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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
18
Rome reports Queen Helena refused to let the King go alone to the disaster site and chose to share her husband’s dangers. The royal couple, who arrived earlier from Naples, departed Rome by train at 1 30 pm after embracing their four children not aware of the gravity.
The Italian colony in New York abandons New Year celebrations as Te Deums replace festivity. Bells toll for the deadly Sicily earthquake with widespread loss among the citys Sicilian population. Hearts ache in Italian quarters from Harlem to downtown as families await word on loved ones.
Ambassadors, ministers and Rome officials rush to aid after a devastating Sicilian Calabria quake. Ambassador Griscom offers U S condolences and Italy seeks funds from the Pope and governments. London and Paris pledge support, while New York hosts fund drives with local Italian organizations and the American Red Cross coordinating disaster relief.
Mr Solari notes fears after the mild 1905 earthquake push natives toward the United States. The Red Italia, Lloyd Sabando line, arrived Palermo from Naples and is expected to sail for New York, possibly Jan 19, to transport refugees if pressed by the government. Messages to Italian provinces faced delay, as merchants sought rapid lines.
In South Brooklyn, Charles Breitag a Bush Terminal Co foreman is jailed for murder after confessing to strangling his wife Matilda. The body was found beneath the cellar floor two feet down with her coat hat and gloves nearby. He admitted planning to marry his stepdaughter and fled the scene with investigators digging to expose the remains.
Reports from major cities show prompt relief actions for Southern Italy earthquake survivors. Massachusetts Governor Guild urged money dispatch by cable to Italy, Boston residents began giving, Philadelphia Mayor Reyburn convened a relief committee, and Taft’s Red Cross mobilized funds in Philadelphia. Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Louisville and others planned further aid. Italians nationwide were stirred due to family ties in the affected region.
Isaac Wartowsky of 9 Pell Street was arrested on a West Houston Street roof and brought before Magistrate Barlow at Jefferson Market. He claims Patrolman Springer and detectives beat him, with a blackjack striking his head and a scalp wound. Dr Guire could not confirm a skull fracture. Commissioner Bingham ordered a representative to hear the story.
Berlin December 29 The North German Lloyd Hamburg American Holland America and Red Star steamship lines have raised the steerage passenger rate to New York by ten cents per person and adjusted other fares accordingly, affecting economical travel options for migrants and travelers alike.
In Union City Tennessee on December 29 eight Night Riders on trial for Captain Quentin Ranken's murder pleads not guilty and seek alibis. Six defendants testified detailing many witnesses at their homes the night of the killing while relatives recalled incidents from nearby days. Bud Morris's elderly mother testified her son was at home. The defense plans to prove alibis for all eight men.
Buenos Ayres reports Spencer F. Eddy has delivered recall letters to President Alcorta and will sail on Cap Ortegal to Hamburg. From there he proceeds to Bucharest to assume the post as United States Minister to Romania and Servia, with Huntington Wilson slated to succeed him.
Roosevelt Hospital trustees vote to discontinue ambulance service March 1 1908 amid criticism over patient transfers to Bellevue Hospital. The move follows a coroner jury recommendation to involve the District Attorney regarding the death of a young woman in transit.
Lieutenant William Kennel at City Hall received a note from the Countess Szechenyi formerly Miss Gladys Vanderbilt thanking him for good wishes. She said she and her baby are both well. The couple had called at the City Hall for a marriage license and had previously sent cuff buttons and studs to the lieutenant.
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee leans toward repealing the art duty. Handcrafted art and antiquities prior to 1850 would be on the free list, while mechanical and chemical works stay taxed. Committee members favor freeing art imports for educational and industrial benefits despite revenue questions.
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