Earthquake Rains Destruction on Tacna Province Chile
Reports from Valparaiso indicate a powerful Pacific coast quake battered Tacna with untold damage. Deaths are feared as towns Arica Iquique and surrounding villages report collapsed buildings. The long dispute over nitrate rich Tahu and Lorraine complicates regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setigpe-Mihae Prena
Valparaiso
Chile
Tacna
Pacific Coast
Anguat
Tinlf
Arica
Iquique
Silent Melodrama at Deaf Institute Draws Local Crowd
Deaf and dumb pupils performed a melodrama at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb on Washington Street for the Athletic Association. The entire cast used signs with an interpreter in front, featuring a story of love, villains, and danger ending in a dramatic rescue and applause for the pupils including Henry Sutter, George F. Bercher, Walter Stolz, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Washington
The
Athletic Association
Joby A. Frazier
Hiram Hareker
Panther
Bird
Bill
Shelby Carson
Henry Sutter
George F. Bercher
Rotting Rickey
Walter Stolz
Abner Smith
William Bond
Screaming
Panthers
Myrtie
Misa Leah Sawyer
Pansy Arnot
Fleming, Indiana legislator, dies at 81 in Anderson
Anderson Indiana December 22 W C Fleming 81 longtime public official and 1852 Indiana Legislature member and 1957 Nebraska speaker pro tem died at his home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
W. C. Fleming
Indiana
Nebraska
City Board names Le Roy Clements substitute fireman
The Board of Public Safety appointed Le Roy Clements a Republican as substitute fireman subject to medical examination. The Caledonian Queiting club elected officers for the year: James Bryson president, Thomas Johnson vice president, Paul Doig secretary, Robert A. Moffat corresponding secretary, Morris Henderson financial secretary, John D. Gould treasurer, William Hole trustee. The Improvement of Dormanstreet from Michigan to Tenth with brick roadway completed. Board of Public Works approved the assessment roll and final city engineer cost estimate of 717,907.00. Rev Harry G. Hil spoke on The Ordinary Man at King-ave Mech church. Mabel Bruce filed for divorce from Murrey L. Bruce for infidelity and seeks 32.00 alimony and 100 attorney fees. requests restoration of her maiden name Mahet Dukadway. she is a dressmaker living at 62 N. Violent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
le Roy Clements
Caledonian Queiting Club
James Bryson
Thomas Johnson
Paul Doig
Robert A. Moffat
Morris Henderson
John D. Gould
William Hole
Dorman St
Michigan
Board of Public Works
Harry G. Hil
King-ave. ME
Educational Lecture Bureau
Mabel Bruce
Murrey L. Bruce
Alec
Mahet Dukadway
Monon Railway Ignored Commission Over Fatal Bridge Near Putnamville
The Indiana Railroad Commission urged Monon Railway to raise a low bridge near Putnamville after reports of many fatalities. Monon has taken no action and merely acknowledged receipt of the commission's letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon Railway Company
Indiana Railroad Commission
Monon
Putnamville
Fire at St. Louis destroys local business buildings
Fire of unknown origin swept through Locust Street buildings in St. Louis this morning. The Laclede Gaslight Company headquarters suffered a loss, as did property owned by Mrs. Mary Paterson and the Light Company, each estimated at $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-McRae Rreae
Ananda ST
Lomnis
Tré Locust At
Laclede Gasticht Company
Mary Paterson
Light Company
Detective Retired After 23 Years Service
The Board of Public Safety retires Detective Timothy Splann by request after 23 years with the force. He served as captain and receives $6 a month while no longer in active duty due to health. Also, Patrolman Charles Rackatellaw granted 30 days vacation on full pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
Timothy Splann
Poliee Aurseon
Splann
Tatrofman Charles Rackatellaw
Jeffries Agrees to $20,000 Ring Bout With Squires
Jim Jeffries consented to fight Bill Squires for the $20,000 purse, manager Skinner reported from Rhyolte Cal. Squires accepted the terms and requested transport for himself and attendant. Squires telegraphed from Melbourne that he would sail January 28 on the Sonoma for the bout. The negotiations’ progress caused excitement in the boxing world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRee Prees Association
Ngelles
Cal
Jim Jeffries
Bill Squires
Skinner
Rhyolte
Squires
Furn
Jeffries
Self
Drowned Hero Valiently Tries to Save Boy on Iced River
Special to The Sun Morristown New Jersey man George Davis drowned trying to rescue John Arke an eight year old boy who fell through the ice on Rackaway river his wife watched as the rope broke after he hauled the boy to safety and both he and the boy were pulled back into the icy water
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Morristown
N. J. Dee
Iis
George Lavis
John Arke
Davis
Ond
Arxa
Winter’s Complaint Ties Wire Tappers to Reid Firm
Martin Winter, who claimed to be private secretary to Daniel G. Reid, president of the Tin Plate combine, testified in West-side court against 12 men accused of wire tapping. Winter, in the U.S. nine months, tried to conceal his employer’s name but was prompted by a casual reference to John W. Gates, which averted his $11,000 wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Reid
The
Sun
New York
Martin Winter
Daniel G. Reid
Tin Plate Combine
Winter
America
John W. Gates
Fireman Struck by Shot Near Shelburn Indiana
Evansville Indiana December 27 Walter Baumgartner a fireman with the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad was struck by a stray shot while his engine neared Shelburn Indiana late Tuesday night. The wound along the right side is regarded as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Walter Baumgartner
Terre Haute
Shelburn
Explosion Blazes Through Wilmington Candy Plant
A powerful blast and subsequent fire broke out early today at the Wilmington Candy company building in Wilmington Delaware. The flames quickly spread to adjacent structures destroying three buildings and causing an estimated loss of 350000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Candy Company
Iar
Farmer Charles Tharp Shot by Neighbor in Indiana Quarrel
In Scipio Indiana yesterday afternoon Charles Tharp a 50 year old farmer was shot and killed by Elah Covert during a dispute over a partition fence. Authorities say long standing tensions fueled the quarrel and Covert fled toward North Vernon where he was later captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Tharp
Covert
Scipio
Ind
Charles ‘Tharp
Elah Covert
Cavert
North Vernon
Martha Fitch Denby Dies in Evansville
Mrs Martha Fitch Denby widow of Charles Denby former United States minister to China died in Evansville Indiana at the age of older. She left surviving children Graham F Denby Charles Denby Harriet B Wilkes Willis Denby Edwin Peters and others. The cause of death listed as complications of old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaneville
Ind
Martha Fitch Denby
Charles Denby
United States
China
Graham F. Denby
Evansville
Department of Minto
Washington
Harriet BE. Wilkes
Gilbert Wilkes
United States Navy
Detroit
Mich
Wyllis Denby
Juneau
Alaska
Edwin
Petes
Michigan
Stric
New Year dining surge lifts New York hotel prices
Deloppants of the advent of the new gene in New York kitchens and hotels push premium tickets for New Year banquets. Restaurants and hotels report high demand with admission guarantees from 3 to 5 dollars, Cafe Martin booked for months, head waiter offered top pay, and champagne service promised after the stroke of midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorinpa-Meline Preve Association
New York
Cafe Martin
Ritter
Asiur
Tragedy at the carnival ends in shooting in Marlin
In Marlin Texas a carnival in the public square left a ten year old Black girl dead from a head wound and taxi driver Jerippesnciar 6 Fese asevEINNOT marlin. A Black man was wounded in the back by a shooter who fled with pistol in hand. Officer Wilber Taylor was lightly wounded while pursuing the assailant. the shooter remains at large as police search the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerippesnciar
Marlin
Tex
Taxi Wight
Crow
Wilber Taylor
Special Train Brings Bridegroom's Family to Plattaburg Wedding
A special train from St. Louis arrived in Springfield by the Blt Four carrying the rich bridegroom's family for the marriage of Edwin Peters, son of a St. Louis millionaire manufacturer, to Slax Estella Porter, a rural school teacher, at Plattaburg near here. Porter was visiting an aunt in St. Louis. the wedding marks the culmination of a world’s fair romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retipps-Mellar Preen
Springfield
St. Loui
Roosevelt Conferenced Over Philippine Revolver Demand
President Roosevelt met with Secretary Taft and Col Fussell to discuss Philippine complaints that the 28 caliber army revolver was too small. He considered increasing to four but no decision was announced. Also reported: Frederick McMasters, suspended U S consul at Zanzibar, located in the U S and due in Washington soon. An inquest found the death of Samuel West an unavoidable accident with the driver Charles H Raym released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprotal
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Col. Fussell
Philippines
Frederick McMasters
New York
Waltel
Zandibar
Hin
Zansibar
Nice
Francesters
State Department
Samuel West
Joseph Letters
Letter
Charles H. Raym
Women Count Ballots in Mutual Life Election Reading Envelopes
New York Dec 27 Twenty young women employed as accountants began counting ballots in the Mutual Life election. They will separate envelopes by stated name and policy number and tabulate results, a task expected to take two weeks. George T. Dexter withdraws as watcher over a board ruling that canvass duties should not fall to policyholders. W. H. Wooten will act in his stead, with salary arrangements under review and compensation not yet set. An outside firm of chartered accountants has been hired to oversee details, with plans to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George T. Dexter
The
Mutual
Canvoas
W. H. Wooten
Heringer
Dexter
Board of
Wooten Haa
Bae
New York Life
Mutual Life
Thrsa
World champion boxer Nelson sails for Liverpool on Majestic
Oscar Brittlin Matthew Nelson of Hegeewich Ith prev dent of Batting Nelon Mining Reno, white champion lightweight pugilist, departs New York aboard the Majestic bound for Liverpool. Accompanied by Ca} Maon of Keene City and a party including Tim McGrath Billy Reine bach L. M. Orchard G. W. Hislop, Nelson says he has an offer of 49000 for a bout with Joe Gar the Negro Ueliweight from a Nevada town in Manhattan news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oscar Brittlin
Matthew Nelson
Hegeewich
Ith
Nelon Mining Company
Reno
New
White Star Line
Billy* Ott
Atonhattan
Flashy Fads and Fancies of New York's Gay Women This Winter
A fragmentary 19th century society note surveys New York fashion, detailing opulent opera hats with artificial lemons, large white pheasants as headpieces, and jeweled crowns. It mentions “pray tiara cit,” Perk-a-Longlover, peek-a-boo shirts, fancy belts, and society manners, describing a gleaming but satirical portrait of winter trends among fashionable women in Broadway circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fem
New Yorks
Amy Osrey
Sen
Sunil
Pyramid Pile Cure Praised By Sufferer In Letter
A Chicago man reports relief after using Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Quinetment. He claims to be free from pain after months of suffering and urges others to try the treatment. The company offers a free trial package and promises a lasting cure with continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Blig
Marshall, Atch
Absconder Back to Face Court in Shortage Case
Otto Stallard, cashier of the People's National Bank, who fled after a $3 shortage, surrendered in Kansas. He claimed he rode and walked to the southern Indian Territory working as a laborer at $1.75 daily, later falling ill and enduring hardships before returning from Dallas, Texas.
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McHae Presa
Bedan
Kas
Otto D. Brallard
People's National Bank
Dallas
Tet
Stallard Fied
Indian Territory
Tex
Artist Clark Dies of Heart Disease in New York
Walter Apoy ton Clark, noted artist and critic, died suddenly at his New York home from heart disease. Born in Tech Worcester Massachusetts, he studied under Siddons Mowbray and tele lum M. Chase and was connected with ether's Magazine. Four years ago he married Miss Annis Hoyt of Greenwich Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serinpss Werle Peens Acehemenal
New York
Walter Apoyton Clark
Artlat
Dla
Clark
HK. Siddons Mowbray
Tele Lum M. Chase
Ethner'e Magazine
Tech
Worcester
Mass
Mins Annis Hoyt
Green-, Wich
Conn
Fire destroys Chicago building with $140000 loss
A blaze started on the third floor of a brick building at 107 109 Lake Street in Chicago early today. Firefighters fought the flames as flames engulfed the structure. Property valued at $140000 was destroyed, affecting the Corbin Lock Company, Corbin Screw Company, and Rovinsen company towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaseaereret
Chicago
Lake St
Corbin Lock Company
Corbin Screw Company
Rovinsenrenee Company
Death by poison ties Iowa mother to mystery
Alexandria Ind Dec 17 Mrs Cynthia Shaw a widow died after taking poison. A paper marked arsenic was found at the stove as her three children ages 7 16 sought medical help. Bertha Powell a daughter was arrested en route to Montpelier and brought back for a coroner's inquest. she denies guilt and says she tried to stop her mother from harming herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spezia
Alexandria
Ind
Cynthia Shaw
Bertha Powell
Christman
Anderson
Montpelier
Ahr
Ann
Hat Pha
Damages Brought Over Wounded Boy Case in New Jersey
Harry Hobbs, a four year old boy, sues attorney Joseph Morgan for 2000 damages after an accidental shooting the morning of September 2. The incident occurred as Hobbs, delivering papers from a rented room, tried to move a cart. Morgan, who saw a figure at the window, fired, wounding Hobbs who still bears the bullet in his leg. Hobbs mother also sues for 500 damages for loss of the boy’s own attorney's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hobbs
Newaboy
Joseph Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Hobbs
Morgen
N. New Jerneyet
Bungay mi of the Shooting Young Uobbe
Wao
WILL AID M GOVERN
In Tonopah Nevada on December 7 1924 sports figures Joe Gans Kid Herman and Terry McGovern are linked to a benefit in New York. A telegram from Sara F Harris asks Gras and Herman to attend and McGovern to receive aid. Herman and Gans pledge to assist if possible.
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Tonopah
Nev
Joe Gans
Kid Herman
Terry McGovern
Sara F. Harris
Tarcy
Gras
Herman
Seniet
McGovern
New York
Gann
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National Biscuit Company
Popular Song Series
the Yankee Doodle Boy
Young
Japan
Sam
Banzallo
Man
Roy
Martha Denby
Ohio
Islands
Col. Russell
Ing Insurance
Nevada Club
Gans
Nelson
Mullally
Censtral
Geo. B. Bender
Diversey St
Dutie
BANK
Kansas
Clark Ded
Eleen
Rann
Cynthia Raw
Boy
Lambert Coal & Cowe C
Iode Erga
Jackaon
Bean Ohana
Morgan CI Lime
AL Sula
Morgan
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