Quake Levels Mexican Cities as Death Toll Mounts
A damaging tremor levels several Mexican cities with a reported 500 dead, while authorities dispute a dispatch to a bank but acknowledge widespread destruction across the area.
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New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1907
Page
1
Earthquake Ravages Chilpancingo and Revelations of Destruction
April 15 Chilpancingo Mexico reports one of the region’s most serious earthquakes. Eleven dead and twenty seven injured in Chilpancingo with telegraph cut, fear for nearby Chilapa and Tixtla, and reports of Colima and Jorullo volcanos increasing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilpancingo
Mexico
Leopoldo Lopez Guerra
Jose Aleman
Jose Lopez Martinez
Federal Telegraph Office
Chilapa
Tixtla
Mexico City
Sehdus
Acapulco
Colima
Jorullo
Michoacan
Mexico City Reports Earthquake Damage Across Regions
A telegram to the National Bank of Mexico claims 5600 deaths from the Chilpancingo and Chilapa earthquake, though officials doubt the figure. Authorities say both towns are destroyed but deaths likely far below 500. Guerrero's governor sends troops and engineers for rescue and sanitation. Mexico City sees no deep damage despite plaster cracks and visible destruction.
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Chilapa
Guerrero
Catholic Church
City OF Mexico
National Bank of Mexico
Chilpancingo
Bravos
Tenta
Mexico City
Long earthquake shock hits Albany seismograph record
The State Museum in Albany reports a powerful, two hour quake starting at 1 14 A M. with a stronger read than the San Francisco quake a year earlier. The event was tracked by seismographs across America and Europe in this bulletin.
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New York Times
Albany
State Museum
San Francisco
Distant earthquake shocks reported across cities
Weather Bureau geismographs logged a quake at 1 14 20 morning with two hours of intense disturbance. Statements linked the event to a world shaking riety and compared its violence to Valparaiso and ston. Berlin and Vienna reported distant shocks around April 15 with Hamburg Potsdam Goettingen Jena and Trieste noting effects from 110 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Valparaiso
Ston
Berlin
Hamburg
Potsdam
Goetti
Jena
Vermeuterh
South
Central America
Busse Inaugurated Chicago Mayor in First Four Year Term
A. Busse was installed as mayor of Chicago at the City Council. He becomes the Republican mayor in the city’s history to serve a four year term. The new administration aims to rehabilitate the local streets per plan approved in the last election and seeks funding from New York capitalists led by J. P. Morgan interests for traction rehabilitation.
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New York Times
Chicago
A. Busse
Cicago
Bugse
Union Pany
Louis ¢. Kraluthoff
Ige W. Wickersham
EU P.min Y Company
J.P. Morgan
New York
Murphy Strong-Arm Victory Maintains Tammany Control
Charles F. Murphy remains the dominant figure in Tammany Hall after a city election of old officers. The McClellan faction proposed ousting Murphy but his ticket won unopposed, funded by Murphy loyalists. Key officers include Sachems John J. Scannell John F. Ahearn Daniel F. Cohalan and others with Joseph P. Day as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
McClellan
Matrice Featherson
Ntly
Murphy
Atc
Featherson
Lantry
W. Bourke Cochran
John J. Scannell
John F. Ahearn
Kiam Dalton
Daniel F. Cohalan
John Fox
Asa Bird Garnets Ndolph Guggenheimer
Louis F. Hafen
Patrick Keenan
Charles ¥. Murphy
Daniel F. McMahon
George W. Hlunkitt
John J. Beannell
Kothy D. Sullivan
Thomas F. Smith
Joseph P. Day
Sagamore
Bryen
P. Henry Wiskinkie
J A. Boyle
Grandachem
Grandachem Cochran
Trolley Crash Kills Motorman on Hoboken Weehawken Route
Hugo Hageman of Willow Avenue Hooken died when two Public Service Corporation street cars collided on the trestles between West Hoboken and Weehawken at 7:30 p.m. The rear car struck the front one after the trolley pole pulled free, sending flying glass and injuring about 43 passengers.
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Public Service Corporation
West Hoboken
Weehawk
Fourth Street
Iieboken
Hugo Hageman
Hageman
Panay
Willow
Avenue, Hooken
Woman Starved to Death in Bowery Shelter
Annie McDermott, 50, homeless, was found unconscious on the Bowery near Houston Street. She died shortly after admission to St Vincent's Hospital, reportedly after not eating for three days while claiming three weeks without work. A police officer and Dr. Strang responded to the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent's Hospital
Annie McDermott
Murphy
Bowery
Houston
Strang
Street
Police Dragnet Zeroes In On Armed Italians After Slaying
Police mobilized across Manhattan and Bronx Italian colonies aiming to arrest concealed weapon carriers after the murder of Patrolman Sechler and wounding of Patrolman Sellick. About 100 Italians held. weapons seized include revolvers and several dangerous stilettos. Suspects resisted. several were detained at Mulberry Elizabeth , Mott Street and Brooklyn centers. Governale, denied bail, awaits inquest as Mercer Street officers honor their fallen colleague.
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MelLaughlin
Manhattan
Bronx
Bingham
McLaughlin
Blackwell's Island
Botti
Mott Street
Dondero
Mondo
Elizabeth
Houston
Billy
Brooklyn
Central Office
State Street
Adams Street
Salvatore Governale
Sechler
Sellick
Charles Vincenteuv
Ne Or
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bryant
Governale
Cornella Street
Fiftiethtreet
Bayonne
N. J
Mercer Street
Secher
Miles O'Reilly
Three-Cent Fare Proves Loss for Cleveland Lines
The Cleveland Electric Railway reports to City Council that Central and Quincy routes at a three-cent fare, after franchise expiration, lose money. It cites higher costs per carried passenger and argues the rate cannot sustain service under current conditions.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Central
Quincy Avenues
District and Supreme Courts of
United States
Mrs Lewis-Hill jewels fetch 475000 at Christies sale
London April 15 Christies sold the jewels of Mrs Lewis-Hill widow of Sam Lewis the money lender for £94800(475000) on the first day. Top lots included a rope of pearls selling for £16700 and a pearl brilliant necklace at £12200. Dealers bought the most valuable pieces and several purchases were on commission. Continued sales through the week will cover silver and remaining treasures.
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New York Times Co
London
Atrium
America
Water Short in the Engine at Lackawanna Station
Morristown dispatch reports Engineer Peter Mowry found his Lackawanna engine short of water at Millburn station. Fire crews connected a hose line to supply the boiler, allowing the train to proceed toward Summit Hill and Morristown.
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New York Times
Morristown
N. J
Peter Mowry
Millburn
Lackawanna Station
Summit Hill
Mowry
Summit
Dog Grieves Death of Captain Aboard Kentucky
Mira the bloodhound on the Scandinavian-American liner Kentucky is said to be dying of heartbreak after the death of Captain Staal on March 15. The dog had lived aboard since puppyhood and guarded the captain, awaiting meals and his return, then hunted the ship from bridge to cabin after the skipper fell ill and died.
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Mira
Orsted
Kentucky
Staal
Copenhagen
McCrea Plans Walking Tour Across British Isles
James McCrea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad will vacation on foot with his sons James K. and Archibald M. They will sail from New York aboard the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and travel by foot to sites of interest in the British Isles, aiming to return by mid next month but possibly extending their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Philadelphia
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
British Isles
James K
Archibald M
Five Die In Great Northern Train Wreck At Bartlett
Five people killed and many injured as the Great Northern Oriental Limited derailed near Bartlett North Dakota at dawn. A gas tank exploded after the wreck and seven passenger coaches burned. Officials say the track was in good condition shortly before the derailment. one identified victim is mail clerk W. B. Jones with four unidentified foreigners believed Greek. Mail clerk Fodness rescued Jones three times before being severely burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Great Northern
Oriental Limited
Pacific Coast
Bartlett
N. D
W. B. Jones
Fodness
Jones
Arrived Steamer Finland From Antwerp Southeast of Fire Island
The steamer Finland arrived with a reported origin Antwerp and location southeast of Fire Island at 11 18 P M local time according to the estimated schedule and signaling reports from the harbor.
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Finland
Antwerp
Fire Island
Percy Janis Vanishes at Sea During London Tour
Percy Janis, 22, brother of Elsie Janis, aboard the Minneapolis for London, is believed washed overboard near Halifax while en route to perform in Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch at Terry's Theatre. The loss shocks Liebler & Co as the company seeks a replacement for the Majestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liebler & Co
George M. Welty
Geo
Liebler & Coy
Broadway
Percy
Janis
Majestic
Hugh Ford
Minneapolis
Halifax
Nova
Percy Janis
England
Elsie
Hist Janis
Madge Carr Cook
London
Man Flags Train Near North White Plains Station
Bernard Cereligh, a Wakefield switchman, flagged New York Central No. 818 south of North White Plains after claiming rails were torn ahead. A patrol found no damage. He was jailed in White Plains and may be placed under observation after a court hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
North White Plains
Bernard Cereligh
Wakefield
White Plains
Bernard
Third Stock Exchange Opens Trading Floor
Members of the Produce Exchange crowded the Bowling Green trading floor to witness the new stock trading department in operation. Andrew J. Toomey initiated quotations at 10 o clock as prices for about one fifth of the list were shown. Trading was sparse with 2,700 shares sold, all in the mining list across four stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Produce Exchange
Exchange
Andrew J. Toomey
Washington trip by Pennsylvania Railroad priced trip
A three day excursion to see Washington on the Pennsylvania Railroad departs April 18. The package covers notable sites and selective uses of travel credits totaling 14 dollars and 50 cents from various savings accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trackman Averts 18 Hour Flyer Wreck near Canton Ohio
A track walker removed bent rails placed to wreck the 18 hour Pennsylvania flyer near Canton Ohio. He saw several men hiding in the woods and they fled as he cleared the obstruction. No injuries reported as the high speed train passed safely. Pennsylvania officials kept details quiet while detectives hunt the would be wreckers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Canton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Hudson
Here
Fire at McGill Medical Building in Montreal
Fire at McGill University in Montreal destroys the medical building, the largest structure in the campus group. Authorities estimate losses up to 500000 dollars with no occupants at the time. Last week the engineering building donated by Sir William McDonald, valued at 750000 dollars, burned down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
McGill University
University
William McDonald
Amateur Discovers New Comet in Cottage Grove
J. E. Mellish an amateur astronomer in Cottage Grove Wis sighted a new comet from his back yard on April 13. The discovery was confirmed April 14 by Prof. G C Comstock and A S Flint of the University of Wisconsin Observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
J. E. Mellish
Cottage Grove
Wis
G. C. Comstock
A. 8. Flint
University of Wisconsin Observatory
Rock Falls in Tunnel Kills Polish Laborer at Jersey City Site
A large rock collapsed in a tunnel under Bergen Hill near Jersey City during a Lackawanna Railroad construction blast. One Polish laborer was killed, another died at Jersey City Hospital, and a third escaped with minor bruises as the night shift entered the tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Lackawanna Railroad
Bergen Hill
Lynchers Kill Each Other In Vent-Driven Mob Scene
In Bunkie Louisiana a mob attempting to lynch a black man charged with assault on a white woman opened fire as he broke free. Three white men were wounded, one fatally, during the confusion. The escaped suspect remains at large as a second mob hunts him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
New Orleans
Bunkie
Beating a Year-Old Child Leads to Six Months Jail
John Volk was tried and sentenced to six months in the penitentiary plus a $50 fine for severely beating a thirteen month old child. The assault occurred Sunday while Mrs. Volk attended church. upon return she found the child unconscious with injuries. A doctor and police were summoned and Volk was arrested.
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Yonkers
N. Y
John Volk
Burglary Case Spurs Roof Watch by Detective
Detective Charles McDonald of East Fifty-first Street Station hid on a roof behind a chimney at 85 West Fifty-fourth Street last night. Four policemen, alerted by Dr. Allan M. Thomas's servant girls, reached the roof in time to prevent danger to the detective who was posted there by ec Lantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan M. Thomas
West Fifty-fourth Street
Charles McDonald
East Fifty-first Street
Dr. Thomas
Auto overturns on Thompson Avenue near Long Island City
An automobile returning from Aque duct track ahead of dusk lost a wheel on Thompson Avenue two miles from Long Island City and rolled over. Occupants Eddie Burke Leo Mann Leo Schwartz and chauffeur George Dutton escaped, but Schwartz suffered a broken wrist and knee injury while Dutton sustained multiple fractured ribs. Burke and Ann were shaken but continued in another car to St John's Hospital.
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Aqueduct Track
Eddie’’ Burke
Leo Mann
Leo Schwartz
George Dutton
Thompson Avenue
Long Island City
Dutton
St. John’s Hospital
Burke
Ann
Big Squadron Gathers Off Norfolk for Exposition Arrivals
Fourteen American battleships and the cruisers Brooklyn Tacoma and Washington anchor in Hampton Roads awaiting the rest of the North Atlantic Squadron to welcome foreign ships at the Jamestown Exposition. Led by the Louisiana, Admiral Evans’ flagship, they arrive from the Caribbean after Winter maneuvers. By April 26 Roosevelt opens the exposition with forty three war vessels in the Roads. The Argentine cruiser Presidente Sarmiente and German Bremen arrive, amid misidentification by an observer as a Russian ship.
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New York Times
Norfolk
Brooklyn
Tacoma
Washington
Hampton Roads
Louisiana
Admiral Evans
Virginia Capes
Chamberlin Hotel
Caribbean Sea
Roosevelt
United States
Presidente Sarmiente
Argentine Republic
Bremen
Op Henry
Sarmiente
Purity of Burnett's Vanilla Questioned by Food Commission
A short report notes doubts about the purity of Burnett's Vanilla after scrutiny by a food commission. Details on findings or actions remain unreadable in the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Roosevelt for a Peace Treaty at Carnegie Hall
At Carnegie Hall the first National Arbitration and Peace Conference opened with President Roosevelt’s letter urging peace with righteousness and justice. Carnegie argued that arbitration is the essence of justice and attacked opponents who refuse to submit disputes to impartial tribunals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie
Junius
Hugo Munsterberg
Germany
Stead
Mr. Stead
Peace Congress Afternoon Session At Carnegie Hall
The first regular deliberative session of the Peace Congress convened yesterday afternoon at Carnegie Hall after a City Club reception. Mayor Mel Clellan opened with remarks praising the participants and the push toward universal peace, noting that even in conflicts humans recognize the value of peace and that action beyond rhetoric is required.
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City Club
Carnegie Hall
Andrew Carnegie
MelClellan
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