Great Italian Quake Leaves Europe in Shock
Rome reports a massive earthquake in Sicily and Calabria killing thousands and devastating Messina and surrounding towns. Early estimates place deaths around twenty thousand with Messina largely destroyed and a tidal wave sweeping Catania. Relief efforts mobilize, with Red Cross aid and military transport aiding rescue.
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Rome
Sicily
Calabria
Italy
Messina
Passino
Barber
Catania
Paterho
Mount Etra
Vittoria
Camarino
Naro
Ali
Island
Mineo
Patti
Castroreal
Milazzo
Palmi
Reggio
Strait of Messina
Scilla
Bagnara
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Girl's Body Found in Lake Michigan Near Diversey
The body of Mamie R. Dunn, a telephone operator, was recovered from Lake Michigan near Diversey boulevard about twelve hours after she left Fond du Lac and Milwaukee relatives. Police believe drowning as the primary cause with possible poisoning, and suspect murder.
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Chicago
Fond du Lac
Milwaukee
Wis
Mamie R. Dunn
Lake Michigan
Diversey Boulevard
Deserted Husband Kills Actor in Denver Hallway
C Burdette Bell a laundry worker fired five shots at C Cavier Dury stage performer known as J Byron Allenton in a rooming house hallway where Bell’s wife also lived. Dury died instantly. Bell surrendered to police and his wife is in custody.
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Denver
C. Burdette Bell
C. Cavier Dury
J. Byron Allenton
Dury
Bell
Hains Ills Told Testimony Affects Slayers Mental State
In Flushing New York December 30 a trial revealed Capt Peter C Hains Jr the Army officer at center of a separation from his wife Claudia Hains. Samuel C Reid a building inspector testified Hains said Claudia confessed she loved Annis and that he felt great mental distress. Reid noted Hains seemed irrational and described letters from Claudia alleging scandal.
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Flushing
N. Y
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Claudia Hains
Thornton J. Hains
Samuel C. Reid
North Chicago
Hains
Justice Crane
Annis
Mr. Reid
Capt. Hains
Rospigliosi
Rome
Kentucky
S. C. Reid
Armstrong
Fayal
Azores
Claudia
Winthrop Offered Treasury Post in Beekman Line
Beekman Winthrop of Massachusetts, assistant secretary of the treasury, was offered and accepted the office of the postelection appointment. The Washington report notes the decision comes amid cabinet reshuffle rumors and signals a message of fiscal policy direction from the new administration.
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Washington
Knox to Nominate First Assistant Secretary of State
The incoming Taft administration plans to appoint the first assistant secretary of state succeeding Robert Bacon of New York who may temporarily replace Elihu Root after his retirement next January. The tender comes with the president elect’s consent and was presented by Senator Knox, whose own selection as secretary of state was announced earlier.
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Robert Bacon
New York
Elihu Root
Taft
Knox
Intercede for Labor Leaders Petition Sent to Roosevelt
A petition from 20 000 union men in Wilkes Barre to President Roosevelt asks for clemency for Samuel Gompers Louis Mitchell and Morrison Morrison? Correction Mor rison sentenced by the DC Supreme Court for contempt in the Bucks clothing case. The Central Labor Union of Pittston carries the message.
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Wilkesbarre
Roosevelt
Messrs. Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Supreme ‘Court of the District of Columbia
Bucks Store
Central Labor Union of
Pittston
New G. A. R. Dates For Salt Lake City Encampment
Milwaukee December 30. The national G A R encampment at Salt Lake City will run from August 9 to 13. The dates were announced by Phil Cheek Wisconsin's member of the executive council of the Grand Army of the Republic after a recent meeting to fix the meeting time.
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Milwaukee
Grand Army of the Republic
Salt Lake City
Phil Cheek
Wisconsin
Executive Council
The
Fifteen Hurt as Building Floor Collapses in Ellicott City
A second floor of a two story building at Ellicott City Maryland collapsed during a December 30 hearing before Justice B H Wallenhorst. The defendant William Hapwood a Negro was charged with a murderous assault. About 15 persons sustained broken legs and arms.
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Baltimore
Ellicott City
B. H. Wallenhorst
William, Hapwood
Couple Found Dead From Gas Poisoning in Brooklyn
New York reports Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nasiulin of Cleveland Ohio were found dead from gas poisoning in their room at the home of the husband’s stepbrother Peter Palownka in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
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New York
Peter Nasiulin
Cleveland
Peter Palownka
Brooklyn
American battleship fleet enters Suez Canal
The American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry passed Perim and is due at Suez January 3. After nine days from Colombo the fleet enjoyed excellent weather in the Indian Ocean and plans a quick canal transit before dispersing to Mediterranean ports. Christmas festivities and shows marked the voyage.
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Suez
Sperry
Perim
Etrance
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Colombo
Mediterranean
Culgoa
Panther
Hemphill editor dies at Abbeville brief notice
Condensed specials report the death of Gen Robert Reed Hemphill editor of the Abbeville Medium and brother to Col J C Hemphill of the Charleston News and Courier in Abbeville South Carolina.
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Robert Reed Hemphill
Abbeville
S. C
J. C. Hemphill
Charleston
Thomas A. Jones
Coast Artillery
Fort Mason
California
Mattoon City Railway Company
Grosscup
Coles County Circuit Court
Marshall E. Sampson
Chicago
Hne
Wealthy St. Louis businessman dies by suicide
David F. Moloney, a wealthy local businessman active in clubs, killed himself at a relative’s home on Parkview Place. A brother notified the coroner’s office Tuesday, confirming the death.
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St. Louis
David F. Moloney
Parkview Place
Moloney
Representative Davey Buried in New Orleans Service
The funeral of Representative Robert C. Davey of Louisiana’s Second district was held at St. Patrick's Catholic church in New Orleans with interment at Metairie cemetery.
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Davey
New Orleans
Robert C. Davey
Second District
Louisiana
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Metarie Cemetery
Markets in Chicago and New York Dec 29
FLOUR markets firm in Chicago with spring wheat and patent varieties reaching varied prices. wheat futures May at 1.067% to 1.07% and July at 98 to 99 cents. Corn and oats steady to quiet, butter and eggs with assorted dairy prices, potatoes at 65 to 73 cents, live poultry and fowl prices listed. New York wheat opens lower on bearish foreign news, then recovers with light northwest receipts. December at 1.09 and May at 1.10 to 1.11. Rye prices dull at 81% to 4 cents under.
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Chicago
Minnesota
New York
Northwest
Live Stock Prices From Chicago and Omaha Markets
Live stock report from Chicago and Omaha dated December 29 shows cattle values from good to fancy steers at 3.01 to 3.75, cows 3.50 to 5.25, yearlings 5.25 to 7.75, stockers 2.54 to 4.40, feeders 3.51 to 5.00, and calves 7.60 to 9.50. Hogs range prime to heavy butchers 5.75 to 8.05, choice light 6.00 to 6.95, and rough heavy sows 4.10 to 6.00. Sheep active with yearlings 6.40 to 7.00, wethers 1.20 to 6.00, ewes 3.50 to 4.65, and lambs 6.25 to 7.35. In Omaha cattle trade steadier with steer 4.50 to 5.50, cows 1.10 to 4.00, calves 2.50 to 4.00, hogs mixed 5.90 to 6.70, and sheep steady with yearlings 6.40 to 7.00, lambs 6.25 to 7.35.
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Chicago
Omaha
Neb
Dec
Elvary
Cey
One Coat Suit Seen as Essential for Most American Women
The article argues that most American women should rely on a single coat suit for daily wear, with some opting for a blouse or topcoat as alternatives. It discusses budget, climate, and life pace, noting that one piece winter suits are impractical for both home and street use due to material limitations and temperature.
Woman Seeks Sixteen Bags For Modish Wardrobe
A social note describes a young woman needing at least sixteen bags for appearances and gifts. Items include a jeweled bag for slippers and fan, a side bag for dances, a nightdress bag for visiting, and a home bag under the pillow. Silk, padded covers with silk monograms and lace fillings are featured. Loose silk bags protect fine ensembles and embroidered chiffons.
Toothbrush Bottle for Damp-Proof Travel
A simple wet toothbrush carrier uses a wide mouthed round bottle bought for a few cents. Tie a wash ribbon around the neck with two long ends, which secure the brush to the handle to keep it from slipping. This keeps clothes dry and bristles ventilated.
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Mainy
Coat for Small Boy
A merry red coat for a small lad appears warm and light ideal for winter. The red broadcloth with black Persian lamb trim creates a dashy look. The fur arrangement adds cachet while keeping the coat simple enough for a mother to copy.
Gowns From Shawls In Tunta Fashion Trends
The article notes gowns crafted from white Chinese crepe shawls, with fringe kept intact. The top uses a bias line in the Greek manner, featuring a large buckle at the right shoulder and fringe along edges. A tunic with fringe sits over a long white crepe de chine skirt. the top may be sequined net or plain tulle.
Laundry Bags From Towels Make Closet Door Hangers
The neatest laundry bags are made from two large bordered towels sewn on three sides with a drawstring at the top. A circular bag suits holding large items like bed linens and towels, as it allows easy floor retrieval, while a closed bag requires removing every item to find one.
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