Judge Jones Faces Night Rider Lynchers In Tennessee
Union City Tenn January 2 A fearless judge confronts the brutal night rider lynchers in the Reelfoot Lake region. Judge J B Jones impaneled a grand jury aided by evidence gathering and prosecutes eight defendants for the murder of Captain Quentin Rankin amid widespread lawless violence. The report details the historic land dispute around Reelfoot Lake and the vicious nightly abuses by riders.
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Union City
Tenn
Jong
J. B. Jones
Judge Jones
Reelfoot Lake District
Quentin Rankin
Earthquake Action Sees Cities Razed to Save Survivors
Reports describe continued devastation in Messina and Reggio as bombardment targets leveled districts. Refugees flood fields without supplies while some survivors face violence and illness. officials fear Americans remain among the afflicted and mercy efforts move to open air hospitals.
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Calitera
Italy Always a Prey to Earthquakes
A historical overview notes Southern Italy as a region prone to frequent quakes and lists major earthquakes with dates, locations, and death tolls from around the world. It estimates total deaths since records began at about 15 million.
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Italy
Oakland Couple Feared Lost in Italy Disaster
Friends fear Dr. EB Sill and his wife of Oakland may be among the victims of a southern Italy catastrophe. A Rome letter dated December 16 had them planning a tour of southern Italy and Sicily the next day, and no word has reached their friends since.
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Oakland
Cal
U. P
EB. R. Sill
Italy
John L. Lohse
Rome
Catholic Relief Appeal for Italian Earthquake Fund
Bishop Beaver issues an appeal to all Catholics for a relief fund to aid Italy. Funds collected will be sent to Pope Pius for distribution to earthquake victims.
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Beaver
Pope Pius
Canada Grants Aid for Italy Earthquake Sufferers
Ottawa reports Canada will provide 100000 dollars to help victims of the Italian earthquake. The sum will be supplemented by generous unofficial contributions from the public and other groups.
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Ottawa
Italy
Canada
International appeals mobilize aid for Italian earthquake victims
Maxim Gorky telegraphs Capri for Russian aid to quake victims. Apostolic Delegate Mer. Falcons appeals to the church for contributions. Prince Rostiglios arrives in San Francisco from Hongkong and learns of the disaster. Fifty five Italians seek relatives in the affected area in Boston.
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ST. Petersburg
Maxim Gorky
Island of
Capri
Apostolic Delegate
Washington, D. C
Falcons
San Francisco
Prince Rostiglios
Rome
Siberia
Hongkong
Boston
U. P
Corinne and Lola From Berlin Raise Funds for Earthquake Sufferers
Pueblo reports Corinne and her Lola From Berlin troupe sold newspapers on the streets collecting about 100 dollars for earthquake victims. The effort drew local attention and support from residents.
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Pueblo
Colo
Corinne
Lola
Berlin
New York Contributions Reach Near 150000 for Earthquake Sufferers
New Yorkers have donated almost 150000 to quake relief. The Red Cross led with about 40000, the Stock Exchange group raised 21000, Italian funds total about 27000, and a supply ship Celtic carried provisions for 6000 people for a month plus clothing for about 10000.
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New York
Red Crows
Stock Exchange
Celtic
Subscriptions for Italian Earthquake Sufferers Reach Boston Total
The Boston relief effort reports subscriptions totaling 46 506 dollars for victims of the Italy and Sicily earthquake. Local donors and organizations contributed to aid through this central relief fund.
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Hoston
Italy
Sicily
Boston
Springfield Raises $20,000 in New Year Fund Drive
Springfield Mass reports a successful early year fundraiser as residents contribute about $20,000 to support local programs. The drive, led by community groups, aims to bolster city services and nonprofit initiatives in year.
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Springfield
Mass
Roosevelt Receives Italian Relief Cable Message
Washington January 2 President Hoover receives a cable message from President Meonia sigia of the Italian central relief committee or agency. The communication likely covers humanitarian aid for Italy amid distress and reflects ongoing international relief efforts and diplomacy.
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Washington
Hoosevelt
Meonsigia
Italian Central Relief
Italian earthquake relief and consulate deaths cited in early 1908 notices
A cable from Consul Crowninshield in Naples confirms the death of Consul Arthur B. Cheney and Vice Consuls Lapton and Pierce at Messina. Boston crews begin a drive for funds to aid Italian earthquake victims. Mare Island naval observatory director explains the Messina quake and tidal wave as a result of ocean leakage and sea bottom subsidence shaping a lethal sea rise.
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Washington
State Department
Crowninghield
Naples
Arthur B. Cheney
Lapton and
Pierce
Messina
Wald
Cheney
Vallejo
Cal
T. J. Bee
Naval Observatory
Mare Island
Italy
Sicily
Straits of
Mediterranean
Taft Wins Race Across Pacific
Word from Sydney reports the barkentine Taft arriving December 30 1968 after a race in the Straits Juan de Fuca on October 17 involving a bark and a schooner loaded with lumber bound for Sydney Friedberg of Taft known for fast sailing drew bets from supporters captain Jekum of the Biekum Tug Co to a heavy prize winners were claimed in the local betting on Taft’s victory
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James Tuft
Sydney
Taft
Straits
Juan de Puca
Friedberg
Jekum
Biekum Tug Co
Steamer Texas Fire At Sea On Maiden Voyage
The Norwegian steamer Texas carrying 17 passengers from Christiania to Havana caught fire five miles below Savannah Georgia. Fire started in the after hold amid wrap ping paper and carbide. All passengers including women and children were rescued with no panic. Nearby Bellingham officials consider 1 am closing for saloons amid liquor-dealer backed reform.
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Savannah
U. P
Texas
Christiania
Havana
Savannah Fire Department
Havannuah
Assassin gets 25 years in San Quentin sentence
In San Francisco Judge Carroll Cook sentenced Korean defendant Wan Chang to 26 years in the state penitentiary at San Quentin for second degree murder in the Stevens case. Chang pleaded lonal patriotic insanity and fired to prevent Ming W. Chun from being seriously injured after striking Stevens.
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San Francisco
Jan
U. P
Wan Chang
Durham White Stevens
San Quentin
Carroll Cook
Chang
Ming W. Chun
Stevenson
Abang
Asia
America
Real Hero Provides For ParenT With Leg Graft
A county hospital patient James Kelly missing a leg undergoes a second operation to harvest cuticle from his remaining limb to aid a recently born parent in need.
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Redding
Cal
Vv. P
James Kelly
China changes commanders in Pekin succession
Yuan Shi Kai, grand councillor and army commander, was dismissed today. Na Tung, former Pekin customs controller and ex-governor, will succeed him. Official reason cites rheumatism but rumors say Yuan opposed the new regime.
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Pekin
U. P
Yuan Shi Kai
Na Tung
Yuen Shi Kai
Local Price List From Western Market Report
Prices paid to producers include livestock and produce with per pound rates for cattle veal sheep and oxen. Dressed veal and large meat cuts listed with varied weights and prices. Produce items feature green onions potatoes cabbages and cabbage prices per pound. Pricing reflects a regional market in a Western area.
Children’s mite to aid suffering Italy urged
Beattie Sunday school children will contribute mites to help suffering Italy. Rev Joseph L Garvin president of the county Sunday School association calls on all King county Sunday schools to collect offerings this coming Sunday. Send offerings to Harry Foster at the American Bank building to forward to the Red Cross.
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Beattie Bunday School
Italy
Joseph Ll. Garvin
First Christian Church
County Sunday School Association
King County Sunday School Association
King County
Harry Foster
American Bank
Red Cross Society
Joseph Garvin
Dickson Becomes Sole Owner of Vancouver Beavers
Dickson buys out partners J. W. Brett and E. J. Leary to claim 51 percent control of the Vancouver Beavers baseball club. He plans a new joint stock company capitalized at 10900 dollars with 560 shares at 20 dollars each.
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Vancouver
B.C. Jan. T
U. P
Dickson
Miner Sues for $50 000 Damages in Coal Mine Incident
John Johnson files in superior court seeking 50 000 dollars against South Prairie Coal Co for injuries after a coal car rolled back 50 feet in a mine. He claims the engineer's incompetence caused the car to stop suddenly, throwing him under the car and crippling him with hip injuries.
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South Prairie Coal Company
John Johnson
Johnson
Quarrels With Mayor Prompt Official's Resignation
San Francisco January 2. Election Commissioner Thomas McGuire resigned after two years and six months in office amid friction with Mayor Taylor. McGuire, appointed by former Mayor Schmita, cited conflicts within municipal service as his reason for quitting. A stray line notes the Steamer Nebraskan arrived in Portland and southern ay.
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San Francisco
U. P
Thomas McGuire
Schmita
McGuire
Taylor
Portland
Southern Ay
Seattle and Portland Clearing Totals Reported
Seattle clearings today show a total of 1 903 197 74 with balances of 167 776 94 770 538 00 and 57 400 00 Portland clearings today total 1 244 509 00 with balances 193 545 00
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Seattle
Portland
Marksman Arrested Over Non Game Crow Killing
G PayNeri, a marksman, was observed roaming South Parkway on a Wednesday when he shot two crows perched in a tree. Deputy Game Warden J Samp son intervened, detaining PayNeri for killing protected non game birds.
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G. PayNeri
South Parkway
J. W. Sampson
Pay- Meri
Sampson
Payleri
Paybert
Detective 16 Shot Hoquiam Officer Wounded by Revolver
Hoquiam detective force member A. B. Gus Coombs was shot in the right leg when his Colt revolver discharged after falling from his pocket. He was taken to the hospital for bullet removal and treatment after the station incident. Robbers blow open a safe in St. Louis, making off with 2700 dollars before escaping.
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Hoquiam
A. B. Gus* Coombs
Steamers Sail and Schedule Update for West Coast Routes
Norwegian steamer Sverre sailed from coal port for the West Coast under appointment to W R Grace and Co. Steamer Pennsylvania reached Valdez yesterday from Seward. Jeanie departed Valdez for Seward this morning. Watson left for San Francisco with cargo and many passengers. Umatilla sailed for San Francisco after two days near New Year merrymakers. Jefferson reported at Ketchikan. Arranmore reached Tacoma from Portland. Riverside shifted Everett from Tacoma on the Sound schedule. Pletader returned from Quartermaster Harbor and loads for Hawaii.
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Sverre
West Coast
Ter
W. R. Grace & Co
Pennsylvania
Valdez
Seward
Jeanie
Watson
San Francisco
Umatilla
Jefferson
Ketchikan
Arranmore
Tacoma
No weak eyes theory challenged by optical science
The article argues that most eye flaws stem from malformation or muscular imbalance and that glasses cannot correct such conditions. It warns that untrained fitters may harm vision, urges optometry to gain formal training and professional recognition, and compares glasses practice to dentistry as requiring specialized science.
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Nerona
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