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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
1
International News Service reports a major quake in central Italy with estimates up to 15,000 dead and 100,000 homeless. Avezzane communication remains cut. 11,000 dead reported there. Over 20 towns destroyed and 25,000+ injured, a relief fund of 50,000 allocated.
Columbia South Carolina January 14 Governor Blease resigns at noon with five days remaining in office Lieutenant Governor Charles A Smith sworn in within ten minutes to succeed him in the state government International News Service reports the transition.
Several New York banks led by J. P. Morgan & Company agreed to lend Russia 12 million dollars. The loan, accepted by Russia through short term drafts, bears 4.5 percent with 0.5 percent added for acceptance, and aims to finance U S purchases. National City Bank is named as a participant in the banking group.
The minister of war has dispatched 5,000 soldiers into devastated sections to aid the homeless and clear debris. Blankets and tents are being distributed. Forty dead in Mogiliano. about 100 killed in Sevia and Arpino. Pallarano, Bussi, Cucullo razed. Eastern Italy remains mountainous with destroyed railway tunnels delaying rail traffic for months.
Naples dispatch says early reports of deaths in Avezzeno were exaggerated and officials now place the loss of life in the quake zone at no more than 2600.
Reports from Rome and the Abruzzi indicate a larger disturbance than first thought, hitting Naples area hard. In Monterotondo three killed and two wounded, Zagarolo church dome collapsed, Galiano cathedral partly wrecked, Veroli two dead and two injured, Tivoli one dead, Pereto five houses destroyed, Poggio Naturale one dead. Aquila communications cut. several nearby villages reported destruction.
Berry says he was forced to jump from a moving train after an argument with flagman and brakeman. He and his father, described as Springfield residents, sought to press a damage suit against railroad staff. Deputy J W Crabtree noted Berry rode in the baggage car without money and fled after a revolver threat. Medical aid was received at Pulaski. No suit has been filed yet.
The Delaware River rose to a dangerous height between Chester and Calloway streets causing enormous property damage as it continued to rise.
Prof J C Tidwell Morgan County education chief weighs a county wide campaign to end illiteracy with night schools for adults. He seeks public school teacher cooperation and aims to mobilize public interest, inspired by a Rowan County Ky success that showed adults learning to read and write.
A Congregational meeting at the First Presbyterian Church of Decatur Sunday morning will feature short addresses by prominent members and Rev. W N Sholl. The session aims for an every member canvass with historical talks and a full roll call.
The Law and Equity Court recessed yesterday afternoon until Monday morning. A number of cases were heard this week with convictions in most of them.
Announcement states the Lewisburg and Northern railway will discontinue the Sunday train from Decatur at 5 15 a m and return at 8 45 p m The weekday schedule remains unchanged and is not affected by the change.
A motion for a new trial was filed today in the Law and Equity Court in the case of Irene Nichols. She was convicted in connection with concealing stolen goods tied to the robbery at Reggs Bros. and Doss' store on Second Avenue several months ago.
Wheat futures rose to 1:428-8 on the Chicago Board of Trade driven by wartime demand and fears. The move marked the highest price since the war breakout.
State legislature rushes through wide ranging bills with drastic provisions. Governor O Neall faces scrutiny as measures push a fixed program across the state.
Reported heavy British reinforcements deployed to frontline positions to bolster allied forces as tensions escalate. Military sources indicate up to a million troops said to be on standby for possible action.
The statewide prohibition bill cleared the House 74 to 26 and the Senate 29 to 6. It now goes to Governor O'Neal with prohibitionists claiming sufficient votes to override a veto if needed.
The House approved the statewide prohibition bill 74 to 26 this afternoon and sent it to the Senate. Amendments were debated including a June 3 effective date at eleven o clock. attempts to exempt large counties were defeated. Speaker Carmichael urged a permanent liquor solution and emphasized honest elections in Alabama.
The Senate approved the prohibition measure 29 to 6 this afternoon and sent it to Governor O Neal for signature. Prohibitionists claim swift passage remains likely despite reports the governor may veto. The bill adds a self use liquor definition for fruit products and tightens anti storage clauses to curb club liquor holdings.
Paris reports reinforced lines at Laon and around Crouy Zuffies and Hill Number 132 as bayonet charges and heavy artillery resume. Britain sends 500000 troops to strengthen the Allies with ongoing siege like fighting east of the Meuse and in the Arsenne region. German artillery dominates western Flanders as bombardments continue.
Official dispatches from Vienna state Russian troops entering Hungary through Uzsok pass were defeated by Austro-Hungarian forces in the upper Ung river valley. Russians retreat toward the Uzsok pass as Austro-Hungarian pursuers close in to trap them.
From Bukovina the Russians move in two columns toward Hungary via Jourshurmora and Kimalung. They concentrate forces to reduce Borgo Pass, the last stronghold blocking Transylvania, after a delay from minor skirmishes.
Berlin January 14 serious disorder in Russian interior towns has broken out as government news service reports riots sparked by mistreatment of Jews Poles and others. Cossack units have been recalled from the front to quell the unrest with rioters dispersed after intervention.
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