Earthquake Disaster Devastates Calabria and Sicily
Reports from Messina Reggio Calabria and Catania describe a massive earthquake catastrophe with thousands dead or missing. Looting martial law and rescue efforts dominate as Italian authorities mobilize ships troops and relief amid widespread ruin and fear.
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Insula
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Towanl
Conrekes
Heaieia
Mearina
Reprio de Calabria
Straits of Messina
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Auartc
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Pope and King to Aid After Italian Quake
A Rome report says the pope learned that the entire religious community of Mersina and nearby areas was wiped out by a quake and fire. King and Queen of Naples arrived to comfort victims. An international relief effort will be organized by the pope with a fund of about 1,009,000 lire and Italy pledging up to two million lire for victims.
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Nome
Er Tks Stathra
Pops
Victor Fomanuel
Mount Etna Erupts in Massive Smoke Over Ruined Cities
A chaotic report describes Mount Etna spewing smoke over devastated Sicilian towns after a quake. Descriptions of fire, destruction, and panicked crowds fill the scene with references to cities like Messina and ongoing fires. Reports warn the death toll may rise, with widespread damage across villages.
Furnace Plant Collapse Kills Ten at Ensley
Ten men die when a furnace plant wall caves in at the Ensley plant near Birmingham. A brick wall collapsed trapping workers as dirt slid into trenches. First two coffins recovered. rescue crews continue digging for more injured and missing.
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Birmingham
Dee
Ensley
Stich
Joobreath
Canada to Join in Conservation Efforts Across Regions
A garbled dispatch from Ontario hints at Canada preparing to engage in a broad conservation plan. The text references Inuit representation, government action, and policy measures affecting reserves, with unclear details about agencies and dates.
Chinese Students Receive Welcome From President Roustytel
A misread or garbled OCR text mentions President Roustytel greeting Chinese students and notes accompanying details about Washington and other figures. The fragmentary lines reference a reception and individuals tied to a college or university setting, though many words are obscured and names unclear. The passage reads as an imperfect record of a presidential welcome to students.
Reggio Described as Vast Tomb After Messina Earthquake
Refugees pour into Reggio with terror, many drowned in floodwaters as Messina is reported destroyed. Hospitals and telegraph offices wrecked. city hall and barracks ruined. A 30 foot wave swept streets. relief trains and ships mobilize with doctors, nurses, and hospital equipment bound for Messina. News from Sicily notes widespread terror and villages erased.
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Catania
Wsporto
Palermo
Vel
Messina
Trancria
Modyrueole
Marguerite
Perons
Fola
Sicily
Reggiola
Washington
Straits of Messina
Messing
Vassinu
Syracuse
Mevenna
Revised tariff hearings and party lines on capital duties
Washington reports on the Democratic and Republican sub committees finalizing tariff measures. Negotiators debate minimum and maximum duties, with Judge Gary revising testimony and lawmakers preparing for a March session to finalize the tariff framework amid foreign trade concerns and domestic industry pressure.
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Washington
Yen Twreay
Judee
EL Gary
United State
Leyte
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Germany
Taft Endorses Maryland Franchising Amendment Debate
The article notes Taft’s approval of a Maryland disenfranchising amendment and quotes Dr. Blone urging rejection, arguing the law contradicts the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments and equality before the law. Local officials discuss voter impact and political alignments in the upcoming election.
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Taft
Negra
Maryland
Blone
Taleot
Fort Smith man flees after fatal throat cutting
Dec. 29 Fort Smith Ark reports Wr. Martin fatally cut the throat of a man named Porte Beady while riding a horse. He rode into Bligter Oklahoma yesterday and surrendered to authorities after giving a vague explanation that he wanted to kill Porte Beady. Both men identified as Choctaw Indians.
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Ark
Martin
Bligter
Okla
Porte Beady
Fire Sweeps Silver City Idaho Darkens Town
A major blaze in Silver City Idaho destroyed wooden buildings including a leading camp and a Chinese restaurant. Fire spread rapidly threatening nearby structures and prompting the dynam removal of a general store and nine other buildings. An armed guard protected the remaining area as workers fought the flames.
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Bolte
Idaho
Halldings
Engia Betel
Charles N. Caldwell
Chinamea
Pittburg Bribery Cases Move Toward Speedy Trial
Pittsburg prosecutors seek a speedy trial for alleged corruption involving city councilmen and two former bankers. District Attorney Wakely aims to have the case heard before the February principal election, while defense attorneys say they will be ready. The scheme allegedly used banks and New York correspondents to move funds to a bribe account for council members.
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Cashier's Uncle May Aid In Bank Incident In Jackson
A Jackson bank case centers on an uncle potential helper to a cashier named in a report. Police state investigators seek details as the wealthy resident Mr Gory becomes a focus amid tensions. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward before the 29th of the month.
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Vevetang
Tak
Oleaelen
Mrean
Gory
Faenertes
Bank Tuaminer
Exner Anweint Cf Eipttaer
FIGHT AT MACURO BLOODY BATTLE AT MACURO
chaotic reporting from Fort of Spain Trinidad details a fierce clash between Castro loyalists and the Intereste forces allied to Juan Vicenta Gamer. About 29 killed and fifty wounded as the Gomer party withdraws and fights resume aboard the Miranda’s gunboat near Macuto.
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Kansan Market Report With Mixed Prices and Receipts
A fragmented Kansan market note shows mixed values across cattle calves and hogs with receipts around 210. Sales figures float between 0 and 9.80 five to nine dollars, while feeder prices hover near 92.0093.202 and heavy trades near 9.5. The text is garbled but indicates trading activity at futures-like levels and general market tone.
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Aes
Calle Sie Telpte
Initia
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S.ray Heavy
S.ray Heavy $9.80A5.95; Packers and Snitchers
Closing Quotations Of World Markets In Late December
New York December 23 opening prices rose on active trading but gains were limited as several issues moved gently. Notable movers included American Sugar refining, Anaconda Mining, Denver and Rio Grande, Great Northern, Canadian Pacific, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Southern Railway with varied shifts in price and notable quotations across steel, copper, and chemical stocks.
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Pti
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Deookign Rapid Transit
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la Reading Hallway
JR Rock Island Company
Tock Veland Co
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Volow Macific
Iinlied Btatea Steel
United Beate Btee
Wabash Railway
Western Union
Standard Ol Company
Destruction of Messina Seen Through a Refugee Eye
A refugee’s account depicts the panic and destruction in Messina as walls shatter, furniture crashes, and crowds flee through streets. The survivor details walls collapsing, rain of debris, fires, and a city overwhelmed by tremors and aftershocks, ending with a sense of ongoing fear and displacement.
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