Chaos and Aftermath of a Violent Seismic Event
Reports describe widespread devastation in Messina and Reggio Calabria after a powerful eruption and seismic shock. Fire, ground collapse, and roving lava caused homes to burn and thousands displaced. Survivors sought refuge as clergy led processions, while authorities assessed casualties and rescue efforts.
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Catania
St. Agatha
St.Agatha
Sessree
Agatha
Eoe
Reggio
Reggio di Calabria
Méssina
Messina
Calconrissetic
Sicily
Favre ‘Oughout
City keys given to hotel clerks at convention
A convention highlighted hotel clerks as dignified workers with opinions on etiquette and attire. A. M. Kline of Cincinnati was elected president with a slate including F. A. Goodwin as vice president and Chris Geiner as treasurer. The next gathering heads to Springfield and Toledo with tours and a banquet at the Gibson house.
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Charley Miller
Cincinnati
J-w. O'Connor
Youngstown
New York
G. W. Tyler
Lima
Charles Gray
Mansfield
L. B. Hall
Dayton
A. M. Kline
Havlin
F. A. Goodwin
Gilsey
Cleveland
Chris Geiner
Boody
Toledo
F. M. Hopkins
A. W. Tyler
Lima House
W.W. S Gray
Frank Weaver
Joseph Schmidt
Columbus
Charles H. Miller
Charles M. Zartman
Springfield
Co. A. Hine
Courtland
Canton
Gibson House
Standard Theater
Walnut
the Hevlin
Hains Case Highlights Defense on Bayside Killing
Witnesses for the defense challenge the charges against Thornton J. Hains Jr in the Bayside Yacht Club killing of William F. Annis. Garbage collector John Tierney testifies Hains did not fire first and did not point at anyone on the float, while Charles R. Weaver links the trip to inspect real estate to business dealings.
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Flushing
N. Y
Thornton J. Hains
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William F. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Little Neck Bay
Thornton Hains
Long Island
Bayside
Annis
Charles R. Weaver
Hains Concrete
Hains Brothers
Sandy Hook
Weaver
Hains
Army
John Tierney
Tierney
Captain Hains
Charles Roberts
Mrs. Annis
Erney
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Western Kentucky
Kentuckians report seismic activity late Sunday night with tremors felt in Hopkinsville and surrounding areas. A ball of fire or light was seen in Hopkinsville as shocks were felt across the western end of the state and adjoining regions.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Hopkineville
Dutch agent seeks to ease Gomez settlement in Caracas
In Caracas a Dutch official noted progress toward a provisional settlement of disputes with Gomez. The statement referenced proposals from Gomez and the need to hold back actions while moves toward a definite settlement are discussed. Local observers await formal terms.
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Netherlands
Gomez
Caracas
Gt Gymes
Conference Talks With Venezuela Planned This Week
Special Commissioner Buchanan, appointed to negotiate with Venezuela, will hold full conferences with Venezuelan officials this week after Caracas announced a willingness to settle pending international questions.
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Centernaron
Buchanan
Department
Venezuela
Scotty Enlists in Marine Service
Walter Scott known as Death Valley Scotty and Scotty the Spender entered a Chicago recruiting office and declared his intention to enlist in the marine service, after years of notoriety and grandiose fortune claims.
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Chicago
Walter Scott
Death Valley
Shift of Clerical Force at Geord Tranefera Walter Pin
Unclear OCR fragment notes personnel changes in clerical staffing at Geord Tranefera Walter Pin. Mentions William Berger and seviee with stray letters indicating personnel actions or assignments.
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Seviee
Geord’ Tranefera
Walter Pin
William Berger
Moyer Introduces Health Ordinance in Cincinnati
Cincinnati council debates a health board reform under Payne law and considers a $25 000 public works bond for the unemployed. A letter from Ohio Valley Improvement urges river traffic protections against an elevated track across the public landing. Council acts on markets, street upgrades, and playground land acquisitions.
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Board of Public Service
Board of Health
Service
Park Commission
Payne
Finance Committee
Cincinnati
Vine Street Congregational Church
Jefferson Davis
Robert W. Gillespie
Pitorag
Ricketts Snell
Herbert 8. Bigelow
Iliam Tateman
Frank L. Rist
John L. Vance
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Galvin
L. & N. Railroad
Acros
Public Landing
Vance
Bathgate
Court Street
Sixth
Elder Streets
Peart Street
Carthage, Pike
Coungil
Carthage Pike
Harrison Avenue
Central Fairmount School
Cross Lane
Gilbert Avenue
Péeblés Corner
Trevor Place
Baltimore Avenue
Vinton Street
Seegar Avenue
Massasoit Avenue
Champlain Street
Airmount Avenue
Fairmount Avenue
Massassoit Avenue
Homestead Place
Deckebach
Marspal Avenue
Liddell Street
Grove Street
Council
Committee On Streets
Schott Street
Gouth
Grang Avenue
Eet Avenue
Taxpayers’ Association
Grace Avenue
Observatory
Linwood Road
McPherson Avenue
Warsaw Avenue
Glettway Avenue
Board of Public Serving Regulation
Dempsey Street
Lid Street
Western Avenue
Beekman Street
Baby Born on Christmas Day
The brief item notes the birth of a baby on Christmas Day to the Hickenlooper family, listing Mr and Mrs Aodbew Hickenlooper as the parents. Details are limited due to the damaged text.
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Aodbew
Airship practicality questioned by Lora Rayleigh in Royal Society address
London notes eminent scientist Lora Rayleigh discounts everyday life use of airships and argues against quick claims of practical flight. He cites Wright brothers’ achievements with social and practical limits, noting a large gap remains before regular airship service is feasible, yet foresees flying machines for exploration within years.
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London
Lora Rayleigh
Royal Society
Wright
Renaud
Wenham
Newcomb
Saloon Keepers Sued by Angry Wife in White County Court
In Sterling Illinois Mrs. Nelfie Ray of Erie sues three Erie saloonkeepers for 5000 dollars claiming they alienated her husband from her. She says she asked them to stop selling liquor and they refused, her husband wandered into drinking, deserted her after twelve years of marriage, leaving three children.
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Sterling, Ill
Whiteside County
Nelfie Ray
Erie
William Robbinson
Frank Timmerman
Edward Mahaney
Mae Ays
Sossas
Ryland Sells Interest in The Stag Cafe
The Stag cafe passed into new hands under court order with Bernard Costello and Mrs. Margaret Ehrman becoming sole proprietors after buying out Ryland and Jett. E Kipp had previously sold under court directive, with J B Da and Jett aiding with funds.
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E. Kipp
Berard Costello
Margaret Ehrman
J. B. da
Honing
Jett
Kentucky
Bernard Costello
Ryland
A. L. Hefringer
Merchant Dies In Sudden Onset During Card Game
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports in Hamilton that Henry Van Pleuven a well known merchant collapsed after saying I ll pass during a game at his residence 480 South Front last night. He died almost instantly a widow and one son survive.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Henry van Pleuven
Trent Garmidy
Tailor Arthur Gore Arrested on Burglary Charge
Detectives Burkholz and McQuesten arrested Arthur Gore a 28 year old tailor of 426 West Fifth street on a burglary charge. Gore will be arraigned in police court this morning.
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Burkholz and
McQuesten
Arthur Gore
West Fifth Street
Gore
Burglary Charge Filed Against William Eckols
William Eckols was arrested days ago on suspicion and charged today with burglary. Police allege he broke into the tailoring establishment of 8 B Smith at 413 West Sixth Street and he will be heard in police court this morning.
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William Eckols
B. Smith
West Sixth Street
Bodemer Heads to Los Angeles for Elks Reunion Plans
William Bodemer departs today for Los Angeles to arrange the Cincinnati lodge’s stay during next July’s Elks reunion week and to begin groundwork for August Herrmann’s candidacy for grand exalted ruler, the federation’s top post.
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William Bodemer
Los Angeles
Cal
Cincinnati Lodge of Elks
August Herrmann
Dark horse talk swirls around Burton Karshner conference
Newspapers herald his bid and a $100,000 offer to Ohio State tied to a senate elevation. Cadiz rumors claim Karshner has nine votes cinched and met Burton in closed rooms, fueling talk of a dark horse in the factional Republican fray. Leaders deny but lobbies buzz over the hotel conference as a pivotal event.
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Taft
Foraker
Burnett
Highland County
Assembly
Ohio
Hamilton County
John Goldenbogen
Cleveland
Ohio State University
Senate
Cadiz
Burton
Mdl¢olhm A. Karshner
Republican State Organization
Kardhner
Wrenkles County
Germany Aims for Easing Tariff Under New Act
Washington December 28 indications point to Germany seeking an arrangement with the United States for minimum tariff rates under the new tariff act. Count Von Bernstorff, recently arrived German ambassador, met with Secretary Root to arrange presentation to President Roosevelt. The revised tariff bill work resumed in the House Ways and Means Committee with two meetings held today and continued meetings likely.
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Washington
Germany
America
Congress
Count von Bernstorff
Root
Roosevelt
Foreign Office
House
Army aid urged for veterans by Grant in annual report
Major General Erick D. Grant, commander of the Department of the Lakes, urges civil employment aid for honorably discharged soldiers after six years of service in his annual report released today. He highlights suitable positions in the government and war departments as preferred posts for ex soldiers seeking work.
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Chicago
Dec
Erick D. Grant
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