Earthquake Death Toll Soars Across Sicily and Calabria
Eye turning report from Rome says one hundred thousand dead so far as Messina Reggio and surrounding Calabrian towns are destroyed. The king queen and relief ships move to aid the stricken areas amid fear of pestilence and widespread debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Messina
Sicily
Reggio
Italy
Pall
Cassano
Cosenza
Bagnara
Monteleone
Riposa
Seminara
San Giovanni
Scilla
Lazzaro
Cannitello
Naples
Great Britain
Russia
Calabria
San Francisco Seeks Aid for Italy Suffering
Mayor Taylor issued a proclamation calling for quick and generous aid from San Francisco to the Italy earthquake victims. Contributions should be sent to Allen Knight, Red Cross treasurer at 602 California Street, or to Benjamin Ide Wheeler, Red Cross California president in Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Taylor
Italy
Allen Knight
California
American National Red Cross
California Street
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
Red Cross
Berkeley
Calabrian towns buried under rubble after mighty tidal wave
Rome reports hundreds of survivors still trapped beneath ruins in Calabrian towns. In Riposto the tidal wave struck with force, fronting a retreating sea that surged back in a huge wall, sweeping away homes up to a thousand feet inland and flooding streets to depths of 10 to 20 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Riposto
Opera Benefit Planned by Lombardi Company
In Los Angeles on December 30 arrangements are under way for a Lombardi grand opera company engagement to present a series of performances for the benefit of Italian earthquake sufferers. Several company members once lived in the affected districts and locals have begun a relief fund for their countrymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera Company
Los Angeles
Lombardi Grand Opera Company
Lombardi Company
Roosevelt Sends Condolence to Victor Emmanuel
President Roosevelt sent a cable expressing American sympathy to King Victor Emmanuel after the misfortune. He said the American Red Cross would issue a relief appeal and would coordinate with the Italian Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Victor Emmanuel
American National Red Cross Society
Italian Red Cross
Opera Benefit Planned For Earthquake Victims In New York
In New York on December 20 the Metropolitan Opera Company announced benefit performances for earthquake survivors. Star tenor Enrico Caruso pledged his weekly salary of 2500 dollars to the relief fund and other operatic celebrities contributed generously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Opera Company
Signor Caruso
France Sends Ships to Messina for Rescue Effort
France ordered the battleships Justice and Verite and three destroyers to Messina under forced draught to aid in rescue work following the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Justice
Verite
Messina
Earthquake Toll in Italy Soars Across Regions
Immense damage from a powerful quake leaves Italy's death toll possibly over 160000 with 100000 to 200000 killed and 300000 to 500000 injured. One million homeless as cities over 10000 population and towns suffer near total destruction. Ships sunk, missions disrupted, and volcanic eruptions add chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estimat Wwarshtjenent
Torpedo Beata
Straits of Messina
Scylla
Charybdis
Etna
Stromboli
Sicily
Aeolian Isles
Magnitude of Italian Earthquake Disaster Reported
Rome reports an inland catastrophe in Sicily and Calabria with 110000 dead in Messina and Reggio alone. Catania hosts waves of refugees as Palmi suffers heavy losses. Fires rage, communications collapse, and officials warn of widespread ruin and destitution.
British consul wounded as Messina hotel destroyed
The British consul at Messina is injured and his wife and children are dead. About ninety Americans are said to have been in the Trinacria hotel, which is reported totally destroyed though some guests escaped. Warships from several nations are hurrying to the scene to aid. The ambassador sent consular officers to seek information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messina
Reggio
Catania
Makharoff
Naples
Arthur S. Cheney
Palmi
Giolitti
Strait of
Marazi
Catanzaro
Calabria
Washington
Trinacria
Foreign Office
Ambassador Griscom Returns From Foreign Office Inquiry
Ambassador Griscom arrived from the foreign office after checking for Americans in Calabria and Sicily during the disaster. He believes no Americans were in Messina or Reggio except American Consul Cheney and his wife at Taormina, with no casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Griscom
Foreign Office
Calabria
Sicily
Messina
Reggio
Cheney
Taormina
Red Cross Sends Surplus to Italian Relief Society
The National Red Cross executive committee decided to forward 50 600 to the Italian Red Cross Society. The funds come from the surplus on hand after the San Francisco earthquake relief contributions of 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Washington
National Red Cross Society
Red Crone Society
San Francisco
Willow Creek valley irrigation project to open 4000 acres
Vale reports the Willow River Land & Irrigation Company will place 4000 acres on the market before March 1 in 20 and 40 acre tracts. A double reservoir system is near completion with lower dam finished and upper dam due in 60 days. Land will be sold to practical horticulturists who begin planting next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Creek
Willow River Land & Irrigation Company
D. M. Brogan
Corps of Engineers
C. F. Ashford
Brogan
Vale
Dunbar Wins Suit Against State Over Fees
Supreme Court reverses the case against F Dunbar former secretary of state ruling the state cannot demand repayment of unlawfully collected fees from him and that only the persons affected may pursue recovery. The suit claimed about 104026 dollars were collected for filing licenses recording documents and copying public records during 1900s term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Supreme Court
F. [. Dunbar
Ll. HH. MacMahon
Dunbar
Oregon Midland Railway Plans Cross State
Articles of incorporation filed by Miller Murdoch for the Oregon Midland railway with a capital of 100000. The line would run from Weiser Idaho across Oregon to Tillamook, with C M Conry Miller Murdoch R A Caples and John P McCrader as incorporators. Promoters say it crosses Oregon east to west near Weidler with possible ties to a Rocky Mountain road, though no official details are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon Midland Railway
Miller Murdoch
Weiser
Idaho
Oregon
Tillamook
C. M. Conry
R.A Caples
John P. McCrader
Weidler
Rocky Mountain
Denver
Northwestern & Pacific
Harriman Lines
Oregon Road
Harriman
Leona Ties Up Amid Low Water on Yamhill River
In Portland officials announce the locks on the Yamhill river are closed due to low water. The steam er Leona operating between Portland and McMinnville has been forced to tie up after months of steady service by the Yamhill River Navigation company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Yamhill River
McMinnville
Yamhill River Navigation Company
Appointment Approved At The Dalles
Asa G. Stogadill, Wasco county assessor, is named assistant postmaster of The Dalles office and will begin duties January 1. Ed Hostetler’s postmaster appointment, though not yet confirmed, is deemed assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalles
Asa G. Stogadill
Wasco County
Ed Hostetler
Douglas County Orchard Planting Exceeds Two Hundred Thousand Trees
NEW DOUGLAS ORCHARDS Roseburg Upwards of 200000 trees will be planted in Douglas county this year. Sutherlin Land Water company will plant 60000 and W C Mard ing Land company 25000 plus 50000 individual growers. Orchards include Spiteenberg and Newtown Pippin apples Hazlett pears walnuts prunes and peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Douglas County
Sutherlin Land &Ater Company
W. C. Marding Land Company
Soas
C. O. White
Myrtle Creek
Southern Pacific
Spiteenberg and
Newtown Pippin
Hazlett Pears
Oregon
Looking Glass Valley
George Marsh
Chenoweth Park Orchard
Yonealla
Winston
Road to Extend Salem Oregon Electric Sale Prompts Claim
The sale of 110 acres south of Salem to Portland businessman A H Birrell signals possible extension of the Oregon Electric southward. The Kleppin ranch on Slough road sold for a nominal 10 but is believed to be valued near 22000, suggesting Birrell anticipated the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Portland
Oregon Electric
A. H. Birrell
Sarah EK. Kleppin
Slough Road
Birrell
Pater Land Fraud Cases Dismissed by District Attorney
Salem District Attorney McNary dismissed three state land fraud cases against S. A. D. Pater after ruling the applications to purchase state land sworn before the state land board clerk did not constitute perjury. Investigations led to the conclusion that the affidavits were not perjurious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
S. A
Water Code Bill for Oregon to be finished January 4
Salem. The bill for a new water code will be completed January 4 at a meeting in Salem by the water committee of the Prepon Conservation Commission. Hart of Baker county and Fr. Miller of Wintt county work on the draft. A January 6 meeting here is expected to bring nearly all water committee members to review the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Oregon
Prepon Conservation Commission
Hart
Baker County
Fr. Miller
Wintt County
Water Committee
Portland Markets Detailed Farm Produce Prices
Market list from Portland shows Barley options at 87 per ton for feed and 28 for brewing, Wheat varieties around 92, Timothy at 140, apples pears quinces cranberries and other fruits priced per box or crate, vegetables listed with per sack or per pound rates, dairy Butter 36 to 39 cents, Eggs 40 to 60 cents per dozen, poultry prices for hens ducks geese turkeys and dressed birds, veal and lamb prices, Hops values for 1907 1908 and wool rates for Eastern Oregon. comprehensive commodity pricing across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Timothy
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Oregon Ranch
Sogdie
York
Ruef Sentenced to Fourteen Years in San Francisco
Abraham Ruef was sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary after a four month trial in which he was found guilty of bribing ex-supervisor John J. Furey to secure an overhead trolley franchise for United Railroads. Judge William P. Lawlor denied motions for a new trial as Ruef showed no emotion while being led away. An appeal stay and writ of probable cause were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Eugene E. Schmite
William P. Lawlor
Ruef
John J. Furey
United Railroads
Oliver Grand Jury
F. J. Heney
Morris Haas
Hans
Aicide
War Cloud Again Over Pacific After Jap US Fleet Welcome
In Tokio on December 4 the welcome for the US battleship fleet eased tensions but Americans fear that without immediate policy action the brief good will will not yield political gains. Experts warn that failure to strengthen America’s Pacific position could lead to national disaster and a compelled peace in the Far East despite Japan’s protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Root
Takahira
Orient
Japan
Far East
America
Pacific
Disaster in Coal Mine Kills Four in West Virginia
Bluefield West Virginia December 31 Four men are dead and about 25 entombed after a massive explosion at the Lick Branch colliery owned by the Pocahontas Coal company. Nineteen of the entombed men have been rescued. rescuers cannot reach the shaft due to fire and smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Lick Branch
Pocahontas Coal Company
Virginia
Anti Semites Rage in Finland Reported Persecution
Reports from St. Petersburg dated December 31 describe Russian authorities in Finland enforcing old anti Semitic laws. Jews are driven from homes into fields to starve and freeze with severe winter conditions worsening suffering and loss of life across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Finland
China Seeks Foreign Loans for Canton Hankow Rail Project
The Chinese government aims to enlist foreign agents to secure a loan from British French German and Japanese banks to fund the Canton Hankow railway after a domestic loan of 5 000 dollars failed to fund the nation telegraph system. The government fears another setback and looks abroad for finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Canton-Hankow
No News From Gorgul and Nearby Areas
No confirmation of war news reaches New Haven, Cann., or local friends. Dr Arthur Cheney, class of 1480, is believed missing or possibly killed while serving as American consul at Mess Ith. The report notes widespread uncertainty and fear for his safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgul New Haven
Cann
Dee
Arthur Cheney
Mess “Ith
Quake Toll Tops Two Hundred Thousand as Arrests Rise
Report from Rome notes a major earthquake in southern Italy causing massive casualties and widespread destruction. Officials say relief efforts proceed with naval aid and ration distribution while police crack down on criminals amid the disaster.
Culgoa to supply food to U S ships plan
A naval inquiry aboard the Culgoa at Suez finds surplus staple goods likely not needed for battleships. The Navy awaits further briefings to allocate resources for ships and earthquake relief. Red Cross contributions continue to arrive through Mabel Boardman and headquarters activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Suez
Navy Department
Admral
Navy
American Red Cross
Mabel T. Boardman
Executive Coure
Oil firm seeks rehearing in Missouri ouster suit
In Jefferson City Missouri the Oil Company of Indiana asks the state Supreme Court for a rehearing in the ouster case. The firm also appeals to remit a $6,000 penalty claiming it has ceased business. Attorneys Ald D. Chicago and Frank Kansas City represent the company. Hagerman heads to New York to consult the firm’s top officers. standard oil lawyers seek modification of the court’s ruling. Hadley declines to agree without a court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Oil Company of
Indiana
Missouri
Ir Company
Ald D
Chicago
Frank Kansas City
Hagerman
Ow York
Dei
Supreme Court
Hadley
Prohibition Laws Sweep Three Southern States Future of Saloons Debated
In a sweeping move yesterday three southern states including Louisiana enacted prohibition laws to regulate traffic in liquor. Prohibitionists claim the measures will force saloons out, while opponents warn of economic disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Carolina
Earth’s Crust Sinking Claim Surfaces in Debate
An unclear report cites professor Reis of Johns Hopkins analyzing a claim that southern Italy sinks due to crustal movement. The item notes the topic as a leading U.S. science discussion with memorial to field observations and potential geological implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Fielding Reis
Johns Hopias
United States
Lances
Italy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Consul
Open Big
Oregon Midland
Cross State
New Douglas
Pater
War Cloud
Pocahontas
Suefro
Mies
Messing
Ous
Amboata
Ang Ray
Ricco
Mount Artos
Linopa Arre
Lipari
Culgoa
Octopus
Standard Oil
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!