20 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Valparaiso and Santiago describe 2000 deaths and property losses up to 250 million dollars after a major earthquake on August 16. But figures vary with some estimates as low as 100 dead and widespread destruction across Virlage Casablanca Concepcion and other towns. The government moves to restore order with relief routes by sea and land and troops sent to reestablish communication.
Aug 20 report from Valparaiso Chile describes a severe earthquake with 82 aftershocks that night. Many buildings ruined or damaged, fire causing most destruction, railroads destroyed, widespread casualties around 2,000 dead and losses near 250 million dollars. Locals flee to hills and streets for shelter as food costs soar and weather worsens. Nearby towns Vina del Mar Queirishue Salto Limache Quillota suffered heavy destruction.
Santiago de Chile reports at least eight dead after a strong quake. Officials fear many more may be buried under collapsed buildings as tremors subside and fires break out. residents flee homes while police and volunteers begin rescue efforts.
Washington reports official dispatches from Chile on the Valparaiso earthquake. United States Minister Hicks in Santiago says 500 deaths and immense fires with many towns wiped out. He notes Santiago fatalities and property destruction amid widespread ruin and communication gaps.
Reports from Valparaiso describe improving conditions after heavy quake damage in the Almendral district and Victoria street where many buildings collapsed. Santiago also endured a strong quake with notable destruction but few deaths and no fires. Funds raised in Chile for Montt's inauguration festivities will be shared with quake victims.
A terse verse notes a shift from old bloodletting practices to a remedy called Rocky Mountain Tea. The speaker, Jono A Ziegelbaur, contrasts past medical methods with a modern alternative.
The Republican Congressional Convention for Indiana's Third District will convene in New Albany at 1 p.m. on Thursday August 28, 1906 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates from counties will assemble under clerk Hee eet ceer and approve apportionment figures and voting totals.
Half a dozen Liberal leaders in Cuba were arrested on conspiracy charges including plotting to assassinate President Palma. Among those detained were General Carlos Garcia Velez and Fausto Garcia Velez ex consul at Bremen, ex Senator Monteaguedo, Colonel Manuel Piedra, and General Enrique Loynaz del Castillo. Juan Gualberto Gomez and Demetrio Castillo were ordered arrested in Santiago for inciting outlawry. The government seeks convictions as rebels reinforce in Pinar del Rio.
District Attorney William Travers Jerome declares he is willing to run for governor if nominated by the Democratic convention without any understandings beyond oath of office. He frames his stance as a response to the state's political condition and asserts obedience to his oath.
National League results from Cincinnati St Louis Chicago and St Paul show multiple games with standard two game splits. Notable scores include Philadelphia over St Louis 6 1 and 4 5 in the doubleheader with other league results across Chicago Cincinnati and Minneapolis. American Association results list Toledo over St Paul and Kansas City over Indianapolis among others.
Major A. P. Blockson inspector general of the southwestern division arrived here to investigate the recent outrages committed by federal negro settlers of the Twenty-Atth gentry estate at Fort Grows.
Michael F. Dwyer longtime turf figure dies at his Brooklyn cottage near Gravesend race track after a paralytic stroke. Once a renowned high-stakes bettor his later years saw disability and dependence, contrasting with rumors of a vast fortune before his decline.
Actor Lewis Morri son famed for his Mephisto in Faust dies suddenly at 61 in St. Johns hospital Yonkers following a stomach disease operation. Rev J O Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Georgia hails Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at Chase Knoe fel's Drug Store for 50 cents.
A Pennsylvania railroad freight train plowed into a moving work train in heavy rain near Johnstown Pennsylvania early Sunday at about forty five miles an hour. Seven laborers died and seven were seriously injured. three may die. The freight crew escaped unharmed as the work train crew slept unaware of the impending crash.
Elijah N. Burton fatally shot James Dooley in Columbia Kentucky after a quarrel between rival merchants. On Saturday two bystanders, John Powell and his twelve year old son, were wounded as shots were fired. Powell and Burton were present during the confrontation.
In Bruno, H L Stanley proclaims luck after his wife's health returns from five years of coughing and bleeding. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, noting improvement after the first bottle and full recovery after twelve. Trial bottles offered and money back guarantee.
Republicans of Floyd and Harrison counties Indiana are called to a joint senatorial district convention at Maennerchor Hall New Albany on August 28 1906 at 2 PM to nominate a candidate for joint senator for Floyd and Harrison counties. Each county has a specified voting entitlement in the card convention. The notice lists the convention details and governing votes.
Clifford Jones and Lilian M Greenlay were married today by Elder Milton Sparka. The funeral for Dr W O Vance is set for tomorrow at Second Baptist church. Walter McCulloch reported a horse and buggy stolen from his east city stable last night valued at 200. Corydon Fair runs August 27 to 31.
Valparaiso Indiana records a battle over lake bathing with health officials split. Dr H M Evans defends bathing for healthy swimmers while Dr A P Leatherman calls it an outrage. 500 bathers remain and a special watch is deployed as samples go for analysis.
Several residents and relatives are named as traveling or visiting relatives and friends in various locations. Lawrence K Tuley journeys to Dallas Texas to visit kin while Mrs Lillian Nanemacher returns from French Lick. Others visit Cleveland Milwaukee Bowling Green Ky Chicago Sullivan County Robinson and more with trips to New York Boston Madisonville Hayville Crawford County and Niagara Falls.
James Wilson files suit in Knox circuit court claiming damages of 10000 for alienation of his wife’s affections. He alleges John W. Bell, a prominent Knox County farmer, won her affections through attentive conduct, buggy rides and lavish presents.
Winona Lake Ind Aug 20 The Winona Bible conference opened for ten days of religious meetings. More than two thousand ministers are expected to attend with delegates from twenty denominations. Conferences include mission business men foreign mission Sunday school and Christian Endeavor among others.
Ville Missouri hosts Mr and Mrs J R Gebhart of Seymour as they visit Mr and Mrs J Gebhart at 905 East Main Street. Mrs B L Whittington of Tuscaloosa Alabama, visiting her mother Mrs Sarah Lavake at 734 Ohio Street, has gone to Campbellburg to visit relatives.
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