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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
1
Report from Messina details the quake devastation with crowds in squares and churches, lamentations and shrieks, refugees flooding trains, and urgent hunger as supplies and food become the critical need amid ongoing relief efforts. Religious processions form as people seek cessation of the disaster.
Reports from Reggio Calabria say the city is practically obliterated after a catastrophic subsidence and tidal surge. Telegraphed details describe destroyed buildings, dead officials, and widespread ruin from Rocella to Caulnia with hundreds dead in surrounding towns Seminara and Sant Kufenia and a rising death toll in Bizae and other villages.
A dispatch from American consul Gale at Malta confirms the death of Consul Cheney and his wife at Messina. Their bodies have not yet been recovered.
In a log court scene a small woman studies examination blanks for a civil service post in the Philippines. If she passes, she could reunite with her husband, a Hilongos supervising teacher, after a year apart. He urges her to take the exam. The couple hopes to meet by July 10. Joske's store closes New Year’s Day and Saturday. Show tomorrow.
An advertisement extols a product named Renga to reduce fat at a claimed rate of a pound per day. It promotes mail order and local San Antonio and Detroit endorsements, listing multiple street addresses and drugstore availability with trial packages offered by The Renga Co.
The Tuesday Musical club held its annual recital yesterday afternoon at Madison Square Presbyterian Church to a large crowd. Soloists included Mrs Fred Jones soprano Mrs Smo Graves contralto Fred Daggett Warstone J.P. Blitz Miss Mary Harrison organ and J M Steinfeldt organ with several instrumental numbers across piano organ and strings.
Paris, Dec. 30. A petition by Count Bon Castellane seeking custody of his Wiree sons was denied. The court ruled the children stay with their mother, Princess Anna Gould, and may not leave the continent without permission. Starting October 1, 1908, they will attend a college within 160 miles of Paris.
The article explains digestion mechanics, the role of gastric juices, and how improper digestion leads to disease. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as rebuilding lacking elements, easing symptoms, and enabling normal eating. It claims wide physician endorsement and offers free sample by mail from F A Stuart Co in Marshall Michigan.
A Calabrian dispatch from Catanzaro reports the town of Bagnara, north of Reggio, has been completely wiped out by fire. About 10,000 residents were said to dwell there, with lime to be spread soon over Tunisian soil as the only trace of the once populous port.
The British merchant steamer Drake arrived from Messina in Syracuse with 260 refugees on board, including two wounded. The report notes the voyage occurred during the disaster at Messina and describes the passengers as pale delicate women and girls. The item also contains an obsolete advertisement for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Rome reports cable communication with the Aolan Islands 25 miles west of Sicily is interrupted. The line appears broken and it is feared the islands have been destroyed. The largest island Larpari hosts the capital town with about 12,000 residents.
New Orleans reports Reverend David Sessums, Protestant Episcopal bishop of Louisiana, believed missing after the Messina earthquake. No word has reached his diocese, amid ongoing checks for his whereabouts.
Dr G Warfield traffic manager of Mallory Steamship lines. N M Leach general freight agent of International & Great Northern Railroad. Dr M Ball general agent of the same road. They returned from a several day deer hunt at Enclave. Ball tried to run down three antlered ones but the going was heavy. Leach fired at a fine buck but forgot to shoot. Warfield shot a big buck.
The passage notes a man feeling elated and repaid for his trip. He plans to depart tonight for Galveston then Mobile before returning to New York. Mr Leach also heads back to Palestine tonight with plans to shop tomorrow.
Remember your loved ones this New Year with a handsome gold frame from McDonald’s Art Store. Inske’s store will be offering preserved pictures and framing services to honor family memories.
A local art store promotes oil and water paintings as ideal New Year gifts. Shoppers are invited to buy gifts for friends or couples, including bridal pair options, at McDonald's Art Store.
A local notice lists marriage licenses including Fritz Fromme with Isabel Ed wards, Fiburcio Zomudo with Matia de Hi soheda, Sam Gurtion with Mattie Kiley, B S Guard with Marguerite Sibley, Fred Majone with Maria Jackson, Frank Welse with Mrs Mary McDonald, Emmett Rowinsky with Josephine Woleken, John D Kelley with Annag Kelley, Dick DeVilviss with Ora Gayle. Also notes Joske's store will be open tomorrow for shopping.
Important notice from McDonald's Art Store and Jaske's store inviting customers to submit orders early for the holiday trade. Extra staff available to handle demand as shops promote framing services and gift-ready offers.
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