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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
12
Earthquake Devastates Southern Italy with Loss of Life
Rome reports a severe earthquake centered in Sicily affecting Calabria and other towns. Three dead and sixty wounded lifted from ruins at St Bfanconi, with many injured in Sannofrio and residents camping outside. King Emmanuel may visit Calabria. A tidal wave struck Catania causing damage and panic with unknown fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Sicily
Calabria
St. Bfanconi
Sannofrio
Emmanuel
Earthquake damages Swedish and Italian ships at Catania
A dispatch from Catania reports Swedish Steamer Asta Austrian Steamer Budamato and Italian Steamer Orseolo were damaged by an earthquake and ensuing tidal disturbance at the port. The extent of the damage is not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Catania
Sicily
Asta
Budamato
Orseolo
Earthquake Recorded Near Calabria Distance Cited
Washington dispatch reports a moderate lasting quake recorded by the weather bureau last night. Professor Marvin estimates the epicenter about 4800 miles away, aligning with the distance from Washington to Calabria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Marvin
Calabria
Slight Earthquake Shock Felt With No Damage
A minor tremor was recorded this morning in Pay. No damage reported and no injuries noted as residents felt a slight earthquake shock. Authorities said there were no signs of further activity and urged calm.
Earthquake Hits Palmo Italy. Many Buildings Collapse
An early morning tremor in Palmo Italy caused widespread building collapse and reports of numerous casualties. Rescue teams search for survivors as officials assess damage and danger in the quake zone.
Earthquake Toll Rising in Calabria and Sicily
Rome reports the Tribuna estimates 60 to 70 thousand dead in Calabria and Sicily from the earthquake and tsunami. A Palermo dispatch places Palermo’s dead at about twelve thousand, with many more injured and rescue efforts hampered by chaotic conditions. Messina’s toll appears higher, while a Tribuna telegram cites total losses around 75,000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tribuna
Calabria
Sicily
Palermo
Estea
Messina
Agregate
Messina Fire Death Toll Rises Into Thousands
Premier Giolitti confirms reports of Messina's destruction by fire after a major quake. Officials say the death toll may reach tens of thousands, with citywide devastation and continued search efforts under way in the Italian port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Giolitti
Felice
Messina
King and Queen Rush to Aid Calabrian Disaster
Naples December 29 King Victor Emmanuel prepares to go to Calabria and Sicily to aid rescue efforts. Queen Helena will not delay and both monarchs left Rome this afternoon for the south to assist the relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Victor Emmanuel
Calabria
Sicily
Helena
Rome
Mount Etna Awakens With Activity Near Sicily
Mount Etna increases activity as observers report tremors and smoke rising from the volcano. The eruption affects nearby Calabrian and Sicilian areas with ash and disruption, though precise impacts are unclear from the fragment.
Foreign tourists lose lives in Palermo disaster
Report from Palermo states a hotel fire or collapse claimed the lives of several foreign tourists including refugees from Messina. The Trinaria Hotel, described as operated by outsiders, was said to have been exclusively for tourists. The incident details remain unclear amid wartime chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
Messina
Trinaria
Pam
Italy reports massive earthquake tolls in Messina
Rome dispatches describe Calabria and Sicily quake devastation with Messina alone claiming up to twelve thousand victims. Reports warn of fires, looting, and martial law as troops rescue panicked residents.
Devastation of District Complete After Messina Quake
Messina reports reveal the entire district nearly destroyed with no escape for Reggio de Calabria. A 32 foot high tidal wave capped the devastation along the Messina Strait shore towns of Messina and Reggio. Warships from Italy, Britain, and Russia assist at multiple ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messina
Reggio de Calabria
Reggie
Messina Disaster Report From Refugees In Palermo
Refugees arriving from Messina describe a city destroyed with tens of thousands killed. Doctors nurses and hospital equipment have been sent from Palermo while rail service to Messina resumes amid chaos. Islandwide telegraph reports confirm widespread devastation at Regalo and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
Messina
Sicily
Regalo
Reggio Earthquake Assets Martial Law Pending
A Cantora dispatch reports only a few thousand of Reggio's fifty thousand population escaped death or injury. Martial law will be imposed in the earthquake zone. The briefing underscores the scale of destruction and the swift government response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cantora
Reggio
Religious orders wiped out by Messina quake disaster
A Rome dispatch reports the pope has been notified that all religious communities in Messina and Reggio, including bishops priests monks and nuns, have been wiped out by the earthquake and resulting fire in a devastating disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Messina
Reggelo
Palm Destruction Leaves Thousand Dead in Calabrian Towns
A report from Monte Leon Calabria notes Palm and Bagnara nearly obliterated. The death toll runs to about one thousand with injuries impossible to tally precisely. The scene reflects widespread devastation and immeasurable damage to the communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Leon
Calabria
Dee
Palm
Bagnara
Diplomatic Help Sent After Messina Disaster
The President via the state department sent a dispatch to King Victor Emmanuel expressing American horror and sympathy for the southern Italy and Sicily disaster. In Malta three British warships sailed to Messina to aid surveyors, with more vessels ready. In Paris the Minister of Marine ordered French warships to proceed to Messina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Sicily
Malta
Messina
Paria
Minister of Marine
Red Cross seeks relief funds for Sicily quake victims
Washington reports the American National Red Cross Society dispatched telegraphic requests to all branches asking for relief funds to aid the earthquake sufferers in Southern Sicily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American National Red Cross Society Today
Sicily
Winthrop Named First Assistant of State
Beekman Winthrop of Massachusetts, previously assistant secretary of the treasury, today accepted the office of first assistant of state. He becomes part of the state department leadership as Washington reports the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Washington
Beekman Winthrop
Massachusetts
the Treasury
Chicago Wheat Market Quotes for Dec Mar July Sept
Chicago wheat market figures show Dec at 1.034, Mar at 81.077-8, July at 99 5-5, and Sept at 96. Prices listed for futures trading in Chicago on December 29 with brief, numeric notation. Entities include Chicago and month labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gastro Faction Wins Victory Over Gomez
Port of Spain Trinidad Dec 29 There has been fighting at Macuro on the Venezuelan coast between adherents of former President Castro and crews working for the new president Juan Vicente Gomez. About twenty killed and as many wounded. The Gomez side withdrew then returned to resume the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Macuro
Castro
Juan Vicente Gomez
Gomez
Court Room Floor Gives Way Injuring Several
A two story Ellicott City Maryland courthouse floor collapsed during a murder assault trial before Justice Wollenhorst. The incident injured about a dozen people including Justice Wollenhorst ex-Judge J T Rogers State Attorney Martin Beck Colonel Wm S Powell William Hall and Charles Jones United Press reporter. the trial had just begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Elliott City
Wollenhorst
William Hapgood
Justice Wollenhorst
J. T. Rogers
Martin Beck
Wm. 5. Powell
William Hall
Charles Jones
United Press
Dunbar Not Required to Refund State Fees
Salem December 29. Oregon supreme court reverses Judge Galloway and dismisses the state suit against Former Secretary of State F L Dunbar. The state sought $103 926 41 in fees and perquisites he collected during two terms and used personally. The ruling cites lack of state title to the fees and defendant's lack of accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Oregon
Supreme Court
Eakin
William Galloway
Circuit Court
F.L. Dunbar
J. H. McNary
J. K. Sears
Galloway
Dunbar
Ffe
H. R. Kincaid
Eugene
McNary
L. H. McMahon
G. C. Fulton
FOR SALE VARIED RURAL PROPERTY ADVERTISING MIX
A long classified page lists numerous items for sale and land offerings around Eugene. Properties include 10 acres near sewing, 45 acres all level with house and wells, and multiple Jots near Willamette Street. Also advertised are farm equipment, horses, wagons, cherries and fruit trees, wood saw outfits, and two good teams with harness. Several professional notices provide lawyers and law firm ads, with addresses in Eugene Oregon and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leone Ee
Willamette Et
Pacific Land Company
Silver City Fire Destroys Eight Buildings
Eight business buildings in Silver City Idaho were destroyed by fire and dynamite today in the leading mining camp. The loss is about 40000 dollars with practically no insurance. The fire started in a Chinese quarter and dynamite was used to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Silver City
Idaho
Yaqui Indians Agree to Peace in Sonora
Nogales reports a peace treaty ending the long Yaqui war with Sonora authorities after repeated killings of both Mexicans and Americans. In other news the Berceer-Rean Hardware Co relocates to the new I O O F building, moving goods and preparing to be settled by early next week in expanded quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Mexico
Sonora
Bercer-Rean Hardware Co
Wanted help wanted ads around Eugene Oregon era
Fragmented classified snippets show appeals for farm shares, boarding positions, young workers, and investment prospects. Entries promise income from shares and businesses, with small notes like “box” addresses and caregiver hints, all indicating a mid twentieth century classified page seeking labor, boarding, and financial partners. Potential readers are advised to respond via post boxes and initials.
Captain John Baker Dies at Salem
Captain John Baker, a famed Oregon pioneer, died at his Salem home aged 92 after a long life in Portland Oregon City and Salem. He helped build early brick yards, ran a sawmill, and served as a rough rider for the constitutional convention. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the family home conducted by Rev. Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
John Baker
Oregon
Missouri
Portland
Oregon City
Bone
L. N. Roney
Eugene
O. C. Baker
J. C. Haker
Bolse
MH. O. Baker
Knight
Captain Baker
Arma
Ellehba Applegate
Yoncalla
Baker
Applegate
Polici
Raphet
Peculiar odor linked to Mathews death at cabin site
A Campbell reported case notes a strong odor at the Mathews death scene near a street railway and a Campbell Walker hop yard. The body lay with the head area emitting a pungent smell, the room open to the elements, walls and floor rough boards, no window sash. Weeks later the odor remains pronounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Aeuess
Campbell A Walker
J. BR. Campbell
Springfield youth held after burglary arrest
Len Goodman a Springfield youth was arrested for breaking into the Ulderwood store and stealing two lenses from a moving picture machine. He appeared before Justice Bryson for a preliminary hearing this forenoon. Judge Brusoe bound him over for circuit court trial with a $200 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Goodman
Springfield
Ulderwood
Justice of the Peace Bryson
Brusoe
Ball
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Mount Etna
Mount Etn
Daily Guard
Anon
Hhiosto
Reggios
Red Cross
Gastro
POM Sale
Olwi
Gadd Biowk
Gdepol
Hugene
Wer
Eilowk
Eden Farmers
Kimball Place
Saggaire
al Geare
eLlige
Hampton, Llvs
Columbia
Sewing
Ll. Bond
Irving
Ilo
Eugene General Hospital
Lempater
Ealrmount
Alta Vista Tract
P. U
W. L. Copernell
Eugene Poultry Atore
R. McMurphey- U
Gray
Hous Ae
Willamette St
POR
Planer
KR. Mead
Main
Campbell-Fellman Company
Corner Sth
Olive Sts
Hawke
Mnquire Db
Core Uuard
Florence
Willam
Brand
Cor
Victor Phonograph
H. IL
Hall & Shumway
E 7Th Street
Seelye
Howey Huey
Willamette Et Ar
Moon-Tingle
Moon-Mala
Cobie
Lee
Wiliams
FU Salac
Millburn
W. S. Copperwell
High St
Campbell- Fellmay Company
Std
Oliveste
LL. Darbyshire
Rochester
N. Y
Mra
Skipworth
Royal Ann
Agate Avenue
Fairmount
Capital Nursery Co
J. KR. Conrad
Pleasant All
I Sellers
Lawrence
Mill Race
Aldersta
Patterson School
J. J. Walton
Bourgaine
Cea
Ho Chenem
Siadden
IT Land Co
Hiamette Street
Fue Gene, Or
Oregon Law Cos Office
Willamette
Oreon
A. D. DeRen
P.O
New York City
Springfield School House
Cotewold
Shropshire
Fierman
Orman de Bricks
Pacific Land Co
Hovey Block
D. L. Cartmet
Mar
Attorneys-At-Law
G. F. Skipworth
Linn's
Leilyeu
Leon BR. Rdmunbon
fKoome
Eugene Loan & Savings Bank
L. M. Travis
Eugene Loan &@ Savings
Allan
Eaton's Book
En Cc. A. Wintermeier
Chambers-Bristow Bank
Paul Merrill
Roome & and
Me- Chung
Eugene, Or
Telephone Red
Walton & Nes
Walton
P Nees
Walton Bik
Ee Gforor
Dorais
Hovey Bidg
Jamette
Upetaire
Law
O. Potter
Chrismandlock
Williame & Fran
Williame B Bean
U & Land Office
McClung
Barbaugh
Continental Insurance Co
Jesse GO. Wells
Willanette
St. Eugene, Or
Clarke & GO
KR. A. Leep
Willamette Street
H L. Studley
Champpers
Waldence
Pearst
Slack
H. Cannon
Hamoes
Anna Matirer
Fr. E. Punn
A. Berardsley
McClung Bidg
Mth
Willamettette
Phouw Main
Chrisman Block
Free Thomas
Undertakkers
J. W. Kays & Co., Undertakers and Funeral Directors
Eugene, Cr
Ee Day & Henderson
Cor. Willamette
W .T Gordon
Herbert Leigh
Lane County Abstract CO
Warren Mlock
Eugene Dr
Cna Veterinary Sur
Muagene
Oregra
Ucn
Eugene Business College
Cosy Feataurapt
Addess
Fogene
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