18 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1923
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a morning quake in Syracuse Sicily near Mount Etna and a Japanese quake devastating Yokohama and Tokyo. Refugees recount collapsing buildings, fires, and scenes of shock while praise for aid arrives.
Mrs. A. R. Webb, wife of Commander Webb and head of the Yokohama naval hospital, reports from Seattle that vessels escaped the Yokosuka quake but burned in harbor fires. She says tanks holding a decade of fuel exploded in flames after the earthquake and typhoon, and she narrowly survived, sleeping in a cemetery during the chaos.
The Dempsey Firpo heavyweight title bout at Polo Grounds drew 82,228 paid, a new gate-record. Including comps, attendance reached 87,000 with gross receipts of 1,188,822.89. federal tax 180,074.80 and state tax 57,197 left net receipts 91,551. Dempsey, with a discolored left eye, heads to Chicago then Salt Lake City to visit his parents before returning to Los Angeles.
Kansas City police detained radical labor leader William Z Foster and Kansas City secretary John Mihlie on charges tied to a speech about his Michigan trial. Bond set at 1000 each. Foster released after authorities voiced no formal charges following a lack of audience disturbance.
Former Italian premier Salandra told the League of Nations council that the league’s competency in the Greco Italian issue could not be raised, while Italy favored leaving covenant interpretation to authorized persons. In Athens, Interior Minister Mavromichalis formally apologized to Britain France and Italy at their legations for the Janina massacre.
Lieutenant Al Williams, Navy pilot, set two electric speed records at Curtiss field near Mitchell Field New York. He averaged 2471 miles in four trips over the course and on one heat achieved a notable time, boosting wartime aviation record appeal.
Paris reports Premier Poincare is seeking a settlement of a Bulgarian and Yugoslav dispute over Bulgarian irregulars crossing into Yugoslav territory. He proposes immediate talks by commissions under Nish agreement to draft an extradition treaty, meeting in Sofia on October 1.
Belgrade reports the Italian charge d affaires stating that sending General Giardino to Fiume as military governor does not alter Fiume’s status or hinder an Italo Yugoslav settlement. The move is described as a precaution against extremist elements.
Geneva reports say Balkan delegates express concern over Italian general taking charge in Fiume. Greek Bulgarian and Yugoslav representatives held talks to discuss implications of the new government arrangement.
Lt. R. K. Stoner piloted a fast light plane at 1000 feet over Langley field in a test linking a moving ship and a dirigible. The experiment aimed to show possible wartime use of small planes from portable bases. gusts broke a stick, but the test was deemed successful. The plan calls for replacing the wooden hook with steel and further engine restart trials.
A telegram from Suaraby near the Brazil border reports 1,800 Brazilian rebels captured a town after a sharp fight. Seven rebels died and 27 were wounded, government forces lost twenty drowned while swimming the River, with Caeim and fifteen men captured.
Governor Walton extends absolute martial law to Muskogee and surrounding areas as National Guard troops control cities. He delays state fairs in Muskogee and Oklahoma City to enforce order while tainted Klan records reportedly flee the state. Civil authorities remain active. traffic bans and military presence persist with strict news censorship.
A state movement challenges Governor Walton over executive power as calls grow for amending the constitution. The effort seeks to curb the governor and even suggests Federal action to ensure a republican form of government in Oklahoma. Senator Leflore and Wewoka judges weigh in as tensions rise.
An early Lewiston dispatch reports city authorities ordering police to identify hooded band members and to enforce public order during a Negro night event. The fragment notes confusion over actions and admonitions issued to officers as residents react to the unrest.
War spreads as General Enrico Tellini head of the Italian military commission is ambushed and killed. Funeral honors are set for Wednesday as Italy and Greece enter a state of war.
The Japanese joint office warns foreigners to avoid Sacone and photography seen as sacrilege after the quake. American hospital aid is welcomed as many facilities were destroyed. The warship Mikasa awaits scrapping while some parts are saved as a battle souvenir. The raw silk market reopens.
Washington dispatches report Japan's silk filatures largely undamaged by the quake with 42 000 bales in Yokohama destroyed but 8 000 saved Kobe emerging as a silk center and recovery expected. Trade official estimates 500 000 cotton spindles destroyed. Messages of gratitude flow to the United States for relief efforts and cooperation from Japanese officials. Yokohama temporary barracks flooded. five missing after a Saturday storm.
The Shipping Board directs its legal department to prepare a lawsuit against Bethlehem Shipbuilding for a war contract dispute after negotiations failed to settle. The action marks a broad effort by the Steel Trust to assert claims over wartime contracts.
A fierce brush fire driven by a hot wind devastated North Berkeley and Cragmont Lamont Park, burning about 600 buildings including many affluent homes. Damage estimated at 10 million dollars with 2400 left homeless. no deaths reported and injuries mostly minor. The city of UC Berkeley faced its worst reconstruction effort in history.
In Berkeley California a brush fire grew into a major conflagration driving residents from homes. Deputy Coroner Berg reports about 50 people treated for burns or injuries with no fatalities. Mayor Stringham says water shortages worsened the disaster and pledges relief and reconstruction steps.
Strong north winds and dry brush fed fires sweeping northern California. Dozens of towns including Fresnaga Eldorado Placer Nevada Sacramento Napa Sonoma Marin and Alameda faced severe damage as flames began with little warning. Fire crews from Sacramento Los Angeles Mare Island and other areas battled blazes near Bolinas Ridge Cordelia and Santa Ynez river district amid shifting winds and cooling weather.
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