Catastrophic Italy Earthquake Spurs Rescue Drive and Crisis
Rome and Palermo report a vast Calabria and eastern Sicily disaster from Monday's quake. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visit Messina and Reggio to oversee aid as thousands die or wander starving and naked. Italian and allied relief mobilizes. 100,000 flee, Red Cross sends 50,000 dollars, and missions rush medical supplies and ships to aid survivors.
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Italy
Messina
Tescus
State Department
Informaton
United Sistes
American Red Cross Society
Associated Freez
Rome
Calabria
Sicily
Davia Sexauma
New Orleans
Alice
Heme
Tia
Griscom
Victor Emmaetvel
Reggio
Pesevera
Morsblto
Caimneas
Catanzaro
Danoation
Raijy Sads
Countcy
Tix
Reann
Orlando
Bertolini
Messing
Honry
Marazzi
Tyrrhenian
Ionian
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Giolitti
Reggin
Naples
Syracuse
Vincenzo Genotse
Palmi
Avery
Debrie
Genoese
Reg~gio
London
Palermo
Straits of
Dinasti
Sevila
Sita
Sant 'Keremia
Sant 'Eufemia
Calabri
Itt Jie
Flamea
Wright breaks flight records in France for duration and distance
Wilbur Wright, American aviation pioneer, reportedly breaks previous aeroplane records in Temans France with a flight lasting two hours and nine minutes. Official distance 73 miles, but actual path exceeds ninety miles due to wide curves, marking a historic achievement.
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Associated Preas
Temans
France
Wilbur Wright
Wright
New Year Resolve Promises Clean Living for 1899
A poem urges readers to banish bad habits in the new year and embrace restraint. It reflects on swearing, smoking, and self control, praising firm resolve and the hope that renewed discipline will uplift society. The speaker vows to avoid excess and temptations as the century turns.
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Gralr
Taft Withdraws From Ohio Senate Race In Peace Move
Columbus dispatch reports in the last day of December 1916 that Theodore B. Burton of Cleveland was chosen as Ohio’s next U S senator. Charles F Taft of Cincinnati, brother of the president elect, withdrew in a bid to ease party tensions and allow Foraker to pursue the seat without a strong rival. Incidents mention Foraker issued statements as the race shifted to Burton.
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Ohio
Senator Foraker
Associated Press
Columbus
Theodore B. Burton
Cleveland
United States
Charles F. Taft
Cincinnati
Burton
Joseph B. Foraker
Taft advisors shape 1911 Republican senatorial scene
A campaign in the party forms around Taft as 1911 senatorial race looms. Burton’s likely nomination in Seward stirs talk of shifting patronage between federal and state levels. Thorn Baker to present Taft’s name. Foraker’s stance hints at a future valedictory, with southern rotation expected in the next contest.
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Burton
Thorn Baker
Cincinnati
Taft
Naucus
Wall
Seward
Myron T. Lerrick
Foraker
Mr. Taft
Alabama Joins Dry States as Saloons Face Ban
The Alabama dry law takes effect at midnight with saloons banned nationwide. Reports from across the state indicate enforcement will begin immediately, making liquor sales illegal after the deadline.
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Alabama
Associate Press
Mobile
Alm
Cloak for Rebates Investigated by Federal Grand Jury
The federal grand jury began an inquiry into 100000 in freight charges paid to Mortisa Co by several railways. The probe seeks to determine if damage claims to packing firms were genuine or used to cloak rebates, with testimony ongoing and adjournment set to Monday.
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Associated Prons
Chicago
Mortisa& Co
Federal Grand Jury
Fa Naid
Grand
Widow and sister on trial in captain Erb murder case
The first trial day for Mrs. M. Flonaco Erb and her sister Mrs. Catherine Beluel, charged with Captain J Dinsson Erb’s murder, featured testimony from deputy coroner L Eugene FL White and described a night at Red Gables. Prosecution had yet to prove self defense as the case moves toward ocular witnesses and contested motives.
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Associated Press
M. Flonaco
Mrev
Catherine Beluel
J Dinsson
L Eugene FL White
Delaware County
Urst
Red Gables
Tha Erb
Glal
Jiro
Anpetret
Tealing
Anne
Commonwealth Minnesnes
Hebne
Mont
St Jame Wifficult
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Sea Centered Earthquake Report From Ripasio Observers
From Ripasio Observatory records the center of the quake likely lay in the southern Strait of Mesnina. Mileto seismograph notes light tremors while Florence scientist Blanor Flanceia argues the cataclysm was geologic rather than volcanic.
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Rome
Blaafbaatch
Ripasio
Mesnina
Mileto
Blanor Flanceia
Florence Observatory
Four Years for a Briber in Ruef Trial
A. A Blake, contracted to bribe prospective juror J. M. Kelly to vote for acquittal in the Ruef bribery trial, was sentenced by Judge Dunne to four years in San Quentin penitentiary.
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Igby Aspociated Press
San Prancisco
Cal
Bac
Blake
J. M. Kelly
Ruef
Dunne
Sah Quentin
Rising Femveratore At Pine and
Fragmentary line reads Rising Femveratore at Pine and in unclear context with numbers 3,08 and odd spelling. No coherent event or clear entities present.
Mother Breaks Down On Stand In Jenkins Hanna Case
Aged mother of defendant Shernton Jenkins Hanna testified emotionally about her son's alleged weaknesses and mental strain amid revelations about his wife's conduct. Gen Peters Hains and others followed on the stand as the trial extended with adjournments and continued questions about family dynamics and alleged insanity.
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Flushing
Dee
Peter C. Hulns
Shernton Jenkins Hanna
Peter C. Haina Jr
Wealtheas
Neserta
Hanna
Ashe
Heller
Iaing
Gen
Peters
Hains
Har
Thorton J. Eaing
Hats Gage
Farmer Threats Stormed by Neighbors in Wisconsin Siege
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin a farmer near Rienmer threatened to kill his wife and eight children. Isabel Vogel, a trade farmer, struck the husband with a fat tool but only stunned him. The family fled into the cold and about twenty neighbors gathered to storm the residence. Vogel repelled them with threats. After three hours Marshal Payne Boat intervened and entered the house.
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Chippewa Falla
Wis
Dee
Rienmer
Isabel Vogel
Vogel
Marshal Payne
Broken rail wrecks train near Spruce Junction
A passenger train on the Duluth & Masaba railway wrenched by a broken rail near Spruce Junction today. Three coaches plunged down an embankment with several injuries reported. no fatalities announced. Among the injured are Mayor Hunker of Sparta Minnesota, Superintendent Bullivan of Gilbert, Mrs Sullivan, and Joseph Krall of Smirk.
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Associated Press
Duluth Minn
Duluth & Masaba
Spruce Junction
Hunker
Sparta
Mlim
Fires at French Premier in Paris Office
In Paris on December 31 a Corsican man fired several shots at the windows of Premier Clemenceau’s office in the Interior Ministry. No one was hurt. The assailant, Corst Clan, was arrested.
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Associated Press
Paris
Corst
Henedetti
Clamenceaul
Mass Aid Boosts Italian Earthquake Relief Across States
Milwaukee chamber members raise funds totaling 2000 for Italian quake victims. Wisconsin department G A St commits 200. Chicago reports 5000 sent to Washington with expectations of 10000 more. New York Five corporation donates 5000 to Red Cross and Standard Oil adds 10000. Mrs Sage saves 5000 for mayor’s fish fund.
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Mibwaukee
Wis
Der
Roop
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Department
G. A. St
Rolick
Illinois
Chicago
Washington
Tilingia Red Cross Society
Italy
New York
Nec
United States Five Corporation
Red Crows Society
Sandard Ol Company
Mra
Skusaell Sage
Fire Adds To Horror On British Steamer Hibro
Refugees on a burning British steamer Hibro faced chaos as flames erupted, robbery followed, and scenes of destruction spread. Survivors, many injured, wandered ruined decks while distant towns reported extensive damage from the disaster and ensuing looting.
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Ameoelated Praga
Rome
Hibro
Mesaing
Cureams House
Revolver Phote
Thioulelko
Palermo
Reggio
Oshkosh Secretary Article Cites Health Vigilance
Fragmented text references Oshkosh, secretary roles, and health enforcement duties. Mentions Appleton events next year and enforcement of health provisions. Describes concerns over isolation, medical treatment, and new hygienic methods with emphasis on public welfare and noncoercive supervision.
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CNR
Kanhare
Wisunsin Fc
Serta
Appleton
Baltimore Refrigerating and Heating Company Put in Receiver
The Balt Tie Refrigerating and heating company, with 2.0 million authorized capital, was placed in receivership after defaulting on October 1 on interest coupons due on 1509,000 bonds. Attorney Robert W. Smith said the receiver seeks to prevent mortgage foreclosure. Continental Trust holds the mortgage on the company property as security for the bonds.
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Eus Asencl Ee
Continental ‘Pease
Company
Ae Tristee Halda
Baltimore
Warships May Be Sent to Aid Italian Earthquake Relief
US naval fleet highlights relief options for Messina and Sicilian quake victims. Navy rations shipped to Italy from New York aboard Celtic. fleet could reach Sicily by mid January to deliver food, medical aid, and supplies. Emergence of possible swift deployment discussed.
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New York
United States
Celtic
Mexicna
Harry Mel. F. Huece
Goanrich
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Messina
Red Sea
Port Said
Snex Canal
Enlle
Indeer
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Superry
Admiral Sperry
Ceming
Elmenth
Peter Dinister
Sicily
Lhence
Mivy
Walter
Breates
Steicken
Haa
Berlin
Veco
Witthim
Hertha
Mediterranean
Fire rescue in Dorchester corner burning tenement
Thirteen persons were rescued from a burning tenement house at the corner of Dorchester Avenue and Broadway in South Boston. The blaze prompted emergency work by local associates, with reports of extensive danger and rapid response.
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Masa
Dorchester
Avenge
Broadway
Boston
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