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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
7
Reports from Calabria and Sicily describe one of history's worst disasters. The earthquake killed or displaced vast numbers, with estimates ranging from hundreds of thousands to potentially 600,000. Descriptions note entire towns destroyed including Reggio and Bagnara, widespread injuries, and dire shortages of medical care and shelter.
Horrific dispatches from Home New York describe Italy's earthquake disaster. Calabrian and eastern Sicilian populations suffer enormous loss with tens of thousands dead and many thousands more wounded. King Victor and Queen arrived at Messina as scenes of ruin and panic unfolded.
A historic disaster report describes bridges and walls destroyed, debris blocking coastlines, and vast ruin in Messina with tens of thousands feared dead. The national committee, led by the Duke of Aosta, mobilizes aid while Stromboli remains active and Calabrian towns report extensive losses and survivors fleeing to mountains.
_MONTERONE Calabria December 81 The tidal wave struck Reggio flooding the city to thirty feet above sea level. Many waterfront houses were swept away and dragged to sea. Twelve miles of railroad near Reggio were destroyed. Survivors roam nude and deranged seeking food. Virtually all pupils at Reggio College perished. Villas on the heights above Reggio survived. The chateau of Reggio lies in ruins.
Rome reports cable to Aeolian islands broken and feared devastation. Lipari's Lipart island hosts 12,000 residents. Relief trains toward Messina blocked by demolished tracks. In Portland, thousands of Sicilians and Calabrians seek passage to New York or home. Bishop Sessums unconfirmed in Messina. Syracuse rescues after strong shocks at 530 am. Toulon relief squadron sails to Messina. Marine minister estimates Calabria and Sicily quake and tsunami toll at 116000.
Government directs removal of the wounded to reachable medical facilities and transports the uninjured to safer areas to prevent epidemics. Italy's royal couple and the Duke of Aosta visit affected Calabrian and Sicilian towns as Messina and Reggio lie ruined. Emigrant ships will move survivors to safety with onboard rations providing up to thirty days for each vessel.
Naval reports from Rome and Catenin describe the Lipari islands spared from destruction with no loss of life after a December 28 earthquake. A torpedo boat sent to investigate confirms limited damage, while rescue efforts at Messina continue amid vast wreckage and challenging conditions.
Two thousand people from the earthquake zone have arrived in Napies. Hospitals are filled and churches, public halls, and theaters are being prepared to take more. Many injured were forcibly sent to hospitals, fueling fear and confusion.
French squadron reaches Messina to aid relief work. About five thousand troops arrive and are deployed to assist the wounded and maintain order during the relief operation.
Jan 4 Messina reports reveal chaotic relief efforts and dire scenes as troops occupy the city. Bodies found in ruins show torture before death and survivors suffer hunger as rescue work continues. The archbishop is believed found alive amid the rubble.
Rome reports improving conditions after the Calabrian coast quake. King Emmanuel directs aid from Caserta and Naples palaces to Messina victims. U S consul Cheney and family losses noted. Survivors abandon cities as relief efforts expand, with rail and food distributions increasing amid uncertain death tolls.
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