Avezzano Destroyed by Italian Earthquake Destruction Described
Pompeii no longer a city of the dead as Avezzano lies ruined with more than 11 000 dead and only walls standing. Report describes widespread devastation across the town whose sugar refineries once spurred the region, with debris obliterating streets and homes and leaving inhabitants adrift.
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Earthquakes Ravage Italy as Death Toll Soars
Reports from thirteen towns show more than 38,000 dead and about 20,000 injured in Italy after a devastating quake. Hospitals scramble, nobles join rescuers, and Rome coordinates aid while officials forecast continued chaos. Recovered victims include nuns and a priest from Santa Benedita church in Sora.
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Six Villages Wiped Out by Earthquake in Abruzzi
Descriptions from London and Rome estimate near 37,000 deaths across towns in the Abruzzi region after a powerful earthquake. Avezzano worst affected with about 10,000 dead. Alba 5,000. Sora 5,000. San Benevento 3,600. Pescara 4,000. Magliano 1,860. Capelle 1,200. extensive fires and disease threaten survivors in rough camps amid winter.
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Quarantine Lifted in Six Eastern Iowa Counties
Iowa state veterinarian announces lifting of foot and mouth disease quarantine in six eastern counties Jackson Cedar Jones Johnson and Clinton, except within a five mile radius of the McDevitt farm in Clinton county. Movement of feeders and breeding stock still barred from nine border counties. Department denies full release, cites need for provisional quarantine at destinations.
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Union News Service
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Federal Agricultural Department
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Grandma Cornelia Gannon to Celebrate 93rd Birthday
Mason City celebrates Cornelia Gannon who has read the Bible daily for 80 years and kept Northwestern Christian Advocate for 56. She came to this county 48 years ago, now lives on a farm near the city, and remains the life of the neighborhood. Her writings on early life are read at Clover Leaf club meetings as the group prepares a leather bound booklet of her papers.
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Northwestern Christian Advocate
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Gannon
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Clover Leaf Club
Aged Man Ended His Life Near Here
Seymour James aged 70 hanged himself in a barn at his daughter Mrs. Jeff Bengston’s farm near here. Death attributed to health issues. Surviving children live in the Dakotas including Mrs. John M. Jensen of Woongocket S D and James A. Seymour of Valley City N D. The two were visiting at the daughter’s home.
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Sun Bias Patent Granted for Pin Dial and Locometer
Sac City postmaster Charles Early has received notice that his patent application for a pin dial and locometer has been allowed. Early’s device combines a 30m dial and a locator to determine latitude and longitude, enabling accurate time correction anywhere on earth using a chronometer.
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Actor James R. Garside Dies After Long Illness
James R. Garside, 49, a nationally known stock company actor, died in Dubuque after a long illness of diabetes. He lived there for six years with his wife Emma Warren, who is active in theatre. His remains will be taken to Alliance for burial.
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New Spencer Hospital Opens Under Women’s Board
The Spencer hospital under a women’s board of managers formally opened with a public reception. About 1,000 people inspected the building as it showcased the latest devices and modern facilities in every respect.
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Senator Francis to push strict drug dispensing bill
Des Moines Senator Francis says he will introduce a measure in the legislature to tighten regulations on dispensing drugs like cocaine morphine and heroin. The bill aims to address alarming proportions of drug abuse and to provide help for those who have become drug victims.
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Lesiie
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Francis
Two Clarks and a Capitol Clerk Roll in Iowa
Iowa's legislature approved numerous clerks for each senator with many unassigned posts. A Des Moines report notes a parole law allowing judges to release first offenders under 25 before penitentiary commitment, aligning with the governor's call to expand parole use.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Layyer
Prohibition Bills Brew Cold War in Des Moines
Temperance forces in Des Moines push three senate measures to curb saloons. Aims include one saloon per 2000 population, 65 percent petition thresholds, and closing hours at 7 p.m. weeknights and noon Saturdays. Proposals split over repeal of the antisaloon law and phased reductions.
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Priest Proposes Bill to Stop Opening Coffins in Churches
The Rev Lars Whedahl a 28 year ministry veteran and Palo Alto county state representative elect arrives in Des Moines with a bill to prohibit opening coffins during funeral services in churches.
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Des Moines
Iowa News Notes and Local Proceedings Summary
Iowa supervisors selected three newspapers for the year 1716. A Des Moines financial report shows gains in postal revenue and stamp sales with reduced operating costs. Sioux City bowler set a 36 hour marathon, while A J Lien of Whittemore died during surgery at Algona. A Des Moines suffrage edition is planned for March 24.
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Appeal Filed Over Defeated Candidate Contest
A defeated candidate named Appeala Dubuqie Ry Maliento Caffery has filed an appeal to the court contesting the results. About one hundred ballots were rejected, prompting the challenge to the contest board’s finding.
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