Calabrian Earthquake Disaster Reported Widespread Devastation
Dec 20 reporting details of a colossal Calabrian earthquake that devastated Calabria and eastern Sicily, causing massive loss of life and ruins. Royal aid arrived as authorities scramble to inventory casualties, rescue survivors, and organize relief, with figures ranging from thousands to over a hundred thousand dead.
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Calabria
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Henry
Italy
Victor
Messina
Ubesthajler
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Elgat
Alloc
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Altered Topography of Stricker Region Reported
Fragmentary OCR describes a disaster affecting Stricker region with mentions of a quake and cultural sites. It references Italian departments and a tragedy, noting population impact in a devastated area near a central district and a burial at a Messing wet. The text cites Bravery and a Great Egg Jott of aley, with mentions of Trinity church and a barberm.
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Canadian Farmers Accumulate Monly Note Placeholder
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered words about Canadian farmers and a murky political or social discourse. The readable lines lack clear events, names, places, or dates to form a coherent summary.
EICILIANS AND CALABRIANS LEAVE FOR STRICKEN LAND
Immigrant groups depart from an unspecified port bound for a disaster zone amid tense conditions. The report notes Wartime era movements, with mention of Athens Prague and New York as distant references. Limited readable names appear, including Wingate and Bake, suggesting a chaotic transit narrative.
Earthquake Shocks Hit Ports and Trade Centers
Violent tremors were felt in Byraca, Syracuse, and nearby islands. Residents fled through streets as aftershocks rattled the region. Imports valued at about 150 million, with 10 million in danger goods, face disruption as communication with the stricken districts remains poor and shipping from the port to the Mediterranean is uncertain.
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Bagnara Wiped Out by Fire in Coastal Town
A report from Batabria dated December 20 states the town of Bagnara, north of Reme, has been completely wiped out by fire. About 10,000 residents are described as dead or missing as investigators assess the scorched site and nearby remains await further action in the coming days.
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Hagnara
Reme
Bagnara
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Slight Palermo Tremor Triggers Panic Procession
A small quake struck Palermo at about 7 30 last evening. Fearful residents rushed to churches and carried images of saints in a street procession, begging for mercy as aftershocks sparked panic amid memories of the earlier quake.
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Palermo
Devastating Wave Hits Lipart Area in Calabria
A strong surge from a Dec wave wrecked Lipart and nearby towns in Calabria. The capital, Lipart, with about 120 residents, faced flooding as water depths reached thirty feet, towers and houses washed from foundations. Eleven railroad towns near Hegaia suffered damage.
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Calabria
Roto Kecua
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Hegaia
Confirmation of Death of American Consul
Washington reports at the State Department confirm the death of Consul Cheney and his wife in Montana. The dispatch notes the ladies have not yet been recovered, and the exact circumstances remain unclear.
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State Department
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Alta
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American Bishop Missing After Earthquake In Ontawa
Dec 19 reports from Ontawa state a Protestant bishop named David Sennard may be among the dead after a devastating earthquake. Parishioners believe the bishop could have resided at Mersina. no further word has come.
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New Ontawa
David Sennard
Burglars Loot Multiple Homes in Ore Hease District
A clipped notice reports burglars looted several houses in the Ore Hease area. The fragmentary text lists unhelpful numbers and stray words, but confirms an ongoing burglary wave and police attention. The readable items reference wine, mates, and local names, though specifics are unclear.
Burglary Spree Hit 20 Apartments in Two Weeks
Report details a wave of burglaries where more than 20 apartment visits occurred in two weeks. The burglar left notes and a watchful presence was noted near doorbells. One home faced a $1,100 loss and mail apologies from the intruder were later received.
Refugees Arrive in Naples From Great Britain Tragedy
The Seraphin brought 600 refugees to Naples from the south of Italy, many badly injured and lacking medical care. Hospitals in Sicily towns are overwhelmed, with few doctors and supplies. By tomorrow night, authorities fear up to 29,009 injured Britons will reach city harbors, straining transports, and provisional hospitals are being prepared as Naples appeals for public aid.
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Italy
Mreatna
Cestmuas
Gicily
Tita
Auchor
Camber
Will attempt again to save Radovtz at Los Angeles
An organization in Los Angeles named The Political Refuce Defense League refused to act on the care of Christien Radovitz. John Murray of Tucmon Arif urged championing four Mexican detainees, but the group refused to set a precedent. Leaders fear more migrants may be harmed or returned.
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Tee
Defense League
Christien Radovitz
John Murray
Tucmon
Arif
Don Angelea
Cal
Uowan
How Dr White Was Cured Of Tuberculosis
A fragmentary report cites a medical case where Dr White recovers from tuberculosis using early novel therapies. The article offers limited detail and uses muffled phrasing, but implies patient improvement and ongoing care plans.
Fight against tuberculosis turns to new pulpit burden
Hewl returns to the pulpit next Monday amid rumors of a doctor, Dr. White Nigeronly, and air treatment methods. In Bearth, a bullet wound marked the death of tea Angin Dea, 20, owner of the Extra Music company, found in the basement with a bullet hole in his head. authorities suspect suicide. Exton, 2 years old, a prominent businessman, was single.
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Husinrae Boan
Exton Wen
Man to be tried on plea of insanity in killing case
Denver dispatch reports defendant plans to leave the case to the jury and urges a full twelve-men panel. He asserts insanity or emotional distress could justify the shooting of Durye by Durye, with his wife Bert awaiting in jail and a coroner’s inquest scheduled.
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Henry Honey Hopes For Conviction Of Calhoun
New York reports Francis J. Heney, San Francisco prosecutor, seeks the conviction of Patrick Calhoun, president of the California Street Railway, in a bribery case tied to a franchise vote. Heney says public officials like Calhoun must be prosecuted even if it hurts business, while noting railroad attorney Fort predicts a trial battle.
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Francis J. Neney
San Francisco
Morris Iteas
Patrick Cal- Unun
Caltel Flail Rowns
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Uribery
Reney
Pliceburg
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Henry Aid
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Spa
Jewelry Robbery in New York Ends in Mysterious Disguise
A New York City robbery left jewelry worth 95000 missing after a group of nine women and Mrs Kelly were forced from a cab near Miz Kelly's hotel. A well-dressed stranger escorted them, later leading to the loss of a diamond bracelet and earrings. Police have not yet made an arrest.
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Closing quotations of world's markets
New York open and closing quotations show markets wobbling after last night’s declines. Gould stock buying strengthens ease, but most shares finish below prior prices as dampened buying interest tempers any broad recovery.
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New York
New York Stocks and Market Summary Peculiarities
New York stocks list Amalgamated Copper at 14 BF, American Smelting at 43, 181 1 2 for pid, Atchison 100, Baltimore and Ohio 110 1 4, Canadian Pacific 178 1 4, Erie 31 28, Great Northern pid 1407, New York Central 14, Rock Island 24 14, Southern Railway 12 1 34, United States Steel 4 F-4, Wabash 15, Western Union 63 12. livestock quotes: heifers 1 5 00, calves 7 0 0. sugar raw quiet at 7 17 cent refining 7 3 4. Weather and futures notes indicate mixed activity and price shifts, volume around 50,000 cattle, grain and hogs showing varied bids.
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American Smelting
American
Anaconda Mision Co
Atchison Railway
Atchioon Farhway
Baltimore and Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Chicago Northwestern
Chicago
Bt Put
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Colorands
Beetherd
Trelaware
Huda
Leaver
Ric Grande
Neqrer
Rle Grande
le Erie Railway
Great Northern
Lacln Central
New York Aravral
Tattway
Rocksland Co
Rock Inland UN
Southern Wadihic
Southern Hallway
Union Tactic
United States Steel
United Stalcn Steel
Catastrophic quake devastates Messina and surrounding area
Descriptions from Catania on December 2 tell of thousands imprisoned, many burned, and a city shattered by a powerful tremor. Bridges, streets, and shelters are overwhelmed as hospitals fill, relief volunteers mobilize, and refugees flee toward waterlogged coastal towns amid wreckage and continuing aftershocks.
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