Messina and Reggio Ravaged by Devastating Earthquake
Italy reels as Messina Reggio and surrounding towns suffer massive destruction with tens of thousands dead or missing. Reports describe fires, a tidal wave, and widespread ruin. Troops relief efforts surge while looting is met with shooting on sight.
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Italy
Rome
Sicily
Strait of
Messina
Reggio
Catania
Mount Etna
France
Great Britain
Russia
Ladd Promised Help as Prosecutor‑Elect Starts
Charles Ladd will begin as prosecutor on January 1 and receive early support from Prosecutor Jessup for a few weeks. Several pending cases are expected to be disposed of during that initial period.
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Charles Ladd
Jessup
Funeral for Joseph Miller Set at St Andrews Church
The funeral for Joseph Miller will be held Thursday at 10 o'clock from St Andrews Church with burial in St Andrews Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 o'clock today.
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Joseph Miller
St. Andrew's Church
St. Andrew’s Cemetery
Y M C A Boys Banquet Showcases Spirit and Speech
One hundred eighty four boys attended a YMCA banquet in Richmond praising the new building. The program featured Miss Caroline Hutton violin solo, William Hiatt prayer, Prof. W S Hiser toastmaster, and speakers John H Johnson C C Bonnell Binley Lindstie TM and Herbert Smith urging character, study and leadership.
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Richmond
William J. Hiatt
Hiser
Caroline Hutton
Johnson
C. C. Bonnell
Indianapolis
Old Country
Binley Lindstie
Herbert Smith
Sale of Dr. Weist household goods draws strong crowd
The sale of the household effects of Dr. Harry H. Weist, held yesterday at the home on North Eighth Street, was well attended and fair prices were received.
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Harry H. Weist
North Eighth Street
Death of Isaac Lamb at age 88 in Iowa City
Isaac Lamb aged 88 died at his home 114 Southwest Third street from infirmities of age. Survived by three sons and one daughter: Thomas of Denver Albert S of Aspen Isaac N of this city and Mrs. D H Dougan of Denver. Funeral Thursday at 10 a m from the house with private services and burial at Earlham cemetery. Flowers omitted per request. Friends may call after noon today.
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Isaac Lamb
Southwest Third Street
Thomas
Denver
Col
Albert S
Aspen
Isaac N
D. H. Dougan
Earlham Cemetery
Banquet feasting at YMCA shocks with huge intake
Report describes a YMCA banquet where attendees reportedly ate two bushels of mashed potatoes two hundred pounds of turkey and four hundred fifty rolls in one sitting.
Phillips Theater hosts a packed sports night with boxing and wrestling
A large Phillips audience enjoyed a full sport fest with two prize fights, a wrestling match, and a three round bout between Jake Kilrain and John L. Sullivan. Sullivan delivered a vaudeville style monologue with Irish stories, entertaining the crowd.
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New Phillips
Jake Kilrain
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Fifty miners trapped after Roanoke explosion
Special to The News reports an explosion near Roanoke Virginia. Fifty miners were entombed with rescue efforts slow. Four bodies have been recovered and fears grow that most of the trapped miners are dead.
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Roanoke
Abe Ruef Sentenced to Fourteen Years in San Francisco
San Francisco on December 29 Abe Ruef was sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary for his crimes. The court delivered the judgment after a high-profile case drawing statewide attention and ending a lengthy legal battle.
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San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Two Men Arrested on Rape Charge at Penn Railroad Shops
Harry Miller and James Lamb, night shift workers at the Pennsylvania railroad shops, were arrested by Officer McNally and Officer Edwards on rape charges after Mrs. Ethel Floyd filed a complaint from Fairview. Both suspects were jailed overnight, with Miller local and Lamb an Indianapolis resident awaiting further investigation.
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Harry Miller
James Lamb
Pennsylvania Railroad
George Pavey Stricken by Fourth Paralysis Attack
George Pavey of South Fourteenth street suffered his fourth paralysis attack yesterday morning. The right side was affected in the first episode, the second attacked his right hand, and the third impaired one finger. He remains in a critical condition and is a member of the fire department.
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George Pavey
South Fourteenth Street
Attoke
Fire Department
Wabash County Votes Dry Except Noble Township
Wabash county records a dry result with an 875 aggregate majority. Noble township, hosting the city of Wabash, voted against the option, the lone exception in the county. The article also recounts a YMCA meeting led by Rev. Joshua Stansfield urging church workers to support the movement and its social goals.
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Wabash
Noble
Joshua Stansfield
Indianapolis
Stansfield
George L. Goodwin
Bedford County Votes Dry In Local Option Decision
Bedford December 29 Lawrence county cast its vote for local option with a county majority of 15905. Twenty nine of thirty four precincts supported dry, affecting seventeen saloons in the county.
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Lawrence
Bedford
Lawrence County
Rain of Much Value Briefing of Yesterday Weather
Rain yesterday provides relief to dry cisterns and will prove valuable if freezing comes soon. The substantial precipitation eases drought concerns and supports season transitions.
Death of Frank Selim at Reid Hospital
Frank Selim died at Reid hospital and his body was taken to his mother’s home at 227 South Eleventh street. A funeral will be Thursday at 9 am from St. Andrew's church with burial in St. Andrew's cemetery. He was 45 years old.
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Frank Selim
Reid Hospital
South Eleventh Street
St. Andrew’s Church
St. Andrew's Cemetery
Mgr. Selm
Simon Atwell Fined in Circuit Court
Simon Atwell of Perry township was fined five dollars in circuit court yesterday for assaulting Thomas M. Stewart of Economy. The case stemmed from election differences between the men.
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Simon Atwell
Perry Township
Thomas M. Stewart
Death of R. B. Powers
Funeral services for 70 year old R. B. Powers will be held Thursday afternoon at the home of his son Fred Powers 1717 North street. Burial will be private at Earlham. Friends may visit this afternoon and evening. Powers was well known in local business circles and is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs Dan McCarthy of Cincinnati.
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R. B. Powers
Fred Powers
North Street
Earlham
Powers
Dan McCarthy
Cincinnati
Two Eagles Members Die In Fast Post
The Eagles prepare double funeral services for Joseph Miller and Frank Selm, prompting a 7 pm meeting tonight instead of the announced 7:30. The fraternal group notes an unusual event as they honor two members in one evening.
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Eagles
Joseph Miller
Frank Selm
Benbow Wins Gold Medal Shoot Championship
J. K. Benbow won the gold medal shoot held at the gallery on Monday. His skill demonstrated strong marksmanship, earning him the privilege of wearing the medal soon.
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J. K. Benbow
Fletcher Heads North To Probe Northern Robberies
Inspector Fletcher leaves his two city investigations to travel to the northern region where a wave of post office robberies has drawn police attention. He will assess the scene and coordinate with local authorities. The move indicates a shift in priority as cases remain active there.
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Messina
Fletcher
Young Miller Sentenced to Reform School
John Miller, a young African American boy, who stole $9 from his brother’s trunk and denied the crime, was sentenced yesterday by Judge Fox to Reform School. His mother said she would dislike to see him go but believed it would be best for him.
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John Miller
Ben
Fox
Hibberd Wins Out In Fall City Billiard Tournament
The fall city billiard tournament ends with Hibberd defeating Braffett by a score of 1106 to 148. Hibberd overcame a stubborn three player tie as Braffett, handicapped throughout, performed strongly. Hibberd credits Braffett as the tournament’s best despite his victory. The next event likely starts next week with several players entered.
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Hibberd
Braffett
Wealthy sand dealer dies during cards at home
Hamilton Ohio December 29 Henry Von Pluer, 69, a prosperous sand dealer, collapsed and died after saying I’ll pass during a card game with his son and nephew. Death attributed to paralysis according to reports from the scene.
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Hamilton
Henry von Plueren
Republican Durre Wins Special Senate Election
Evansville December 29 Edgar Durre Republican was elected senator in a special election by about a thousand votes to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Walter Lege man. Durre won the seat today as the News reports.
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Evansville
Tad
Edgar Durre
Legeman
Marriage License Issued to Coale and Dilks in Urbana
County Clerk Penny issued a marriage license to George G. Coale of Urbana Illinois and Anne G. Dilks, a well known Spring Grove young woman.
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George G. Coale
Urbana, Ll
Anne G Dilks
Spring Grove
Attorneys Seek Probate Court Authorization to Sell Real Estate
In the guardianship proceeding for the minor heirs of the late Vina McLeland, Attorneys Study and Study have filed a petition in the probate court seeking authority to sell the real estate involved.
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Vina McLeland
The Last Appearance of Township Trustees in 1908
The township trustees will hold a meeting Thursday in the courthouse and will make settlements as reports are turned over. This is described as their last appearance in the city for the year 1908.
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Court House
Pioneer Woman Dead Mary Dunbar Chronically Found
Mary Dunbar 85 of Centerville dies Tuesday marking Centerville pioneer loss. Widow of James Dunbar she leaves sons Bruce Thomas and Andrew and daughter Mrs Nora Scott. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM burial Crown Hill Cemetery Centerville.
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Mary Dunbar
Centerville
Jas, Dunbar
Bruce, Thomas
Andrew Dunbar
Nora Scott
Crown Hill Cemetery
National Encampment Dates Set for Salt Lake City
Local Grand Army members note the national encampment will be held in Salt Lake City from August 9 to 18. Given the long trip, few Richmond members are expected to attend.
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Grand Army
Salt Lake City
Richmond
Grand jury drawn for January term of 1909
The grand jury to serve during the January term of court, 1909, has been drawn and is composed of O. L. Calloway, John Bunnell, Lawrence Commons, Silas W. Clark, Levi Meyers and Chas E. Knote. So far as known, there will not be a great deal of work for the body.
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O. L. Calloway
John Bunnell
Lawrence Commons
Silas W. Clark
Levi Meyers
Grand Jury
Charley Kidwell Fails At City Building Relays Trial
Charley Kidwell was arrested by Officer Vogelsong at the city building Monday afternoon for carrying liquor only by relays. He failed to explain his last name to the court and was fined $1 with costs by Judge Converse yesterday. He had $5.30 on arrest and appeared to “look the part” of the cents.
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Charley. Kidwell
Vogelsong
Converse
Indiana Board Opens Epileptics Village at New Castle
A new state bulletin celebrates Indiana Charities progress in establishing a village for epileptics at New Castle. The board views the approach as proper for this class of unfortunates and urges continued support.
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Board of
Indiana Charities
New Castle
Old Mr Possum Hunt For Memorial Day Fundraiser
Caution rises near Bethel as organizers plan a possum feast to raise money for Memorial Day. The event on January 23 aims to gather funds and engage the community in a traditional hunt. Local residents warned to seek safe hiding places amid the spirited fundraising effort.
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Bethel
Leffler Named Special Judge in Terrell Murder Case
Bluffton Indiana December 29 Judge C K Sturgis appointed Judge Joseph G Leffler to assume jurisdiction as special judge in the John W Terrell murder case. The February term is earliest trial date. previous judges had questioned Terrell’s sanity and several delays occurred.
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R. K. Erwin
Terrell
Easthaven
Richmond
Wella County
Richmond Polo Team Heads to New Castle for New Year Match
Richmond will send a polo team to New Castle on New Year’s Eve to renew a longtime rivalry. The New Castle club has made changes and will field a lineup similar to last season. Castle expects an interesting contest a large crowd likely.
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Richmond
New Castle
Anteur Polo
Castle
Notable Cambridge man fined for wife beating
Joseph Copeland of Cambridge City was arrested on a wife beating charge and fined five dollars yesterday by Judge Fox. Copeland was released after his wife asked for leniency.
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Joseph Copeland
Cambridge
Fox
Verginen
Copeland
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