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Foreign News
August 25, 1906
The Citizen
American Fork, Utah County, Utah
What is this article about?
Earthquake in Santiago de Chile killed at least eight, with more expected from collapsing buildings; panic caused additional deaths from balcony falls; fires were quickly put out but heightened terror.
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Damage at Santiago.
Santiago de Chile.-It is known that eight lives were lost in this city by the earthquake, but it is believed that many persons were killed by the falling buildings, and that their bodies will be discovered later. Several persons became so panic-stricken during the tremblings of the earth that they threw themselves from the balconies of their homes and were killed. The fires which followed the earthquake in this city were promptly extinguished, but while they lasted they added greatly to the terror of the people.
Santiago de Chile.-It is known that eight lives were lost in this city by the earthquake, but it is believed that many persons were killed by the falling buildings, and that their bodies will be discovered later. Several persons became so panic-stricken during the tremblings of the earth that they threw themselves from the balconies of their homes and were killed. The fires which followed the earthquake in this city were promptly extinguished, but while they lasted they added greatly to the terror of the people.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Santiago Earthquake
Chile Disaster
Earthquake Deaths
Panic Fatalities
Post Earthquake Fires
Where did it happen?
Santiago De Chile
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Santiago De Chile
Outcome
eight lives lost, many more believed killed by falling buildings, several killed by throwing themselves from balconies in panic, fires extinguished
Event Details
Earthquake caused loss of eight lives, believed many more killed by falling buildings, panic led to people throwing themselves from balconies and being killed, fires followed but were promptly extinguished adding to terror