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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
2
The Archbishop of Boston, in purple and black ceremonial attire, toured North End churches to comfort Italian residents following the Sicily earthquake. He walked from church to church offering sympathy to his parishioners amid the disaster’s impact on their homeland.
Archbishop OConnell spoke at St Anthony and Sacred Heart urging donations for Southern Italy quake victims. He noted faith explains life’s mysteries and called for generous offerings. Collections in North End Italian churches followed his appeal with services planned for the dead.
Messina reports Queen Helena gaining the title our lady of mercy as she tours Rome and the harbor hospitals. She consoles wounded sailors, distributes medicines, and calms a hospital panic during an earthquake, sustaining minor injuries while protecting patients.
Secretary Root released a cable from Ambassador Griscom describing an immediate relief plan. The Italian Red Cross asks for ships chartered to carry blankets clothing linen preserved food and medical supplies to Sicily Calabria and other affected areas with deposits along the coast under Italian Red Cross direction. Griscom notes Americans in Rome eager to help and offers full cooperation with the American Red Cross.
Friends and relatives of author John T. Trowbridge of 152 Pleasant street Arlington fear for his safety after reports place him near Naples area disaster while he and his wife were abroad and no messages have arrived.
Troops patrol in squads across Messina as rescue work expands with ships searchlights aiding night operations. Refugees flee the devastated zone while many victims remain buried beneath collapsed buildings. The quake and preceding tidal wave caused massive casualty levels and widespread ruin.
Globe Theatre to hold Tuesday matinee with all receipts donated to the quake relief fund overseen by Lee Higginson Co. Governor Guild appoints Lorin F Deland as chairman with Eben D Jordan J B Schoerfel B I Keith and Harvard’s Professor George P Baker on the committee.
James J. Storrow, chairman of the Massachusetts Italian relief committee, received an acknowledgment from Rome for a remittance of 250000 lire sent Saturday. The cablegram to Tavierna, president, expresses gratitude for the aid to Italian sufferers.
Archbishop O'Connell attended a short afternoon entertainment at the Working Boys' Home in Newton Highlands as part of the visit of the Ladies Aid Societies of St John’s Industrial School. Father Frederick Delaney, brother of the late Bishop Delaney, oversees the home and earns praise from those familiar with his work.
A brief product note introduces Marine Hye Remedy as an eye tonic aimed at soothing tired watery eyes and improving comfort. The item is described as a general wellness aid with emphasis on gentle action for everyday use.
A mass meeting of Italian citizens in Lasters' Hall Lynn ended in a riot after a crowd of about 400 foreign speaking attendees strained to hear speeches on aiding earthquake sufferers. Police cleared the hall as speakers from the New England Italian relief fund committee urged aid.
Giovanni Sulie, a local Socialist, addressed the meeting on Italian earthquake relief then attacked the Italian government and Red Cross. Applause from supporters mixed with opposition as a scuffle broke out and police cleared the hall, delaying fund raising to a future date.
Orlandini Guidi lectures on Sicily's collapse after the earthquake and current emigration trends. he notes soil ruin, lost documents, and Italy's unequal government attention. The Red Cross aims for a rapid American response with a Milan envoy and Palermo reports confirm casualties while Italian officials thank President Roosevelt.
The American National Red Cross cabled $100,000 to Italy in response to a Genoa relief plan. The funds will help the Italian Red Cross outfit a ship with provisions and medical supplies, adding to $170,000 already sent. The move follows a preference for financial aid over direct shipments.
American ambassador Griscom selects an American relief committee led by himself to organize a hospital ship for two weeks between southern earthquake cities and refugee reception points. Members include George Page Nelson Gay Samuel Parrish William Wooper and Lt Reginald Belknap with Dr Bastianelli joining if $150000 is raised. Italian Red Cross President Count Taverna thanks America for funds and aid.
In all Boston archdiocese churches a continent wide collection was taken after Archbishop O Connell appealed for Italian quake victims. The Cathedral masses read the circular and priests urged contributions. Amounts raised are estimated between 75 000 and 100 000. At Sacred Heart East Boston Rector Rev James H O Gil Talys O announced a requiem high mass for the repose of the souls at 7 this morning.
East Boston community members met to form a district committee to solicit funds for Sicilian sufferers. In five minutes $148 was collected. All funds go to the Massachusetts committee. Frank Martorano named president Giuseppi Filzani vice president Antonio D Carbone secretary Bennamino Corleta treasurer.
Deaths and funeral notices list William H Allen aged 62 in Brighton Agnes Cassidy in East Boston and Isaac Cartoof in Roxbury Bridget Martin in Roxbury Daniel Dunley Gilbert M D in Dorchester and infant Moris in Waltham with funeral details and burial arrangements for next week. Relatives and friends invited to attend all services.
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