Earthquake Ravages Van District in Asiatic Turkey
Reports from Constantinople and Erzurum detail a devastating earthquake on April 29 in the Van province, destroying Melazgherd and surrounding villages. An estimated 860 people were killed, with hundreds of houses and a garrison wiped out, amid large-scale ruin and relief appeals.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Sucazgherd
Van
Drzercum
Euphrates
Molazgherd
Washington
Ojalvo
Erzeroum
State Department
Melazgherd
Fitlis
Ezeraum
London
Foreign Office
Hizoroum
Lake van
Kharput
Khalil Bay
Moelazgfield
Tayib Bey
Melargherd
Erzereum
Asiatic
Mount Gipan
Britain’s tariff policy sparks cabinet clash in Commons
In London May 29 Mr Chamberlain outlined a bold tariff reforms program including taxing food, a tariff war with Germany over Canada, and actions against American trusts. The speech unsettled conservatives who fear political upheaval as they mull constituents’ views during Whitsuntide recess.
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Chamberlain
House of Commons
London
Great Britain
Germany
Canada
Telegraph
Associated Press
Anfhor
United States
Ayen
Berlin
Balfour
British Empire
Europe
M Mr. Chamberlain
Protectionist debate roils British politics in June reports
London and Berlin dispatches describe Colonial Secretary Chamberlain pushing a unity tariff plan for the empire amid a looming general election. UK ministers weigh protection against free trade as US and European reactions frame a broad economic clash.
Laws to Highest Bidders Take Aim at Lobbying
St Louis grand jury urges tighter laws to punish lobbying at the state capital and to extend the statute of limitations to seven years. It calls for forfeiture of franchises obtained by corrupt means and notes widespread venality in state legislation over twelve years. The report thanks officials Polk and Hancock for prosecuting crime.
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St. Louis
Grand Jury
SE. Louis
Polk
Hancock
Sugar Origin Proof Required Under New Refinery Rules
The proposal requires proof of origin for imported sugar and mandates supervision by customs or internal revenue officers over all British refineries. Only workers authorized by the commissioners may operate these facilities.
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Customs
Internal Revenue Officers
Destruction by Waters Floods Ravage Four States
Unprecedented floods sweep central and eastern Kansas northwestern Missouri eastern Nebraska and southern Iowa after ten days of relentless rain. Thousands homeless many towns evacuated with severe property losses in Kansas City area and surrounding communities. Jett indicted again in Kentucky for Cockrell murder as troops assist. city remains tense with ongoing investigations.
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Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas City
Dilaworth
Kas
Topeka
Armourdate
Argentine
Harlem
Sheffield Mo
Ropeka
Emporia
Salina
Vicinity
Armour
Dala
Lawrence
Sheffield
Towa
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Nebraska—Lincoln
Beatrice
North Topeka
Concordia
Abilene and Vicinity
Salina and Vicinity
Boloman
Chapman
Detriot
Woodbine
Intervening Country
Raia Ae
Jett
Cockrill
Jackson
Curtiss Jett
James Cockrell
Grand Jury
Topeka Flood Devastates City Killing Hundreds and Destroying Mills
Reports from Topeka Kas describe a catastrophic flood fire combination with 150 to 200 deaths and over 400 houses burned or flooded. North Topeka suffers huge losses as mills and industries are wiped out. Water supply cut, river runs five miles wide, rescue efforts rushed amid massive displacement and ongoing fires.
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Topeka
Kas
North Topeka
Rock Island
Kansas Avenue
State House
Kansas River
Plain Brutality and a Bride at the Altar
A jumbled street exchange features a card game with three aces and a razzer. The city cat dispute shifts to a reporter probing a bride’s path to the altar, arguing there was never a bride who couldn’t find her way, obstacles notwithstanding.
Octopus Hold-Up and Parlor Scraps in Cozy Dialogues
A whimsical collage of brief quips and mock exchanges. A boastful anti trust warning contrasts with domestic vignettes about Bridget’s pay, a pianist’s awkward art, a convict’s quips, and fiancée name changes. Quick snippets reveal small domestic dramas and social patter.
The Lay-o-coon Catalogue Dispute at Gaswell Place
A passerby Mr Gaswell pauses before a group examining a catalogue titled Lay-o-coon. Mrs Gaswall explains the name. he suspects a mistake and moves on. The scene notes the group appears to be white.
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Mr. Gaswell
Stat
Mrs. Gaswall
Prominent Visitor Remarks Stir Mrs Notact in Quip
Dialogue reveals Mrs Notact and her husband reaching quick agreement after a speaking visitor comment. Mrs Notact confirms harmony as the exchange ends with a nod to meddling remarks and household harmony in concise stage dialogue.
Tuberculin Tests Reveal Hidden Cattle TB Case
A farmer’s cow appeared healthy yet tuberculin testing showed signs of tuberculosis. Elevated temperatures after injection indicated infection, with udder involvement and probable spread to nearby stock, highlighting diagnostic value and the need for careful use by informed farmers.
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Gargatty
Sha
Con
Sho
Flavored Butter Quality Tied to Starter Fermentation
An address by J A Reddick argues Canadian butter defects mainly stem from flavor. Buttermakers can control flavor through ferment starter selection and cream ripening, yet many fail to distinguish proper starters from unsuitable ones, causing poor butter flavor. The analogy compares bad starters to planting mustard seeds leading to poor crops.
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J. A. Reddick
Usch Guy
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