Earthquake Toll in Italy Tops 100000 Chaos Across Messina Reggio
Reports from Italy detail staggering casualties after a major earthquake. Messina and Reggio Calabria plus nearby towns are described as devastated with tens of thousands dead. Relief efforts involve French British and Russian ships aiding rescue as survivors seek safety amid ruins.
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Rome
Messina
Sicily
Reggio
Italy
Palmi
Cassano
Great Britain
Russia
Consul Cheney and Wife Dead in Messina Earthquake
An official dispatch reports American consul Arthur S. Cheney and his wife perished in the Messina quake. The message from Stuart Lupton, the vice consul, notes the consulate building was destroyed and that Lupton may have escaped. A British warship was en route to aid rescue. Cheney, a native of Illinois, served as consul at Messina since 1907.
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Washington
Arthur
Cheney
Messina
Sicily
Mdid
State Department
Stuart Lupton
Malta
Maltese Islands
Mediterranean
William H. Gale
Gale
Lupton
Illinois
Connecticut
Essee
President Roosevelt Sends Sympathy to King Victor Emmanuel
President Roosevelt via the state department sent to King Victor Emmanuel of Italy a dispatch expressing horror and sympathy for the earthquake disaster that struck southern Italy and Sicily, reflecting American sorrow and support.
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Wires King
Washington
Roosevelt
State Department
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Sicily
Straits Of Messina Altered By Quake Reports
Navigators arriving at Palermo from the straits describe the area as twisted after the earthquake. Many villages and forts are destroyed and light houses swallowed by the sea making navigation impossible at night and dangerous by day.
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Palermo
Straits of
Messina
Griscom Cables Report From Rome On Earthquake Disaster
Ambassador Griscom in Rome cables the State Department reporting a vast earthquake catastrophe in Mesina with unofficial mortality estimates up to 50,000 and fires intensifying the disaster as consuls deliver news from the area.
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Griscom
Washington
State Department
Rome
Messina
Etna Activity Alarms Cantania as Earthquakes Ripple
Mount Etna emits loud detonations and rising crater smoke alarming Cantania residents. The observatory director links the activity to recent Calabria Sicily earthquakes but expects no major eruption.
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Cantania
Sicily
Mount Etna
Calabria
Perjury Encouraged Says Dr. Ellis at Ohio Meeting
Dr. Alston Ellis president of Ohio University denounced Ohio tax laws at a meeting of the Ohio School Improvement Federation in Columbus. He suggested a feasible property tax of 4 mills, criticized the poll tax as iniquitous, and accused many church members of not paying honest taxes. He warned that current laws encourage wholesale perjury and called for renewed honesty in taxation.
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Columbus, O
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Ohio School Improvement Federation
Ohio
Ellis
Origins of Common Legumes Traced to Multiple Regions
The origin of the egg plant is India while the origin of the broad bean remains unknown. Lentil pea checkpea and haricot origins are unclear with the haricot likely originating in America.
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India
America
Bulletproof Man Escapes Fatal Shot In Amesville
In Amesville Ohio William Brawley of Armadale survived a near miss when two peddlers found a revolver at his home. One fired it unintentionally striking the forehead but Dr. Howard reported only a severe shock with no skull fracture. The bullet lay on the floor.
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Amesville
Dee
William Brawley
Armadale
Brawley
Mr. Brawley
Dr. Howard
Ruef Sentenced to 14 Years for Trolley Bribery
Abraham Ruef, once San Francisco political boss, is sentenced by Judge William P. Lawler to 14 years in San Quentin for bribing a member of the Schmitz era board of supervisors in the United Railroads overhead trolley franchise award.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
San Quentin
William P. Lawler
Ruef
Schmitz Board of Supervisors
United Railroads
Harding Enters Great Contest For Ohio Senate Seat
Marion editor Warren G Harding enters the Ohio senatorial race for the seat held by Joseph B Foraker. His strength is seen in Northern Ohio as Republicans debate a caucus plan before the January 12 first ballot. The legislature meets January 4 with balloting to start January 12.
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Marion
Ohio
Columbus
Warren G. Harding
United States Senate
Joseph B. Foraker
Harding
Burton
Charles P. Taft
United States
Shannon Wins Ten Mile Marathon At Pittsburg Meet
W. T. Shannon representing Edgeworth won the ten mile indoor marathon at Pittsburg indoor athletic meet finishing in 1 hour 7 minutes 4 5 seconds. Mont Sleeth of Wilmerding Y M C A finished second in about 1 hour 7 seconds. C T Patterson of McKees Rocks collapsed near the end and was removed from the track.
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Pittsburg
Exposition Hall
W. T. Shannon
Edgeworth
Mont Sleeth
Wilmerding
C. T. Patterson
McKees Rocks
Marietta Team Walks to Athens for Friendly Game
The Marietta high school basketball squad began a long foot journey to Athens Tuesday led by teacher A. H. Maurer. They expect to play the local high school team Thursday night and may walk back if rain delays return. Players listed Kerr Hovis Hanold Melure Frost Parr Alen Riddle Maurer.
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Athens
Marietta
Kerr
Hovis
Hanold
Melure
Frost
Parr
Alen
Riddle
Maurer
Artichoke stems from wild ecardoon across Mediterranean
The artichoke is the cultivated form of the wild ecardoon, native to Madeira, the Canaries, Morocco, southern France, Spain, Italy, and the Mediterranean islands.
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Madeira
Canaries
Morocco
France
Spain
Italy
Mediterranean Islands
Mercy Plea Hinted as Jury Convicts Vanmeter
In Pomeroy Ohio the jury found Vanmeter guilty of murdering his wife by lacing coffee with rough on rats. They recommended mercy. A motion for a new trial is set for Saturday.
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Mercy
Pomeroy
Vanmeter
Women Lead Late Christmas Shopping Rush, Men Remain Unworried
The passage notes that men are not anxious about prize rights while women carry the bulk of late Christmas shopping. It emphasizes the contrasting roles and attitudes between genders during the seasonal rush.
Open Letter Refutes Graft Charges in State Inspections
Dr. Henry G. Williams of The Ohio Teacher faces an open letter from J H Morgan denying graft behind safety equipment orders for school buildings. Morgan condemns sweeping unfounded accusations and defends inspectors efforts, urging editors to publish verified facts.
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Columbus, O
Henry G. Williams
Ohio
Athens
J. H. Morgan
Morgan
Brief Session of the Council Adjourns After Year’s Work
The city council met in the mayor's office for a brief adjourned session Tuesday evening to wind up the year. All officials were present except Solicitor Price. Bills were reviewed and approved after sidewalk discussions. The next meeting is scheduled for January 4 with payrolls and salaries listed for various city departments and services.
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Council
Family quarrel in mayor's court over missing rings
Edna Wines of Beaumont was arrested after suspicion that she wore jewelry belonging to another man. The case involved her husband Frank Wines and Frank Wolf who said rings were missing from Wolf's trunk. In mayor's court a heated scene ended with no jewelry found and Edna released.
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Edna Wines
Beaumont
Marshall Finsterwald
Wolf
Mayors Court
Wines
Frank Wines
Marshal Finsterwald
Hubby
Minority Will Caucus in Columbus Assembly
Democratic members of the senate and house in Columbus will caucus at noon Saturday following calls by Senator Isaac E Huffman of Butler county and Representative Bense of Ottawa county. As the minority in both chambers, they plan to discuss pending measures and align their stance in advance.
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Isaac E. Huffman
Butler County
Senate
Bense
Ottawa County
Democrats
House
General Assembly
Circular letter on reopening books for stock subscription
The Wyn Kochensparger Oil Company calls reopening its books to raise capital. Last well yields 12 to 14 barrels daily as Buckeye Pipe Line lays one pipe to their well. Stock offered at par. Globe Oil & Gas well No 4 on Isaac Klinger farm Perry county Jackson township contracted to J. J. Kilse Newark. Drilling to start at once and proceed vigorously in good weather.
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Wyn the Kochensparger Oil Company
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
Globe Oil & Gas Company
Isaac Klinger
Jackson Township
Perry County
J. J. Kilse
Newark
A Female Solomon
In Omaha Nebraska on December 29 a police court scene had Mrs Frank Freihach take the bench to preside over a trial of her husband accused of abusing her. She showed leniency by remitting the fine after he pleaded poverty saying he needed money for a New Year’s gift.
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Solomon
Omaha
Neb
Crawford
Frank Freihach
Fret
Permits to Wed for Athens Pair in Ball Player and Miss Sweeney
Fred Fenzel Jr aged 18 a ball player and Edith Sweeney aged 19 both of Athens receive notices of intended marriage. The records list the two as engaged with no further details on witnesses or ceremony plans.
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Fred Fenzel, Jr
Edith Sweeney
Athens
Argument on the Demurrer Heard in Coalville Case
In Common Pleas Court this morning Leslie Johnson of Coalville was released on bail. Attorneys argued the demurrer to the second amended petition in the suit by William H. Allison and others against Luhrig Coal Co. to stop mining on Allison lands via the company shaft. The lease prescribes entries on plaintiff lands. the shaft is alleged abandoned. The petition claims the coal company now mines a strip through the plaintiffs land using the company's shaft.
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Leslie Johnson
Coalville
Luhrig Coal Co
Common Pleas Court
Lahrig Coal Company
Allison
Leslie Johnson Granted Bond After Coolville Shooting
Leslie Johnson, who shot George Crump at Coolville on Christmas, was released on bond of 500 dollars Tuesday afternoon. Owen Beebe of Beebe W. F. Minear of Coolville and Johnson himself posted the bond.
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Leslie Johnson
George Crump
Coolville
Owen Beebe
Beebe
W. F. Minear
Johnson
Divorce suit of Ella Giffen vs George Giffen heard
This afternoon the divorce action filed by Ella Giffen against George Giffen is being heard in court.
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Ella Giffen
George Giffen
Six Greatest Women in America Debated by Clubwomen
The clubwomen of the country discuss who rank among the six greatest American women. They debate influence, achievements, and the evolving roles of women in public life as part of a current conversation.
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America
Pattern Service Added For Messenger Readers
The Messenger introduces a daily illustrated pattern with a short description. Patterns cost ten cents each and can be mailed or picked up at the office. Orders go to manufacturers each Saturday and delivery is expected mid next week. Readers may file illustrated patterns for future use.
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IWO NEW WELLS ARE DRILLED IN
Bremen Ohio December 29 The Bremen company drilled a new well on the Michael Crosby farm with a promising showing of oil. Purvis No 8 well was drilled Saturday but indications look weak though it will be shot to check for paying quantities.
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Bremen
Ttn
Michael Crosby
Purvis
West Point Gas and Oil Company Incorporation Noted
Henry Dutton and West Point residents organize the West Point Gas and Os company of Bremen with capital stock of $25,000. The firm holds 1000 acres of leases in the old gas territory near the West Point schoolhouse southwest of North Berne.
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Bremen
Henry Dutton
West Point Others
West Point
North Berne
Junction City Oil & Gas Plans Third Well Expansion
The Junction City Oil & Gas company will drill a third well on the BE Poling farm south of Junction City. The firm plans to increase capital stock at the regular January meeting, but stock will not be offered to the public. The company holds strong assets in the Junction City field.
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Junction City Oil & Gas Company
BE. Poling Farm
Junction City
Alberta Oil & Gas Starts Fleet Well Drilling
Alberta Oil & Gas plans immediate drilling on their fleet well watched by several rivals as three other firms share nearby leases. The company's stock, recently issued, has been heavily taken up and closing books will occur in a few days.
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Alberta Oil & Gas Company
Miners Trapped After Lick Branch Explosion In West Virginia
At Bluefield West Virginia December 30 twelve miners died and about twenty five were entombed after a blast at the Lick Branch colliery owned by Pocahontas Consolidated Coal. Eighteen rescuers emerged from the mine unharmed though suffocated by smoke. Switchback residents and neighboring mines rushed to aid, as officials claimed all safety measures had been used.
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W. Va
Lick Branch
Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company
West Virginia
Run
Switchback
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