Mighty Wave in Messina Straits Destroys City Structures
Rome reports a thirty five foot tidal wave in Riposto and thirty two feet in the Straits of Messina after the earthquake. The bishop of Messina reportedly died under his ruined residence with Signor Fulci and family also said dead. The cathedral dome in Catania collapsed as did other churches and the city hall. Many small boats were sunk in Catania harbor as the wave lasted forty two seconds.
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Straits of
Messina
Catania
Signor Fulci
Chamber of Deputies
Riposto
More Patients Treated at Memphis Hospital in 1908
Memphis year end report shows the city hospital treated more patients in 1908 than in any prior year with higher intake across departments. The figure reflects growing demand and expanded services during the year.
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Memphis
City
Free Scholarships Swindle Report Shocks Chicago
A stranger distributing free scholarships at a Texas conservatory sparks debate whether he is benevolent, a crank, or a forger. Promissory notes and signatures appear tied to the ruse as investigators probe the incident for clues and motives.
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Texas University
Chicago
Texas Musical Conservatory
Andrew Carnegie
Trench Cavern Disaster At Ensley Blast Furnaces
In Birmingham on December 29 a cavern opened in a trench at the Ensley East blast furnaces, killing two and burying eight others. Several laborers and two foremen were injured. most of the dead are foreigners. The collapse occurred without warning.
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Birmingham
Ensley East
Death by Carbolic Acid at St. George Hotel
A man in Dallas, about forty five, died after apparently swallowing carbolic acid in agonizing fashion at the St. George hotel. A letter signed Sallie and postmarked Sedalia Mo. plus railroad passes bearing the names J C Coleman and J Wyatt were found in his coat pockets, suggesting identity confusion. The room showed signs of a struggle or disarray, and the deceased registered at 10 pm Monday night in neat attire.
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Dallas
J. C. Coleman
J. G. Wyatt
St. George Hotel
Sallie
Sedalia, Mo
J. & Wyatt
Degeased
El Paso and St Louis Railroad Charter Moves Ahead in Texas
Austin citizens report the El Paso and St Louis Railroad charter for a 100 mile line from El Paso to Crow Springs, New Mexico boundary, admitted to the attorney general for approval. The Galveston causeway contract was approved by most of the railroad commission, with Colquitt dissenting over a legal defect. Commissioner Love assured Provident Savings Life Assurance Society policy holders the New York company can meet obligations under current leadership. Paul Smith, longtime Austin National Bank executive, named state bank examiner as bank numbers rise.
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Department of Insurance
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York
Love
E. E
Austin National Bank
N. 1
Burglary at Ed Alperin Store Nets Silk Items
A thief entered Ed Alperin’s store near Cochran hotel in Memphis and took 240 silk handkerchiefs and 288 cuff link buttons after using a key to gain access. No other property was disturbed as pedestrians pass by the shop at all hours.
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Memphis
Ed Alperin
Cochran Hotel
Farmers Union threatens action over cotton rates
At Texas Farmers' Union headquarters in Fort Worth it was announced that if railroad general managers meeting in Houston fail to cut cotton shipment rates the union will take the matter to the railroad commission. A petition with 200,000 signatures will be presented, and if the commission does not act they will proceed to the legislature.
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Fort Worth
Texas Farmers’ Union
Houston
Railroad Commission
Caruso to Donate Week's Salary for Italian Earthquake Sufferers
New York December 29 Enrico Caruso will give a week's salary to Italian earthquake victims. The tenor earns about 2500 dollars weekly at the Metropolitan Opera House and will dedicate that amount to relief.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Italy
Caruso
Metropolitan Opera House
Priest Returning to Aid Pierce Trial in Texas
Judge Hos. Priest, who will defend H. Clay Pierce, will travel from New York to Austin next month for the trial. Upon Priest’s arrival the date for Pierce’s start in Texas will be announced. If acquitted, Pierce plans visits to gulf towns in Texas.
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St. Louis
Hos. Priest
H. Clay Pierce
Austin
New York
Priest
Pierce
Texas
Heavy storm hits San Marcos with widespread flooding
A cloudburst like storm swept San Marcos Texas early Tuesday morning. Rivers and creeks overflowed their banks and more than four inches of rain were reported. Farm property suffered but damage was not excessive.
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San Marcos
Tex
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Rome
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Riling
J.C. Hartman
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Tenn
Bob Hoffman
Ray Ransom
Garrett Johnson
Rankin
Johnson
Marsh
Lake County
NEW Railroad
el Paso
New Mexico
City National
Generous Caruso
Slater & Morrill
W. L. Douglas
Wilson
Derden
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