Vesuvius in fury as Naples trembles during eruptions
April reports from Naples describe Mt Vesuvius growing more active with two strong earthquakes shattering windows and forcing mass evacuations. towns like Torre Annunziata and Torre del Greco are emptied while San Sebastiano warns lava approaches. Despite the disaster, the volcano’s dramatic spectacle captivates onlookers as observatory staff survive amid destruction.
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Torre Annunziata
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Torre del Greco
San Sebastiano
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Lke
Earth
Back to the Mines Pittsburg
April 9 report from Pittsburgh notes no new disturbances in the bituminous coal fields. About 96 percent of discharged miners are expected to return to work today, with evictions of holdouts planned for Tuesday. Irwin field sees gradual resume and limited spread. production rises except at Penn station mines.
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Collapse at Hotel Zum Hirschen Injures Dozens
A partially completed building collapsed after a dance event at the Hotel Zum Hirschen in Nagold. Dozens of guests were injured as the roof gave way amid celebratory festivities and a crowded hall. Authorities attribute the catastrophe to lax observance of safety measures during construction and the revelry inside.
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Ea Day
Printing staff slashed amid government cutback
Washington on April 7 reports 100 printers discharged by Pibb He Printer Stillings due to lack of work. Officials expect more layoffs as agitation grows for reducing government printing output.
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Washington
Pibb- He
Stillings
Tragedy at Greensbury Strike Ends in Miner’s Death
Greensbury Pa April 7 A striking miner John Wessell was shot dead returning from home to an outbuilding. The assailant is not known as Wessell had promised to return to work this morning. The shooting created great excitement Madrid April 7 General Tanco former Cuban governor general is dead.
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Johm Wessell
Weesell
Madrid
Tanco
Cuba
House Passes Suspension Bills and Rate Debate Continues
The House approved several suspension bills including the personal liability measure favored by railway workers. The Senate kept up discussions on the railway rate bill as the week progressed, with the post office and quarantine measures also moving in varied pace. A broad national political arc emerges with liberal and conservative forces shifting toward constitutional demands and government crises. In Peoria, Illinois, April 7, D C Smith and others were arrested on embezzlement charges tied to the failure of the Tie Smith bank. bonds posted, deposits likely recoverable at about 20 percent.
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Pekin
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Habbe Velde
Henry Block
E. F. Unland
Tatwell County
Chicago Voters Approve Municipal Control of Street Railways
Chicago voters in the city election opted to permit the city to acquire and control street railways but not operate them directly. They also backed public policy favoring eventual city operation under policy rather than immediate function. Gen Von Mack notes Japanese war prep and regard of the United States as enemy with plans against the Philippines. F C Swift of Chicago dies in Boston at Quincy House from pneumonia.
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Moseony
F. C. Swift
Boston
Swift & Co
Quincy House
President's Family Returns
Mrs. Roosevelt and her three children arrived in Washington on Sunday from Savannah aboard the Southern railroad on the return from the Mayflower cruise to Cuba.
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Washington
Governor refuses clemency for ex auditor Sherrick
Indiana Governor Hanly announces no pardon or parole for ex-auditor David K. Sherrick, jailed for embezzling 120000 state dollars. He defends the trial as fair, asserts the case is unchallengeable, and states the governor’s decision is irrevocable despite outstanding legal avenues. The statement criticizes Sherrick’s actions and rejects claims of following precedent.
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Indianapolis
David KE. Sherrick
Hanly
Sherrick
Former Indiana auditor Sherrick sent to state prison
Michigan City Indiana April 4 David E Sherrick former state auditor of Indiana who was convicted at Indianapolis for embezzling state funds was received at the state prison here last night at 7 o clock He chatted with friends on the streetcar ride to the prison and showed no emotion when the heavy gate closed behind him.
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Ind
David E. Sherrick
Indiana
Indianapolis
Sherrick
Shortages Reported in Indiana Auditor Office Accounts
Final report to Governor Hanly alleges shortages in the Indiana state auditor’s office from 1888 to 1891 totaling 260403.61 dollars for Rice and Carr plus existing gaps for Henderson and Daily, with estates closed and collection unlikely.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
James H. Rice
Bruce Carr
J. O. Henderson
A. C. Daily
Rice
Carr
Roby deputies capture two fugitives after deadly deputy shootout
Oliver Haycock and John Roby, accused slayers of Deputy Harry Smith, surrendered to a posse led by ex-Sherriff B E Lashbrook near Paoli Indiana. They were escorted to Jeffersonville for safekeeping. Separate dispatches report widespread wheat flooding in the Wabash White and Embarrass river basins and the death of 70 year old Ellen Dwyer in Cannelton under mysterious kitchen-range cause.
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Paoli
Ind
Pdriven
James Roby
Orange County
Oliver Haycock
John Roby
Harry Smith
BE. R. Lashbrook
Smith
Chare
Lashhbrmok
Jeffersonville
Cannelton
Ellen Dwyer
Louis Dwyer
Perry County
Dwyer
Orphan's Home Fire Levels Cass County Building
Logansport Ind April 4 A fire nearly destroyed the Cass county orphans home a large brick structure valued at 25000 with 5400 of insurance.
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Logansport
Ind
Cass County
Orphans’ Home
Priest Dies in Pulpit During Furnival Service
In Crawfordsville Indiana on April 5 the Rev John Dempsey pastor of St Bernard Catholic church collapsed and died in the pulpit during a parishioner’s furnival service.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
John Dempsey
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Local residents share visits and church events in the area
Elizabeth Stems and Uncle Ike Everett suffer heart trouble at home. Charles Roop and wife visit Aaron Johnson in Janesville. Mrs. George Neamer visits relatives in New Albany and Louisville. Rev Roadhouse preaches in Louisville. Walter Blunk returns from Campbellsville. Jessie Stewart visits sister in New Albany. John Burton returns from Louisville. Roy Winders and family visit Louisville. Mrs. Laura Seales returns from New Albany seeking eye treatment. Easter entertainment planned by M E Sunday school. Maurice Cline and wife attend sister Julia’s funeral in New Albany. Phipps, Peters, Wilson, and Babcock head to Danville for school. Several women visit Miss Anna Saffer, she is very ill with consumption.
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Ike Everett
Charles Roop
Janesville
Aaron Johnson
George Neamer
New Albany
Louisville
Rev
Roadhouse
Evans
Walter Blunk
Campbellsville
Jessie Stewart
New Arbony
Hal Huffman
John Burton
Roy
Frank Winders
Laura Seales
M. E
Maurice Cline
Maurice
Julia
Fidgar Phipps
Bebe Peters
Charldng Wilson
Orville Babcock
Danville
Nora Sandbach
Cora Barnes
Vina Wolpert
Ohie
Bessie Cotner
Anna Saffer
Plea for Better Breeding Endorsed by Readers
Our editorial on better breeding is generally endorsed by readers who value right over notoriety. Some defend last Auditorium events as a college concert, but we insist character and decorum belong in respectable assemblies, not in ruffian crowds suited for bull fights.
Laconia Busy Week Ends With School Activities
Miss Odie Stevens improves while Miss Ola Shields and Miss Lizzie Steepleton attend events this spring. Prof J Ashton to start school April 16. Neighbors visit. a dance at Ashton home and a large gathering for Laconia school teachers Miss Jessie Brown and U T Bartley with a dinner. Spelling and music entertainments cap the day.
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Ola Shields
Lizzie Steepleton
Maurice Anderson
Louisville
Nellye
Mary
Olive Funk
J. &. Ashton
Belle Noe
Joel Russell
Arthur Ashton
John Boone
Henry Meisner
Laconia School
Jessie Brown
U. T. Bartley
Fan
J. Be. Ashton
Thompsons Chapel and Local Visits Highlight Week
Violet and Hazel Murr visit Greenville while Mrs. Josie Hottell visits William Bocard. Miss Florence Murr visits Miss Mettie Wiseman. Florence Loudon returns home after teaching at Fairdale. Rev L C Murr and Master Farl Sullivan visit J Marr's. Residents attend John Frederick's sale. Miss Laurence Mary and Mayme Pitentn attend Troncin's school closing.
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Violet
Hazel Murr
Greenville
Josie Hottell
William Bocard
Florence Murr
Mettie Wiseman
Florence Loudon
Fairdale
Rev
L.C. Murr
Master Farl Sullivan
J. ©. Marr
Local Notes From Home Folks And Roads
Crandall Elmer Landis working on the Southern railroad visited home folks last week. Mrs. Thomas Bridgeman is on the sick list. William Dyer attends the Republican State convention in Indianapolis this week. Ward Crayden returned home Saturday after teaching at Greenville. The Woonici Plais going up rapidly. Thomas Bros. doing the work. George Yenowine's horse ran away last Friday causing an accident. Yenowine suffered two cuts to the head. Dr. Glenn dressed wounds and sold a fine horse in Louisville last Friday. Albert Bye of Milltown visited Chas Bye last Saturday.
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Southern Railroad
Woonici Pla
Thomas Bros
George Yenowine
Yenowine
Glenn
Louisville
Albert Bye
Milltown
Chas Bye
Bridgeport Notes on River, Cattle, and Local Happenings
The Bridgeport river is falling while Benjamin Napier contemplates moving to Portland Kentucky. D T Carters cow died unknown disease. Ed and Joe Diddlcott visited Louisville. Fruit prospects look good. Louie Diddlcott bought a Corydon wagon from Henry Graff in New Albany. Leonia Tarn sley injured fingers in a grinder wheel incident. Some highland wheat may be turned under to plant corn. James Farnsley visited from Shuck's Corners. Bird swam the back water after the bridle slipped. Henry Beeler family had a buggy overturn on the New Albany pike but no serious injuries reported.
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Benjamin Napier
Portland
D. T. Carter
Joe Diddlcott
Louisville
Louie Diddlcott
Henry Graff
New Albany
Cland Evans
Richory
Leonia Tarnsley
James Farnsley
Shuck’s Corners
Bridgeport
Bird
Henry Beeler
New Pike
Beeler
Ramsey and community notes in Jackson City
Ramsey boom and a new grocery store opening noted. Alfred Krausgrill buys J. B. Crayden property. John Hughes resigns as postmaster candidate. Easter entertainments set by Woods Chapel and Ramsey Sunday Schools next Sunday morning.
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Ramsey
Sadie Martin
Corydon
Ralph Gresham
Alfred Krausgrill
J. B. Crayden
Claud Scott
Lawrence Davis
New Albany
John Hughes
Woods’ Chapel
Celia Hatch
Evansville
Local Notes From Raccoon Valley Area
Raccoon Valley notes update Mrs Win Conrad improving Ixate Roidentush visited Mamie Seheter Sundsy Julis Nix aided his farm to Mr Gibson of Tielitown Virik has been working at Tresuisviles metuceet loeb Sat WU Mr Baaklton and family of New Ageans visiting Jdohn Danean and Jamile Fiovenges Churchman staying with her sister Mrs Nell Blanks Mrs John Dancan and Myre George Woerts visited Mrs Jamies furner north of Crpidel Wednesdis peereia Churenun Of Penmare stuffer sisters Mrs Nei Planned Wh at whee traged Mrs dueabe Retr tardt visitation Coushiers Mrs Pred Mines af treapretawn sundry SMronnd Mes Polly Miner and daughter Buc ha spent Sunday with Davoc Ebwinger near Bfursthown Wm Conrad working at dederson visited his family Saturday and Sunday en
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T. Row Kor
Win Conrad
Ixate Roidentush
Mamie Seheter
Haindall
Sundsy
Julis Nix
Gibson
Tielitown
Diues Virik
Wito Teas
Tresuisviles Metuceet Loeb Sat WU
Baaklton
Jdohn Danean
Jamile
Fiovenges
Polly Miner
Daugoater
Bucha
Davoc Ebwinger
Bfursthown
Conrad
Dederson
Keller Co. offers land near Vorydon with house and barn
An old real estate notice describes 67 acres near Vorydon with a good house and barn listed at 700 dollars. It mentions additional parcels including 60 acres with a house priced around 350 dollars and a اً neat 3 room cottage plus large acreage with references to properties tied to Geo WK and nearby stations.
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