Earthquake Ravages Calabria and Sicily Kill and Displace Thousands
Rome dispatches detail a calamitous quake that devastates Calabria and eastern Sicily. Death toll estimates range from 100000 to 200000 with widespread ruin in Messina Reggio and surrounding towns. King Victor Emmanuel visits Messina as relief funds open led by the Duke of Aosta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Calabria
Sicily
Italy
Victor
Messina
Messine
Reggio
Duke of Aosta
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Victor Emmanuel
Stromboli
Grace Drew Taken Ill With Typhoid Fever At Dayton
Chester Indiana December 30 Grace Drew daughter of Mr and Mrs John Drew is very sick with typhoid fever and is confined in a hospital at Dayton Ohio news report from the Dayton hospital confirms her condition and care underway by medical staff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ind
Grace Drew
John Drew
Dayton
Corn Show at Whitewater Declared Entire Success
Exhibit A success report notes the Whitewater corn show drew numerous exhibits and much interest with broad participation and enthusiastic reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater
Relief train diverted by debris near Messina quake scene
Panic-stricken crowds rush to squares as relief train moves toward Messina to aid earthquake victims but must turn back within ten miles due to debris and dense dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
Messina
Demough
Fires Among Ruins in Messina After Sorrowful Quake
A survivor describes vast casualties in Messina where thousands remain buried and dying as fires, collapsed streets, and flooded sewers impede relief. Water and gas lines are destroyed, and crews report two thirds of the city ruined as dawn reveals widespread devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catania
Messina
Refugees Reach Naples From Messina After Calamity
Naples reports the arrival of 800 refugees on the German steamer Serapin from Messina. The wounded are housed in cabins and the scenes reveal the disaster’s scale and relief strain.
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Naples
Italy
Messina
Consul and Wife Dead in Messina Earthquake
An official dispatch reports American consul Arthur B. Cheney at Messina Sicily and his wife killed in the Messina earthquake. The message is transmitted via Malta through consul William H. Gale and vice consul Stuart Lupton.
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Washington
Arthur
Cheney
Men‘sina
Sicily
State Department
Stuart Lupton
Messina
Malta
Maltese Islands
Mediterranean
Scarlet fever reported at King residence
A case of scarlet fever is reported at the home of Caleb W. King at West Fifth and Kinsey streets in John M. The eleven year old son is the victim.
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Caleb W. King
West Fifth
Kinsey
John M
Banquet for Men Proves Big Success and Elections
The Young Men's Christian Association state executive committee held an all day session at the Westcott hotel with twelve of twenty two members present. Officers for the ensuing year were elected and plans made for a state telegraphic athletic meet and a Laporte building drive.
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Young Men’s Christians Association
Westcott Hotel
College Association
Depauw
Laporte
Chas. H. Brown
Indianapolis
Henry M. Dowling
State Railroad Commission
Terre Haute
Terre Haute Association
John C Haswell
Marion
B. A. Brown
Brightwood
T. G. Pierson
Spencer
John F. Wallick
B. E. Stacy
State Committee
John C. Haswell
C. S. Rhoads
John F. Habbe
J. W. Landrum
W.c.belman
Hammond
George W. Switzer
Lafayette
E. E. Stacy
G. M. Wells
A. W. Hanson
E. J. Jaqua
Miller to Plainfield Reform School Move
Deputy Sheriff Mashmeyer will take John Miller the colored boy who was arrested for stealing $9 from his brother to the Reform School at Plainfield on Friday or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mashmeyer
John Miller
Reform School
Plainfield
Americans Sent 50000 for Italy Suffering Earthquake Victims
The American National Red Cross committee endorsed using 50 000 from California relief surplus for southern Italy earthquake victims. Funds to be sent via the Italian Red Cross in Rome. Governors urged to route contributions through the Red Cross network for proper distribution. Roosevelt’s condolence message to the Italian king was conveyed by Ambassador Griscom.
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Washington
Legislative Committee of the
American National Red Cross
California
Fom
Red Cross
Italy
Italian Red Cross
Rome
American Red Cross Organization
Messina
Griscom
Roosevelt
War Department
Charles D. Hall
United States Army
Hall
Credit Lyonnaise
Paris
France
New York
States
Bishop Francis appeals for church aid to Italy relief
Episcopal Bishop Joseph M. Francis of Indianapolis diocese urges congregations to donate for Italy relief. The appeal covers the Richmond area and calls on churches to provide substantial aid to the stricken region.
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Francis
Joseph M. Francis
Episcopal
Diocese of
Indianapolis
Richmond
Death prompts Thomas Voris to travel for relative
Chester Indiana dispatch reports Thomas Voris was sent to Greenville Ohio on account of his uncle Thomas Clevenger's death.
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Chester
Ind
Thomas Voris
Greenville
Thomas Clevenger
Americans in Italian hotel destroyed
Rome December 30 seventy or more Americans were in a Messina hotel that was destroyed in the disaster and it is believed they perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Messina
Foulke Speaks on Ministers in YMCA Work
William Dudley Foulke spoke to an audience on whether ministers should participate in YMCA activities. He argued it depends on the character of the minister, stating a good man should have a role while a bad one should not.
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Mr. Hill
Mary Ann
Abraham
Eighth
North A
Church of St. Mary’s
St. Paul's Episcopal
Opera House
Foulke
William Dudley Foulke
Richmond Y M C A Banquet Highlights Character Building
A Richmond Y M C A gathering featured Mr Nicholson praising the movement and the church’s role in building character, followed by Edwin Trueblood of Harlam College reciting Riley verses. Professors Elbert Russell and Carlos H Brown spoke on character and youth training, with the Apollo club performing and a closing banquet noted as historic for the association.
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Nicholson
New
C. Huber
Nichol
Richmond
Church of Christ
Edwin P. Trueblood
Harlham College
Riley
Chas. Brown
Carlos H. Brown
Michigan City
Laporte
Mr. Brown
S. R. Lyons
EH. E. Stacy
Arthur L. Smith
Frederick Fish
South Bend
Fish
Association
Apollo Club
Whistling Well Strikes South Dakota Mystery
A ten acre Davison county site owned by B. S. Hanson reveals a freakish artesian well. After reaching 80 feet the well began whistling loudly and emitting a greasy odor. Drillers lowered the casing, found sand in the pumped water, and the gas and wind are filling the pipe. The well remains active with increasing volume and unusual discharge.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
BS. E. Hanson
Davison County
South Dakota
Edgemont
Ota
Eagles Plan New Year Banquet At Lodge Hall
The Eagles will observe New Year with a banquet and social festivities at their lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Special City Council Session on Southwest Sewer Payment
Mayor Schillinger calls a special session tonight to decide city payment for the southwest sewer system. City share listed as 6,235.65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schillinger
Nothing Was Done At Last Night's Meeting
Jefferson club held a calm session with no business transacted. Members decided to defer all matters until the regular meeting scheduled for next Tuesday night.
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Jefferson Club
Webb Lodge Presents Master Mason Degree Demonstration
War in the Master Mason degree was conducted by Webb Lodge last night with an exem plification. Refreshments followed the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Lodge
General New Year Observance Closes Banks and Offices
The usual New Year observance will close banks, many businesses, and public offices for the day.
Canadian's quest leads to the grave in Muncie
Arthur Hunter of Montreal traveled to Muncie after learning of his brother David Hunter's whereabouts. He discovered David had died years earlier at the Easthaven Hospital for the Insane in Richmond. The case unfolds through the Fair store letterhead and family grief over a long missing son.
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David Hunter
Muncie
Ind
Arthur Hunter
Montreal
Canada
Easthaven Hospital
Richmond
Eugene Water
Fair Dry Goods
Fair
Arthur
David
Y M C A Building Fund Receipts Show Large Subscriptions
The Y M C A board reports total subscriptions of 100 667 55 with 90 272 63 paid and 10 394 92 yet to be collected. Expenditures total 98 428 92 with a 5 668 18 unpaid bills and 10 000 borrowed. The new institution begins debt free after a banquet where Arthur L. Smith noted the victory over panic and delays. Sharon E. Jones pledged support to clear the remaining debt in weeks.
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Board of Trustees
Arthur L. Smith
Sharon E. Jones
Two Motions Quashed in Campfield Case
Edwin M. Campfield and wife moved for a new trial against People's Loan and Trust Company of Winchester and to reduce principal and interest on the judgment. Both motions were overruled by Judge Fox.
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Edwin M. Campfield
People’s Loan and Trust Company
Winchester
Fox
Dinner draws large crowd for Penny Club charity
Attendance at a Penny Club dinner for poor children reached over 300 at the Pythian Temple. The event supplied meals and gifts from Christmas trees, marking the club’s most successful dinner to date.
No Case Made Against Harry Miller
Fragmentary OCR note states no case was made against Harry Miller. Mentions Miller as one of the used by someone else and references Ethe Foy ing held. Details unclear but indicates no formal charges or case.
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Harry Miller
Harry. Miller
M ‘Ethe Foying Held
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