Earthquake destroys central American city of San Salvador
Dispatches report San Salvador, capital of the Republic of El Salvador, with a population around 60,000, destroyed by an earth tremor and possible volcanic eruption. Several nearby towns Quezalapeque Nejapa Suchipolo Paisnal Armados Mejicanos also laid waste. Residents shelter in streets as rains complicate relief.
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San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
San Miguel
Salvador
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Quezalapeque
Nejapa
Suchipolo
Paisnal
Armentos
Mejicanos
Santa Teola
Destruction and upheaval as San Salvador volcano erupts
Reports from Washington describe the San Salvador region hit by a volcanic eruption near the San Salvador volcano, with parts of the city destroyed by fire but under control. Tremors continued, minor fatalities unconfirmed, and flood damage noted. central business district damaged, with broader city and surrounding areas affected. The article notes San Salvador’s dense population and landmarks including Libertad, a large university, the national library, and the observatory.
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Mruetion
Washington
San
J Onock
San Salvador
Sad
Salvator
Mints Star
Amaliont
Central America
Carthanake
Orele
Rockell
German grain supply crisis widens hunger fears
Ferocious shortages spread in Germany as grain stocks dwindle under rationing and potato shortfalls. authorities push propaganda to reassure the public while coordinating international grain allocations to avert famine through the next harvest. Transportation woes persist as authorities promise relief soon. In New Jersey a double tragedy follows a Mount Pleasant fire. A man, his wife, and daughter Eleanor Queen, a nine year old schoolteacher, were murdered as the firm buildings burned during the incident.
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Copenhagen
London
Horn
Corman Fool Department
Germany
Ruemania
Thia
Berlin
Lika Corman
Plemington
N. J
Quoun
Ming Eleanor Quoen
Mount Pleanant
Hunterdon County
San Salvador Geography Note From OCR Fragment
An OCR fragment describes San Salvador with an agricultural trade and a country landscape. It notes a population around 1,128,000 and the capital’s size. the terrain features volcanic cones and high plateaus about 4,000 feet above the sea.
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Eal Garden
San Salvador
Xan
Dgu
Congress for Continued War in Revolutionary Russia
A translated dispatch from London reports the Russ Peasant Congress endorsing continued war against opposing forces. The assembly pledges to defend the country vigorously, asserting autonomy and strong military resolve, while noting resistance to sending women to the army and signaling regional autonomy developments in Little Russia.
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Patrogrid
Lutte
London
Congress of
Pode
Konlon
Atpon
Gladana
Russia
Mike Ovary
Petrogrid
Krastatoff
Noam
Workmen's Council
Ln 105
Little
Poltava
Ilo
Womlen
Wheat Crop Forecast Shows Slight Rise Over Last Year
The U S Department of Agriculture projects a 1913 wheat crop of 656,060,000 bushels by June 1, aided by better spring weather and improved conditions. Winter wheat prospects rise while spring wheat faces challenges from earlier droughts and pests. Acreage and state-by-state condition reports list Ohio Indiana Minnesota and others with mixed yields and harvest expectations.
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Washington
Unite States
Department of Agriculture
Arcus
Tarlay
Ohio
Indiana
Jinola
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklatonm
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakor
Washington, D. C
Department of Agricultura
Pershing Arrives London to Headquarters at Savoy
Major General Pershing and his party arrived in London and will establish temporary American headquarters at the Savoy Hotel. A masked security and extensive arrangements greeted the general, with officers from the British military and American ambassadors coordinating the welcome. The stay includes civil clerks at the Imperial and coordinators from American societies handling hospitality and entertainment for the visiting force.
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London
Gentral Teesting
Perky
Wary
Gert Hirooke
Ceneral Pershing
Wayehead
Bean
Bureauy of Information
Elc
Mombers
Vari
Ouse Fommi
Savoy
General Pershing
Atafara
Savey
American Chamber of Canimorea
The
Pilgrims
American Society
American Women’s Club
Yunning
Nationit Ctiison'a Bank
Bax Teen
Sivoy
Tower of London
Imperial Io
Au Mouvemery
Aird John Abestor
Whitelmn 'Reid
William W. Phillpa
Damoge
Walcome
Admiralty
War Office
Wee Hanson
Earth shuddering mine blasts described as virtual earthquakes
London dispatches recount Moasinas battle front explosions described as earth shaking. Reporters cite vast German forces massing, signs of fierce counterattacks, and a belief the battle is ongoing with heavy blasts, smoke, and a sense of impending decisive action.
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London
Tine
Amho
Minga
Photos Show Damage At German Navy Base
Photographs depict destruction at a German naval base with crumbling structures and scorched areas. Officials assess impact on operations as crews assess debris and safety risks following an attack.
Ostend bombardment plates show massive harbor damage
London reports newly arrived photographs depict Tuesday’s Ostend bombardment as the most successful of its kind, crippling the harbor’s lock gates and machinery and wrecking dockyard facilities. Images show ships sunk or submerged, wharf damage, and widespread destruction in the factory district while residential areas appear largely untouched.
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London
Ostend
Malos
Komahow
Charadlera
Ingrosa
Insner
Long Wharf
Hundred U S Aviators In France Now
Washington reports a contingent of American aviators from the navy and air forces has been moved to France to assist in any duty, according to a statement issued today by Secretary Daniels. The dispatch notes the group as a fleet ready to support Allied operations in the Franco theater.
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Washington
Navy
Franco
Secrety
Daniels
Aimordans Henig
Engineers Fired Over Emergency Fleet Corruption Charge
General Goethals announces the discharge of two Emergency Fleet Corporation engineers amid a board action alleging loyalty breaches and misrepresentation. The proceedings name Goethals as central figure while Denman and others weigh the board's stance and future personnel moves.
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Kimereency Fleet Corporation
Carkoofa
Trans
Gonthals
Denman
Todigt
Rustix
Clark
Jean
Goethalk
Goedals
Fustla
Ue Enatls
United Sudies Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Fuda
Oly
Shipping Board
Clark Fa
Sipping Board
Wil
British Forces Reach Within Five Miles of Lille
Allied troops push into German lines in Belgium and hold captured ground near Lille. Reports say 6,000 prisoners and heavy German losses, with British bombardment destroying German defenses. Front extends five miles toward Bouresly and the industrial north. Continued coverage on page 4.
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Mun
Bellum
Germany
le Prttacy
Al-Most
Malti
Bouresly
Drondin
Lille
France
London
Aines
Belgium
Cone
Trst
Battle Wood
Weather forecast for Iowa and Illinois
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with likely showers in the eastern portions. Cooler tonight in central and extreme southern areas. Illinois forecast shows similar partly cloudy conditions with possible showers tonight or Saturday and little temperature change.
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Chicaga
Iowa
Illingis
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Fyire
Wilson
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U.S
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Paso
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