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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
7
In Rome on January 16, Pope Benedict visited St. Martha's hospital to speak with earthquake victims and offer blessings. Churchmen interpret the gesture as signaling possible future independence from the Vatican, noting no pope left Vatican proper since 1870.
Rising floodwaters force Oxbow residents to abandon homes as basements and kitchens flood. Children ride to school by rowboats and improvised rafts while the city plans a $1000 loan funded by the local improvement district to repair the dyke.
News recounts the Avezzano earthquake relief, detailing King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena directing operations, 3000 soldiers searching debris, mass graves for soldiers, rapid trains carrying the injured to Rome, and widespread refugee aid. It notes 500 000 people in need of relief and heroic acts by mothers and children amid devastation.
The annual poultry exhibit, held under the Seattle King County Poultry Association at the Commercial Club building, will stay open Sunday due to heavy daily attendance. Special prizes were distributed.
An advertisement promotes Hamburger Brust Thee as a vegetable remedy. A small package is sold at pharmacies. A spoonful of tea is steeped in boiling water then strained and drunk to relieve congestion and cure erippe. The product also claims to loosen bowels to break a cold quickly.
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