Devastation in Calabria and Sicily After Earthquake
Reports from Messina and Reggio describe a catastrophic earthquake near Calabria and Sicily with estimates of tens of thousands dead and many more homeless. Survivors face hunger, exposure, and ongoing fear of aftershocks as relief efforts mobilize, while towns like Palme and Reggio suffer near-total ruin. American travelers and officials are accounted for, with aid efforts led by local clergy and Royal attention.
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Tome
Kippata Vaya
Rome
Melvina
Mito
Signor
Stesrel
Messiza
Recco
Parrace Observatory
Nome
Calabria
Etatern
Reemn
Wardigan
pAlifelly
David Bessume
New Orleans
Alice
Rene
Serenal Americana
Mersina
Atstasraor
Rena
Victor Hramanuel
Pee Cre
Palme An Ragnara
Bregin
Surstyore
Royal tour boosts Italian rescue efforts amid earthquake torment
King and Queen visit Messina and Regio, praising Italian sailors and wounded, as authorities deploy troops in Calabria and the Tyrrhenian coast. Ferries, women, and children receive comfort while relief supplies reach stricken shorelines. Reports from Rome describe a second quake worsening devastation at Messina, with many buildings collapsed and missing evacuees.
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Italy
Stestina
Bersio
Yang
Italien
Orlando
Nertolial
Stemaina
Reguio
Tor
Promland
Rlalt
Sovereigog
Marazs
Calabria
Foto
Jonias
Reerto
Strait of
Straeiog
Atralt Bave
American Fleet Heads to Messina for Aid Effort
The report outlines American navy plans to hasten aid to Messina with ships and fuel. It notes fuel supplies, coal, and naval readiness, while discussing the route through western entrances and the potential impact on the port and allied operations.
Portland fundraiser tracing Italian relief efforts
A disrupted Portland notice reports a 42.00 contribution for Italians with unclear names and dates. The entry lists multiple garbled phrases about collection actions, participants, and local organizers, reflecting a damaged OCR segment from a historical page.
Proclamation Aims Oregon Subscriptions Amid Land Aid
Government figures urge public support as Governor Clore Chamberlain promotes a statewide drive to raise funds for land projects. Aimed at boosting refunds and resources, the effort links to contributions from New York and various corporations including United Breton Steel and Standard Oil. Mrs. Russell Rage gives 5000 to city mayor relief fund.
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Clore Chamberlain
Prense
Oregon
New York
United Breton Steel Corporation Telay Cote Utate
Med Cros
Naples Refugees Tell Terrible Stories of Disaster
Terrible tales flow from Naples as refugees recount the disaster. A soldier Emilio De Castro Feldtes fell ill, heard roaring waves, and saw companions perish. A druggist named Pollo on a ferry described a gale and a chasm that swallowed passengers, with many missing or dead. The death toll varies. estimates range around 49,000, while others say under 100 remain alive in Messina. Widespread hunger follows as survivors search for safety and news.
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Naples
Emilio de Castro
Tan Wan
Meesina
Nambericaa Magedica
Mothera
Cole Carridor
Pollo
Messing
Tun Host
Regal
Wie
Palle
Giakmat
Drugeist
Reggie
Mesalia
Fie
Duke of
Aorta
Messin
Heegla
Alel
Cale
Messina
Evenjand
Ara
Sheylers
Devastating Blast Destroys Coastal Sicily Settlements
An eyewitness recounts a cataclysmic event along the Sicilian coast where landslides and floods swallowed houses and ships. The impact forced evacuations, with a description of the ground trembling and a river of water pouring across ten miles, leaving ruins and displaced people.
Fire at Victor Foal company coal mine continues
In Trinidad Colorado on December 21 a blaze at the Victor Foal company mine burned for days. Inspector Jones ordered a reorganization of work and 000 workers were put on duty. The fire, confined to a coal vein, has been extinguished.
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Trinidad
Colo
Victor Foal Company
Ming
Robbers Hold Up Car In Yortland Oregon Night
In Yortland a gang robbed a city car conductor and a metalman of about $20 and mashed potters, then hijacked the car and used it to flee toward the river end of the line. Police chased the escape vehicle and caught one robber near East Ankeny car bar around late toralng. A man identified as Albert Mitte admitted involvement and gave a partial description. he claimed his companion came from Montana and refused to name him.
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Yortland
Mose City Park
Tor
Mille
Wolice
East Ankeny
Mat
Albert Mitte
Montana
Falls in boiling water injures bystander and kills a boy
A chaotic scene in a kitchen ended when a tub of hot water spilled. A bystander fell backward into the boiling bath, suffering fatal injuries. The incident occurred in a residential setting, with bystander attempts to save the child unsuccessful as local observers describe the chaotic accident.
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Lyon
Vhw
Ratley
Taft and Foraker Withdraw From Senatorial Contest
Columbus reports Charles P. Taft has withdrawn from the Ohio senatorial race amid calls for Republican harmony. Senator Foraker also withdrew, clearing the field for Burton. Taft cites party unity and service to the state, while Foraker praises the party’s strength and the new leader Burton. Local notes mention New Year hotel reservations, a notable watch meeting, and a year-end stock and commodity roundup.
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Columbus
Gere
Charles P. Tat
Hamilton County
Quccresman
Theredori
Burton
Tang
Leo Hea
Renator Furer
Taft
Renator Foraker
Tath
Ohio
Congress of
United States
Ila
Stanj
Jadement Ag
Party Raucus
Joly Kherman
Senate
United Sates
Obin
Hosor
Fpcoming
Republican Party of
Lam
Chet Lean
Worther
Repator
Republican Party
Foraker
Thia
Vinefield
Wise Party
Turton
Ife
Balloon Keefer Defiance of Police on New Year Night
Chicago reports that Balloon Keefer leaders promise to defy police New Year Eve. They claim hotels will stay open despite warnings. Previous year’s violence is cited as justification for risking a clash with authorities as crowds gather.
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Masonic Temple
Chicago
Merntag
Tancante
Wien
Mito
Closing quotations of world markets and New York stocks
New York Det 31 Dosages from last night prices were small generally at the opening today. There was a sprinkling of brace that the sun predominated. Central and Western stocks rose. New York Central Canadian Pacific and Brooklyn Rapid Transit large fractions became heavy while other prominent blocks advanced. The market fell back as professionals sold. United States Steel was under pressure and sold to 2328. Western Maryland lost one. Special stocks showed strength with little change overall. Toledo Hallways at 212 and American Sugar refining. Amalgamated Copper 27 8. American Car and Foundry 44. American Locomotive 67 3 4. American Smelting 62 L F. American Financial pid 101 6S. American Sugar Refining 131 34. Atchison Hallway 100 2K. Atchison Railway pid 101 12. Hulls and Olbe 110. Ureckion Rapid Teanalt 57 7%.
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New York
Det
Mhlipals Central
Sprint
Reading
New York Central
Pacfic
Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit
Union Peete
The
Stock Exchange
Romraltten
Ital
Unites Etates Steet
Wold
Weatera
Maryland
Toledo
American Voto Oil
Amalgamated Copper
American Car and Foundry
Amerlest
American Ameting
American Sugar Refining
Aparanda Mintog Co
Atchison Hallway
Atchison Railway
Ureckion Rapid Teanalt
Palme Town of 14,000 Destroyed in War Time
Victor Emmanuel Jett Mresina recalls the devastation in Palme and nearby towns as a Russian warship carries wounded to Syracuse and Naples. He describes debris strewn streets, many dead, and harrowing escape attempts amid collapsed buildings and trapped survivors. The account notes widespread destruction in the Naples Regalo area and Palme being totally wrecked.
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Syracuse
Naples
Vicenza
Palie
Regalo
Teetreet
Tie
Teecue
Ann
Kaye
Kecaia
bin Corte
Palme
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