Kingston Earthquake Devastates Kingston Jamaica
Reports from Kingston Jamaica describe a major earthquake followed by a fierce fire that destroyed much of the city. initial tallies cite hundreds killed or injured with firefighters and European residents among the casualties while relief efforts mobilize from Port Antonio and port facilities.
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Ft. Thomas
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Kingston
Port Antonio
Lantton
London
Jamaica
Discrimination Is Defended In Interstate Hearing
Spokane coverage of the interstate commerce hearing shows railways defending higher freight rates from eastern points to Spokane than to coast cities. The hearing must close by tomorrow night but a final decision may not come until April or later as Commissioner Prouty notes the full committee in Washington, D. C. will hear final argument after evidence is compiled and printed, with weeks more for a ruling.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Interstate Commerce
Prouty
Washington, D. C
Sherley Seeks Release from Judiciary Committee Post
In Washington on January 16, Representative Sherley of Kentucky asked to be relieved from his service on the judiciary committee after being named yesterday by the speaker. The request was not explained, and no reason was given for the move.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Kentucky
Labor meeting hosted by Mrs. Potter Palmer at Lake Shore Drive
Mrs. Potter Palmer’s mansion hosted a January conference of labor leaders and employers with over 500 guests. Franklin MacVeagh presided as August Helevati and Seth Low of New York, W. S. Stone, Daniel J. Keefe, and W. D. Mahon delivered principal addresses in Anne Baler mansion art gallery setting.
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Chicago
Potter Palmer
No. 100 Lake, Shore Drive
Loor Tigers
Anne Baler Massion
Franklin MacVeagh
Bor
August Helawat
Seth Low
New York
Hamilton freed after Crivitz murder claim hearing
Milwaukee Wis Jan 16 A Marquette special reports Michael Hamilton of Crivitz was released from custody this afternoon after a jury trial related to the shooting death of Dr Conover during a warehouse confrontation. Hamilton testified that he and others faced a group of assailants and that he did not know who fired the fatal shot.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Jounal Speci
Marigette
Michael Hamilton
Crivitz
Conover
Hasting
Sumilton
Anager
Sauding
Chartvart
Fred
River Guts Rew Gharwel and Rivers Rise
Evansville Ind January 16 boats begin using the new channel as the Ohio River rises threatening the water works. Cincinnati reports the river at danger levels with flood conditions over 400 miles and the outlook very serious. Factories crippled as water floods basements. Globe Soap Company closed with 250 workers out. Damages from landslides and gas mains cut, with severe winter storms across Missouri and Illinois intensifying a regional crisis.
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Associated Press
Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Seillous
Cincinnati
Point Pleasant
Clneluniud
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Bassler
Globe Soap Company
Second Street
West End
Dangest
Maison
WIFE MURDERER CONFESSES
New York report says Brussen of Saginaw Michigan confessed to the murder of his wife Christina in Tickson Michigan. He claimed she came to New York with Carl Curt and went to Jackson where he followed and shot her after she refused to return home. An officer from Jackson will escort him to Michigan for trial.
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Associated Press
New York
Brussen
Saginaw
Mich
Jersey City
Christhoa
Tickson
Jimmssen
York
Carl
Curt
Hayings
Jackson
Ayussen
Michigan
Lawmaker proposes cross party ballot for primary reform
Madison report notes Assemblyman ONeill of Crawford county offers a bill to let voters unite selections on tickets from all parties for a single office but with one vote only. Other measures include rail fare cuts for lines earning over 7000 per mile and penalties for wearing unauthorized badges. A French crisis reference appears in an assembly prayer. дополнитель
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Wis
Sin
Dain Hng Wha
Assembly
Assunblyman O'Neill
Crawford County
Tugraes
Dod County
Pissenger
Assemblyman
Perry
Oshkosh
Loyal Legion
W. Trousdale
United States
Penrgon
Sauk City
Explosion Kills Five on Philadelphia Freight Engine
Five train crew members died when a Philadelphia and Reading freight engine exploded near Bridgeport Pennsylvania. The dead include conductor Charles M. Stein and fireman John Knoeblach among others. cause may be low water in the boiler. Dinamite blast in Monroe Michigan injures one Italian.
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Associated Press
Norristown
Philadelphia & Rounding
Bridgeport
Charles M. Stein
John Knoeblach
Ray Schraeder
Ner J. Kain
Alfred Krause
Chicago
Fortifications Bill Defeats Hawaiian Coast Batteries Proposal
Washington January 16 The house resumed the fortifications appropriation bill debate and defeated Rep Keifer Ohio’s amendment to allocate 1000000 for Hawaiian coast batteries. The bill passed with no amendments and totals 5411882, about 8257980 more than the prior session appropriations for the same purpose.
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Washington, D. C
House
Keifer
Ohio
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Opposition to Bureau Powers Sparks Wisconsin Debate
In Madison on January 14 opposition grew to expanding the legislative reference bureau. Critics contend the bureau has already exceeded its two year old appropriation by 5000 dollars, alleging funds were spent on legislative drafting for this session.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Legislative Reference Bureau
Burton Harrison Marries Mabel Judson Tox in London
London news reports the marriage of Congressman Francis Burton Harrison of New York to Mrs. Mabel Judson Tox, daughter of Henry I Judson and formerly married to Dr. Roland Cox Jr. The ceremony took place today in London.
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Amanciated Press
London
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
Mabel Judson Tox
Henry I. Judson
Roland Cox Jr
Raisuli Pardon Negotiations Reported by Ban Pe Chiefs
The Associated Press reports in Tanager that Raisuli’s pardon negotiations are underway with the Ban Pe chiefs who are involved in the talks. The article notes ongoing diplomacy and stalled progress amid tensions in the region.
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Associated Press
Tanager
Ban Pe Bt
Raisuli
Uae
Fairbanks Case Ties to High Officials and Perjury Claim
A telegram from Sheriff Vor to Clark County in Springfield, Ohio, reports the arrest of Frederick C. Fairbanks son of Vice President Fairbanks on perjury charges linked to procuring a marriage license for Helen Scott, daughter of Pittsburgh magnate James Beolt. Indictments were issued by a grand jury yesterday. A second Fairbanks, Wale banks, is sought on perjury charges in Steubenville after leaving town with his wife and aunt, with no clear whereabouts as the investigation continues.
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Ty Associaten Press
Steubensyile
Hees
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Clark County
Springfield
Maca
Frederick C. Fairbania
Pfairbania
Grand Jury
Amarry
Helen Scott
James Beolt
Pittsburg
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Springfeld
Jan i
Ired C. Walebanks
Breubenville
N. H. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Wisconsin Couple From Hudson Wed At Todl Wis
Mrs Katrina Linde a widow of seven ty and Ole Larson a widower of Mart y-two were married at Todl Wis by Rev C Maugstad. A will left by the bride bequeathed to her husband 12033 of her estate if she died before him. Larson's first wife died two years ago and he had lived as a tenant on Mrs Linde's estate. Mrs Larson had been married twice before and had been a widow for ten years, enjoying excellent health.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Hudson
Katrina Linde
Ole Larson
Marty-two
Todl
C. Maugstad
Larson
Linde
Blind Man Robbed of 111 in Milwaukee Hotel
A News ranger from Manitowoc reports Joseph eikamn, a well known Unde Jane ioner, was robbed of a purse containing 111 at Two Rivers while collecting debts. The money, in his overcoat pocket, was gone when he reached his hotel. No clue to the thief, police officers from two towns hunt for leads.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Joseph Eikamn
Jane Ioner
Langenamp
Fires Renewed In London After Earthquake Disaster
A late telegram from London dated June 17 reports fires spreading after the quake. At least five hundred people killed or injured, with chaotic scenes and looting of shops. Kingston harbor flooded with misery, Bowden open but communications by rail cut. Washington dispatch notes Kingston destroyed, vital supplies scarce, and consulate papers at risk.
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Panama Cable Company
Bull Bay
Kingston
Holland Bay
Hull Bay
Associated Prows
London
Alfred Johns
Junie
Tiarhor
Sandinge
Cuba
Kingston Harbor
Rowden
Bowden
United Fruit Company
Rai
Washington, D. C
Hklate Department
Tne Towing
Jain
Sinte Wrehbiyrton
Singston
Highitods
Ivey
Aden
Demurrage Plan Discussed by Association Leaders
Washington article describes a meeting on federal legislation to authorize reciprocal demurrage aimed at easing railway car shortages. Executives from the national railroad demurrage conference urge standards to relieve supply bottlenecks, noting the Tumber trade as a major beneficiary. President pledges to pursue the issue with Interstate Commerce Commission members present.
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Hall Caine
Kingston
Sir Alfred Jones
British Cutton Growing Association
Liverpoul, Chamber of Commerce
Wiliam Hall Caine
Colonial Office
Association Acres
Washington
Todry
Mt Guleage
Vietor U1
Geckman
Seattle
Wash
Chabinia
Chulinan Kaurp
Biterstale Conmetue Commission
Jio
Dic
Gaard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Surveying at Menominee rail line routing discussed
Milwaukee reports from Marinette state engineers are studying two routes for a Wisconsin and Michigan railway into Menominee one veering west of Poplar Point to the bay shore and the other straight to Menominee docks. Officials expect the street to be sold next spring and the railway car ferry terminal may move from Peshtigo to Menominee.
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Wie
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Celal
Marinette Pays
Cray
Elgil
Wisconsin & Michigan Railway
Menominee
Jexhuge
Poplar Point
Bay Shore
Menominee River
Leaps to Death by Bohemian on Avenue A
An Associated Press report from New York says Artolph Furlock a fifty year old Bohemian hurled himself from a five story roof on Avenue A in front of a crowd of hundreds. He repeatedly approached the edge then fell to his knees in a prayer like pose before finally leaping to his death. His body was crushed.
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Bresay
New York
Artolph Pallock
Avenue A
Furlock
Fatal fire aftermath at municipal credit offices
A gas leak caused by foreman carelessness led to a fatal blaze in city credit offices last night. Fire broke out, collapsing roof vaults and part of a staircase, burying the foreman while several others were injured. Police and fire crews responded to the scene.
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Associated
Petersburg
Municipal Credit Company
Relief ships to Kingston to carry food free
United States and British shipping lines announce free provisions for Jamaica disaster victims. Royal Steamship Packet and Hamburg American lines plan Kingston-bound sailings from New York to deliver aid. Telegraph disruption hampers Jamaica communications as a British cruiser is dispatched to assist. Weather officials report the Kingston earthquake with limited violence.
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Salk
Associated Press
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Royal Steamship Packet Company
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Kingston
Atatro
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Tocal
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Westernttlan Telegraph Company
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Jammsen
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Mingstop
Washington
Engin Hewan
San Francisco
Indian Ocean
Valparaiso
Willis Tu. Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia Mayor Expresses Sympathy to Kingston
Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia sent a cablegram to Kingston Jamaica offering sympathy and asking how Philadelphia can help after a tragedy or distress. The message states the city’s sincere sympathy and readiness to assist.
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Weasaxe
Kingston
Philadelphia
Weaver
Jamaica
Freight Train Derailment Near Augusta Kills Crew Member
Twenty two cars of an Omaha freight derailed near Augusta Wisconsin around 1 a m. Roadmaster Daniel Keege of Altoona was crushed between cars and killed at the scene. The accident occurred as a wrecker and crew worked at the site.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
Eau Claire
Omaha
Augusta
Daniel Keege
Altoona
La Crosse Pioneer Dead Clinton of the Budger Clix Named Passes Away
A. T. Cine ton, a prominent businessman in the plunder sector of his region, died today at age seventy six in La Crosse Wisconsin. The Associated Press reports the death as noted from La Crosse. Born in the period, Cine ton led multiple local ventures and was known in the community for his entrepreneurial activities. The obituary notes his age and ties to the local business economy.
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Associated Press
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Dbudger
Associated Press la
Crosga
Wis
A. T. Cineton
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