Death List Expected to Reach 170 in Costa Rica Disaster
Dispatches from Port Litton Costa Rica report at least 70 families and about 160 to 170 people drowned after an island sank following a series of earthquakes. Survivors said a huge bonfire lit the island before it vanished, with boats unable to reach shore due to tremors and rising seas.
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Gernin Family Tragedy Continues in Canal Dover
Decisive note and a long line of suicides mark the Gernin family saga in Canal Dover Ohio. Clara Alison, 46, hanged herself at home amid illness and nervous breakdown, becoming the sixth family member to die by self harm. Authorities cite mental strain and deep family history as the catalyst.
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Cannes
Naval official hints US aid factors in future war
In London the commander Bim Wthy stated that Germany would likely receive American assistance in a foreign war. The remark drew attention in naval circles due to the speaker's Washington connections and prior role as naval aide to President Roosevelt.
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Weil
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Loe Fh Mayan
Londun
Meyer Law Sehent Coommander
Grou Hrlamn
London
Gollimander
Anyttert
Washington
Tie
Rooevel
Sime
Minnesota
Meyer
Schooner Laura Hall Believed Lost in Blizzard
Dec. 19 reported in Woodside Mare that the British two master Laura Hall sailing from Port Reading to Sackville N. B. was lost with all on board amid sand shoals near Great Round Shoal during a blizzard. The Acushnet arrived at Vineyard Haven towing the two masted Jeane Hart. Hart suffered damage with crew frostbitten and unable to clear ice from tackle to port.
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Hall
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Sackville
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Vineyard Haven
Jeane Hart
Watha case verdict: manslaughter guilty in lynching
Newark dispatch reports the jury found Watha guilty of manslaughter in the lynching of Carl Atherton, the dry detective. Indictments for murder in the first degree were linked to the case, with fourteen others awaiting trial on related charges. A separate note recounts Grahemo-White's near-fatal fall from a biplane near Dover, suffering a concussion.
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Watha
Carl Atherington
White
Cliff
London
Grahemo-White
Dover
Mia
Lord Warden
War with Japan Threatens United States Says General Howe
Brigadier General Walter Howe, commander of the Dakotas area, warned that war with Japan is a recognized danger and urged rapid military buildup especially of the navy. He advocated universal service with three years in the army, one with regular troops, and compulsory service likely to follow.
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St. Paul
Walter, Howe
Department of the Dakotas
United States
Japan
Finances in Good Shape at Ohio State University
Ohio State University reports finances in good condition with expenditures under receipts. Property values for buildings grounds equipment and other assets are listed at a total of 840 985 140 78 aerardian.
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Columbus
Oho State University
Aerardian
Col Kilison Sued for Damages in Breach Case
Columbus Dec 19 Colonel James D Kilison vice president of Ralston Steel Car is defendant in a breach of promise suit filed by Miss Alms J Long telegraph operator with Western Union who seeks 850000 for alleged damage to her affections. Kilison says he knew her years ago but has had no contact recently. Miss Long came from Apple Creek Wayne county.
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Miss Long
Apple Creek
Wayne County
Slap Sheriff On Heau And Escat
Lima Dec 19 Overpowering Sheriff Vangunten the prisoners in their cells escaped from the county jail. Last two recaptured. Stevens and Berger still at large. Stevens three years in Ohio penitentiary for attempted murder. Collins alias Kent Sierloe charged with burglary and irony. Sheriff’s 9 year old son prevented six other inmates from escaping with an unloaded rifle.
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Vangunten
Spencer Stevens
Charles Collins
Herman Berger
William Byranw
Stevens
Berger
Sherry
Oureida
Gle
Ohio
Scout
Collis
Kent Sierloe
Lord Decies English Notleman to Wed Mise Vivien Gould
Notable English lord Decies proposes to wed Miss Vivien Gould. The engagement announcement notes society circles and the forthcoming wedding plans in London.
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Mise Vivien Gould
Black Hand Active in Ohio's Capital
Ohio capital report ties a murder to the Black Hand. Rosario Zino was killed for refusing to kill another man. Chief Carter and Sergeant Churches pursue suspects Dominick and Francisco Sculli, Italians, with nationwide hints of organized crime. The article also contrasts farm manure with commercial fertilizers, noting soil impact versus direct plant nutrition.
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Vic Churches
Holur
Tele Brame
Carter
Dominic
Francisco Sculli
Black Hand Organization
Churches
Zino
Livestock and Grain Prices Across Markets
Chicago cattle and grain prices show wide variation with exports and feeders listed alongside calves and hogs. East Buffalo and Canton markets report mixed beef and dairy cattle values, while hogs, sheep, and lambs fluctuate with regional demand and weights.
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Beaven
A.hogera
Ewon
Ewow
Mimba
Pitt
Kriferm
O. Colven-Venl
Prine
Ig Ska
Rebels Routed at Pedernales in Chihuahua Fighting
Mexico City Dec 19 General Navarro reports two engagements in Chihuahua, Mas Paso and Pedernales, as 475 men under Col Aubert defend Mal Paso. Rebels attacked Pedernales. six hours of combat left 44 rebels dead, two officers and 10 privates killed, 1 officer and 26 privates wounded. Other reports say a victory at Rancho Venegas with one soldier and many rebels killed.
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Navarro
Terenandez
Chihuahua
Mas Paso
Pedernale
Aubert
Mal Paso
Belzits
Paso
Pedernales
Caloonel Aubert
Hernandez
Mas
Rancho Venegas
Rebels Victorious Rumor From El Paso Gathers Steam
Rumors from El Paso claim Mexican rebels won a clash against federal troops in western Chihuahua near La Junta and Puertedernales with reports of disrupted railway lines. Telegraph news remains sparse from Chihuahua as relief trains are said to be delayed and government forces retreat.
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Tex
la Junta
Poedernales
Chihimina
Chihuahua
Chiluabun
Navarro
Geiger Found Guilty in Burglar Trial
Lima December 19 The jury in the Yoakum farm home robbery case convicted Chriz Geiger former brewer of burglary and larceny He was found guilty of aiding and abetting in his first trial aged 701 years old. Noted Coke Man Dies in Pittsburg December 19 Mahlon Bonworth 61 dies leaving a major mark in coke industry as former secretary of H G Frick Co now part of United States Steel Corp
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Lima
Chriz Geiger
Geiger
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Mahlon My Bonworth
Hudson
Bonworth
H. G. Frick Company
Uaited States Steel Corporation
Veteran James Cutler of Richwood Dies at 79
Dr. James Cutler, 79, longtime president of the Ohio Association of Mexican War Veterans and former state senator, died in Columbus from stomach trouble. He served in the Civil War and the Mexican War and led veterans’ groups for three years before his death.
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James Cutler
Richwood
Ohio Association of
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