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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Valparaiso Chile describe twin shocks that toppled buildings and sparked fires. Civilians fled to open spaces as roads and tunnels were damaged. Santiago and nearby towns face massive destruction with hundreds feared dead and many injured.
A telegram from Valparaiso describes widespread destruction from a quake in Berlin area and similar damage to San Francisco incidents. Wessel Duval & Co notes many Valparaiso businesses closed and staff demoralized with deliveries limited until staff report.
A private telegram from Iquique Chile reports the city unharmed by the recent earthquake. This is the first confirmation reaching Bremen on Aug 20.
Buenos Ayres August 20 a banquet at the opera house honored Secretary Root drawing 700 guests from banking commerce and railway circles. Drago praised U S sympathy and urged closer ties while Root warned against using military force to collect debts and urged peaceful arbitration and humane policy.
Honolulu reports from Hawaii islands describe a tidal wave caused by a South American earthquake thirty years ago. Unprecedented surf battered a wharf and damaged structures, with observers noting the eerie height and sudden surge along the coast.
A strong quake hit Santiago Chile on Thursday evening. Buildings collapsed and fires broke out as lights failed. Fire bells rang and residents waited in the streets amid unconfirmed reports of casualties. The tremor resumed as reporters dispatched updates.
Judge Kavanagh issues a temporary injunction restraining members of a North American transport group from interfering with employees of William Ve Porin & Co. The order follows union calls last May and reports picketing at the plant and intimidation of workers.
Cables from Cape Haitien report a major revolution in Santo Domingo led by General Navarro. Forces reportedly captured Dajahon with casualties, advancing near Guayabla and Monte Crist as General Deschamps is expected to take command against the government. Northern Santo Domingo is under anarchy, with interior trade halted and mobility restricted.
Washington August 20 discovery by inspector Dunn reveals a scheme smuggling about fifty Syrians infected with trachoma into the United States via Mexico. Immigrants barred by law, steamship line refused passage in Naples, smugglers paid twelve dollars per person at the crossing near Laredo Texas. Officials seek to locate and deport the entrants.
Reports from Havana indicate a growing revolt with a detachment of rural guards clashing with a band of about fifty Taca near Rio Poendo in Finer del Rio province. Colonel Poza leads the outlaws in one area. two other bands are rumored near Pinar del Rio, while a separate clash in Santiago province left a guard wounded and two outlaws captured. The unrest is attributed to general discontent and revolutionary fervor among the ignorant and adventurous classes.
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