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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1923
Page
1
A severe quake lasting several seconds struck Sicily near September 15 at 7:35. Panic drove worshippers from homes and churches, with people fleeing into streets as buildings rattled and stones fell. Local authorities reported tremors caused minor injuries and property damage.
Oklahoma City and Muskogee confront martial law rumors as Governor Walton warns of temporary suspension of state and county events to enforce military rule. Civil authorities lose control of police with troops returning jurisdiction to the military amid scarce public gatherings.
A fierce wind driven fire swept through Berkeley California destroying about 600 homes, leaving around 2400 homeless. The blaze began on a slope near the ridge and raced into residential blocks with flames leaping to the business district. Firefighting efforts, aided by crews from Berkeley and nearby cities, checked the blaze after the wind subsided. Dozens were treated for minor injuries and burns as officials warned of water supply shortcomings that hindered early efforts.
Report notes Italian concerns about potential Slav alignment and Bulgarian actions amid Balkan disturbances. It mentions talks with France, a commission, and plans for an extradition treaty as authorities seek stabilization in the region.
Fragmentary listing of players and teams including Holloway Bagster Rommel Kelly Perkian Paternnisa Cole Whitehill Bage Harris Hasty Romanet Shavte Myatt Shaw Schang Blankenship Howe Blethen Picinieh Preergh Sommas Barne Bmith Oeschwer Fillim Morrison and others appear in a scattered roster.
A violent earthquake shock was felt in Syracuse Italy at 7 30 oclock this morning. The tremor caused alarm among residents and was reported by local observers. No injuries or damage details were provided in the bulletin.
New York City faced widespread publishing disruption as 2,500 union members walked out, halting most editions after midnight. Some papers issued limited pre strike editions while others, like the New York Evening Post, prepared only a morning issue. Publishers vow to resume through union officers.
Port Vendres Franco Spanish frontier reports fear of a counter revolution in Spain as rapid events unsettle party chiefs and readers. Expulsions rumored to be imminent unsettle authorities and politics.
The cabinet reviews plans to aid farmers in the next year, detailing programs and funding while reflecting on support already provided in the past year. The discussion centers on improving agricultural relief, credit access, and price stabilization measures.
Washington dispatch reports fires fanned by shifting winds sweeping through many southern California counties. Towns like Eldorado, Colfax, and nearby resorts suffer severe damage or destruction. Fire crews from Navy and local units battle blazes across grazing and timber land, with thousands of acres burned and multiple communities evacuated.
Fire devastates 45 blocks in Berkeley as 60 plus homes and student housing burn. Chief Charente orders minimal access. National Guard and volunteers guard ruins. Loss tallies reach $3.9 to $5.06 million with over 49 injured and unconfirmed fatalities feared.
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