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March 21, 1904
The Evening Statesman
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington
What is this article about?
An earthquake with nine distinct shocks over two hours struck from New England to New Brunswick on March 21, severest lasting 25 seconds in Bangor, Me. It caused seasickness in South Framingham, Mass., and was felt in Quebec and New Brunswick.
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EARTHQUAKE DOWN EAST
It Extends From New England to New Brunswick.
NINE DISTINCT SHOCKS ARE FELT
Seismic Disturbances Covered a Period of Two Hours—Severest Shock Twenty-five Seconds.
BANGOR, Me., March 21.—Professor Knight, widely known as a scientist, says that nine distinct earthquake shocks were felt here this morning, covering a period of two hours. The severest lasted 25 seconds.
Earthquake Causes Seasickness.
SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Mar. 21.—A feature of this morning's earthquake shock was the seasickness felt by people in an hour after the tremors passed.
Earthquake in Quebec.
MONTREAL, Canada, March 21.—A slight earthquake shock was felt in the province of Quebec and also in New Brunswick this morning.
It Extends From New England to New Brunswick.
NINE DISTINCT SHOCKS ARE FELT
Seismic Disturbances Covered a Period of Two Hours—Severest Shock Twenty-five Seconds.
BANGOR, Me., March 21.—Professor Knight, widely known as a scientist, says that nine distinct earthquake shocks were felt here this morning, covering a period of two hours. The severest lasted 25 seconds.
Earthquake Causes Seasickness.
SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Mar. 21.—A feature of this morning's earthquake shock was the seasickness felt by people in an hour after the tremors passed.
Earthquake in Quebec.
MONTREAL, Canada, March 21.—A slight earthquake shock was felt in the province of Quebec and also in New Brunswick this morning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Earthquake
Seismic Shocks
New England
New Brunswick
Seasickness
What entities or persons were involved?
Professor Knight
Where did it happen?
From New England To New Brunswick
Story Details
Key Persons
Professor Knight
Location
From New England To New Brunswick
Event Date
March 21
Story Details
Nine distinct earthquake shocks felt in Bangor, Me., over two hours, with the severest lasting 25 seconds. The quake caused seasickness in South Framingham, Mass., an hour after tremors. A slight shock was also felt in Quebec and New Brunswick.