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Italians Struck by Aftermath in Messina and Aeolian Islands
Reports from Reggio and Messina detail chaotic relief efforts after the Sicily earthquake. Widespread looting by criminals prompted soldiers to organize patrols, while monks nuns and many survivors endure severe losses. Navy and Red Cross aid mobilizes, with the Celtic delivering relief supplies to Messina and ambassadors coordinating foreign assistance.
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Reggio
Messina
Sicily
Numerouns
Stromtoli
Panara
Salina
Liparia
Vulcano
Fitouwl
Alleudi
New York
United States
Celtle
New York Harbor
McP. L. Huse
Navy Department
Congress
Kingston
Mesrina
Caigosne
Audinee Baron Des Planches
Root
Bacon
Italy
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Rome
Ttalian Red Cross Society
Washington
Anneuser-Ansch Brewing Association
St Louis
Ilinois
Mississioni
Virgina
New Hampshire
California
Roosevelt
Celtic
Griscom
State Department