Earthquake Rages Through Kingston Jamaica
Kingston Jamaica reels from a devastating earthquake and offshore fires with widespread destruction. Reports cite up to 1 000 dead and 90 000 homeless as ships and troops arrive to aid. Relief efforts surge with US and British aid and growing famine fears.
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Kingston
Jamaica
America
England
Sir Alred Jones
Kingstonithin
San Francisco
Valparaiso
Myrtle Bank
G Real Military
West Indies
New York
Boston
Kingston Harbor
St. Thomas
D. W
Alfred Jones
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Sir Alfred Jones
Elder, Dempster , Co
House passes fortifications appropriation bill for defense projects
President Finley of the Southern Railway issues a circular detailing total expenditures for system improvements. The Democratic executive committee of the Sixth Judicial District orders a primary to select captains for the campaign amid a reorganization of local political efforts.
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Finley
The
Southern Railway
Capaigates Tor
Pineville Insane Asylum Board Seeks Death Penalty Support
The Pineville Board of Control at Alexandria sent a message to the Legislature urging a death penalty for assaults on women and children. Texas House Speaker received documentary evidence from Attorney General Davidson regarding Senator Bailey.
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Mie
Board of Control of
The
Pineville Insane Asylum
Alexandria
Chicago
Atotrney
Davidson
Texas House
Senator Baily
Flood Ravages Cincinnati Region For 400 Miles
Thousands suffer thirst and starvation as the Ohio river floods stretch over 400 miles. With levels near 65 feet in Cincinnati the city moves to shelter victims in schools and churches while Mayor Dempsey taps a 10000 emergency fund. Trucks and trains crippled, 2000 residents on Turkey Ridge isolated, Newport and Covington facing mass evacuations and widespread property damage.
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Cincinnati
Dempsey
Turkey Ridge
Newport
Covington
Harbor Depth Altered as Lighthouses Ruin Channel
Advices from Jamaica indicate the Plumpoint and Por Roy al lighthouses lie at harbor bottom. The navigation channel has changed with depths altered by forty to sixty feet in places. Rumor says the Hamburg-American steamer Prinz Kingson from New York Jan 13 is ashore at Plaumpoint.
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James Fergusson
Constant Springs
Kingston
Indiana
Missouri
Jamaica
Evans
Columbia
United States Senate
Trinidad
Kings' Ston
Sir Alfred Jones
Sir James Ferguson
London
Plumpoint
Por Royal
Prinz Kingson
New York
Plaumpoint
Severe sleet storms cause damage and fatalities across cities
Severe sleet storms damaged St Louis and Kansas City while reports indicate five trainmen died in a locomotive explosion. Gen Campbell of Texas dispatched his first message to the Legislature as officials anticipated further trouble on the Ohio River amid chaotic conditions.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Gen. Campbell
Texas
Hiss
Mississippi Rail Commission Efforts and Regional Progress
Mississippi writers discuss railroad commission work, phone rates, agricultural clubs, pork production, cotton pickers, poultry show, and urban development across Meridian, Vicksburg, Centreville, Yazoo City, and other towns. Noting regulatory needs, agricultural innovation, industry growth, and depot improvements as communities pursue progress.
Excellent Showing by Banks Foreseen in Year-End Returns
The clerical department at the auditor's office has prepared tabulations of banks' statements showing their financial condition as of December 31. A recapitul ation will be issued in a few days. State Auditor Henry expects banks to show strong business conditions at year end.
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Mississippi
Railroad Commission
Mississippi Commission
Smith
Holmes County
Tate County
Charlie France
Truslow
Couunty
Mississippi Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Aberdeen
F. J. Marshall
Atlanta
Centreville
Henry
House Votes For Salary Raise
The House approved raises for senators representatives and territorial delegates to 7500 a year after March 4, 1907, with the vice president speaker and cabinet at 12000. The vote was 133 to 95 with rapid debate and no roll call. The measure awaits Senate action. Roosevelt backs ship subsidy bill and a Southeast new subtreasury site is discussed with no city preference.
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Washington
House
Hawaii
Alaska
Littauer
New York
Senate
Congress
Territories
Porto Rico
Crumpacker
Indiana
Gillette
Massachusetts
Burleson
Texas
Roosevelt
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Con
Elect Officers of the W Nationa Board of Trade
The convention elected officers for the ensuing year. President Frank D. Lalanne of Philadelphia presides. First vice president Ambrose Swazey of Cleveland. Second vice president P. M. Estes of Nashville. Treasurer W. R. Tucker of Philadelphia. Board of managers to be appointed by the president along with the secretary.
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W Nationa Board of Trade
Frank D. Lalanne
Philadelphia
Fir
Ambrose Swazey Cleveland
P. M. Estes
Nashville
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Port Royal
Earl of Elgin
West India and Panama Telegraph Company
West India
Thomas
Holland Bay
Santiago
Cuba
Wes India and Panama Cable Company
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
Jamaican
Port Antonio
Ohio
Bridgeport, Pa.y
Ohio River
Stata
H. E Blakeslee
Jackson
Miss
Lowery
Muller
McComb City
Yazoo City
Memphis
Tha
Meridian
Queen City
P. M. Harding
Vicksburg
Grove Street
Payne
House Committee On Ways and Means
Sha
Citi
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