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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
3
Report from Calabria describes 18 additional villages along with Cala brid completely ruined by the earthquakes. Inhabitants are missing or fleeing as 30 miles of coast from Bagnara to Reggio lie torn and half demolished. Aid is scarce, surgical care scarce, and lawlessness spreads as refugees face hunger and violence.
A wireless message from the Strait of Messina claims Lipari Islands in the Aeolian group near Sicily have vanished with a population of about 28 000. The minister of marine has sent a torpedo boat to verify the facts as reports describe widespread distress and mourning.
Palermo dispatch reports Ludovico Fulci, deputy's brother, arrived after the Messina earthquake with a broken look and a tale of his sibling Ni Fulci's death. He urged relief aid but could not help the relative in peril.
The Celtic departs with $150000 worth of food for 50000 people for a month and clothing for 1000, plus medical supplies. The ship will first head to Gibraltar to receive formal authorization and then deliver relief to Messina and surrounding areas.
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