Messina Refugees Plan a New Suburb at Catania
Special Cable from Catania reports a proposal to establish a new suburb named Messina to quarter refugees from the ruined city. About 15,000 refugees have arrived, Palermo hospitals are full, and documentation of victims grows uncertain as reports conflict over American casualties and the fate of travelers.
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Marquis DI Ruvolito
Washington Post
Messina
Palermo
Victor
Helena
Border residents worried by Virginia crater alarm
Disturbed residents along the Virginia border await action as a potential eruption near West Virginia’s mountainside prompts a state geologist to investigate. Local authorities urge preparedness and monitor signs while residents consider evacuation if danger grows.
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West Virginia
Earthquakes in Algeria Alarm Green Bank Nearby
Washington Post dispatch describes Green Bank West Virginia residents anxious over a burning crater near Algiers Algeria. A volcanic like mass spans about 80 square yards with flames, smoke and sulfur odors as geologists study samples. Some residents plan to leave if disturbances intensify.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Green Bank
Lne
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Algiers
Algeria
Alleghanies
Imawa
CG. Chapman
Sailor Drowns During Suez Passage Incident
A seaman aboard the battleship Minnis fell overboard and drowned during a voyage homeward from the Suez area. The incident occurred December 29 and was reported by ship personnel, with no further details on rescue attempts or weather conditions.
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United States
Morales
Witie
Died Haruing and others obituary notices
Obituary notices list deaths and memorial details across Patuxent Maryland and nearby areas. No explicit ages or full names provided. references include a son and three daughters for a deceased Haruing and a Mary A Metinness with funeral at St Stephen Church and private interment in Alexandria Virginia. The Willard Hotel obituary note from New York requests copies of papers.
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Bernard Les
Mare Longprece Jones
Uneval
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R Street
acZasim
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al Op Om
Mary A. Bee
Hugh
Anna” Metinness
Elemass
St. Stephen's Church
Elovk
Alexandria
Arsali
New Yyork
Cora
New York
Record Earthquake Lateral Shifts Hit Historic High
St. Petersburg report by L. M. Sterling cites unprecedented crustal lateral displacements reaching one half millimeter, the largest since seismic monitoring began, tied to the Calabria event and aftermaths. Sterling, secretary of the international seismic body, notes the era defining quake observations.
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St. Petersburg
Jan
Calabria I
Sleily
M. Stelling
The
International Seismic
Cardinal Francisca Speaks on Sicily Quake Aftermath and Aid
Special dispatch from Catania reports Cardinal Francisca, archbishop of Catania, discussing the earthquake toll in Messina and Reggio with The Washington Post. He praises King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Helena for personal aid, notes vast destruction, and warns of long recovery for orphans and widows while Americans seek missing relatives.
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Catania
Jan. T
Cardinal Francisca
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Washington Post
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Resan
Port- Neil
Herculineum
Messina
Reggie
Victor
Helena
Jreggle
Laal
Holy Father
America
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Wardlaat
Sicily
Mesgina
New York and Nation Rally for Italian Earthquake Relief
New York reports New Year gifts to the Red Cross for Italy totaling 375,829 with 57,974 yesterday and 215 the day before. Chicago fundraisers aim for 100000 by Sunday. Cardinal Gibbons urges Baltimore archdiocese churches to collect January 17 for clothing, food, and medicine. American cities rush to aid survivors in southern Italy and Sicily.
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Royal Branch
Red Croxn
Jacob H. Schiff
New York County Red Cross
Italy
Red Cross
Sicily
A Fire in Santa Claus Toggs Claims Child Life
Richmond Va Jan 1 Carl Chalkley year old son of Thomas L Chalkley Drewrys Bluff died tonight from burns caused by his Santa Claus costume catching fire from a Jan operator grate during a staged Kriss Kringle impersonation. He had worn the outfit the previous evening and again earlier that day. flames could not be extinguished before his death.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Carl Chalkley
Thomas L. Chalkley
Drewrys Bluff
Prohibition Wins Sweep in Three Southern States
Prohibition laws take effect today in North Carolina Mississippi and Alabama with Georgia already against the ban. Antisaloons plan yearly campaigns to limit alcohol sales, aiming for state wide measures and possible action in Tennessee Texas and Arkansas.
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North Carolina
Miss
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
iTaying
Tennessee
Texas
Arkansas
New Trial Denied In Samuels Murder Case In Virginia
In Danville Virginia Judge Aiken overruled a motion for a new trial in the Samuels murder case. Two witnesses testified that juror J I Wells voiced an opinion Samuels should be killed. Wells denied the charge, saying he is the target of a character attack and the defense plans appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court. Governor Dawson seeks a state information bureau and Bristol Tennessee reports use of colored messengers at Western Union after quit.
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Washington Post
Danville
Jan
Samuels
Corporation Court
Aiken
J. I. Well
Wells
Virginia Supreme Court
Washington
Bristol
Tenn
Western Union Teleleraph
Health Office Record Deaths Addled by Inconsistent Entries
Health office record lists multiple deaths with partial, garbled data. Names include Donna Compton, Francde J. Hayre, Years Uaster, William Droherty, George B. Mason, Bernard L. Longpre, Leslie Stutz, Pauline Quigly, and others with varying ages from 1 to 72 years. Addresses and hospitals such as Providente Hospital and Garfield Hospital appear.
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St. Aw
Fionle J. Langley
Ith St
Sears
Mabel Harding
Providente Hospital
Francde J. Hayre
Rt. Aw
Uaster
Casualty Hospital
William Droherty
Garfield Hospital
George B. Mason
Bernard L. Longpre
Leslie
Stutz
Pauline Quigly
Gaye
Miss Southard Kavy Bride At Hitt Creek Home
At the residence of Mr and Mrs Charles H Southard in the place their daughter Miss Mabel Southard and Lieut Ernest Fredericks USN of the gunboat Hopkins at San Francisco were married this evening More than 160 invited guests came from Manhattan and Brooklyn Mr Ames Williams of Washington DC was best man Miss Millard Southard a sister and Miss Charlotte Southard a cousin were bridesmaids Miss Edith Southard another sister was maid of honor Lieut Fredericks and his bride will live in San Francisco after a wedding tour.
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Charles H. Southard
Mabel Southard
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Brooklyn
Ames Williame
Washington, D. C
Mass for Dr Stafford Held at St Patrick Church
A solemn anniversary mass of requiem will be sung at St Patrick's Church on Monday morning at 10 o'clock for the repose of the soul of the Rev D J Stafford Tate rector of the church who died January 1508 Officers of the mass include Father McGuigan celebrant Rev William Russell deacon Rev James Smytty subdeacon and Father Carrol master of ceremonies The Rev Philip O'Donnell of Boston, a close friend of Father Stafford, will deliver the sermon.
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William ‘T. Russell
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Father Carrol
Mrs Erb to Testify as State Concludes Case
Media Pa January 1 The Commonwealth rested without proving a murderous plot by Mrs Catherine Betsel and her sister in the death of Capt James Clayton Erb. Defense argues self defense and accidental discharge after a struggle in which the weapon fired as Erb retreated toward his bedroom. Witnesses note Erb’s alleged mistreatment at Red Gables and frequent quarrels. Mrs Betsel collapsed but was revived. She will testify tomorrow after defense exhibits including photographs and scene plans are introduced.
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Js. Clayton Lb
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Kirk
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Bessel
PAY OLD AGE PENSIONS IN U K BEGIN
London reports postmasters nationwide have started paying old age pensions under the last parliament act for those over seven. The program is expected to cost about 35 million dollars annually with the top pension at five shillings weekly for those earning under 105 pounds yearly. Those earning under 108 but above 105 receive smaller amounts.
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United Kingdom
Balloon makes 125 miles voyage from Canton
A balloon named Onia covered 15 miles with Dr. D W Thompson of Salem as pilot and Tr J G Woltz and William Mast of Canton as passengers. They launched from Canton at 11 0 a m and landed safely near Ligonier Pennsylvania at 3 30 p m.
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D. W. Thompson
Salem
J. G. Woltz
William Mast
Ligonier
Coulon Defeats Orrison in Title Bout at M A C
John Coulon of Chicago bantamweight, world champion, won a six round decision over local favorite Mike Orrison at the Missouri Athletic Club in Kansas City Missouri. Orrison was all in at the final bell.
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Missouri Athletic Club
John Coulon
Chicago
Mike Orrison
Orrison
Bombardment Planned After Survivors Found in Rome Ruins
Special cable from Rome reports that once survivors are confirmed, warships will bombard the ruins to recover the dead who otherwise cannot be destroyed.
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Rome
Then and Now Complete Recovery from Coffee II
A Louisville mother recalls her daughter's coffee induced nervous prostration nine years ago. After stopping coffee and tea, the daughter used Postum and Grape-Nuts and recovered fully. Now she is healthy, runs charities, and has five children who enjoy Postum. The wife credits Postum and Grape-Nuts for the improvement.
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Postum
Postum Company
Hattle Creek
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Wellville
Taft Beaten at Golf and New Year Rest Reported
Augusta Georgia January report notes President-elect Taft lost a golf match to Austin G. Fox of New York and then enjoyed a cheery day with two meals. Delegations from Birmingham and Athens aim to urge Taft to visit, while Boston and Christian Herald gifts aid Italy disaster relief. Taft reported no cabinet progress and promised no announcements. Helen Taft helped with a reception at the Country Club pavilion. Aiken and delegations from nearby cities sought meetings with Taft before departure.
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Christian Herald
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Landon Thomas
Country Club
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Aiken
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After Burton's Seat
Cleveland Jan 1 The election of Congressman T J Burton as United States senator to succeed Senator Forsak er will necessitate a special election in the Twenty first district to choose a successor to Mr Burton in the tower branch of Congress Republicans named include James H Cassidy B S M Laker W R K Hopkins and J W Holcomb Democrat mentioned is John H Clarke a prominent attorney
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James H. Cassidy
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John H. Clarke
Plan New Drink Crusade Involves Government Action
Prominent District of Columbia citizens from religious charitable and temperance circles meet to form a campaign urging Congress to close every saloon in the city. Gov Glenn of North Carolina and President Roosevelt are eyed for moral support as a committee of physicians and business leaders would supervise treatment of 10c or more ten addicts to prove reform is possible. The plan seeks high level endorsements and official backing from District officials including Commissioner Macferland.
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Roosevelt
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TRAIN KILLS MURDERER IN ELIZABETH NJ
Alexander Cohen died at General Hospital after being struck by a Long Branch train while fleeing after shooting and killing Miss Jan Welmer. Cohen and the victim had been formerly engaged. his wound and the skull fracture ended the pursuit.
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N. J
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Central Railroad
Jan Welmer
Alexander Cohen
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Real estate sales report big Kraemer street block sale
Real estate offices opened late. Zepp Bros sold fifteen brick houses on Kraemer street northeast between Sixteenth and Seventeenth to Jordan Co. Houses to be offered at 80 each. Stone & Fairfax report two dwellings at 1721 Tenth street NW and 1106 O street NW sold to Richard E. Pairo. Henry Orth residence at 1531 Eighth street sold by A F Fox Co to J J Lampton for 7250 dollars.
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Duma Refuses Naval Grant Over Reform Questions
St. Petersburg January 1 The defense committee of the duma rejected the government's request for 41,500,000 to fund four new battleships. The panel said reform in naval administration was lacking and denied the funds.
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Defense Committee of the Duma
Arctic Study by Henry Radford Aims for Wood Bison
Henry V Radford, noted naturalist and Adirondack writer, plans a three year Arctic expedition starting mid January from New York. He will travel by Hudson Bay route into northwestern British Columbia and Alaska to study natives and the wood bison without hunting, collecting zoological specimens for the U S Biological Survey.
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Washington Post
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Tragic double death near Yonkers ends in murder suicide
A young man and woman were found dead in woods near the New York city line. Police say the man killed the woman then shot himself. Both were well dressed. the man wore a striped suit and carried a revolver. The woman, likely Miss Orlepp, wore a black directoire gown and stylish accessories. The revolver lay in the man's hand and a laundry mark identified the woman by her underwear.
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Thomas W Pearsall Dies at New Willard Hotel at 73
Retired New York banker and broker Thomas W Pearsall died of heart trouble at the New Willard Hotel after months of illness. He had been in residence there since October and will be cremated in Troy New York. Survived by son Captain Paul J Pearsall and daughter Mrs BE Walker.
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Former Congressman Gillet Dies in New York City
Former Representative Charles W. Gillet of Addison Virginia died suddenly yesterday in New York City at age unknown. He was elected to Congress twelve times from the Thirty-third New York district as a Republican. Dr Charles Stockard of Atlanta also died today of heart disease.
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Charles Stockard
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Burton Hastens Caucus to January Vote
Columbus reports Congressman Theodore E. Burton urged the general assembly to hold the senatorial caucus tomorrow instead of Monday so he may attend to congressional duties and proceed to formal election on January 2 to succeed Senator J. B. Foraker. The caucus is expected to convene tomorrow.
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General Assembly
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