Towns Near Earthquake Ruin Reported Largely Destroyed
Injured receive care as troops guard damaged towns. Quake wrecks numerous communities including Avezzano Sora Capelle Magtano Marse Massadalbe Callarmele Gerchio Celano Lelli Paterno San Felino Giosamarai Scurcola Capistrello Antrosano Castronorme Percina Ortona marsi Samtelino San Benedetto Ortuccio Cocullo Bisegna Balsorane Canistro Civitelladantino Castella.
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Avezzano
Sora
Capelle
Magtano
Marse
Massadalbe
Callarmele
Gerchio
Celano
Lelli
Paterno
San Felino
Giosamarai
Civitelladantino
Castella
Rome Earthquake Devastates Central Italy Shelters Planned
Damaging quake across Naples to France destroys structures in Rome and Abruzzi. Relief efforts organized under Premier Salandra with soldiers aiding, temporary shelters planned, and medical teams dispatched. Avezzano reports heavy casualties. Rome endures cracked domes, shattered statues, and widespread fear as refugees rush to rail hubs for evacuation.
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Pagtota
Soro
Josa
Rome
Messina
Italy
Naples
France
Abruzzi
Lati
Campania
Salandra
Duchess of
Aosta
Monterodunl Ag
Nurga
Sulmona
Aquila
Ife
Mriediander
International’ Volcanological Institute
Garigliano
Mount Vesuvius
Fucino
Sourcola
Popoli
Sara
Avezzano Earthquake Disaster Echoes in January Aftermath
Descriptions from Avezzano after the January quake recount widespread ruin and casualties. Officials parish clergy and many residents perished, rescue efforts hindered by debris and lack of supplies. Soldiers and aid from Rome Aquila and Pescara joined local workers to pull survivors from rubble.
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Avézzano
Rome
Avezazano
Avezzano
Ottavi
Arsoli
Aquila
Pescara
New Money Sheet Exceeds Revenue in City Budget
City budget notes show police board appointing a special court room officer and censor in moving pictures. Arthur returns to patrolman with $90 monthly. $15,000 for tech and $14,000 split into $10,000 city allotment plus $3,600 and $52,000 for building foundation stone. City promises lab tests, water analysis, and material testing in exchange. Committee strikes items: street flushers $3,080. flushing machines $6,000. shale shoes $300. emergency street repair $16,000. forester salaries $1,427. wardens’ charity aid $22,790 with car and clerk. Mayor Woodward praises Warden Evans, supports increase. Holmes Institute funded $300. Street plans shift to $70,900 normal fund for equal ward distribution. Action deferred on Hansen department and superintendent job abolition. debate over political frame-up allegations and payroll adjustments continues. Cemetery budget passed as presented.
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Police Board
Arthur
Matheson
Park
Thomas Vang
Woodward
Wvans
Holmes Institute
Hansen Department
Tom Sanford
Josh Tye
Tye
Sanford
McDonald
Igbys
Ragsdale
Wes
Lanford
Paines
Cemetery Commission
Porter Salary Set At Eighteen Hundred In City Meeting
Mayor Woodward initially opposed Porter’s $1800 annual pay but remained silent as the committee tentatively kept the same salary. The panel proposed eight assistants, prompting the mayor to rise and warn against sending the proposal.
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Porter
Woodward
Mann Makes Thrust At President Wilson
In Washington on January 14 President Wilson faced Republican criticism of his Indianapolis Speech. Rep Humphrey accused Democratic policies of unemployment and a bleak business mood while Leader Mann challenged the president’s legislative role and cited a federal trade commission bill clause.
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Washington
Wilson
Indianapolis
House
Humphrey
Mann
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Bfr. Mann
Battleship Kansas Damaged by Coastal Storm
Newport News Va January 14 The battleship Kansas reached Hampton Roads tonight after a gale off the Virginia coast. Officers report damage to the superstructure requiring ten to fifteen days of repair. The ship had been speeding south from Philadelphia navy yard when the storm struck with winds around 60 miles an hour and seas breaking over the deck for seven hours.
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Newport News
Kansas
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Anglas
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Mayor James G Woodward Celebrates 70th Birthday
Mayor James G Woodward turned seventy with a parade of gifts at City Hall. The finance committee gave a gold mounted walking cane while Walter Taylor presented a dingly ham mer from Alley Rats, a secret city officials and reporters group. Cards and telegraphs flooded the office as the day resembled a busy stock exchange.
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James G. Woodward
Finance Committee
Walter Taylor
New
Joseph Shearer Re-elected City Hall Custodian
Joseph Shearer was Thursday elected by the building and grounds committee of council to again hold the position of custodian and engineer at city hall. Councilman J L McCord, chairman, announced the meeting and plans for improving city hall.
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Joseph Shearer
City Hall
J. L. McCord
Second Ward
British airmen drop bombs at Antwerp
The Telegram reports that British aviators last Monday dropped bombs on German positions at Antwerp. Damage inflicted is not yet learned.
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Antwerp
Amsterdam
London
There Is a Crooked Man in the White House
A Milwaukee Sentinel excerpt notes a Crook in the White House before Lincoln's death. It identifies Colonel W H Crook as the disbursing officer and asserts no crooked deeds about him beyond his name.
Red Cross appeals for Italian earthquake relief funds
Washington reports the American Red Cross issued a nationwide appeal for donations to aid victims of a major Italian earthquake. The organization said it will forward contributions to the Italian Red Cross, citing past relief efforts for the Messina disaster and urging United States donors, including the Italian American community, to help those rendered homeless in Avertgne, Caserta and surrounding areas.
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Washington
American Red Cross Tonight
Italy
Italian Red Cross
Messina
American Red Cross
United States
Avertgne
Caserta
American Red
J M Ballew Dies in Calhoun Wealthy Citizen
J M Ballew a longtime Calhoun resident and wealthy figure died last night after a paralytic stroke ten days earlier. He will be buried with Masonic honors tomorrow. Survived by three daughters Mrs W Wagner of Atlanta Mrs T A Hooner and Mrs J A Neal of Calhoun.
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Calhoun
J. M. Ballew
Ballew
W. Wagner
Atlanta
T.A. Hooner
J. A. Neal
Caloun
Mrs Augusta Casey Dies at 38 in Private Hospital
Mrs Augusta Casey aged 38 died Thursday morning at a private hospital. The body was taken to Harry G Poole undertakers then to 25 Oak Street residence. Interment planned in Meansville. Survived by husband Fr Casey and daughter Ruth Casey.
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Augusta Casey
Harry
G. Poole
Oak Street
Meansville
Emily Whitmire
Greenberg & Bond
Adie
Three Hurt When Truck Struck Sidewalk
Two women and one man suffered injuries Thursday afternoon when a large motor truck failed to climb a grade at the Whitehall East Mitchell street crossing, veering 100 feet onto the sidewalk. Mrs Fr Winne and Mrs Gr Smith of 225 Richardson street were bruised and injured, while Arthur Coffee of 191 Whitewall street sustained shoulder injuries.
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Whitehall-East Mitchell Street
Arthur Coffee
Whitewall Street
Delightful Recital by Mr Zerffi in Atlanta
Mr Zerffi of the Atlanta Conservatory of Music presented a delightful recital at Cable hall in Atlanta. It marked his first Atlanta appearance and drew a large, appreciative audience from the musical circle. His voice was described as sweet and steady, with studies in Germany and nine years teaching there prior to his arrival.
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Avezzana
Co Jano
Observatory
Rome
St. Peter's
the Redeemer
Marcus Aurelius
Popolo
Michael Angelo
Avezzano
Negev
Atlanta Conservatory of Music
Willian A. C. Zerffi
Cable Hall
Zerfa
Atlanta
Zerffi
Germany
Shoes and Books Drive For Local Children
Mrs Mary Mullinax of 63 Alamo Avenue and neighbor Mrs A Smallwood appeal to the public to buy shoes for their children to avoid hardship and provide school books clothing and food. The children named are Mamia 13 Tiny 9 Sam Mullinax 7 Clio 22 and Lester Smallwood 14.
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Mary Mullinax
Alamo Avenue
A. Smallwood
Mamia
Tiny
Sam Mullinax
Clio
Lester Smallwood
Jacksonville Favored For The Rifle Matches 1915
Washington advised Jacksonville Florida selected to host consolidated national rifle matches for 1915 on October 16 at Black Point near Jacksonville. Teams from regular army navy marine corps military academy and national guards nationwide will participate along with the National Rifle Association events. Rural carriers urged to report forest fires nationwide.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Washington
J. Clifford Foster
National Board For
Florida Range
Black Point
Camp Perry
Ohio
Spaxta
Wis
Regular Army
Navy Marine Corps
Military and Navy’ Academy
National Guards
National Tifle Association of America
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