30 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
1
Rome dispatches describe a massive earthquake catastrophe in Calabria and Sicily. From hundreds to thousands of casualties are reported as towns and villages are devastated. Estimates place the death toll between 100000 and 200000, with the full extent still unclear as relief efforts continue.
Menardi's Pianos lists standard makes Knabe Mason & Hamlin Ludwig Price & Teeple and Milton Rich of tone and durable in construction priced low for select instruments and models.
Mayor Edward B. Taylor issued a proclamation calling on San Francisco residents to donate to the California branch of the National Red Cross Society for a relief fund. He recalled the city’s 1906 aid and noted an initial $400 contribution sent via the Swiss American Bank, with more gifts expected.
Reno school trustees sold 100000 dollars in bonds to Nixon National Bank for 101560 dollars with a 1560 dollar premium. Unconditional bid beaten other bids, signaling Reno’s growing prosperity and improved Nevada finance. Funds will fund new city school houses as work begins.
A fire today in the Williker brothers building at Main and Second South streets in Salt Lake City damaged the upper lodging rooms. Two women were rescued by firemen, another fainted while descending stairs. The blaze started in the furnace room. losses run to a few thousand dollars. In Reno, Clark J. Guild wins Lyon County Republican nomination and becomes the county’s youngest officeholder.
Sicily is a triangular island in the Mediterranean south of Italy with seven provinces and historic cities Palermo Catania Messina. It spans about 9 996 square miles with a 1882 population of 3 364 949. The island features elevated mountainous terrain Mount Etna and plains near Catania. Major exports include wheat oranges olives and salt. It was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy in 1860 and long famed as Italy’s granary.
Major Hains testified the captain showed irrational thoughts linked to his wife’s alleged conduct with Billy Annis. A cook recounted Mrs Hains drinking and somersaults at home and Annis smacking her, with references to Mrs Hains calling Annis Papa and Affinity.
A local shop invites calls to examine exclusive suit and overcoat patterns that have made its patrons among the best dressed men in the city. The outreach emphasizes high quality designs and tailored fit for discerning customers.
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