Italian Earthquake Toll Soars as Rescue Vents Open
Rome reports from December 31st describe widespread devastation in Messina and Reggio after the quake. Officials cite 150,000 to 200,000 dead with fears of higher totals as relief efforts mobilize. Shiploads of food and clothing head to affected areas while authorities warn of ongoing shocks and mass refugee evacuations.
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Rome
Giuluti
Victor Emmanuel
Reggia
Messina
Reggio
Sicilan
Naples
Palermo
Catania
Strait of Messina
Minerva
Malta
Ricd
Mount Etna
Lloyd C. Griscom
Goveernment
Calabria
Relief for Women and Farm Goods Advertised in One Listing
An OCR damaged ad lists a patent remedy for female pains and urinary issues, marketed as a pleasant herb relief by Geary. It also promotes live poultry including Plymouth Rocks at 1 per bird and assorted single-breed chickens at 75 cents each, with a Montgomery Indiana seller name and location.
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Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Montgomery
Two Tank Men Severely Injured Arriving on Freight
Robert Lovell of New York and a companion were attempting to board an eastbound freight train at the B and O Southwestern station when Lovell missed his footing and fell beneath the wheels. Both legs were amputated and he was taken to the Globe hotel for treatment. The men, likely oil field workers, had been drinking and planned to reach Georgetown Kentucky.
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Poe Pups
Saldy
Robert Lovell
New York
Globé Hotel
Rovell
Washington
B. & O. Southwestern
Lovell
Rand
Georgetown
Lovells
Pols
Pike County Goes Dry in 1909 Vote
Pike county voters approve a dry result by 892 votes with complete returns from 26 precincts. The saloon men win in Petersburg by fourteen votes but lose Winslow Orwell Delped Union and Augusta. Township majorities range from 15 to 190. Citizens back the dry standard. the sole Petersburg saloon to close July 1, 1909.
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Pike County
Petersburg
Winslow
Orwell
Delped
Union
Augusta
Jefferson
Washington
Marlon
Patoka
Monroe
Logan
Lockhart
Clay
Madison
Pike ‘County
Couple Married in Washington Township Nuptials
Oscar Billings a Washington township farmer and Nora May Allison daughter of the late William A. Allison were married Thursday evening at the home of Rev. L. B. Johnson Methodist minister. The bride resides in Vealtownship and is described as a pretty young woman. The groom is the son of John W. Billings and is portrayed as an energetic and model young man.
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Oscar ‘Billings
Washington Township
Nora May Allison
William A. Allison
L. B. Johnson
Veale ‘Township
John W. Billings
Ordination Set for Frank Patterson and Michasel Jowney Jr
Frank Patterson and Michasel Jowney Jr both well known from Loogootee will be ordained on June 5 this year. The younger is a former student of St Meinrad’s academy and pursuing priesthood.
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Frank Patterson
Michasel Jowney, Jr
Young One of
Farmers Institute Draws Daviess County Audience
In a courtroom gathering, Daviess county farmers and the lad auxiliary led by Mrs. Edgar L. Feagans heard Miss Ethel E. Berry of Jewell City discuss Pure Foods and planning work for the home. Berry urged labeling, planned household purchases, and seasonal bargains to save money for the family. County figures like W. G. W. Wright and Samuel Lucas attended, with D. Law Weimer, Edgar L. Feagans, and Rich McDonald present. Miss Proesser closed with a recital as the institute promotes youth interest in farming and better farm management.
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Daviess
Sae
Building operations surge in Washington this winter season
Good weather has boosted Washington building activity with higher lumber sales and many new residences seen on most streets. Several projects reflect ambitious design, and business buildings have improved while contractors stay busy over the last two months. The city reports a notable gain in the past five months with boom in residences and two business lectures underway despite winter.
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Washington
Licenses Issued for 1908 Show Decline in November
The county clerk reports 396 licenses issued in 1908, a drop from 420 in November 1907. November 1908 saw 279 permits sold, while 1907 had 123 that month. The year 1907 was the first licensing year, and many licenses carried over from 1907 into 1908, creating the apparent decrease.
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Bnting
department of the aunty clerk's _office
Agalnet
Firemen Back At Post After Six Months Absent
Jewell Steele of the west end station returns to duty on Friday the first day of the new year after a six month absence caused by a July accident. His horse frightened a vehicle and he was thrown, both legs fractured and slow to knit due to age. In his stead Thomas Harkinson filled the post before John Jackman, driver, resumed duties Friday morning. Jackman recently sprained an ankle during a scuffle with another firefighter and is off duty.
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Jewell Steele
West End
Wnile
Steele
Thomas Harkinson
John Jackman
Change in Officers in the Forty-ninth District
The Herald notes a turnover in local government with E. E. Hastings succeeding E. T. Laughlin as prosecuting attorney of the Forty-ninth district. George Alinen is new surveyor, Robert Barr becomes county commissioner for the First district, Charles Banta replaces Thomas C. Limp as state representative, and existing trustees and assessors step down for newly elected township officers. The paper extends New Year wishes to both old and new officials.
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E. E. Hastings
E. T
Licenses Issued in Daviegs County Last Year
Deputy County Clerk Walter reports the prior year saw four optometry licenses three medical practice licenses and two dentistry licenses issued in Daviegs County. He retrieved records formed a report and sent it to the state as an annual duty.
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Walter
Igfere
Daviegs
Dynamite Blast Strikes Hardware Store in Chrisney
Dynamite exploded in the hardware store of Edward Meyer, a dealer at Chrisney near Evansville last night. The front of the building was wrecked and windows broken in nearby shops along the public square. Meyer was known for opposing saloons, and dogs were said to have been involved as a detail arouses local excitement.
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Evansville
Edward Meyer
Chrisney
Jwan
Meyer
Carisney
Office Moves for Grant Keith in Omen Te Township
Grant Keith, the newly elected trusted of omen te township, has moved the office from Temple Court building to quarters over Water's Harness Shop at Main and Fourth streets.
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Grant Keith
Omen Te Township
Temple Court
Bast
Fourth Streets
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Russell Sage
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Cross Society
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France
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Alexandria
Prince’ of Wales
Ernest Cassell Brown
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esLipati
Mediterranea
Sonia
Pike
Farmers’ Institute
W. G. W. Wright
Samuel Lucas
The
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Daviess’ County
John
Agan
Sugarland
Philander McHenry
Missi Berry
I. Young
County
Richard McDonald
D. Law Weimer
Edgar L. Feagans
Ethel
Proesser
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