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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
1
Kingston Jamaica reports a massive disaster with thousands killed and bodies recovered from debris. The city lies in ruins echoing San Francisco and Valparaiso calamities as rescuers work amidst widespread devastation.
A brawl over a lack of quorum led to a rump meeting in which Councilman Tom Doherty presided, appointed a temporary clerk, and declared Calendar No. 10 carried before adjourning. President Barrett had adjourned the regular meeting for want of a quorum.
A contentious session ends with a rump meeting after a quorum dispute. Doherty asserts action on No 10 to appropriate 100000 from Deer Island sale for laborer pay, then is elected temporary president and clerk. Other measures include 250000 for Charlestown armory and 40000 for Copley Square relocation.
A line of people at the Austrian dispensary in New York City seeks relief for catarrh asthma and bronchitis. Ascateo the drug claims unprecedented results and offers a ten day treatment or free sample by request across America.
In Washington on January 17 the Senate debated an amendment to the Fora ker compromise resolution over President Roosevelts discharge of black troops. Senator Foraker opposed the amendment defending the Twenty-fifth Infantry and questioning War Department records. The session paused after his remarks as eulogies for Senator William F. Bate were delivered and the Senate adjourned.
Washington report notes continued unsettled weather in New England with likely light snow and a slow rise in temperatures through Friday and Saturday. Winds shift from northeast to east as the system moves through.
London reports from Jamaica Governor Swettenham give the latest on the Kingston earthquake. About 343 burials to noon, 440 in hospital with 60 sent to Spanish Town, a large burned zone around Parade Gardens to the sea and Duke Street. Relief efforts include Port Kingston hospital, temporary sales, and aid from Sir Alfred Jones and local clergy.
Record figures report 69 below zero at Lake Megantic near the Canadian border. Temperatures ranged from 20 to 30 below across northern New England. The note claims a cold break in 24 hours by Lung Euro.
Kingston Jamaica is in ruins after a powerful earthquake. Thousands were on the streets as many Americans were killed or buried. Water shortages loom as reservoirs burst and military guards secure food supplies. Port Royal and Port Antonio suffer damage while Anotta Bay reports a volcanic crater emissions. Food imports arrive. chaos and looting affect Chinaman shops raised prices.
Wireless message from Anastasia Island reports Kingston is sinking gradually with holes and cracks 100 feet deep forming, provoking grave fears the entire city may slip into the bay.
George Poole, a leading Taunton silverware manufacturer, was mortally wounded at home by his 17 year old son Howard M. Poole who says he acted to save his mother from harm. Poole died about two hours later.
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