25 May 1925
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
1
Reports detail a major earthquake hitting rural Japan causing widespread fear. A city of about 70 000 people was near destruction and casualty figures approach one thousand as thousands flee and search for safety.
An official prefectural report lists 278 killed and 526 injured from the quake and subsequent fires on Saturday across Toyo-Oka Kinosaki and Misty village. It records 444 houses collapsed and 2,124 burned, with detailed sub totals per town and missing figures for several other villages.
Two more violent shocks terrorize refugees in Toyo-Oka after Tajima quake that killed about 300 and wounded 1,000. Fire destroyed over 1,000 homes as water mains buckled and banks shut. relief agencies aid survivors while national finances remain unaffected.
French forces suffer defeat as invading Afran troops withdraw from frontline positions. Premed enmand outlines a plan to establish a barrier along the river to protect the stream, with guard measures and asserted steps against incursions.
Dayton Tenn May 25 AP The American Association for the Advancement of Science backs the Scopes trial defense in the Tennessee evolution case The group pledges a scientific expert defense while plans consider moving the trial to a temporary 20000 seat structure at the baseball park as grand jury deliberates and crowds gather including Bryan and Clarence Darrow figures arrive for the preliminaries
An heir to a $50,000 legacy, missing since 1919, has been located in Erie using the name John Hugh. Charles F Hastings, once Pittburgh intern, now communicates with his New York attorney after being identified by newspapers and is involved in claims with his mother Caroline Hastings’ estate in Ithaca.
Harry Kirby, sought in the Heyward murder and Towns shooting, was arrested in Newburyport Massachusetts. He denies killing Miss Heyward, says he found her body near Lake Maranacook and moved it to a cottage in Watertown. Kirby arrived in town on an omn car and rented a room at 14 Market Street. he planned to explain his movements to Maine authorities. He faces a hearing and removal to Augusta.
Across the nation extreme heat gave way to snow rain and hail in many cities. Temperatures plunged from 90s to freezing in hours with deaths injuries and property damage reported from New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Buffalo and beyond.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a sports update involving Bostand's Sox Tol and a Kemet cap stage. Readable names or exact actions are unclear, but the item suggests a notable moment or performance in baseball.
The Supreme Court ruled newspapers may publish income tax payment lists. The decision upheld that publishing tax data provided for public inspection by the Internal Revenue Service does not violate law. The cases featured the Kansas City Journal Post and the Baltimore Post, with lower courts previously siding against public disclosure.
In Cape Town North Africa May 25 a report recalls generous deeds of the Prince of Wales during his stay. A child at a parade asks about decorations and the prince comforts her. A later scene references a tragedy and mourning among attendees.
Meaxes records show Alves meeting Agape at Biidaign stack in a brief exchange. The event centers on the two figures and the location noted in the source text.
Robert White, key witness in the Willam Daring Shepherd murder trial, reportedly fled to Philadelphia seeking protection to save himself and family. A letter, said to bear White’s signature, claims he left after receiving no $25,000 payoff, while state preparations to continue jury selection proceed with heightened precautions.
W Kennethyler, lacking smell since May 25, pursues a peculiar study of chunks to tame and monitor them, using the condition to observe reactions and control outcomes.
The unidentified body found in the River Thames near Wapping is identified by relatives as Erica Morgan, daughter of Lord Tredegar. She had been missing since December after leaving home while recovering from typhoid fever during foggy conditions. Detectives from Scotland Yard led a broad search across England and the continent.
Germany says it is ready to join an international agreement banning chemical warfare and will participate in a conference to abolish use of poisons. Herr Vos Echardt makes a solemn declaration as commission members applaud the statement.
Dayton Tenn May 23 John T Scopes a high school teacher was indicted by Rhea County grand jury for teaching evolution in a public school in violation of state law. Trial set for July 10 in Dayton.
Reports cite U S dirigibles possibly aiding Amundsen relief efforts with Navy airships Shenandoah or Los seeking to reach the polar expedition overdue near Spitzbergen. London commentary emphasizes Amundsen's perilous, potentially landfall in the Arctic and risks involved.
Three of nine men charged with murder of Abdul Kadir Bada a wealthy Mohammedan merchant and protector of Mumtaz Begum the dancing girl were sentenced to death. The January attack occurred on Malabar Hill near Bombay when Mumtaz and Abdul Baula were in a car. British officers aided the pair as assailants were repelled. Baula was killed and the girl was wounded.
Chicago May 22 police hold James Allan a politician on contempt of court charges after alleged attempts to tamper with jurors in the trial of William Shepherd for murder. Philip J Barry accuses Allan of pressuring jurors and seeking to influence the state attorney.
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