Disaster Tales From Messina and Sicily Firequake Toll
Dispatches report Mesina and Calabria struck by earthquake and tidal waves with death toll estimates from 12 000 to 75 000 or more. Mount Etna erupts near Catania as rescue efforts falter and rail lines collapse, while Calabrian towns Palmi Reggio Scilla and Bagnara are wiped out. Community notices follow urging continued patronage.
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Rome
Palermo
Sicily
Messina
Messinia
Palmi
Reggio Scilla
Bagnara
Reggio
Méssina
Aetna
Calabria
Prescott Socials Highlight Dining and Domino Games
A Prescott gathering at Mrs. George Christopher's home honored her father J K Hamilton with a dinner and domino tournament that lasted late. Mrs Christopher received praise for the event while guests included Hanson Lewis H A Syk R B Haynie and others. Mrs Howard Terry hosted a second social at Christian Ridge for Miss Clara Brooks with several local youths attending. Betsy Hinton Marian Waller Jean Watley Lizzie Christopher Bertha Hesterly Berta Pittman and others joined in, along with several young men. Mary and Louise White hosted a reception for local girls this afternoon with many friends in attendance.
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Geo. Christopher
Prescott
Hanson Lewis
H. A. Syk
B. Haynie
Hamilton Dod It Hamilton
W. B. Waller
R. McDaniel
J. M. Powell
Tone Warren
A.M. Denman
Howard Terry
Christian Ridge
Clara Brooks
Betsy Hinton
Marian Waller
Jean Watley
Lizzie Christopher
Bertha Hesterly
Berta Pittman
H OE
Dorris
T. Milburn
Sidney Duke
John Brown
Wren Scott
Duncan Mettae
Mary Aud
Louise White
Local Social Roundup From Hope
Undertaker J. D. Cornish of Hope is in the city today. J. R. Lambert of Sutton visits. Miss Marie Brown of Camden plans a visit to Miss Marion Waller. Prescott couples attend the Elks ball in Hope. Joe A. Bailey returns from Willisville. Mr. and Mrs. Geo J. Terry return from Newport. Miss Myrtle Herring returns to Bodcaw. Art Warmack’s condition improves and he will not go to Texas as health returns after bronchitis.
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Prescott
Hope
Joe A. Bailey
Willisville
Geo. J. Terry
Newport
Myrtle Herring
B. G. Murrah
Bodcaw
Art Warmack
Texas
Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing fights convict recall
Attorneys for the Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing Co dispute the state’s recall of convicts under a ten year lease. They threaten a $100,000 suit if the contract is terminated January 1st, arguing the state should supply 300 contracts daily and noting the current AG ruling. Also details Governor elect Donaghey addressing agricultural education and state needs at the Arkansas State Teachers Association meeting.
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Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing Co
Donaghey
Little Rock
Penitentiary Board
Attorney-General
Brick and Manufacturing Co
Arkansas State Teachers’ Association
George W. Donaghey
Arkansas
Dowghey
Death of Mrs. Mas. Kershaw
Our community was shocked by the death of Mrs. Mas. Kershaw at her home in the city after a short illness. No funeral arrangements have been perfected yet, but it will probably be held tomorrow. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Mas. Kershaw
Kershaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Italy
Bagnaria
Giolletti
Felice
The
Tribuna
Catania
Mount
J. Q. Crow
Thos. C. McRae, Jr
Misses White
J. D. Cornish
of Hope
J. R. Lambert
Sutton Merchant
Marie Brown
Camden
Marion Waller
N.N Bailey
Colorado
Arkadelphia
Mr. Bailey
Nevada County
Sam Bailey
James Kershaw
Qran Mer. Co
Prescott, Ark
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