, with a 1991 population of 50,000 and a southeast coast location.
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Kingston
Ees
Jamaica
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
Queen of the Rink embroiled by union printing dispute
An Anniston writer faces a publishing delay after a non union printer handles his story Queen of the Rink. The Typographical Union blocks the transfer of type to the non union shop forcing a reset and new printer incurring cost and delay while the author pursues publication to pay a mounting January board bill.
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Anniston Writer's Skating Rink
Typographical Union of America
Annistonian
Mergenthaler
Queen of the Rink
Union Linotype
Explosion Destroys Russian Bank in Midnight Blast
A large explosion at midnight hit the Municipal Credit Company's bank in St. Petersburg. Several people were killed and a fire rapidly engulfed the interior. Public details and the blast’s cause remain unavailable from police officials.
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ST. Petersburg
Municipal Credit Company
Rogers profits suit over gas holdings heard in Boston
Receiver George W. Pepper sues Henry H. Rogers alleging about 3 million dollars in profits from sales of Brookline and Dorchester Gas Light holdings and 1 million from Boston United Gas bonds. Hearings before John C. Gray as master under U S circuit court concern Rogers alleged control of the Boston gas system via Bay State Gas Company trusteeship.
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The
Star
Boston
George W. Pepper
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil
John C. Gray
United States Circuit Court
Rogers
Brookline
Dorchester Gas Light Companies
Boston United Gas
New England Gas and Coke Company
Addicks Holding Company
Brotherhood Tragedy Fueled by Personal Dispute in Lanier
In Lanier precinct east of Talladega, Mose Dates killed his brother Pal Dates with a shotgun after an earlier quarrel. Pal and his son had previously overpowered Mose, who later retrieved a firearm and fired through a window, ending Pal's life.
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Talladega
Mose Dates
Pal Dates
Lanier Precinct
Pal
Mose
Georgia Alabama Industrial Index notes large scale progress
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports industrial and construction activity in Georgia and Alabama with figures in the millions. Highlights include a $1,000,000 Flint river power plant near Albany, a $2,000,000 Birmingham steel and locomotive plant plan, a $1,000,000 Birmingham courthouse, a $210,000 Cobb county road bond issue, and a $14.14 mile Atlanta Dothan and St. Andrews Bay railroad contract award among many mills, factories, and building projects city wide.
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Georgia
Alabama
Anniston
Ala
Woodstock Tron and Steel Corporation
Flint River
Albany
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile Telephone Company
Cobs County
Gadsden
Columbus
Court House
Atlanta, Dothan & St. Andrews’ Bay
Sash Manufacturer Meet Opens in Atlanta
January 16 in Atlanta the Southern yellow pine sash door and blind manufacturers association held its first quarterly meeting of the year with major Southern centers represented. The two day session covers business topics and exhibitors express cautious optimism for the year ahead.
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Atlanta
Southern Yellow Pine
Fire at Lehman Manufacturing Ward Five Narrowly Survived
Accidental blaze in shavings from Lehman Manufacturing Company nearly destroyed the plant in Ward Five last evening. Nearby residents discovered the fire and crews fought it with private hose and municipal units. Hose section rupture caused momentary danger before water was brought under control as West Anniston company No. 4 arrived. Old wagon delayed hose company No. 1, left on South Noble street until morning.
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Lehman Manufacturing Company
Ward Five
West Anniston
Mallory Takes Own Life in Atlanta Corner Store
A. R. Mallory inventor of the Mallory plow, widely used in the South for cotton cultivation, shot himself in a corner grocery store this morning. He had been acting strangely for days and is believed to have been insane.
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Atlanta
A. R. Mallory
South
Former Senator Pugh Stricken With Pneumonia
James L. Pugh ex-senator from Alabama is critically ill with pneumonia at his Washington residence. Physicians offer little hope for recovery as his family gathers. the 85 year old suffered a cold last Friday that worsened into pneumonia with heart involvement.
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The
Star
Washington
James L. Pugh
United States
Alabama
Cochran
New York
Frye Re elected to U S Senate by Maine Legislature
Augusta Me Jan 16 William F Frye president pro tem of the United States senate was today elected to the senate by the Maine legislature for the sixth time.
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Star
Augusta
William F. Frye
United States Senate
Senate
Maine
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Praised As Family Remedy
Mrs L W of Buffalo testifies that Dr Thomas Electric Oil is the best remedy for a frequent fatal disease. The product has been used with success in her family for eight years.
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Thomas
Fairbanks Son Is Held
Fairbanks son of the United States vice president is under arrest in Steubenville after a telegram to Clark County officials in Springfield Ohio. He faces indictment for alleged perjury tied to securing a marriage license to wed Miss Helen Scott daughter of James Scott a Pittsburgh iron magnate.
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Springfield
Frederick
Fairbanks
United States
Helen Scott
James Scott
Pittsburg
Revival Gathers Steam at First Presbyterian Church
The Rev Dr Anderson leads revival services with strong attendance at First Presbyterian Church. Conversions are reported as ongoing. Yesterday he preached on The Power of Love in Christian Service and Our Savior's Conversation with Nicodemus. This afternoon The Study of the Bible is planned and tonight The Tenderness of Christ Toward the Penitent and the Packslider is announced.
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Dr. Anderson
First Presbyterian Church
Laffe
Howdy Flags to Greet Delegates at Southern Cotton Meet
Birmingham January 16 delegates arrive by train for the Southern Bottom Association convention. The business district is decorated with Howdy flags and large Howdy signs replacing Welcome. Mayor Ward and W H Seymour will greet visitors, with M L Johnson delivering Georgia division greetings. Key addresses include Harvie Jordan and speakers Dancy Moore Foster and Irwin on marketing and cotton financing.
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Howdy
Botton
G. P. Ward
W. H
Seaboard Train Wreck Near Raleigh in Malicious Switch Incident
Richmond January 16 A Sea board Air Line No 4 Florida limited north toward Richmond struck an open switch three miles north of Raleigh. The switch appeared altered with intent. Four cars and the engine derailed all cars destroyed several passengers injured none seriously the train traveled about 60 miles an hour.
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the Star
Richmond
Seaboard Air Line
Raleigh
Train wreck injures passengers near Charlotte
A passenger train on Southern railway No. 84 wrecked near Charlotte this morning. Several passengers are reported injured and property loss is described as heavy. Details are not yet available.
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The
Star
Charlotte
N. C
Southern Railway
Engine Explodes Killing Five Men at Reading Freight Yard
Five men are reported killed when a boiler on a Reading railway freight locomotive exploded at Bridgeport near Norristown. The blast occurred early today, causing multiple fatalities. Investigators begin examining the scene for causes and safety failures.
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Reading
The
Star
Philadelphia
Bridgeport
Norristown
Veterans to Hold Annual Meeting and Reorganization
Next Saturday at 9 30 a meeting of Camp Pelham U C V will be held in the city hall for its annual reorganization. At 11 00 a.m. a union meeting with the Daughters of the Confederacy occurs in the courthouse with crosses of honor awarded to listed veterans.
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Camp Pelham
Union
Daughters of the Confederacy
Court House
United States Leather and Central Leather Merge in Jersey City
The merger of United States Leather Company and Central Leather Company was announced at a stockholders meeting in Jersey City after over two years of planning. Central Leather formed in 1904 to acquire US Leather, stockholders opposed earlier, now consolidation keeps $30,000,000 capital split equally between preferred and common shares.
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Star
New York
United States Leather Company
Central Leather Company
Jersey City
Consolidated Corporation
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Talladega Man
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U. S. Senate
Fairbanks Son
Steubenville
Sheriff Voorhes
Clark County
Christ
Southern Bottom Associa
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T. A. Best
J. K. Gladden
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