Messina Earthquake Destruction and Relief Efforts
Reports describe a devastating earthquake off Messina with extensive water depth changes near Rageto and the Exmouth surveying depth shifts. A relief train collision killed several and fires consumed historic records as firemen and sailors fought blazes. survivors recount a minute of catastrophe while rescue teams search amid ruins and a six year old girl’s rescue draws royal attention.
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Bank of Italy
Messina
Hosspit Yale
University
J. FP. Reynolds Landis
Amuntary
Oepsus Cuing
Mahe
Winthrop Chandler
Yunar
Arthur &. Cheney
Theo
Genoa
Frau
Sore Rus
Roosevelt urges $800,000 relief for Italy earthquake
In a message to Congress President Roosevelt seeks approval to increase relief funds to $800,000 for victims of the Italian earthquake. He notes existing aid includes $200,000 in supplies aboard Celtic and Culgoa and dispatches by warships, asking Congress to authorize the funds for relief coordinated with Italy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Celtic
New York
Port Said
Italy
Culgoa
Battleship Siege Described in Desolate Aftermath
A correspondent reports a chaotic siege with troops clashing and battleships nearby. The scene details mass casualties as ten thousand soldiers and sailors labor at dawn among ruins, tending the wounded to ambulances and the dead to hastily prepared burial sites as ships assist search efforts until night.
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Bbe Geeres
Dave
Bedias
Ambutaniee
Predicts Heavier Shock At Vesuvius Calabrian Event
Jan J. Frank Perret of Brooklyn, assistant to Professor Matteneci, director of the Royal Observatory on Mount Vesuvius, warned that the Calabria disaster could be followed by further shocks. He said the earth's crust flow at the slip area is driving this, with potential very serious strain plaguing January 9 and 10 as solar and lunar positions align.
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Messina
Siefry
Dan
Sivan
Citi
Exmouth
Rageto
Signor Orlando
Mmstier
Alccsina
Bald
Vidlotta Emmanuele
Mount Etna
Mount Vesuvius
Sicily
Jan. J
Frank Perret
Brooklyn
Matteneci
Royal Observatory
Calabria
Senate and House Act Fast on Italian Relief Fund
In Washington the Senate and House quickly approved an $800,000 appropriation to aid Italian earthquake sufferers with minimal opposition. Senator Bailey argued such relief may be unconstitutional, but did not block the measure, and the House adjourned after paying tribute to Rep. Davey of Louisiana. The relief bill was promptly passed unanimously.
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Senate
House
Washington
Bailey
Texas
House of Representatives
Davey
Louisiana
Third Term for Senator Penrose Nominated
Harvishire Pa Jan 4 Boise Penrose was renominated by an overwhelming majority for a third term in the United States Senate at a joint caucus of Pennsylvania Republican legislators.
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Senator Penrose
Harvishire
Boise Penrose
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Dynamite Wrecks Police Boat on Mississippi River
In St. Joseph Missouri on January 5 a police motor boat on the Mississippi was wrecked by a dynamite blast. Authorities believe criminals were responsible for the explosion and the attack on the river craft.
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St. Joseph
Mississippi River
Easy Dining In Paris In Domestic Economy
A London letter describes Parisian rotisseur culture where households host with minimal staff. Guests notice no aroma at first and the meal begins after a short wait as a charwoman serves hot soup and the hors d œuvre. The rotisseur keeps costs low, prioritizing frugality over elaborate service.
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Paris
Bourgeoice
Bas
London
M. A. BP
Foley's Oring Laxative Advertisement Claim
Obscure promotional text touts Foley's Oring Laxative as a cure for chronic SeeH Oe and slugeisa liver. Claims it is pleasant to take and eliminates need for purgatives with regular use. The snippet reflects era marketing language and dubious medical efficacy.
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Foley
Reindict Standard Oil After Certiorari Denial
District Attorney Sims in Chicago announced immediate efforts to reindict Standard Oil officials on charges that could bring a heavier fine than the $29,240,600 already imposed by Judge Landis. Government agents stepped up activity as federal authorities seek to ensure payment after the Supreme Court refused to grant certiorari.
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Attorrey Sims
Chicegs
Chicago
Washitaten
United States Supreme Court
Sins
Landis
Appediate
Grosseup
Seaman
Baker
United States
Drcnit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Casa
Indictments Quashed Against Chicago Politicians
In Chicago a group of 34 indictments charging prominent politicians with fraud in the recent election were dismissed by Judge William H. Siecurety in the Superior Court. The motion was filed by Clarence S. Darrow and supported by Special State's Attorney Loesch, following Judge McLurely's ruling that undermined much of the prosecutor's work.
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Chicago
Dan. A
William H. Siecurety
Clarence S. Darrow
Loesch
McLurely
Poison in Gift of Wine Fatal for Infant and Father
In Chicago a baby girl dies and the husband, Pietro Marchasi, a wealthy Italian merchant of 511 Illinois Street, lies critically ill after consuming wine given as a New Year’s gift by a rejected admirer of his wife. Police seek the donor who poisoned the bottle.
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Chicago, Jran
Pietro Marchasi
Tllinois Street
Chicago man confesses to wife murder and arson in basement
Elijah Ratfty, 24, colored, after repeated denials, confessed to murdering his wife and burning her body in a furnace in the basement of 542 Cornell Avenue, Rattly gove, citing his wife’s alleged friendship with a negro porter employed by the Burlington mail road.
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Chicago
Elijah Ratfty
Cornell Avenue
Rattly Gove
Hurlington Mulread
Charged with Murder Felt in Prison Await Grand Jury Action
Witncis Farmer and wife are held without bail in Virginia for murder in connection with the death of Miss Mary Jetrick. They await grand jury action as they remain jailed.
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Witncis
Ales
Jauies MacMahan
Mary Jetrick
Hotel Men Officers Drift Amid Turbulent Conclave
An unclear report outlines a chaotic hotel meeting where officers and executives clash. Names appear garbled, but references to vice president, secretary, and executive committee surface amid disputed actions and puzzling phrasing.
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Chrose
Sprinefieta Uh
Dian
Creery
Teppei Abs
Vestisead
Pop
Don Villers
Joff van Valheotere
Danydikie
Jo Bretbens
Coivo
Madece Ap
Vis Rhinedea
Pati Lanse
Charga
Mutual Bank Merges With American Trust and Savings
The Mutual fund, branded as a profit sharing venture years ago, has merged with the American Trust and Savings Bank. The American Trust has assumed all deposits and accounts of the Mutual.
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Chicauiu
Dan
Mutual Funk
American Trust and Savings
American Trust and Savings Bank
Matual
Elderly County Man Robert Tinrlow Dies at Ninety-Two
Mount Veceon, di, duu. Robert Tinrlow, aged ninety two, the county's eldest man, died of paralysis. He resided here in Tst8, and leaves a large family.
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Veceon
Robert Tinrlow
Fem
Pemieser
Porch Climbers Loot Jewelry From TGtnd McNally Chief
Porch climbers raided the home of Tharey be Clow president of the TGtnd McNally company at table 91250. Jewelry was taken. No injuries reported. Investigating officers seek information.
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Chiergo
Doa
Tharey
Tgtnd McNally Company
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertises Urgent Use
You would not delay taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of kidney or bladder trouble if you realized that a neglect might result in Brights disease or diabetes. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities and cures all kidney and bladder disorders. H J Moogk and Wimh Jungkunz.
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Foley
Bright
H. J. Moogk
Wimh
F. Jungkunz
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher Enters Studio
Harriet M. Burbank announces piano lessons at Studio 36 Grove Street with session start on September 22. Experienced instructor offers private and group lessons for all ages, focusing on technique and musicality.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Suits Preased at Mal les Galena and Van Buren
Suits were priced at 50 cents at a shop on Mal le's near the Galena and Van Buren area, with a brisk spree noted as shoppers snapped up garments.
Riders Argument Today in Night Rider Case
In Union City Tennessee testimony has ended and the eight defendant case moves to final arguments. Five attorneys on each side pledge to argue despite the illness of Juror Rosson which may delay verdict. Judge Jones says he will complete the case at the juror’s bedside if needed.
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Union City
Tenn
Rosson
Jones
Supreme Court Rules Against Chicago and Alton Rebate Case
By a divided court the U S Supreme Court decides against Chicago and Alton Railway and executives Faithorn and Wann in a rebate dispute. The case involved a concession to Schwarzschild and Sulzberger for shipments from Kansas City to eastern points.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Chicago and Alton Railway Company
Faithorn
Wann
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Kansas City
Kan
Cattle rustlers killed after Mesa Grande battle
Advices from Mesa Grande report a pitched clash between cattle rustlers and a vigilance committee unit in San Diego. Two Mexicans an Indian and an American, all band members, were shot and killed while one vigilante was seriously wounded.
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San Diego
Cal
Mesa Grande
Eighty cent gas is legal in New York
Justice Peckham on behalf of the Supreme Court announces the decision in the New York rate case involving the Consolidated Gas Company. The ruling upholds the 80 cent gas law but allows renewal if the rate proves unremunerative after practical testing. Thousands with higher rates hold receipts entitling them to rebates amounting to a large sum.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Peckham
Public Service Commission of New York
City of
British cruiser encounter ends in collision sinks ship
Sydney Nova Scotia January 4 The pin nance of the British cruiser encounter was sunk in a collision with a collier Sixteen sailors were drowned.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Encounter
Weather Forecast For Midwest Regions
Illinois and Indiana expect rain or snow with colder temperatures. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin face snow with a cold wave. Iowa anticipates cold wave conditions as well.
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Illinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Report Chicago Wheat and Live Stock Prices
Chicago market notes open with winter wheat samples and spring wheat prices, then list corn and oats quotes. Live stock section shows hogs and cattle receipts and price ranges for prime fat steers, good to choice steers, cows, and calves with scattered numerical garble.
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Chicago
Angele
Ave
Hecht
East Buffalo Live Stock Prices and Butter Market Listing
East Buffalo N Y January 4 Dunning Stevens live stock merchants quote cattle receipts and market strength hogs active with heavy trade prices 6.20 to 6.30 sheep and lambs strong best lambs 7.50 to 7.60 yearlings 6.00 to 6.24 calves best 4.50 to 4.70 plus Buffalo butter market with creams extras 32c prints 34c and other dairy price ranges.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
OG Td
Elgin
This Date in History 1675 to 1896 events
Turenne defeats Imperialists at Turkheim in 1675. Elizabeth Petrovna dies in 1762. Arnold invades Virginia with 1,500 British troops in 1781. England and Turkey sign a defensive alliance in 1799. Riots over machinery in English districts in 1830. Van Buren warns Americans in 1838. U S Military Asylum at Augusta burned in 1868. Cecil Rhodes resigns as Cape Colony premier in 1896.
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Turenne
Turkheim
Elizabeth Petrovna
Russia
Arnold
Virginia
England
Turkey
van Buren
United States
Augusta
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Renault Freres sales shine in Chicago market
The Inter Ocean notes Clinton T. Ziegler, Freeport native and Renault branch manager, and his wife Katherine DeGon of Freeport, as part of a report on Renault Freres sales success in Chicago. The article highlights Ziegler's role in Renault’s urban dominance and recalls his marriage to a Freeport girl.
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Inter Ocean
Freeport
Clinton T. Ziegler
Renault Automobile
Katherine DeGon
G. A. Weaver
Renault Freres
Chicago
Renault
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold at Emmert’s Store
Brave fire laddies endure severe burns while fighting blazes then apply Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to ease pain and aid healing. Advertises it as the earth’s greatest healer for burns wounds cuts and bruises with instant relief, 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s.
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Joseph Emmert
Daily Journal circulation note highlights city delivery
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents per week, outlining affordable access for readers across all parts of the city.
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the Daily Journal
Riches Seekers Fade from Dubuque Times Journal Staff
Charles E. W. Fitzpatrick retires as advertising manager of the Times Journal to run a bought bookstore. Former colleagues depart, including George N. Brown and Henry M. Hyde who advances to edit the Technical World. A bowery girl aerial act by Arminta and Burk headlines Bijou shows, praised as among the best in weeks alongside steady motion pictures and illustrated songs.
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Charles E. W Fitzpatrick
Dubuque
Times-Journal
Mr. Fitzpatrick
George N. Brown
Freeport
Henry M. Hyde
Hyde
Technical World
Arminta & Burk
Bijou
The Melting Pot at Chicago Opera House
The Melting Pot starring Walker Whiteside enters its fifth week of undiminished success at the Chicago opera house. Lieb ler and company present a powerful play about amalgamation among national groups, hailed as a grand theme and future American destiny. Seats are on sale three weeks in advance.
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Walker Whiteside
Chicago Opera House
Liebler and Company
Zangwill
Freak bills mark Kansas legislature opening session
Topeka January 5 Members of the Kansas legislature preparing freak measures for a lengthy session promise to fill time with odd proposals such as regulating dining car meal prices and creating a free state dormitory for lawmakers. Others seek serious reform like a death verification law and branding chickens to deter theft alongside substantial bills on state bank deposit guarantees school book publication and tax law amendments. Bristow is slated to succeed Long as US senator.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Anson Cooke
Mitchell County
Harbaugh
Naval retirements in 1909 announced by Navy
Special to the Journal from Washington shows Medical Director William S. Dixon as the first officer retired for age. The year will see thirteen line officer retirements, five staff officer retirements, one chief carpenter, and one boatswain. Leading names include Rear Admirals Caspar I. Goodrich, W. J. Barnette, J. N. Pendleton, J. N. Hlemphill, H. E. J. Moore, W. T. Swinburne, C. S. Sperry, and T. C. McLean.
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William S. Dixon
Caspar I. Goodrich
W. J. Barnette
J. N. Pendleton
J. N. Hlemphill
HE. J. Moore
W. T. Swinburne
C. S. Sperry
T. C. McLean
Henry E. Crampton Birthday and Career Recap
Henry Edward Crampton, professor of zoology at Columbia University, born January 5, 1875 in New York City, educated in local schools and at CCNY. He held posts at Harvard MIT and Columbia, and since 1904 has been zoology professor at Columbia and Barnard instructor, with work at Cold Spring Harbor and in experimental embryology and evolution.
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Henry “Edward “Grampton
Columbia University
New York City
City of New York
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Columbia
Barnard College
Crampton
Carnegie Institution
Cold Spring Harbor
United States
England
Germany
Poultry House Ad Promotes Low Prices on Flock
A notice from the Poultry House at 16 Galena Street advertises pressed chickens ducks and geese at the lowest prices. The brief promotes poultry in stock and urges customers to visit the shop for bargains.
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Galena St
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