Kingston Ruins After Disaster Loom Large in Danish West Indies
Cabled report from St Thomas dated January 16 says Kingston suffers catastrophic destruction with over 1000 deaths and 90,000 homeless. Damage estimated at 10 million dollars. banks burned, famine feared, looting reported, and widespread ruin among merchants and professionals as scenes of devastation unfold.
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ST. Thomas
Danish West Indies
Kingston
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Moran Directs Police to Probe O Neil Guilty Charge
District Attorney John B. Moran ordered the police to pursue charges against Hon. Joseph H. O Neil Frank Wells of Clover Club and Exchange Club officers for liquor law violations at Clover Club banquets. O Neil, president of Federal Trust Company, faces club affiliations and licensing questions in a politically charged move.
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John B. Moran
Pierce T
Joseph H. O’neil
Frank Wells
Clover Club
Exchange Club
Draper
O'Neil
Federal Trust Company
Moran
Famine Fire and Despair in Kingston
Kingston Jamaica endures catastrophic earthquake and fire with official figures showing over 1000 dead, thousands injured and 90 000 homeless. Losses exceed 15 million dollars as looting and a military guard appear. Admiral Evans rushes fleet to aid and Red Cross supplies are offered.
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Washington
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Royal
Red Cross
Admiral Evans
Guantanamo
Cuba
District Attorney Urges Probes Into Exchange Club Liquor Sales
In a letter to Superintendent Pierce the district attorney accuses the Exchange Club of violating liquor laws by selling intoxicants to Clover Club members, calls the club a homeless society of good fellows, and urges a thorough inquiry into all licensed clubs. He says no grand jury action is intended and cautions against prosecuting innocent drinkers, while indicating readiness to press cases in lower courts if warranted. The memo lists club officers including Lieutenant-Governor Draper as president and Henry O Underwood as secretary. He notes nonmembers were served liquor, a direct law violation, and hints at further actions but will not rush proceedings.
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Pierce
Exchange Club
Clover Club
Good Fellows
Moran
Draper
Henry O. Underwood
Amory Eliot
Boston
Mrs S Friend Recalls Use Of Father John’s Medicine
A reader from New York City recalls suffering a severe three night cough and credits Father John’s Medicine with curing her. She notes the product is not a patent medicine and claims it prevented pneumonia after fifty years of use.
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Father John
Grand jury case finds liquor sales at Exchange Club common nuisance
The 1907 letter outlines that Joseph H. ONeil and Frank L. Wells facilitated the sale of intoxicating liquors at the Exchange Club premises to Clover Club members on December 15 1906. The event involved 200 members with charges to ONeil and Wells. the court may prosecute in Police Court with fines up to 500 dollars and six months imprisonment.
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Exchange Club
Clover Club
Joseph H. O’neil
Frank L. Wells
Wells
Joseph H. O'Neil
O'Neil
Mr. Wells
Mr. O'Neil
The Purest Ginger Safe Buy at Sanford’s Owl Symbol
A brief note urges customers to choose Sanford’s as the only safe ginger and to look for an owl symbol when purchasing. The message emphasizes safety and brand identification.
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Sanford’s
Flood Warning Issued As Ohio River Rises
The Weather Bureau issued a flood warning noting a steady rise in the Ohio River and escalating flood danger below the Little Kanawha mouth and the lower Mississippi River.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Little Kanawha River
Mississippi River
Ohio River Flood Warnings Rise Near Cincinnati
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 53.5 feet tonight, 3.5 feet above flood stage and climbing. Warnings urged preparations for higher stages, with more advisories for Thursday. Rain in the Ohio Valley continues as flood concerns spread toward the Little Kanawha, and the lower Mississippi remains largely above flood stage with rising Ohio inflows.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Kanawha River
Mississippi
Cairo
Weather Outlook for Boston and New England
Cloudy and warmer in Boston with possible snow on Thursday and rising temperatures. Unsettled Friday with snow or rain and warmer temperatures. Northeast winds remain brisk as New England forecast predicts snow in the south and fair in the north. Steamers to Europe face fresh northeast winds and likely snow toward the Grand Banks.
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Boston
Vo’ ‘Tiington
New England
Grand Banks
Hotels Gather Boston Figures in Kingston Area List
A reader notice lists residents and visitors staying at several Kingston area hotels including Teiaty Myrtle Bank Knutsford Park Park Lodge and Titchfield. Guests include Mrs C A Whitney W D Palmer W Ellison L Sullivan C Ellis and others from Boston Waltham Medway Fall River and Cambridge with several couples and individuals.
Mayor to Convene Jamaica Aid Meeting in Kingston
Mayor Fitzgerald will summon a meeting of prominent citizens to organize relief efforts for Kingston Jamaica. He notes Boston's long ties to Jamaican commerce and says Boston should lead as the first to provide aid. The call will be issued this morning.
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Fitzgerald
Kingston
Jamaica
Boston
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Keith
Grand Jury
William H. Pierce, Esq
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
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Teiaty
Constant Spring
C. A. Whitney
Waltham
W. D. Palmer
Medway
Myrtle Bank
W. Ellison
Knutsford Park
T. C. Hurd
H. M. Hurd
T. H. Lewis
Park Lodge
S. D. Baldwin
Mabel Carleton
W. A. Wilbone
Fall River
Titchfield Hotel
A. H. Parker
Westboro
G. W. Hathaway
L. M. Hathaway
F. W. Bartlett
Cambridge
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