Devastation in Sicily and Southern Italy After Earthquake
Disaster reports from Messina and Reggio state 110000 killed with 70000 in Messina and 40000 in Reggio confirmed. Refugees flood Naples and other ports as fires consume ruined cities. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visit Messina amid rescue efforts and international relief pours in from Austria Germany and the United States.
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Rome
Italy
Sicily
Messina
Reggio
Naples
Rai
Ing Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Catania
Admiral Makharoff
Arthur Cheney
Termini
Germany Eyes Tariff Concessions Amid U S Act
Washington December 8 There are indications Germany will seek minimum tariff rates under the new tariff act expected to pass after Congress adjourns March 4. Count Von Bernasdorff the German ambassador to Washington has arranged with Secretary Root for a meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss new treaty relations and favorable terms for German exports. Germany aims to secure advantage without heavy price under a likely rapid act implementation, seeking cordial reception at the State Department.
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Washington
Germany
America
Congress
Count von Bernasdorff
Root
Bia Re
Roosevelt
Baron Speck von Sternburg
United States
American Congress
Kaufman Defeats J Barry In One Sided Bout
In Los Angeles on December 20, Al Kaufman defeated Jim Barry in the 39th round when Barry’s seconds threw in the towel. Barry led on points through thirty rounds but weakened late, with both men clinching continually. Barry’s manager cited broken hands as the reason for surrender.
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Los Angeles
Jim Barry
al Kaufman
Barry
Thouight
Kaufman
Children Report Cattle Disease Suspicions in Monroe County
An Agriculture Department expert is sent to Lavesti Gate to inspect suspected foot and mouth disease among cattle and children in Monroe County.
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Albany
State Department of Agriculture
Lavesti Gate
Monroe County
Bank Robbery at Wellston Oklahoma Nets $5000
Five heavily armed robbers dynamited the Bank of Wellston Oklahoma just after midnight and after a two hour standoff with citizens escaped with about $5000. No injuries were reported despite a exchange of shots.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Okla
Wellston
Oklahoma
Here
Grafters Soon to Be Tried in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on December 30, prosecutors plan speedy trials for councilmen and two former bankers amid alleged corrupt practices. They aim to conclude before February municipal elections when the councilmen seek re election. Evidence reportedly includes transfers via New York banks and safes deposit boxes. Federal agents focus on checks and fund transfers while President Roosevelt supports federal investigations.
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Pittsburg
Blakeley
New York
Roosevelt
Finch Convicted of Murder by Jury
Portland Ore December 20 James A Finch slayer of Ralph B Fincher vace prossentor for State Bar association was convicted of murder in the first degree after twenty eight minutes deliberation by the jury Sentence will be pronounced Saturday morning
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
James A. Finch
Ralph B. Fincher
Vace
State Bar Association
McElroy Accepts Chair for One Session in Council
In a pre consolidation Allegheny common council session Mr. McElroy agreed to serve as president pro tempore and occupy the chair for one session. The move sets a temporary leadership arrangement prior to the consolidation.
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Allegheny Common Council
McElroy
Mock duel ends in death in Santa Cruz
In a mock duel at Ban Lomond last night Thomas N. Ritchie of Oakland was shot dead by Irving Cockcroft, a lifelong friend. A coroner's jury found the shooting accidental and exonerated Cockcroft.
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Associated Press
Santa Cruz
Ban Lomond
Thomas N. Ritchie
Oakland
Irving Cockcroft
Cockcroft
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