Italy Struck by Etna and Earthquake Toll Soars
Reports from Messina Reggio and Palmi detail massive destruction after a Sicily earthquake and tsunami. King Victor Emmanuel travels south as troops rush to aid survivors amid ongoing volcanic activity and relentless rain. Death toll estimates range widely with thousands feared dead or dying.
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Rome
Italy
Mount Etna
Sicilian
Palms
Messina
Haken
Ea Uake
Wwept
Reggio
Mt. Etna
Palmi
Ith
Morest
Giovanni
Ragnara
Stricklu
Victor Emmanuel
Aneting
Napolli
Mensing
Malta St
Notable Earthquakes Across Centuries and Regions
A compiled list of historic earthquakes with dates, locations, and estimated deaths. Entries span Rome and Constantinople eras to 20th century events in Sicily, Naples, Tokyo, Manila, and Kingston, noting towns destroyed and lives lost in thousands.
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Pontius
Macedonia
Asia
Syria
Palestine
Constantinople
Greece
Catania
Sicily
Asia Minor
Naples
Lisbon
Emly
Tokyo
Japan
Pekin
China
Santiago
Guatemala
Messina
Santa Fe
Panama
Manila
Philippines
Tokio
Calabria
Italy
Charleston
Jer Kiaian
Yum Nan
San
Kingston
Opposition to Clinton Hill Cemetery Location in Union Township
A joint Union Township Town Committee and Board of Health meeting discussed the Clinton Hill Cemetery Association’s bid to locate a cemetery on the Como Dairy Farm owned by Elmer Day. Citizens opposed a new cemetery within township boundaries while objectors and proponents voiced views in a hearing intended to precede any formal decision.
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Board of Health
Union Township
Clinton Hill Cemetery Association
Como Dairy Farm
Elmer Day
Cemetery Association
Daniel Beach
Iry A
John B. Bunnell
Aid
West
A. B. Kline
Crane
Karnell-and - Jacobia
Caucus fails to nominate in Democratic council meeting
The Democratic majority caucus in the city council failed to nominate for several posts including Street Commissioner and excise board seats. Alfred A. Stein was approved as council president, while Kenely and Carroll were opposed for excise roles amid union criticisms. A brewing contest emerged for Street Commissioner with two candidates discussed and possible shifts in future votes.
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E City Council
Alfred A. Stein
John Kenely
Union County Trades Council
Cigarmakers’’ Union
Andh Vesniasis
Carroll
Excise Board
Coon
Street Ee
Pera
Ark Horse
Street
Ithe
Ubt
Ubt- Prove-A -Sutfia
Commiis
Sonera
Kenely
Thiy * Ail
Jomeph Sphianiter
Jose Sram
Sis
Brickett
Saree Toe Pe Aete
Mare
Health Board
Pardoned man who shot Frederick Rush released
Charles Ferdie, convicted of manslaughter for the June 5 1907 killing of Frederick Rush on Garden Street, was granted a pardon by the Court of Pardons at Tren ton after his May 6 petition. The case began as first degree murder indictments and a later manslaughter verdict resulting in a three year State Prison sentence. Ferdie resided with his parents and was linked to the Stephenson Car Works area as background.
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Charles Ferdie
Frederick Rush
Jarden Street
Trenton
Hia
Alfred A
Ferdie
South Broad Street
Stephenson Car Yworks
Andra
Garden Street
Edger -Roed
Charles Ferdio
Fredérick ‘Rash
Court of Panions
Court weighs continuance power in Paterson sewer case
City Attorney prepares a writ of certiorari to challenge city council actions on an intercepting sewer ordinance. Hearings may hinge on whether governing bodies retain power on legislative measures, with Paterson and Bayonne cited as contrasting precedents. The case centers on the 1907 sewer ordinance and its readings, not bond issues or contracts.
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Paterson
Bayonne
Wille
John 8. Sauer
Coun
Tion
Court of Errors
Boy Loses Thumb In Railroad Shop Accident
An 18 year old, George Schneider, suffered an industrial accident at a rail yard shop on South Street resulting in the loss of a thumb. He was treated at the General Hospital and is reported in stable condition.
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George Schneider
Aesweg South Street
Iteru Ennath
Largest oil plant in the world described in detail
The record highlights a vast oil complex on nine hundred acres with sixty stills of 1000 barrels each, thirty five brick buildings, and 161 steel tanks totaling over 1.5 million barrels. It lists seven miles of water lines, 161 miles of oil lines, five miles of sewers, a 32 million gallon daily salt water pump, fifteen wells for 2.5 million gallons of fresh water per thousand feet, and a massive industrial railroad. Construction used 13 million brick, 23 thousand tons ore? and other tonnage including 46 thousand barrels cement, 2.7 million feet lumber, 30 million pounds tank steel, 1.8 million pounds iron, and 85 thousand feet pipe.
Smalley Pardoned After Guilty Plea in 1905 Burglaries
The State Board of Pardons cleared Alfred Smalley once labeled the Gentle Man Thief who had pleaded guilty to burglarizing two Philadelphia residences in 1905 and sentenced to five years. Smalley, 28, a Clayton native and Swift & Company salesman, was captured after a wide burglary spree in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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State Board of Pardons
Alfred Smalley
Vail
W. N. Olmsted
North Broad Street
A. F. Young
Jefferson Avenue
Smalley
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Germantown
George C. Tenney
Murphy
Milton
Philadelphia
Tenney
Plainfield
Bayaqune
Clayton
Samuel Schleimer
Man Charged For Beer Bottle Assault At Saenger Hall
Robert ego2 was arraigned in City Criminal Court before Judge Mabou on charges of assaulting Henry Schmitz by hitting him over the head with a beer bottle during a celebration at Saenger Hall last night. Bail set at 200 dollars. he awaits grand jury action.
Enormous New Oil Plant Nears Completion
A colossal oil refinery project along Elizabeth’s southern border nears operation, touted as the world’s largest and most perfect plant. Constructed by Standard Oil, it covers 900 acres in Linden township and is expected to refine millions of gallons daily by early January. 2,500 workers cleared and prepared the site, with extensive concrete structures and modern design features.
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Elizabeth
America
Linder Township
Ite 2
Eewar Lane
Wie & Tow
Bern
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Medsina
C. Meir & Gop
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Mored
East Broads St
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Highwayman
Buffet
A. A. Stein Hie
Standard Oil
Linden
Sughrue
Dancing Academy
Meat ‘Bros
First Street
Ie Manuchaeterers
Ee Ea M Jeffereon Srenus
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