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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
6
Rome reports Queen Helena refused to let the King go alone to the disaster site. The royal couple departed Rome this afternoon for the South aboard the Gay from Naples, arriving earlier today. The Queen said comforting subjects is her duty as they left the station at 1 30, embracing their four children who do not yet grasp the gravity.
The Italian colony of New York forgoes New Year celebrations as Te Deums replace planned music and bells toll a requiem for Sicily earthquake victims. In Harlem and downtown Italian quarters residents mourn relatives in Messina and other afflicted towns, amid funds sent by countrymen.
Rome and London respond to the Calabria Sicily disaster with condolences and funds. Ambassadors and ministers bid farewell to the king and queen, while the Pope and Italian officials organize international relief. New York groups, Red Cross chapters, and prominent individuals launch subscriptions totaling several thousand dollars.
Immigration interest rises as Solari predicts a larger exodus after the 1905 quake. The Re d Italia, from Naples, expected to sail Palermo today for New York, likely to be pressed into refugee transport if government action is required. Cable messages to affected Italian provinces arrived with delays. Merchants with Southern Italy ties sought transmission, all accepted with delay proviso.
Charles Breitag, 47, a Bush Terminal Company foreman, was arrested after confessing to strangling his wife Matilda. Her body was recovered beneath the concrete floor of their South Brooklyn home at 221 Seventh Street. Breitag admitted intending to marry his step-daughter and led police to the burial site following a lengthy stair-step investigation.
Reports from major cities show swift action to aid Italy after the Southern Italy earthquake. Massachusetts Governor Guild appealed for funds to be sent by cable to the Italian government. Boston and Philadelphia mobilized drives with the Red Cross. Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Louisville and others prepared relief plans for Italian sufferers. Italians nationwide felt the impact as relatives and friends were among the victims and helpers.
Isaac Wartowsky of 9 Pell Street reported to Magistrate Barlow at Jefferson Market Court after an arrest atop 57 West Houston Street. He claimed Patrolman Springer and detectives beat him following a denial of prior arrest, with a blackjack blow causing a scalp wound. Commissioner Bingham requested a representative to hear the account. Dr. Frank A. McGuire could not confirm a skull fracture.
Berlin reports December 29 that major European lines including North German Lloyd Hamburg America Holland America and Red Star increased steerage fares to New York by seven dollars. The move affects typical immigrant and budget travelers and reflects wartime or postwar shipping pricing trends.
Union City Tennessee December 29 The eight Night Riders on trial for Captain Quentin Ranken's murder plead not guilty and seek alibis. Six defendants testified and named numerous home witnesses while some unable to recall details. Mor ris's elderly mother testified her son was at home the night of the murder as the defense plans to prove alibis for all eight men.
Buenos Ayres December 29 Spencer F Eddy United States Minister to Argentina has presented recall letters to President Alcorta and will sail to Hamburg aboard Cap Ortegal then proceed to Bucharest to assume as Minister to Romania and Servia It is said Huntington Wilson will succeed Eddy Alban G Snyder at Buenos Aires has been transferred to Panama Washington December 29 authoritative reports confirm Eddy will become Minister to Romania and Servia and Bulgaria with Huntington Wilson to replace him.
The Roosevelt Hospital board of governors voted to discontinue ambulance service after March 1, 1909. The move follows criticism of hospital authorities over patient transfers to Bellevue Hospital and stems from a coroner's jury report urging District Attorney scrutiny of a young woman’s death during such a transfer. The west side territory served by Roosevelt Hospital is noted as sizable and significant.
Lieutenant William Kennel, guard at the Mayor's Office in City Hall, received a note from Countess Szechenyi formerly Miss Gladys Vanderbilt. She thanks him for his good wishes and reports that her baby and she are well. The couple had previously thanked him for cuff buttons and studs given during their marriage license visit.
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee weighing repeal of the art duty under the Dingley law. Supporters foresee a near unanimous House vote for free admission of art objects, while concerns center on potential revenue loss and educational industrial benefits.
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