Frightful Italian quake toll rises amid chaotic relief
Italy reels after a 3 am earthquake, with Martial law in effect and 10,000 dead and 21,500 wounded reported. Ministers rush tents and supplies as communication remains cut, with Naples and Arpina heavily hit and Rome receiving the first refugees for urgent aid.
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Messina
Premicg Sa'onga
Arpina
Soro
Naples
Canvaltiencq
Dif
Avezzeno
Aielii
Dexa
Albino
Aricia
Vanpaso
de Bitrano
Cori
Torressarenti
Tivoli
Terra-Vino
Trevxi
Torrica
Vorilla
Valli
Zervetri
Galiano
Nelegina
Shea
Monterotondo
Potenza
Pesi
Pompii
Rome
Sorno
Sorina
Santito
J K P Hall Estate Goes to Family in Will
Senator J K P Hall’s will dated February 8 1912 feeds the estate to his widow and children with executors G C Simmons, William F Hall, and Lyte O Hall. Mary E Hall sister receives 5000 a year for ten years. servants Hannah Johnson Hulda Johnson Charles O Conner and John Cadman get 500 each. Value of the estate not declared. Junior Chautauqua club to meet January 16 at 10 AM in West Side school. former members invited.
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J. K. P. Hall
Prome
Ridgway
G. C. Simmons
St Marys
William F. Hall
Lyte O" Hall
Mary E. Hall
Hannah Johnson
Hulda Johnson
Charles O*conner
John Cadman
Hall
Chautaugua High
Chautauqua
West Side
Junior
Westende Destroyed as Allied Forces Advance
Jan. 14 report states Westende near Berlin was wiped off the map by land batteries and warships. German troops gain at Nieuwpoort and Ypres amid heavy fighting. At Vegnay German forces capture 14 French officers 10,000 soldiers four machine guns and substantial ammunition.
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Berlin
Westende
Neiuport
Ypres
Vegenay
Governor Blease Resigns and Cites Mercy Record
Governor Tole Blease resigns at noon two days before term end. He notes paroling over 5000 prisoners in South Carolina and says his mercy is his burden and reward. He declares faith in God and credits divine power for his election and parole policies.
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United Pree
Columbia, & C
Tole Blease
Tvo
South Carolina
Sin and Workiness Highlight Evangelist Meetings at Trinity M E
A large Trinity M E church audience last evening heard evangelist Miller preach on accountability before God. He warned sin and worldliness blunt the conscience yet never destroy it, urging listeners to seek Christ and register in the Lamb's book of life. Doors open at 7, music at 7 30, with Baker and his choir providing special numbers.
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Miller
Baker
Trinity M. E
Ony Town
Anyother
Rater
Mgr. Miller
Ram
God
Ménory
Christ
Prat
Chats
20,000 Lost By Quake in Abruzzi
A latest report tallies at least 26,090 deaths in Abruzzi province with Avyerzzano and other towns showing vast casualties. Refugee trains arrived as communications improved, and heartrending survivor stories spread through Rome.
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Abruzzi
Rome
Russians Resume Offensive Across East Prussia and Poland
London reports renewed Russian attacks in East Prussia with czarist troops pressing from the northeast while German forces strike back in Poland. Russians claim advances south of Rava and attempts to cross the Nida in southern Poland held by Austrian forces. German assaults south of the lower Vistula are described as easily repelled.
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London
East Prussia
Poland
Nida River
Rava
Lower
Vistula
Bad Boy Heroes From War-Torn Europe
Two former school truants rising to fame as war heroes in Europe. Driver Job Henry Crain of Barking and Lance-Corporal William Puller of Swansea win the Victoria Cross. The piece follows their early lives, their defiance of education, and their transformation into England’s celebrated heroes.
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P.M. Sarle
United Press
London
New York
Job Henry Crain
27Th Battery
Royal Field Artillery
William Puller
Royal Welsh Regiment
Barking
Swansea
V. C
England
Essex
Wales
Drain
Fuller
Back-Lane Church
Walthamstow
Job
Reform Farm
Great Education Prize Contest Drives Local Interest
The Progress Great Contest draws strong local response with tours to the west and Panama-Pacific Exposition trips. Nominees will be announced soon and voters choose winners across three districts. Prizes include a $400 Baumeister instrument and a fine diamond ring, with merchandise from local merchants.
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Pacific Coast
Baumeister Plaza
Barmeister
Issac
Kennard. & Snydiae
A W Lee Sends First Check to Hospital
A W Lee sent a first payment of 1250 to Clearfield Hospital after receiving a report that the hospital was cleared of debt. He has an agreement to pay 5000 per year in quarterly installments for five years.
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H. B. Powell
Clearfield Hospital
A. W. Lee
Lee
French Take New Position On Aisne
Paris January 14. An official statement confirms the report that French troops abandoned northern Aisne stations and fell back south. The move was due to floods destroying bridges and severing northward communication. In Craonne German reinforcements arrived but no French territory gains were reported.
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Paris
Aisneani
Craonme
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Planned for Tuesday Evening
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting in the arbitration room of the court house Tuesday evening January 19. A secretary and other officers for the ensuing year will be elected, with five applicants already seeking the secretary position and other business to be addressed.
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Chamber of Com Commerce
Court House
West Virginia Lawyer Held on Bribery Charge
West Virginia attorney A L Weil was released on $23000 bail after arrest in Parkersburg for offering a $10000 bribe to Bronson, brother in law of Governor Hatfield, with hearing set for January 19 in Charleston. A birth notice for Carlson’s son appears at end.
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West Virginia
Uniund Prep
Charleston
W. Va
A. L. Weil
Parkersburg
Bronson
Hatfield
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Italy
Bradford
Mary Precoppe
Mike Precoppe
de Golig
John Cassick
West Washington Street
Fo Tater
Blease
Evangelist Milist
Mr. Merchant
The
Progress
United
Graphic Story
Dra
Vic Field
Aisne
Chamber OF Commerce
E. Carlson
Earl, ii Aly Thig
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