Refuge in Cave as Sailors Rescue Survivors on Sakurashima
Thirty three people trapped on Bakura Island amid Sakurashima eruption were rescued by sailors from a Japanese warship who dug through six feet of lava to reach the cave. Survivors report many perished while fleeing the volcanic blast and lava. News from Kagoshima notes widespread destruction, ongoing rescue work, and mounting casualties as Kiushiu volcanic activity subsides.
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Americas
Kagoshima
Jan
Bakura
Sakurashima
Sakura
Kakoshima
Kiushiu
5000 Volcano Victims Found amid Sakurashina Disaster
Nagavaki reports 5,000 of 12,600 Sakura inhabitants accounted for after the Sakurashina eruption. About 7,000 remain missing as 100,000 mainland residents are homeless. The railway 230 miles away is blocked by lava and stones some as large as houses, hindering aid.
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America
Nagavaki
Sakura
Trip
An Anonymous Letter Threatens Jerome Over Thaw Bail
A New York report says an anonymous lecture threatening William Travers Jerome has been sent since the lunacy commission found Harry Thaw would likely not be dangerous if admitted to bail. The letters demand Jerome drop efforts to have Thaw returned to Mattea wai asylum, as detectives review the case.
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Concord
Dodge Aldrich
Congress Close Set Moods to The American
Washington Jan 15. House Democrats fixed adjournment by January 1. Majority leader Oscar W Underwood announced after talks with Speaker Clark and committee leaders that they would speed up business and depart within five months.
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Washington
Congress
Jane 1
House
Oscar W. Underwood
Clark
Fitagerald
Appropriations Committee
Earthquake Shakes Leghorn Italy Jan 15
Six earthquakes were felt in Leghorn Italy early this morning causing panic as residents fled to the streets in night clothes. The Mediterranean Sea was agitated with large waves sweeping the coast all day.
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Americas
Leghorn
Italy
Mediterranean
He Should Worry Special to The American
A New York report narrates the case of Harry Lankford a three foot tall man facing magistrate court for intoxication. He fears his wife who he says would kill him upon return home, claiming she is twice his size and that he has not been home for a night. The brief notes his suspense and accusations amid legal scrutiny.
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New York
Harry
Lankford
Coney Island
Wime
Boom Herrick as Candidate for Governor
The Thirteenth District Republican committee at Fremont endorses former Governor Myron T. Herrick currently ambassador to France for the Republican nomination for governor. The panel says the time is ripe for victory over Cox and others and that Herrick is eminently fitted to lead. They urge him to become a candidate and expect broad support from opponents to Cox and his policies.
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Americas
Columbus
Ohio
Republican
Fremont
Myron T. Herrick
France
Huron
Erie
Sandusky
Seneca
Wood
Herrick
Cox
Moyer and 37 Union Men Indicted in Conspiracy
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners and 37 other officials and members face conspiracy charges in a copper miners strike indictment. The true bill targets misdemeanor allegations while other indictments for felonies were sealed awaiting arrests for 88 union members. Deputy sheriffs spread warrants across the county amid deportation actions linked to last December 26.
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Houghton, Mich
Charles H. Meyer
Western Federation of Minera
P. H. O'Brien
Cincinnati Opens First Official Social Center at George Fr Sands School
The city premiered its official social center last evening at George Fr Sands School under Frank Murden Moore. Dr Randall F Condon and the school board directed the project to promote neighborly feeling. The meeting featured songs, an illustrated Australian Life lecture, and planned future gatherings to form a permanent neighborhood center. Children played outside as adults discussed using schoolrooms for community activities.
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Cincinnati
George Fr. Sands
Frank Murden .Moore
Randall F. Condon
America
Kentucky
J. F. Clayton
Hss
Moore
Australia
Vatican condemns tango amid papal approval ruling
The Vatican press office prints a letter from Cardinal Vicar denouncing the tango as it increases in popularity, while the Pope approves. The notice notes prelateshad decried the dance and now the Vatican fears moral corruption.
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Rome
Cbsservatore Romano
Ergen
Vatican
Remarkable petition on salaries and water works engineers
Special to The American reports a notable petition by engineers John E. Freeman William H. Burr and Alfred H. Noeble connected to water supply duties. The Mitehat administration adjusts salaries with figures cited as $9 000 yearly for each instead of $5 000.
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John EB. Freeman
William HM. Burr
Alfred H. Noeble
Card of
New York
Jas
Mitehat Administration
Williams Accused Of Unfair Conduct By Nat City Bank Aides
Special to The Americas reports Ashmore Ailes accusing Jonathan Williams Assistant Secretary of the Treasury of unfriendly acts toward National City Bank of New York. Ailes said Williams sent examiners to Richmond and Chattanooga to obtain letters that could embarrass the Treasury over government fund deposits. Williams denied personal animosity and produced the letters.
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Vins
Bigge Na‘anid San
Senate Committee On Banking
Jona Skelton Williams
The
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National City Bank
Ailes
New York ‘Tional “City Bank
Washington
Williams
Treasury Department
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
National Bank
Richmond
Georgia
Navi City Bank
These’ Institute
Chatta- Rooga
Wreck of Cobequid Crew Rescued After Long Silence
The government steamer Lansdowne reached the Cobequid wreck at dawn with Captain Howson and fourteen crew aboard. Heavy seas and loss of wireless masts caused a prolonged radio silence until temporary facilities were erected. Passengers remained orderly, food was ample but water scarce, and the fifteen aboard the Lansdowne were the last to be saved.
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Latiedowhe
Howson
Fanrteen
Surott ‘Tor
Bat’ Capin Howson
Greamere
Lansdowne
John L.’ Cann
Yarmouth
Poate
Cobeald
iMleck
Fundel
Mosis
Shrimpton
Thrithig
O. B
Brier Island
Aid
Aia
Lana
Oorn
Weather Forecast for Ohio Valley and Midwest Tonight
Ophelia reports fair weather and moderate temperatures for Cincinnati and vicinity with a freezing temperature expected tonight. For Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia the forecast remains mild with no precipitation noted.
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Cincinnati
Vicinity
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Divorced Wife of J. M. Jordan
Former wife of Jeaae M. Jordan of Cincinnati. she ended his life in Chicago Wednesday while worried over their divorce.
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Jeaae M. Jordan
Cincinnati
Chicago
Woman Bares Grief In Note Then Takes Poison
A distressed woman writes a final note to her mother Sallie and expresses despair over social disgrace. She reveals inner pain and hints at attempting self harm after revealing a hidden secret to friends. The note ends with a plea to loved ones to bear the burden and remember a deep affection.
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Weil
Bae White
Gaye
Tee
Sallie
General strike leaders fall as gun forces take action
London reports General Botha's cabinet executing a forceful response to a general strike in South Africa. A twelve pounder gun commanded the Trades Halt area, inmates were given a quarter hour to surrender, leading to thirty five arrests including twelve top leaders led by Watson, president of the Federation.
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Sperial
London
Botha
South Attica
Piieon
Watson
Federaten of
Rigen Nae Bain
Samuel Cary Resigns to Combine City Posts
Samuel Cary, two years head of the bureau of information and complaints, submitted his formal resignation to the mayor yesterday. The move takes effect February 1 and aims to combine his post with the mayor's clerk duties held by Charles Ludwig. The mayor indicated Ludwig’s salary may be increased.
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Samuel Cary
Bureau of Information and Complaints
Tirll
Charles Ludwig
Ludwig
Pearls Gifted Go Unnoticed In Morning Migraine Mix
The article reports that Mr Scheibler, a leading spinning unit owner in Russia, received three black pearls valued at $60,000 from his wife as a birthday surprise. She placed them on his bedside table but he slept through the moment and later, seeking migraine pills in the dark, damaged the gems.
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Jean
Russia
Scheibler
Uit
Schelbter
Siner
Dania Still Unheard From After Four Days At Havana
Hamburg American Line steamer Dania remains missing after four days overdue in Havana while en route from the Azores. Coast guard and liner officials continue searches as weather hampers recovery efforts.
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Dania
Havana
Azores
Ferry Boat Ashore Off Angel Island Crowded Ferry Seeks Rescue
The Pacific ferry steamer Dania lies ashore opposite Fort McDowell amid dense fog near Angel Island. Tugs have rushed to assist as passengers remain aboard with no wireless contact reported and ongoing rescue efforts continuing for days.
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Angel Island
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Tameaipais
Fort McDowell
Angel Iland
Dam Break Flood Hits Cumberland Valley and Stony River
Special to an American reports a dam break at the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Stony River site near Cumberland Maryland. A 65 foot by 100 foot structure released billions of gallons, flooding towns along the Stony and Potomac rivers. The Western Maryland Railroad suffered washouts and two bridges were washed out. rail traffic halted for about 26 hours.
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Cumberland
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company
Tver
Con We
Tha
Bharat
Potomac
Stony
White
Maryland
Miners and Operators Name Philadelphia for Wage Conference
Representatives from Western Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois and Ohio choose Philadelphia as the site for a joint wage conference set for February 2. They adopt a resolution urging work not be suspended until an agreement is signed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jan
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Miinois
Ohio
Philadelphia
Robbery Report On Gorman Avenue Assault
Howard Fagin aged 22 reports being held up on Gorman avenue between Jones and Linn streets while walking home. Three men accosted him, one struck, and robbed him of a watch and chain before fleeing as pedestrians approached.
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Gorman Avennue
Gorman Avenue
Jones and
Linn Streets
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