Mesina Earthquake Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Grim Toll
Messina reports show 2300 people extricated alive as aftershocks and fire devastate the city. Despatches note continued debris searches, retrieval of remains, and efforts to restore railways, postal service, and relief camps. Americans in the zone are being sought, with officials warning against epidemic risk and ration control amid humanitarian aid.
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Palmero
Naples
Jioures
Ward
Mensina
Major Landis
Alt Fary
Rome
A. & Cheney
Cheneys
Bavara Cutting
Winthrop Chancer
Stuart KL Lupton
Messina
Morsing
Decaying Bodies Do Not Spread Disease Says Doctor
New York January 7 Dr William H Park head of the New York health department research labs states that decaying bodies pose no great pestilence risk in the earthquake aftermath Weather is cool and no sewer gas or offensive odor will trigger disease spread Flesh is said to be non contagious once putrefaction begins, with odors causing discomfort rather than illness
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New York
Messing
Rcent
William H. Park
Pesearch Laboratories
New York Department of Health
Perk
Miss Nellie O'Donnell Charged With Embezzling $4100
Kansan City reports Miss Nellie O'Donnell a former cashier for Schwarsachlad & Schhcergser Beef & Provision company arrested on embezzlement charges totaling 4100. She confessed and linked Frank O'Dowd to funds, now a cigar seller in Kansas City Kansas. The 1908 July theft preceded a destructive branch fire.
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Kansan City
Nellie O'Donnell
Schwarsachlad & Schhcergser Beef & Provision Company
Wao
Miss O'Donnell
Frank O'Dowd
O'Dowd
Kansas City
Kansas
Miss O’donnell
Criticism of Army and Its Management
Washington hearing sharp criticism of the army and its handling in the army appropriation debate. Officials testified about a $10,400 mileage expense tied to horsemanship tents ordered by the President, seen as unnecessary by representatives. Allegations claim funds were used to mislead officers’ movements, with critics urging redirection to stationed posts.
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Washington
Jan
Capitol
House Committee On Military Affairs
Ordei
Port Evhan Allen
Vermont
Fort Myrer
Virginia
Anthony
Kantaa
Slayven
Texas
Chatrroan Hull
Iowa
Night of the Big Wind in Ireland Observed in Chicago
Irish families in Chicago and cities across the United States marked the anniversary of the big wind in Ireland seven years after the event. Story and song drew on memories handed down through generations as narrators, young and old, recounted the historic night at hearthstone gatherings.
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Ireland
Chicago
Not Guilty For Mrs Erb And Sister In Pa Murder Trial
Mrs M Flor ence Erb and her sister Mrs Catherine Beisel were found not guilty of shooting Captain J Clayton Erb in a sensational 1908 Pennsylvania case. After nearly eighteen hours the jury returned a not guilty verdict, ending a widely watched trial that spanned more than a week with tense courtroom moments and questions on self defense.
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Media
M. Florence Erb
J. Clayton Erb
Pennsylvania
Catherine Beisel
Erb
Delaware County Court House
Drvme
J. Rohrman Robinson
Assalant
Hare
Johnson
Jury Delivers Not Guilty Verdict in Local Trial
The foreman announced a not guilty verdict to a crowd of anxious families. Women wept as relatives congratulated the jurors, while Karry Boise and Mrs Beisel expressed relief and gratitude. Mrs Erb and others spoke of fear and innocence, believing her sister’s actions justified.
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Karry Boise
WMS
Erb
Judes Johnson
Beisel
Attempted Fire at Broadway Factory Building
Jan 7 New York A janitor found a lighted candle placed in a demijohn surrounded by rags and paper on the fourth floor landing of a brick building at 335-337 Broadway The jug contained kerosene alcohol and gasoline The candle had burned about an hour police say the setup looked like a deliberate firebug plot The building housed factories and offices
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New York
David Barty
Broadway
Barry
Widow in Green Sends Comic Postal Blackmail Card
A Chicago mailed comic postal card shows a man on the floor while a woman with a rolling pin threatens him. The “Widow in Green” gang is accused of blackmailing wealthy hotel guests, swindling thousands. A wealthy Indiana man received the card. his name is withheld. Federal authorities pursue prosecution. the wife and daughter learn of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Green
Indiana
Chicago to Host National Criminal Law Conference in June
A national conference on criminal law and criminology is planned for Chicago in the first week of June. Prominent men will discuss why fear of punishment restrains crime and why the criminal is treated as a diseased person, with Governor Deneen, attorneys, physicians, and psychologists taking active part as delegates are carefully chosen.
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Chicago
Denéen
Trial records close as Hains faces final cross examination
Flushing January seventh report on Thornton J. Hains amid a four day cross examination by District Attorney Darrin. The witness asserts he believes he will be free next week and that he told the truth. The defense plans expert testimony and a hypothetical on Hains sanity. Justice Crane says all evidence must be heard, with summations over two days and jury deliberation likely Wednesday.
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Flushing
Thvornton J. Hains
Darrin
Hains
Crane
Halas
Ausustra
Tierney
Crose
Ripley
Billy Annis
Thornton Hains
Two Chicago Babies Benefit From Open Air Exposure
Chicago reports two “cold proof” babies thriving after open air exposure during a cold spell. One infant carried barefoot to a hotel for treatment, while another child of policeman Thos Fitzpatrick improved after nurses advised afternoon sleep in the open air. Parents say the method has yielded health gains amid chilly weather.
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Chicago
Thomas M. Robertson
Boughton
Mich
Robertson Enid
Thos. Fitzpatrick
Evans
Moving Picture Men Win in New York
January 7 A Brooklyn supreme court justice granted William Fox president of the Moving Picture Association an injunction against Mayor McClellan over the mayor’s refusal to issue moving picture licenses. The decision followed a swift action by Fox on behalf of union members and aligned with two other petitions challenging the mayor’s move.
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New York
The
Moving Picture
McClellan
Justice Blackmar
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
William Fox
Moving Ietiremen
Association
Fox
Naucoctallion
Beware of Malice in Shakespearean Admonition
A compact reflection on cautioning against malice drawn from Shakespearean sentiment. The line urges restraint and integrity in speech and action, framing malice as a harmful force to avoid in all conduct.
Greek Proverb Quick Deciders Prove Unsafe
A Greek proverb notes that those who decide too quickly are unsafe. The saying implies caution and deliberation in making important choices. It emphasizes patience over impulsive judgment.
Closing quotations of world's markets urge steady gains
New York stocks opened with brisk demand pushing many shares higher early. Colorado & Southern rose 15-8, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste Marie gained 1 1 2, Union Pacific and Reading up 1. Chicago Great Western fell on reassessment fears, while New York Central and Consolidated Gas showed strength. Bonds moved irregularly as traders weighed small advances and notable gains.
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New York
Colorado & Southern
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Sault Ste Martez
Pennnsylvania
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Colorado & Southern First
Colorado
American Smelting
Chicago & Alton
Wisconsin Central
American
National
Northwestern
Chicago Great Western
Mlinois Central
New York Central
Consolidated Gas
Colorado & Southern Rose
Rock Islan
Maton Pacific
Capadian Pacific
New York Stocks List From Historic Market Report
A dated compilation lists prices for numerous companies across sectors. Notable entries include Amalgamated Copper American Car and Foundry American Locomotive American Smelting Sugar Refining Anaconda Mining Co Atchison Baltimore and Ohio Canadian Pacific Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago Northwestern Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Colorado Fuel and Iron Colorado and Southern Delaware and Hudson Denver and Rio Grande Erie Great Northern Great Northern Ore Diffs Illinois Central New York Central Reading Rock Island Southern Pacific Southern Railway Union Pacific United States Steel Wabash Western Union and Standard Oil Company with various bid and trade figures.
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Amalgamated Copper
St Paul
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Colorado and Southern
Delaware and Hudson
Denver and Rio Grande
Erie Railway
Great Northern
Great Northern Ore Ctfs
Tuiinois Central
New York Central
Reading Railway
Rock Island Co
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Union Pacific
United States Steel
United States Steel, Ptd
Wabash Railway
Western Union
Standard Ol Company
Chicago Market Receipts and commodity prices report
Chicago market notes show cattle receipts around 7,000 and hogs about 80,000 with steady demand. Prices cover ranges for beef and pork cuts, sheep values, and grain futures. Wheat May at 1.07 1 1 4, corn May 61 3 4, pork Jan 16.42 1 2, lard Jan 9.47 1 2, rye cash 76, timothy March 4.95, clover March 39.55.
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Chicago
Rye
Purley
Timothy
Clover
Market daily reports show mixed livestock receipts and grain prices
Kansas City reports January receipts with mixed markets as stockers and feeders rise to about 10 cents, bulls and calves around 3 to 4 dollars, western cattle and sheep values vary. Hoge receipts show softer tone with bulk sales near 5.50 to 6.20, packers around 5.30 to 5.80, sheep and wool values hold firm. New York sugar and coffee markets show steady refining costs and sugar futures, while St Louis notes wool prices steady with territory and western grades holding firm.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Ucattie
New York Dispatch Briefs From January Weather and Markets
New York reports on January 7 details with brief figures for copper markets and bond quotes. The day notes quiet trading in metals and a modest uptick or stability in related securities as markets hold steady.
Mystery Swirls Over Dismembered Body in Church
Detroit reports a dismembered body found in a Methodist church at Columbia township. Suspicion centers on Rev. Carmichael and carpenter Gilson Browning as investigators seek identity proof amid incineration evidence, phone calls, and cross town sightings.
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Detroit
Columbia Township
Jona H. Carmichael
Adair
Glicon Browning, & Carbenter
Carmichael
Browning
Grand Trunk
Hickey
Metheodist
Columbus Township
Rov. Carmichael
Brown
Rev
Port Huron
Port Haron
Widow Receives Major Share From Barrey Estate
New York January 7 Charles T Barrey ex Knickerbocker Trust president who died after a Wallet wound leaves an estate valued near 9.5 million dollars with 2 million going to his widow Mrs Barrey after all liabilities are met. The appraiser report fixes the taxable transfer at 1 0 0 0 00 yielding a revenue to the pair of 18 000 dollars. Barrey's liabilities at death were about 7.5 million dollars.
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New York
Charles T. Barrey
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Woman 15 On Trial For Murder In Newark
Newark N J June 7 The trial of Mrs Josephine Amore now in progress here is the first time in years a woman has been tried for murder in Essex county New Jersey Mrs Amore was indicted on her own confession of having killed Michael Martello on August 5 last after he threatened to take her life if she did not elope with him She shot him as he climbed through the letterbox window.
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Newark
Josephine Amore
Thin
Pxeor County
New Jersey
Amore
Michael Martello
Raico
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Marz
Mesaiia
Glo- Jotti
Fort Myer
Parker
Capron
Rhode Island
Congress
Prince of
Tie Army
Mrs. Beisel
Mrs. Erb
Court House
Free
Widow IN Green
Criminal Law and Criminology
Shakespeare
Chicago Livestock
Kansas City Livestock
Jane
Rio
Santos
St. Louis, Jan. T
Territory
Metal Market
S. Silver
Barney
Knickerbocker Trust Co
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