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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1909
Page
1
After a strong temblor, patients at the hospital faced crushes and panic. Queen Helena bruised in the chaos as crews assist Sufferers to open areas for safety. Authorities report no fatalities and ongoing medical care for those affected.
Survivors recount frightful December 28 moments as Sicily quake and aftershocks devastate cities. Queen Helena injured but not seriously. King Victor Emmanuel aids the rescue amid ongoing danger and fears of further shocks.
Messina reports recount survivors horrified by the deadly quake on December 28 with scenes of death and destruction. A cobbler carried a dying child to safety before fleeing. others found loved ones crushed beneath debris and begged for help. Fire, collapse, and a vast rescue effort followed as survivors endured aftershocks and hunger.
Cablegram from Chicago reports the safety of Sidney Falkin Williams of Saratoga California and his bride Helen Fallows daughter of Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago, following a Naples incident.
Colorado Springs Jan 2 R L Holland grand exalted ruler EPOEL wired $5,000 to the National Red Cross at Washington for the relief of earthquake victims. The donation supports ongoing aid efforts coordinated through the Elks organization.
A Tokio subscription list headed by an imperial donation of 16000 yen has begun for Italy earthquake relief. The message expresses profound sympathy across Japan and expects eager contributions from all social levels.
In Los Angeles on January 2 William Mitchell an iron worker shot and killed Cecil Thayer a nineteen year old messenger after his sister Ethel Mitchell aged sixteen disappeared from the home Mitchell claimed the murder was deliberate and said anyone would have done the same thing He surrendered to an officer as the shooting occurred one hour after the girl vanished
Mrs M Florence Erb, on the stand seven hours, details alleged brutality by Captain J Clayton Erb, her husband and murder suspect, in a Philadelphia trial. She claims he beat and shamed her while his sister and sister-in-law face murder charges. The cross examination resumes Monday.
In Union City Tennessee the defense for eight alleged night riders accused of murdering Captain Quentin Rankin rested as the state began rebuttal testimony to finish Monday. Mrs Bud Morris and her husband with their baby left for Dresden Weakly county under military protection after her sensational perjury confession.
Wade H. Ellis, United States assistant attorney general, travels to Chicago to confer with District Attorney Lima on the government packing house inquiry. The grand jury will review evidence alleging indirect rebating by packing firms and railroad claim departments, including damaged goods claims.
The Republican caucus in Columbus named Theodore F. Burton of Cleveland as the next Ohio senator to succeed Senator Foraker by acclamation. The decision was announced in Columbus on January 2 as Burton won the caucus vote in a unanimous result.
Formal announcement of Joan Carroll of Helena Montana as rector of the Catholic University of America is expected this month. The new rector is popular with priests and hierarchy and is said to have strong executive ability. He has privately accepted the post.
Yuan Shikai, longtime military leader and ally of foreigners, is reportedly deposed from the office of Commander in Chief as a reactionary movement gains traction in China. Officials and observers warn of political instability and potential shifts in regional power.
Widespread warnings grow that the Manchu regent will restore autocracy after Yuan Shikai's dismissal. Diplomats fear a grave upheaval as reformers, with foreign powers' backing, see the collapse of the reform organization. Alarm spreads over Yuan Shikai's fate, Manchuria rivalries, and potential legation reinforcement.
A fragmented note hints at an afternoon meeting involving officials and a public decree. The text references Ibo, Pekisr, and Yuan St, with continuation noted on page 2. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
President Roosevelt announced two ships carrying $200,000 in food and provisions will aid Italian disaster victims, with plans to request additional congressionally approved aid and the use of battleship fleet if useful. The appeal follows urgent mass meetings and coordinated Red Cross funding worldwide.
New York January 2 Ambassador Griscom proposes using American aid funds to charter steamers at Genoa or Marseille for Italian earthquake victims. Italian and American Red Cross branches in New York approve, with Rome and Washington channels for disbursement. Lionello Ferera backs liaison with Americans in Italy. New York Chamber of Commerce to act officially tomorrow as locals forward contributions to the American Red Cross.
Roman Catholic churches respond to Archbishop Farley by sending their reports directly to the Pope. The move reflects a coordinated plea from church leaders to address concerns raised by Farley.
Chicagoans raised eleven thousand dollars today for the earthquake relief in Italy bringing the total to ninety five thousand two hundred dollars The board of trade contributed nine thousand dollars Numerous churches announced that tomorrows offerings would be devoted to the fund.
Line completed from Wichita to Sweetwater Texas announces regular passenger and freight service between Wichita Kansas and Sweetwater Texas on the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad. One through passenger train daily will run. A San Angelo connection will link with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system.
Money for Southern Italy earthquake relief pours in. Daily receipts total 11,844.96 while the San Francisco fund reaches 97,596.87 with 33,179.09 in subscriptions plus 50,000 from the relief fund and other contributions.
Preliminary steps outline the capitalization of the Pacific coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. A total bonded debt of 200 million dollars may be issued if needed, with a Seattle meeting of Washington stockholders driving the plan.
In Denver on January 2 the committee formed to act for the local Trades and Labor Assembly weighed action after the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia found Samper Jompers John Mitchell and AFL Secretary Morrison in contempt and sentenced them to imprisonment. The assembly may adopt resolutions censuring the court ruling as a bill of rights violation.
New York insurance superintendent Jane Otto Kelsey demanded the Washington Life Insurance assets and records, moved to Pittsburg on December 30, be returned to the New York office after the Pittsburg Life Insurance and Trust Company took control.
Mrs. Augustus N. Eddy, mother of Spencer Eddy U S minister to Argentina and of Mrs. Albert Beveridge wife of Indiana Senator, died in Washington after a long stomach illness. She was 60 and survived by her sister Mrs. Marshall Pield and other family members at her bedside.
The Intercollegiate athletic committee finished its third annual convention without a binding definition for the word amateur among its members. The gathering in New York discussed standards but did not settle a universal definition.
Naninamo in British Columbia reports a 25 year old carpenter Nelson Penn died instantly while walking along a dark drift and fell into an air shaft 600 feet deep.
San Francisco politician Francia J. Heney blamed Harriman and the Southern Pacific for graft in San Francisco and urged Philadelphia to adopt a uniform primary ballot to “wipe out the boss.” He linked Ruef and the United Railroad to a national boss, urged reforms, and criticized convention planning.
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