Violent Earthquake Strikes Calabria and Sicily
Earthquake shocks rocked Calabria and Sicily with severe damage and casualties. Stefanconi near Milete suffered the strongest tremor, while Sicily saw the greatest loss of life. In Catanissetta 3000 residents fled as houses collapsed and troops aided rescues. Maritime damage reported in Catalina Sicily as tidal waves disturbed port fronts.
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Rome
Calabria
Milete
Gonadi
Stefanconi
Sicily
Cattannnsett
Catalina
Agosta
Asta
Budatne
Oscolo
Minor quake felt in Pau aligning with Italian tremor
A slight earthquake was felt in Pau this morning. No damage was reported, and the tremor coincided with the Italy disturbance.
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Pau
France
Italy
Earthquake Shakes Plimi Italy. Many Shops Ruined
At Plimi Italy on December 28 a strong earthquake toppled many business houses. Reports say there are numerous victims and extensive destruction across the town.
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Plimi
Italy
Opium Riot Spreads Across Twelve Villages in Amoy
Riots over opium poppy ban escalate from Saturday and now affect twelve villages near Amoy. About 2000 men, twenty miles west of Tungan, are reported under arms and have withdrawn to the mountains. Authorities seek more troops from the Foo Chow viceroy.
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Amoy
Tungan
Foo Chow
Preacher in Fargo Takes Own Life After Crisis
Rev. Robert Dougherty, pastor of the Congregational church of Buchanan, was found in his Fargo apartment this morning with a razor in his hand. He died by self inflicted wounding after becoming temporarily deranged from overwork and ill health.
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Fargo
N. D
Robert Dougherty
Congregational Church of
Buchanan
Economic problems draw national sociologists and economists
Atlantic City hosts the annual joint meeting of the American Sociological Society the American Economic Association and the American Association for Labor Legislation and Statistics. Delegates from across the nation gather to discuss economic and sociologic questions and their impact on society.
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Atlantic City
American Sociological Society
American Economic Association
American Association For Labor, Legislation and Statistics
Trouble Ends as Guard Reduced in Stearns After Strike
Stearns Kentucky reports a quiet day with 25 soldiers on guard. A posse searched for leaders of the Christmas day strike, with one report saying they escaped into Tennessee. Authorities believe the trouble is practically over.
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Stearns
Tennessee
Claus Spreckles Buried In Simple Lutheran Service
The funeral of Claus Spreckles drew hundreds in San Francisco as a simple Lutheran ceremony concluded. Spreckles estate valued at about fifty million dollars with an annual revenue of a quarter million.
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Spreckles
San Francisco
Claus Spreckles
Collision at Sea Off Newcastle Sinks British Steamer
The British steamer Advance and the British bark Iverna collided off Newcastle on December 28. The Advance sank with the loss of all crew except the first officer. The Iverna arrived at port leaking badly.
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Newcastle
Dee
Advance
New Messiah Teed Interred as Followers End Hope of Resurrection
The remains of Dr. Cyrus R. Teed known as the new Messiah were buried in Tampa on December 28 as followers abandon immediate resurrection hopes. They still anticipate a seventh day return with celebratory events planned for Wednesday.
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Tampa
Cyrus R. Teed
Democrats Push Complete Tariff Bill For 1910
Washington reports Congressman Clayton, chair of the Democratic caucus, says enough Democrats are not ready for simple negotation on tariff. He advocates drafting a full tariff bill covering every schedule to present to the committee of the whole for a national platform in 1910.
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Washington
Clayton
Scientists in Session Open AAAS Convention in Baltimore
The annual convention of the American Society for the Advancement of Science opened in Baltimore and will run through the week. The sessions will advocate creating a national health bureau. Friday will be devoted to celebrating the centennial of Charles Darwin.
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Baltimore
American Society For the Advancement of Science
Charles Darwix
Federal Grand Jury Probes Packinghouse Industry in Chicago
Chicago December 28 federal grand jury opened an inquiry into the packing house industry. Numerous employees are present to testify and observers expect a thorough examination of alleged railroad rebates and combinations among packers.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Speculators Stung by New Theatre Ticket Ordinance
New York faces a crackdown on sidewalk theatre ticket speculators as an ordinance aims to end exorbitant resales. The anti speculator drive has theatres adopting methods to thwart middlemen, including strategies to prevent strangers from buying and passing off tickets for profits.
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New York
Knickerbocker
New Vault Guards Billions With Steam Death Trap
New York December 28. A bank vault protecting 50 million in cash and 500 million in securities features a 16 ton steel door and a steam bath that douses intruders with super heated jets. The 400 ton steel vault rests on illuminated piers and uses mirrors for surveillance. Two eight foot doors with two ton hinges and brass nozzles surround the structure. Cost of the defense is 225000, a small fraction of the treasure secured.
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New York
Death Valley Scotty Enlists in U S Army
Walter Scott known as Death Valley Scotty went to a Chicago recruiting office declaring his wish to enlist. He said he wants a quieter life, and if he passes the physical he'll join the new recruits and be sent to New York and then Cuba.
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Chicago
Walter Scott
Death Valley
Taion Captured by Chinese Cruisers Near Kumekuk
The British steamer Taion was seized by two Chinese cruisers near Kumekuk on December 28. The capture is thought to stem from a past incident in which the Taion ran down a junk and drowned a theatrical company aboard.
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Hong Kong
Kumekuk
Fire destroys three story building on Third Ave and 67th St
Two men were severely injured and about twenty residents faced peril as flames swept a three story frame building at Third avenue and 67th street. Firefighters performed several heroic rescues amid the blaze.
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New York
Third Avenue
67Th Street
Hottentots on Warpath Raid in German Southwest Africa
Capetown reports the Hottentots are on the warpath again in German southwest Africa. They raided cattle posts near Bouchanaland and attacked two Europeans. Seven German soldiers were sent in pursuit.
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Capetown
Night Riders Trial Resumes in Union City
After three days' adjournment the sight alleged night riders trial in Union City resumes. The state has completed its evidence.
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Union City
Not Convicted in Remarkable Dillon Coal Theft Case
William Radcliff was tried in Dillon on burglary charges for stealing five tons of coal from Oregon Short Line chutes. The jury was instructed to acquit after evidence failed to show entry or tools used, and the judge urged legislative action to close the legal gap.
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Oregon
Radcliff
Graft Allegations Sweep Mexican Plantation Stockholders
In Chicago on December 28 a petition for a receiver accuses J. F. Markel Ed Graves D W Graves Joseph B Welcome and Lee Mattle of diverting large suits from the Mexican Plantation association. The suit lists many school teachers nationwide as stockholders in the association.
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Chicago
J. F. Markel
Ed. Graves
D. W. Graves
Joseph B. Welcome
Lee Mattle
Mexican Plantation Association
Chicago Wool Storage Plan correction from W Scott Anderson
W Scott Anderson of Boise writes to correct a Salt Lake article about Chicago as the wool storage site. He explains the National Woolgrowers Association backed Chicago, asserts growers must control stock, and denounces false promises by Chicago commerce representatives. He cites Utah Wyoming Montana Idaho subscriptions and affirms the plan aims to shield wool producers from past handling methods.
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W. Scott Anderson
Boise
Woolgrowers’ Associations
The
Tribune
Salt Lake Republican
Anderson
National Woolgrowers’ Association
Chicago
Pocatello Tribune
Utah
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
West
Association of Commerce
Association of Commerce At Chicago
W. H. Manss
Chicago Association of Commerce
Commission Wool Houses
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Salt Lake
Judge denies bail in Carmack murder case
Nashville December 28. Judge Hart refused bail to Colonel Cooper Robin Cooper and John Sharpe who are charged with the murder of Senator Carmack.
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Nashville
Hart
Colonel Cooper
Robin Cooper
John Sharpe
Senator Carmack
Prize Fight Promoter Receives OBrien Johnson Match Cable
Pugh McIntosh, prize fight promoter, today received a cablegram from Philadelphia stating that Jack O’Brien will fight Johnson. Sydney and Dee are noted as part of the context in the message.
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Sydney
Dee
Pugh McIntosh
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Johnson
Bunco on Train Ends With Arrest on No 7 Southbound
A German passenger Romey Himps was allegedly bilked by M P Sullivan on a northbound Short Line train. After dining in the dining car the pair argued over payment and Sullivan struck Himps. Sullivan was arrested by Special Officer Knowles at Pocatello and the case was postponed for a preliminary hearing due tomorrow afternoon.
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M. P. Sullivan
Knowles
Sullivan
Romey Himps
Pocatello
Justice of the Peace
Masonheimer
Declamatory Con Test At Boise Tonight
The Idaho Scholastic league declamatory contest occurs tonight at the New Pinney theatre Boise with three classifications and three first prizes. Judges include Chief Justice Airshie and George M. Black. Music by Boise High orchestra and Girls Glee Club. Representative speakers include Miss Idaho Wellington of Pocatello and Virgilio Castellini of Pocatello.
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Pinney Theatre
Boise
Idaho Scholastic League
Pocatello
Albion
College of Idaho
Airshie
George M. Black
Lewiston Normal
Philip Soulen
Preparatory Department
University of Idaho
Boise High School
Alice Maxson
Boise High Schol Girls’ Glee Club
Two Italians Fined for Stealing Coal
Two Italian men, Ralph Igetti and L. Buehini, fined five dollars each for stealing coal from the Oregon Short Line. They were brought before Police Judge Kane by Depot Officer Joley after arrest last night. Neither spoke English. Ralph Gates acted as interpreter. Both paid the fines and were released.
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Meading
Oregon
Sialam
Kane
John
Oley
Ralph Ige
L. Buehini
Ralph Gates
Cholera Still Plagues St Petersburg Daily Deaths Rise
In St Petersburg on December 28 cholera remains active with a daily average of 15 new cases and five deaths reported in the city.
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St. Petersburg
Mrs Huff Returns From Beaver City Neb After Month Visit
Mrs W A Huff came back this morning from Beaver City Nebraska where she spent a month with her parents.
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W. A. Huff
Beaver City
Neb
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the Bee
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Roney’s
J. A
Wagner
Wall Street
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Hottentots
Warpath
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Omaha
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