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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1909

Page

2

Boston Red Cross Fund Surpasses Sixty-One Thousand Yet

Boston reports that the earthquake relief fund for Italy has reached 74 702.61 dollars with contributions from Lee Higginson & Co. and the general fund. Prominent donors include Massachusetts Breweries, First Church Roxbury, Walter M. Lowney Co., and Mrs. Arthur Cheney, among many others.

Boston Italy Lee, Higginson & Co Red Cross G. S. Harwood Massachusetts Breweries Kinculwie Church of Christ, Scientist Rox Arthur Cheney Byraniey Vaon Yoo Sao Wrands Jeremiah Williams & Co Tubular River & Bteel Cos Co Walter M. Lowney Co PEERY Dire RB Williams Russ UK Bilat Walkers Ik Wee Machine Cog Sen Sibs Z. Wadsworth Wits S. S TORRE Wheelwright Hoagland-Curtis Drug Co Fort Thos B. Gannett Tiehmenn Hallowell, Jones,& Donalds Osiack Guilgran Martane MuGrMan Howland & Co., Ince AEGON Eneiareite Francis W. Sargent William L. Dounglas Peavey Ensoeak Setae Wellington Searvs American ‘Trust Co Miorbior ETON Red Cross Fund Gardiner M. Lane Massachusetts National Red Cross Ellen Endicott R. M. Pratt F. R. Sears H. S George Dexter

Cuticura Heals Baby Eczema After Expensive Ointments Fail

A mother recounts wasting months and up to thirty dollars on two doctors and ointments for a six month old with severe facial eczema. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and chocolate pills the eruption cleared and the child remained healthy.

Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Columbus Ave Boston Bkip

Devastation Described From Messina to Reggio

Paris dispatch from Messina correspondent recounts 31 hour trek through Calabria after the quake. He details ruined towns from Palmi to Reggio, collapsed villas, burning torches, and hundreds to thousands dead as survivors search for bread and safety amid a sea of ruins.

Paris Matin Messina Calabria Naples Palmi Tropea Reggio Bagnara Scylla

Rain Soaks Messina After Quake Hurting and Hurting

Heavy rain in Messina worsens injuries and hampers rescue work while slightly purifying air. Food distribution, bakeries, and slaughterhouses organized. Refugees flood roads and stations as survivors report many buried or trapped people in ruined villages and mountains.

Here Messina

Messina Straits Not Twisted Claim By Admiral Fisher

Malta dispatch reports Rear Admiral Fisher, head of the dockyard, urging the customs collector to deny rumors that Messina Straits have altered. He asserts the strait topography remains unchanged.

Messina Fisher Malta

Brookline Locals Safe After Italian Earthquake Disaster

Brookline residents feared lost in Taormina Sicily are reported safe. Anne W. Lee, sister of Francis W. Vee of Provident Institution for Savings, was thought dead but is confirmed safe via State Department telegram from Ambassador Griscom in Rome. Mrs Martha E. Kittredge and her daughters Ethel and Clariss remained unconfirmed. Robinson said Taormina suffered only slight shock and no injuries.

Brookline Italy Anne W. Lee Francis W. Vee Provident Institution For Savings Francis W. Lee State Department Griscom United States Rome Martha E. Kittredge Gardner Road Ethel Claris Wittredge Post Washington

Immigrant Plea After Sicily Earthquake Appeals to Stay

Piezzo Salvatore, a 48 year old Sicilian immigrant, begged to remain in the United States after losing all in the Sicily earthquake. Facing deportation, officials forwarded his case to federal Washington for review, citing the hardship of return and his potential to work here.

Sicily Piezzo Salvatore Washington Italy Salvatore America

English Speakers Flee Mesina After Earthquake Rescue

A 20 person English speaking party possibly including Americans fled toward Palermo as Messina survivors riot over aid delays. Soldiers restore order, hospitals at trolley and maritime police stations overflow with wounded. Russian and British doctors staff救救 ships bear severely injured and Russian troops report casualties from collapsing walls.

Catania Messina Palermo

One-day Cold Cure Promoted by World ovgec

An old ad claims a universal remedy titled World ovgec cures a cold in one day. It mentions a single product called Bromo Quinine advertised as the laxative variety and notes the signature of E. W. Grove.

E. W. Grove

King of Italy thanks British crews for aid after Messina quake

Telegram from the King of Italy to King Edward expresses warm thanks for the noble work and charity of officers and sailors of British warships aiding earthquake sufferers. Cook's agency reports from Naples that it is almost certain no English or American tourists were injured in the Hotel Trinacria collapse or were staying at the Hotel Bellevue in Messina.

London Italy Edward Cook Naples Trinacria Messina Bellevue

Dr Herman Jones and his bride believed missing in Sicily

Relatives in Los Angeles fear for the safety of Dr Herman Jones and his bride who are reported to be abroad in Sicily, prompting concern and alarm in the city.

Los Angeles Cal Herman Jones Sicily

Italy Sees Masses Die in Streets for Bread Shortage

Reports from across Italy describe widespread deaths from hunger as relief works rush aid. The King opens royal palaces to the injured in Naples and Caserta while Princess Yolanda and other royals contribute gifts to a charity drive. Refugees arrive by ship to Naples and Palermo as commanders coordinate rationing and rescue.

Italy Naples Caserta Yolanda Quirinal Margarita Mafalda Umberto Palermo Strait of Messina Nord Amerika Signor Chimirri Rome Messina Giolitti Iwing Sicily

Aeolian Islands Report Undamaged By Quake

Confirmation received by Firenze brothers from Waltham shows the Aeolian Islands escaped the earthquake and the tidal wave that destroyed Messina and Reggio. The Firenzes learned of relatives’ safety after despatching a message to Naples. a late-night update confirmed no damage on the islands.

Aeolian Mirenze Waltham Messina Reggio Conapo Firenze Brothers Firenzes Aeolian Islands Ydonspo Catalano Naples

North End Man Receives Tragic Earthquake Telegram

Antonio Mondello of 53 Norman Street North End received a telegram from his brother Giuseppe in Naples stating his wife and three children died in the earthquake. Friends quickly donated $100 for relief.

North End Antonio Mondello Norman Street Giuseppe Naples

Lipari Islands Not Destroyed After Dec Earthquake

A torpedo boat sent by the government reports Lipari Islands remain intact with no loss of life after a strong earthquake on December 28. The telegram to the minister of marine confirms the islands’ continued existence and safety as prayers of gratitude flow through Italy.

Lipari Islands Rome Italy

Munyon Remedies Offer Quick Cold Relief and More

Munyon's Cold Remedy claims instant relief for head throat and lungs Fever reduction and nasal discharge stoppage Cure for grip and obstinate coughs to prevent pneumonia Also promotes Rheumatism Kidney and Vitalizer products Claims of renewed strength and energy in men Almanac advertised on request. brand emphasizes quick cures and broad health claims.

Munyon Ronky Muyunyon Munyen Almanac

Canopic Off For Narles to Aid Messina Reggio

The White Star liner Canopic departs Boston for Mediterranean ports with food clothing medicine and other relief for Messina and Reggio. The voyage may take 12 to 14 days and will reach Alexandria after first aiding the quake victims.

Messina Reggio Boston Canopic Charlestown Mediterranean Alexandria Egypt

Yale Locked House Security Promises Peace of Mind

An advertisement touts a Yale locked house as a key safety feature for homeowners, emphasizing enhanced security that no prudent owner should overlook.

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