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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
1
Rome reports Calabria and eastern Sicily disasters depopulation with official deaths near 110000, possible higher figures. Some Americans said to be killed at Messina. An army of 25000 needed to rescue, bury, and free survivors. Italian relief fund tops six thousand dollars in San Francisco.
After the quake in Reggio and parts of Sicily and Calabria, bodies are burned for pestilence control while guards guard stores. Long term prisoners are moved to ships, others sent home. Thousands homeless amid famine and isolation. 2200 bodies buried at Palmi yesterday. King and queen visit as troops distribute rations amid ruins.
Reports say a regiment may have drowned in the Palmi flood with three hundred soldiers' remains recovered. The Palmi ruin housed a savage food scramble as rescuers with revolvers and knives fought to share scant rations amid the debris.
Palermo reports about 100000 people leaving warships and other vessels in the straits of Messina as the devastated district empties. Towns rapidly depopulate amid fears of further convulsions and eerie scenes of desperate survivors.
Berlin dispatch reports the emperor ordered German warships to action in response to an urgent crisis as of December 31. The note mentions a mayor and a merchant involved in the decision.
Washington reports the navy department is considering dispatching the Atlantic battleship fleet now in Suez to Italy to support relief efforts after the earthquake. Dee Washington notes the potential move as a show of aid from Uncle Sam.
Columbus dispatch reports Charles H Taft withdraws from the Ohio senate race to back Congressman Burton who is assured election as successor to Senator Foraker With Taft’s exit the field narrows to Burton and plans exist for a Taft comeback in two years as successor to Senator Dick Foraker also withdraws from the race and confirms support for Burton
Washington December 31 Senator Hale chairman of the appropriations committee said the committee has no intention to summon Roosevelt before it after his retirement from the presidency despite reports.
Cheyenne branch of Railway Postal Clerks adopts resolutions December 12 1908 protesting H R 21261 Retire ment Plan for Superannuated Em ployes in the Classified Service. They call the plan unjust as it imposes monthly assessments on individuals and ask for voluntary options, forwarding copies to the R M A and all 61st Congress members.
The disaster in southern Italy and Sicily is estimated to have killed 110000 in Messina and Reggio alone, with many towns devastated and thousands more victims. Refugees flood Naples and other ports. food and water are scarce as relief struggles to reach survivors amid freezing winds and ruin.
A Rome dispatch reports ninety six guests from the United States, Britain, and France perished when the Hotel Trinacria collapsed at Messina. Only the hotel proprietors escaped.
Five heavily armed robbers dynamited the Bank of Welston Oklahoma and escaped with 5000 after a two hour gun battle with Welston citizens. The exchange of about 200 shots caused no reported injuries as the gang left in a covered escape.
A large crowd gathered at the Y M C A to bid Secretary Frederick Pargellis goodbye and wish him success in his new field. Speakers from the board and association praised him and a watch was presented as a token of esteem. Mr and Mrs Pargellis will move to Childress Texas where he will assume a similar position.
In Flushing on December 31 Mrs General Haines testified then broke down before recovering to continue. Justice Crane told District Attorney Darwin he cannot withdraw from the case as his term ends at midnight tonight.
San Francisco reports E A 8 Blake, a contractor convicted of bribery in a Venice case, was sentenced today to four years in prison. The event follows his prior conviction and marks a decisive penalty in the ongoing matter.
A group of local Masons journeyed to Blackfoot last night to witness the Third Degree conferred by Blackfoot lodge. Attendees included Fred Bryden N D Brookheart J M Masonheimer Fa Holzheimer James Cullen Alf Moyes H B Kinport and Geo Miller. They reported a fine time in Grove City with a hearty post meeting banquet.
Dr. H. D. Wiley, chief of the bureau of chemistry, told scientists the Food and Drugs Act has raised trade ethics. He said high grade manufacturers no longer must debase wares to compete, as success now rests on meriting excellence and high quality.
Boise reports that Charlie Grout extends his contract with the Idanha hotel for two more years. Under his leadership the cafe has improved and the hotel will receive renovations including new furniture and plumbing overhaul. Grout previously served in the Short Line railroad commissary and now returns to helm the prominent Boise hostelry.
The Y M C A in Pocatello announces New Year’s Day open house events. From 10 to 12 a.m. boys will perform gym demonstrations for mothers and friends, 3 to 5 p.m. features for student and senior classes, and evening offers a social and musical program. Secretary Pargellis departs for Childress, Texas, after this event.
Idaho Falls Senator McBride of Lemhi County travels to Boise then to Ohio and New York to promote the Idaho Falls Salmon City electric railway. Salt Lake citizens have subscribed 102000 dollars as a bonus with the same amount to be raised in Salmon City.
The first inaugural ball for Governor James H. Brady and state officers will take place in Boise on January 6 at the Boise Natatorium. Citizens and the Boise Commercial club organize invitations led by Leo P. Grunbaum. Attendees include Brady’s friends from Pocatello and the southeast, with the event aiming to be the state’s grandest social gathering.
A circular from Superintendent Manson announces John Shields as depot master at Ogden, replacing George J. Cunningham who becomes train master of the Idaho division. Shields, previously Salt Lake train master for years, is a veteran Short Line conductor who once ran Ogden to Pocatello and plans to return with his family to the old home.
Mayor Loux returned from Boise City where he presided over the Idaho Board of Dental Examiners meeting. Seven candidates were examined and all passed to practice in Idaho, including Dr. Loveless in New York City and Dr. Baird in Chicago, with other new dentists from Town, Torrington Wyoming, South Boise, Genesse Idaho, and Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Matthew Griswold travel from San Francisco to Erie Pa after their son Dwight dies in Germany hospital. Dwight a Yale varsity rower fainted in the great race last spring causing Yale to lose to Harvard. Death listed as typhoid pneumonia though friends blame heartbreak from his career decline.
Chicago trading closes with May wheat advancing about 1.07 percent to around 14 in steam on December 31, reflecting market activity and price shifts as traders assess supply and demand.
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