Mexico Earthquake Wipes Out Chilpancingo and Chilapa
Reports say 500 lives lost in Chilpancingo and Chilapa as the two cities are razed. Rescue efforts are under way with troops and engineers deployed, while Mexico City reports only minor damage. The quake spans roughly 400 to 600 miles across the country, affecting about 24 000 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Banco Nacional
National Bank of Mexico
Chilapa
Bravos
Cuerrero
Mexico City
San Luis Postosi
San Juan Bautista
Tabasco
Guerrero
Race riot erupts as four wounded in Liberty clash
In Liberty April 15 a race incident left four men seriously wounded after a confrontation between white residents and Will Harris a negro. Bates Jr. the sheriff’s son was shot multiple times as the mob armed themselves and fled. Bloodhounds were summoned and townspeople armed themselves amid rumors of further attacks.
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Liberty
Misc
W. Jr. Bates, Jr
Bates
Will Harris
Waa
Louis Ratft
Monroe
Pegro
Gloster
Mass
Prominent College Presidents Urge Peace at Carnegie Hall
Five thousand young people attended a peace congress event at Carnegie Hall where university leaders from Cambridge Oxford and American colleges backed universal peace. Speakers included Terence Powderly Samuel Gompers John Finley and others stressing organized labor and education as pillars for peace and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carnegie Hall
Peace Congress
Roberts
Cambridge University
Rhys
Oxford
John Finley
City College of New York
Elliot
Harvard
James
University of Ilinois
Pelix Adler Vino Onote
Cooper Union
Organized Labor
Joseph R. Buchanan
Terence V. Powderly
Samuel Gompers
Powderly
John Barrett
Colombia
Hotel Astor
James W. van Cleave
New Hampshire
N. H. Bachelder
National Grange
Devastation Across West Coast Cities Escalates
Reports from Mexico describe deeper destruction after a major earthquake striking Chilpancingo and Chilapa with Tixtla also leveled. Messengers say Afulla and Ome tepec towns were wiped off the map as aftershocks persisted until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Mexico
Chilpancingo
Chilapa
Tixtla
Chipancinga
Afulla
Ometepec
Death of J H Eckels Causes Wake for Bank Leader
Jas H Eckels president of the Commercial National Bank and former controller of the currency died in Chicago of heart disease in his sleep. His family, abroad in Paris, were notified by cable and planned to sail to New York. The death occurred on the eve of a breakfast party with guests including Judge Landis and Mr E Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jas. H. Hickels
Commercial National Bank
Mr. Eckels
Frank Evans
K. M. Landis
Federal District Court
Mexico City Quakes Shake Town In Long Striking Tremor
A four and a half minute quake rocked Mexico City causing telegraph failures and darkness as electric lights failed. A wall cracked at the Associated Press office and Cinco de Mayo street asphalt split for ten yards while residents fled their homes in night attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Associated Press
Cinco de Mayo Street
Westwego Fire Destroys 42 Structures Leaving 600 Homeless
A devastating blaze in Westwego across the Mississippi River from New Orleans rendered about 600 people homeless. The fire destroyed 42 buildings including a Presbyterian church the town hall post office and several stores. Estimated loss stands at 60000 with roughly 4000 insured.
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New Orleans
Westwego
Policemen Shot in Washington Square Running Duel
In New York on April 14 Policemen George M Seohler and Alfred Selleck and Italian youth Charles Vinalico were shot and wounded in a running fight that began in Washington Square and ended in a tenement at Thompson and Weet Third streets. Seckler died after the clash. Salvatore Governale was arrested and brought to Sgt Vincents hospital where the three identifying men pointed him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George M. Seohler
Alfred Selleck
Chas
Vinenlco
Salvatore Governale
Washington Square
Thompson Ind Weet
Third Streets
Seckler
Governale
Vincent
Fire damages roofs and theaters in New York area
Fire attacked the roof garden and skating rink atop the New York Theater, with water damage to the Criterion theater and estimated New York theater losses at 3000 dollars. Local notices mention a race riot in Liberty and ongoing legal and political remarks from small town correspondents.
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New York
New York Theater
Criterion Theater
Civic Improvement Association frames road to Perry County bridge
The group planned a straight line road to the bridge improving access for schoolchildren. St Maurus Council held its regular meeting with thanks for sick benefits and support noted. Frank Schuetz family marked a wooden wedding with relatives. Rev Becher and Rev Sinton visited local clergy.
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The
Civic Improvement Association
Perry County Bridge
Jacob Nou
A. A. Sturm
Paul Ringemann
St. Maurus
FOXEY HOLLOW CORRESPONDENCE NOTES LOCAL VISITS
Mrs L Trotter and son Ed visit relatives near Adgeville with others from the area while Frank Metzger's group heads to St Anthony station. News of weddings, returns from Louisville, and plowing for corn fill the week as Jack Frost ends fall fruit. Local chatter notes Derby hats becoming popular and village social events.
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L. Trotter
Joe Egler
Pearl
Adgeville
Jack Frost
Local Notes and Social Roundup from Ferdinand and Vicinity
The column lists social visits in Ferdinand with mentions of Mr. and Mrs. Max Kern's wedding at their new home in Memphis Tennessee. It notes cornet band serenades, residents like Dr W Bryant from Dale, Mrs Florian Halbleib and Miss Blanche Bosler visiting Ferdinand, and Ben Bockting with Rose visiting Chrisney. It also notes school term closure, Miss Carrie Roos visiting Ferdinand, Otto Spayd and Paul Jochim at a dance in Fulda, and Ferdinand boys stopping by town to enliven the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kern
Carrie Roos
Ferdinand
Otto Spayd
Paul Jochim
Fulda
Community notes from Adyville and surrounding towns
Frank Mailer and Sasiphant with son Will visited St. Meinrad on a business trip. Philip Snider of Louisville sold spring clothing during a two day stop, with several deals. Birth announced for Nick Kluek, a bouncing baby boy, and congratulations extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mailer
Sasiphant
Will
St. Meinrad
Philip Snider
Louisville
John
Frank Mendor
Ferdinand
Nick Kluek
Nicholas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leopold Lopez Guerra
Jose Aleman
Jose Lopez Martinezz
Federal Telegraph Office
Carnegie Mall
Ayutla
Mattoon
Jesse Moore
Charles Fry
Moore
Fry
Marleton
State Bank of
Hazleton
London
Rome
O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
S. D
Vatican
United States
Philadelphia
Maxwell Stevenson
J. He Eckels
Sturgeon Bay
Jasper
Stephan Linder
St. Anthony ‘Station
Knofel
Traylor
W. S. Hunter
Harry Carnes
Senator Milburn
W. E. Cox
II. Talbot
Orleans
Hly
Petersburg
Hl. Talbot
French Lick
Democratic Central Committee
Pike County
Winslow
George Harder
Dubois
Horace Kean
Virgil Uacou
Petera
Thie
Mr Harder Louily
Frank Schuetz
Lt Buing
Becher
Sinton
Fathore
Jane
Simon
Foxey Hollow
Frank Metzger
Ella
Frank Steltenpohl
St. Anthony Station
Metzger
Ida Seidl
Della Linder
J. Henry Hueleman
Vic. Drach
Gres
Schnellville
Frank Niehaus
John Shynecker
J. Henry Huelsmays
Mr. B. Kemper
Henry
Lizzie
Siberia
Ben. Kemper
Richard Brown
Tome
Anton Drach
Minnie. Kemper Neturadd
S. Benedicts
Laure Schladter
Henry Hueleman
Moriday
J. Hueleman
Buckekin, Ind
Kemper
Misa Lizgio Punc
Ella Metzger
John Kemper
Minnie
Katie
Frank Steltenhohl
Katie Kemper
Ben Kemper
Memphis, Tenn
M. C
Mariah Hill
W. 8. Bryant
Dale
Our Town
Florian Halbleib
Blanche Bosler
Ben Bockting
Sister Rose
Chrisney
Ferdinand Boys
Adyeville
Frank Englert
Z. B. Miles
Wm. Kessner
Gentryville
Ed Jeffers
Missey Bettie, Taylor and
Bernice Kessner
Mary Moeller
Anna Beard
Sadie Hobbs
Frank Moller
K. Adye
Winfield
Miles
Bee Cherry
Troy
John Taylor
Greenville, Ky
Charley Reasor
Troyo
Elonzo Hoosier
Mt. Pleasant
Leo Miller
Oral B. Cherry
Mikalda Reasor
Clarence Wheeler
John Hobbs
Maud Taylor
Mary Mosler Thureday
Miss Grace’ Chewning
F. J. Muller
Meinvad
Dr. Lomax of
Brietow
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