Calabrian Earthquakes and Messina’s Enduring Tale
George H. Picard surveys Sicily and Calabria as a seismic region, detailing repeated quakes since ancient times and the recent disaster at Messina. He notes ongoing tremors, the subsidence of crust, and a history of urban destruction shaping Calabrian peasant life and regional memory.
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George H. Picard
Calabria
Sicily
Europe
Strait of Messina
California
Scylla
Messina
Apostle Paul
Syracuse
Ata R.C
Dionysius
Hannibal
Hosta
Record of historical earthquakes across the world
The article catalogs major seismic events from the eighteenth to early twentieth centuries, detailing cities like Messina Catania Lima Cairo Lisbon and Tokyo with casualties and destruction. It notes the global reach of quakes from Europe to the Americas and mentions premonitory signs and seismograph data.
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Catania
Sicily
Messina
Kingdom of
Naples
Tokyo
Yeddo
Iater Pekin
Lima
Cairo
Quito
Guatemala
Lisbon
Tagus
Tumbecldt
Europe
Alps
Pyrenees
Shorea
Baltic
North Sea
Germany
Toplitz
Atlantic
West Indies
South American
North American
Great Lakes
France
Africa
Baaden-Eister
Italy
The Gingerbread Man stage production teased for January
A forthcoming musical comedy titled The Gingerbread Man features Kris Kringle and familiar fairy tale figures in a Sugar Palace setting. The production by Frederic Ransfen and A Paldein Stoane promises elaborate costumes and scenic effects with a cast of childlike dreamers stepping into an imaginative stage world.
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Vurous
Chie Conperhoad
Frederic Rans Fen
A. Paldein Stoane
Benedit
Hecht
Preoasnt
Kris Wringle
Jack Horner
Simon
Review of past year sports from baseball to rowing
Long retrospective notes 1908 as a peak year in baseball with Chicago central to pennant races while football sees smaller colleges rise. Highlights include Harvard and Chicago in football, Davis Cup setback in tennis, Larned and Wright in racquets, bowling growth in Chicago, shooting and Olympics results, rowing regattas, and key boxing bouts led by Burns Johnson.
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Thomas F. Clark
Chicago
Cuba
New York
Harvard
Chicago University
Mecsra
Beals Wright
F. B. Alexander
Australia
W. A. Larned
Beala Wright
Nit Emerson
Cincinnati
A. Wengler
Marty Klene
Emmy Chaalmora
Cahinhbus
Ameiwa
Walker heading to America to race Yankees next summer
South African sprinter Walker plans a world tour in Australia England and the United States. He recently equaled the 100 yard world mark in 9.25 seconds and seeks Amateur Athletic Union and Canadian championships while in the country. He will be joined by Hefferon and others as part of a strong touring team.
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Australly
England
United
South Africa
Walker
James Tecetor
Virginia
Artes Hefferon
Johnny Ayes
London
Dornndo
Athietie Union
Clule
New York Athletic Club
Cicago Athletic Association
Abergavenny
Tivehind
Dan J. Kelly
Spokane
Wash
B& & Walker
B. J. Weters
Castro Not Out of Danger Progress After Berlin Operation
Castro, former president of Venezuela, is reported to be making satisfactory progress after kidney surgery in Berlin. Medical details are unclear and officials say danger remains until the critical point passes.
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Castro
Berlin
Cipriano Cratro
Venezela
James Israel
Chile Hosts Pan American Scientific Congress Gathering
The United States will send delegates to a Chilean hosted congress in Santiago de Chile on Christmastime. United States funds amount to 36000 to cover delegate expenses. The aim is to unite advanced thinkers across North and South America to share knowledge on science, social services, and agriculture for regional prosperity.
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United States
Santiago de Chile
Nol Entitie Gaithering
TOG Unt
Scientife Con
Rantingo Fa
America
Congress
Pockets The Trend In Accessory Free Fashion For Girls
The article notes pockets as the modern style for girls avoiding bags and purses. It describes belts with card slots, waistcoat pockets for change, and a hidden front panel pocket in sheath styles, highlighting the shift to carrying nothing visible.
Incubator Trust Formed by Midwest Manufacturers
Burlington Iowa January 6 report says incubator makers from Nebraska Iowa and eastern states formed a national body to control the industry. The group represents about four million dollars in yearly business and aims to coordinate production and policy across the United States.
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Burlington
Nebraska
Iowa
United States
Emancipation Proclamation Printing Objected In Senate
Senator Gore proposes printing Lincoln emancipation proclamation with the inaugural address in the Congressional Record. Senator Dailey from Texas objects to printing the emancipation proclamation while noting no objection to the inaugural address.
Demented Woman Escapes Asylum Sparks Missing-Week Search
Amanda, described as demented, escaped from Burlington County Insane Asylum before Christmas during a snowstorm. Found in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, she could recount about 20 years of her life. The report notes the tale of her wanderings and return.
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Mount. Holly
N. J
Jan
C. Clan
Burlington County Insane Asylum
Amanda
Doylestown
Frederick Market Prices for Frederick County Farmers January 6 1900
Frederick market prices list grain, hay and feeds with per bushel, per ton and per hundred weights. Entries include New Yellow Far Corn at 300 per barrel and Baled Wheat from 5 to 9 per ton, Rye 8 to 10, Potatoes 50 to 60 cents per bushel, and Dairy Feeds 26 per ton with multiple items and price ranges.
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Frederick Ae County
Redicence Confrcren
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