Messina Earthquake Strikes Coasts of Italy
A massive earthquake devastated Messina and surrounding areas in southern Italy causing widespread destruction. Fire, looting, and a tidal wave followed. hundreds died or went missing as survivors clung to ruins and aid began to pour in from Italy, Britain, France, and Russia.
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Vatania
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Mesalna
Waler
Steilens
Calabriins
Wales
Warsi
Rome
Mestiia
Ferra di Cossatto
Peninsula
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Aftermath of Messina Quake Men Rescue Surviving Victims
Sailors from the Sappho aided by crews from Italian and British steamers carried out rescue work as waters receded. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen left for the disaster site. Survivors tell of a man named Francesco Lojacone who, after awakening from injury, leapt overboard while calling for his wife and children.
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Sicily
Rome
Messina
Steily
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Catanzaro
Reggio
Cannitello
Lazzaro
Udat
Italy
Alfred J.ogston
Ludovico Fulél
Hynreds
Ckty
Victor Emmanuel
Washington
Francesco Lojacone
Chikren
Earthquake Tragedy Near Messina Sparks Relief Effort
Reports from Calabria recount powerful quake damage in Messina and nearby towns. Refugees say Reggio and Bagnaria suffer extensive destruction, while a Washington steamer aided by taking on survivors. doctors, nurses, and hospital equipment depart for Messina amid forecasted fog and wreckage strewn seas.
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Mar- Puerite
Othera
Washington
Saya
Sel
Biessina
Calabriaa
Reggia
Catanzaro
Calabria
Resglo
Bieseins
Reggio
Es Getrible
James
Bagnaria
Aetna Erupts as Seismic Activity Plains
Reports from Catania and Measine describe Mount Aetna’s notable eruption with volcanic smoke and ground dropping sensations, sparking panic in the city. Johns Hopkins geophysicist Dr. Reid links it to earth sinking, noting southern Italy lies in earthquake territory with irregular shocks. Seismologist John Mine warns Europe’s strongest quake in years, with potential greater loss as full effects unfold. Toronto notes Zurone event recorded as a medium disturbance.
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Toronto Observatory
King hastens to scene as royal pair depart Rome
Ambassador Griscom visits the station to offer condolences as Queen Helena and King Victor Emmanuel depart Rome for the south after Naples arrival. The Pope plans a global Catholic relief fund with 200000 dollars, while Victor Emmanuel reportedly donates 400000 for victims. A boat service replaces rail as tunnels and viaducts limit travel.
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Helena
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Victor Emmanuel
Griscom
United States
San Francisco
America
Italy
Bagnara
Reggio
Quake shocks hit Central America and Puerto Barrios
Special to The Washington Post reports severe earthquake shocks in Central America. In Puerto Barrios the American Hotel split in two and several wooden houses collapsed, though overall damage was limited by construction.
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Washington Post
New Orleans
Central America
Puerto Barsios
Italian Earthquake Disaster Spreads Aid Efforts
Messages from Messina reveal American consul Arthur S Cheney and wife perished in the Messina quake while Stuart Lupton is reported missing. President Roosevelt and the American Red Cross mobilize to aid Italian victims with cash contributions and urgent calls for donations through Red Cross channels.
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Messna
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Tennessee
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Victor Emmanuel
Rome
Ainterest
Red Cross
Italian Red Cross
Theodore Roosevelt
Canada
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American Red Cross
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Yes Wa
Willam H. Taft
Italy
Calabria
United States
Constantinople
Weather Bureau
Coast and Geodetic Survey
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