Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1914 — QUAKE CAUSES 3,000 DEATHS [ARTICLE]

QUAKE CAUSES 3,000 DEATHS

Isbarta and Burdur. Towns of Asia Minor. Suffer. Athens, Oct. 6.—An earthquake has occurred at Smyrna in Asia Minor, according to a dispatch received here. Though the shock was felt slightly at Smyrna, its most destructive effect was at Isbarta and Burdur, in Konla province, center of the carpet industry, The loss of life was very heavy, estimates ranging from 150 to but official hgures may not be available for several weeks.