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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
4
Destruction spreads from Messina to Calabria as the quake and tsunami devastate coastal towns. Troops and Red Cross aid move in while churches host processions and Cardinal Nava consoles residents. Aerial relief ferries hurry to transport the injured and supplies.
An advertisement claims eczema is a skin disease caused by a germ and not a blood condition. It promotes D. D. D. Prescription with oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine as the cure, saying relief occurs within a minute and cures are permanent, with D. D. D. Soap recommended for use. Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores operate seven stores in Boston.
In Catania, hundreds of workmen cleared wreckage and repaired the railway to Messina after a collapse that destroyed several city quarters. The Norman era cathedral suffered damage with its dome fallen, while the prefect’s palace remained intact and initial reports described the damage as less extensive than first feared.
Reports from Messina area detail widespread damage to public buildings and churches in Floridia Noto Chiaramonte Vittoria Paterno Terranova Marianopoli and Narro while Mineo Augusta Pat Tti and Barcelona suffer shocks and loss. The Mt Etna centre suggests the quake originated near the volcano with aftershocks possible. A crowded steamer Piemonte carries wounded to Milazzo before returning to the stricken city. Thieves set fires and loot later halted by strict authorities.
The article surveys seismic activity in Calabria and Sicily, noting numerous quakes since 1783 and major disasters in 1788. It recounts towns leveled around Oppido, widespread destruction across the region, and the long term toll of lives lost and disease outbreaks.
Chronology of major Italian quakes from September 1186 in Cala Bria and Sicily to October 1907 in Calabria and Sicily. Notable events include 1783 Calabria quake, 1835 Cosenza devastation, 1905 Calabria villages ruined with 3000 dead and 200000 homeless.
Reports from Hopkinsville describe a ball of fire observed there late Sunday night followed by seismic shocks felt across Hopkins, Christian, and neighboring counties in western Kentucky. No injuries or damages are mentioned.
Messina, Sicily, famed for lemon exports and a harbor shaped like a sickle, is the island’s second largest city. Dating back to the eighth century B C it may have been founded by pirates. The earthquake yesterday reportedly destroyed the Norman cathedral dating to the 11th century. Messina joined United Italy in 1861 after Garibaldi’s occupation in 1860. Population is about 150000.
Horace S. Lyman a 60 year old farmer near Talcottville was killed by a bull while driving it into a barn. The bull tossed him and trampled him. He leaves a widow two sons and a brother the Rev Payson W Lyman of Fall River Mass.
Somerville uncovers major untaxed estates under the new law, raising the Charles Williams Jr estate value from 25000 to 1308000 and adding 608000 more, plus 250000 other untaxed assets. Gloucester gains about 64100, Manchester increases valuation by nearly 750000 led by Robert C. Hooper and the Rice estate. Tax revenue climbs with higher personal property taxes.
Elsie Raymond a 26 year old Marlboro native died at Hartford Hospital after being rescued from a fierce fire at 30 Ferry Street hotel. She had lingered in agony about 60 hours and feared death, while four other women were saved. Her parents Henry and Mary Raymond were listed as her family.
Representative Peters of Massachusetts has recovered from typhoid fever and blood poisoning and returned to Washington after a rest at Pinehurst South Carolina. He says the southern trip greatly benefited his health and spirits following the holiday adjournment.
Thomas Craven a 61 year old watchman of the TI road was found injured near outward bound trolley tracks on Washington Street Roxbury between Heron and Lagrange Streets He was taken to City Hospital with a fractured knee cap a broken arm and head wounds He was unconscious for hours and could not explain how the injuries occurred.
A fashionable wedding at West Newton Unitarian Church links Miss Henrietta Davis of Highland Avenue to Raymond W Ferris of Waban. Rev Julian C Jaynes officiated with maid of honor Mary Dow and best man Cyrus Ferris.
E L Morse a relative of William G Morse son of the late Professor Morse said Morse's act was in self defence. He also denied William G Morse was a Yale classmate of President elect Taft. Morse is under arrest in Trinidad California charged with killing a Mexican.
Miss Susan Thorn narrowly escaped death during a Charlestown house fire at 14 Thorndike street. Patrolmen M. M. Shea and Horgan found her asleep and prevented suffocation. The blaze caused $2000 damage, with unknown origin.
A 12 year old elephant Puncha owned by Luna Park nearly killed worker John Sinn during a two hour rampage at Coney Island. The animal broke from winter quarters and destroyed buildings before being lassoed by Sinn whose quick action saved Sinn from being trampled. Veterinarians were sent in as Puncha remained chained and perilous.
Washington December 28 Jeremiah J McCarthy faces removal as surveyor of the port of Boston after a prompt reply to Secretary Cortelyous demand. He resisted Moses Mann of Malden’s appointment and threatened resignation, but authorities reportedly accepted his departure if he chose to resign.
Deputy Surveyor Moses B. Mann of Malden described his appointment as a promotion and noted his candidacy was known to friends since the vacancy from General L. M. Duchesney’s death. He said Surveyor McCarthy had recommended several others, but they were not chosen.
In Brockton on December 28 the Board of Aldermen formed a joint committee with the Council to visit Douglas Shoe Co officers and labor unions to find a plan ending friction. A mass citizen meeting is planned to preserve the shoe plant amid recent removals, with the Board of Trade also weighing in.
James J. Storrow, retiring as Boston School Board chairman, refuses public comment on a 70 retirement age for teachers with 180 pension. Fourteen principals face forced retirement under the new law as the Boston Principals Association mulls protective policy and a teachers club plans immediate talks after Christmas vacation.
Thomas Graves, long believed dead after wandering Death Valley during fever delirium, arrived home at 18 Langdon Street Roxbury yesterday with tales of his desert ordeal. He left California for Death Valley and endured days of heat and hunger before being found by tourists.
The 866 Third Avenue jewelry store of Oscar C. Jackie was robbed of jewelry valued at 30000 dollars and cash 5000 dollars. Robbers gained entry by forcing the cellar, sawing upward through the floor, and prying the dial of the safe.
Ten are dead and several injured after a cave-in at the blast furnace plant in Ensley Birmingham Alabama. The accident occurred early tonight at the facility. Rescue workers and officials were on the scene as authorities assessed the cause and full extent of the collapse.
Charles 8 Blake 42, single, was found dead at the foot of stairs at 15 Prospect street Charlestown. It is believed he died by plunging down the stairs. His body was taken to the North Grove street morgue for an autopsy today.
A citizen committee urged the Newton Board of Aldermen to grant an extra 5000 for the school department to keep evening and vacation schools open. The petition was referred to the finance committee and the speakers later withdrew. The effort, led by Mrs. George S. Lowell, drew strong local interest and public indignation meetings.
Harvard defeated the St Nicholas Hockey Club at the St Nicholas rink by 6 goals to 1 in New York.
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