Roosevelt asks 800000 for Italian relief in Congress
President Roosevelt sent a special message requesting an $800,000 direct appropriation for Italian earthquake relief. Congress introduced prompt resolutions in both houses authorizing funds and use of Navy ships Celtic and Culgea to deliver provisions, clothing and medicines to stricken areas around Messina and surrounding regions.
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Messina
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House of Representatives
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Culgea
Culgos
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Mount Pelee
Theodord Roosevelt
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Fright Train Crash Overcrowded Relief Wagon Kills and Injures
A freight train collision near Catania telescoped a relief wagon crowded with injured passengers. Several people were killed and many seriously harmed. Brooklyn resident Perret reports ongoing earthquakes with predicted heavier shocks linked to lunar positions, causing fear and panic aboard a stranded ship and municipal infrastructure damage.
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Catania
Perret
Brooklyn
Jessor Matteucel
Gas Observatory
Mount Veauys
Iowa Snow Flurries Then Cold Tuesday Forecast
Snow flurries possible tonight with a cold wave ahead for Tuesday. Sunrise 7 15 a m and sunset 4 34 p m with moon set at 5 35 a m. Weather outlook emphasizes easing temperatures after the transient snowy spell this week.
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Iowa
Washington
Jen
Upper Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
Weather Bureau
Evacuation urged as Messina loots prompt exit
Reports from Messina reveal twenty looters were shot yesterday amid a mass evacuation. An estimated 6,000 people have already left, with 4,090 more expected to depart today as the city braces for a broader exodus. The chaotic scene follows warnings from Advtees about the danger and imminent danger to residents.
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Messina
Rome
Disturbances in Teheran and Other Early 1900s News flash
Disturbances in Teheran, Persia, claim some loss of life. Fathers John of Cronstadt buried in St. Petersburg. Chicago and Alton test gas electric car between Bloomington and Dwight, Illinois. Freddie Welsh injured in Los Angeles. match with George Memsic called off. Donations and local incidents highlighted include a $5,000 earthquake relief gift from Denver Ellis, a house fire in Missouri, embezzlement arrest in Oakland, a Nebraska homesteader’s death, a Chicago suicide, a murder sentence in Oregon, and state and local notices ranging from Des Moines to Mason City.
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Persia
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Los Angeles
George Memsic
Denver Ellis
Thomas Burgess
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Ware
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Adrien LeBeul
Oakland
Cal
Donel Freeman
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Nebraska
F Edward Beeler
To ‘Ton
Ind
Chicago
I¢was
John Smith
Lina
Cronaugh-af-the-Gregon
Catholics Restrict Sacraments For School Attendees
In Dubume at Raphael's cathedral the rule was announced that children must attend parochial school for two years to receive first communion and one year more for confirmation. Archbishop Keane is absent due to health. The pastor says penitentiaries are full of those lacking Christian education. The move stirs broad reaction as Catholic children in public schools may be barred from sacraments.
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Raphael's Cathedral
Keane
Father Clarey
Roosevelt replies to Congressmen defend his attack
President Roosevelt sends a special message to the House addressing charges tied to the Secret Service probes. He says he has made no corruption charges against any member and notes action would be taken only through the courts if proven. He defends his interpretation of Congress’s demand and asserts the presidency cannot publicly report alleged delinquencies.
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Congress
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Burton
Williamson
Herrmann
United States
Five New Faces at Court House in County Offices
County board reorganizes and appoints new officers for 1909. J. J. Rainbow serves as auditor with H. O. Douglas deputy. J. B. Bentley treasurer with C. W. Uingworth deputy. Mrs. C. W. Harbin assistant. Sheriff F. M. Shores with A. Raymond deputy. Recorder Charles Plummer with Addie Zynziger deputy. Superintendent Harry Moore to take the post, attorney W. P. Hoxie and deputy W. H. Brinn named. old officers retire after long service.
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H. O. Douglas
J. B. Bentley
Laporte
Thomas Welstead
Waterloo
J. D. Caldwell
W. Caldwell
Peara
C. W.llingworth
Wlingworth
Yew
Bentley
C. W. Harbin
Mr. Bentley
Schopia
Charles Elliott
Bearn
J. J. Caldwell
Democratic Party
Harry Moore
Wilett
Moore
Taugurs
Elliott
T. Meats
A. B. Lovejoy
Hoy
George Knoche
Carl Munger
Henry Burk
Uafamiar
Castro Undergoes Kidney Operation in Berlin
Former Venezuelan president Castro underwent kidney operation performed by German specialist Dr. Ierael. The procedure proceeded with Castro recovering as well as could be expected and he is reported doing fairly well postoperatively.
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Castro
Venezuela
Ierael
Itx
Wisconsin Governor James C Davidson Repeats Oath
James C. Davidson took the oath of office as Wisconsin governor for a second time at noon in Madison. Chief Justice Winslow administered the oath in the decorated Supreme Court chamber with a large crowd of citizens state officials and legislators present.
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Wis
James C. Davidson
Wisconsiny
Jim
Supreme Court
Juateg Winslow
Death Follows Accident in Manchester Runaway
Manchester January 4 Special Matthew Hansis of this city died at 7:00 a m Saturday from internal injuries and broken bones after a runaway on the previous Monday. Hansis drove for Dairy City Creamery, hauling cream to the central plant. Near Batley’s Ford the team bolted, striking a tree and throwing him, breaking a tent limb and fracturing two ribs, leading to his death.
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Matthew Hansis
Hansis
Dairy City Creamery Company
Batley
Ford
Warships in Canal of Suez Bring Provisions for Italian Sufferers
In Suez the battleships Connecticut Kansas Minnesota and Vermont began passage through the canal at 8:00 am under Rear Admiral Sperry. They carry substantial supplies for Italy and plan rapid distribution via the Culgar and Yankton. Six surgeons and hospital staff aboard will help with blankets and other aid for Messina and surrounding areas.
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Connecticut
Kansas
Minnesota
Vermont
Sperry
Suez Canal
Italy
Navy Department
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Yankton
Messina
National tax on fire insurance eyed to boost revenues
Washington dispatch reports Iowa fire insurance premiums totaling about 70 million dollars nationwide, with 7 million from Iowa alone. Proponents urge a national tax on fire insurance to offset tariff-driven revenue losses, while opponents warn it could dampen premiums and harm Iowa and foreign companies.
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Iowa
A.M." Gray
Portland
Ore
Payne
Gray
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Congress
Supreme Court
Train Wreck Kills Two in Oklahoma Collision
A passenger and freight train on the frluco road collided head on near Fisher twelve miles west of Tulsa. The engineer and fireman were killed and about twenty others were injured, some seriously. A relief train with physicians was sent from Tulsa.
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Okio
Jans
Frluco Road
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Tulsa
Two Italian Cities Ravaged as Death Toll Rises
Naples January 4 Foreign officers estimate far higher losses from the disaster than Italy. About 50,000 feared killed or trapped in Messina and 30,000 in Reggio, where the tidal wave peaked similarly to Messina. An American girl is at the Syndicate tonight.
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Naples
Messina
Regesio
Mesina
Taft to push simple life for American diplomats abroad
Washington reports a Taft plan to curb luxury in U S embassies abroad. The move targets extravagant entertainments by ambassadors as Europe demands millionaire diplomats. Retirements and successor ambitions swirl around Rome London and Berlin posts, with Whitelaw Reid and Charles Tower named in discussion.
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Taft
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Tutta
United States
Diplomata Tao
Europe
Tia ‘United Tes
Geltday
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Dr. Hill
Holland
Berlin
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Qloyd Griscom
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Rome
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