Catastrophe Strikes Messina and Southern Italy
Disaster unfolds as a powerful earthquake devastates Messina and Calabria. Reports describe collapsed buildings, thousands killed or injured, escaped prisoners, and widespread wreckage. Italian, British, and Russian relief fleets rush aid, while survivors search debris for food and water amid limited medical supplies.
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Catania
Messina
Strait of
Italian General Navigation Company
Naples
Spreckels Will Filed for Probate in San Francisco
Claus Spreckels will, executed in New York on May 1, 1898, was filed for probate in San Francisco. Anna Christina Spreckels receives a life interest, after which the estate is divided among Claus A. Spreckels, Rudolph Spreckels, and Mrs. John Ferris of Kingswood, England. John D. and Adath Spreckels were provided for in the testator’s lifetime. Estate value estimated at 50,000,000 dollars.
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San Francisco
Claus Spreckels
New York
Anna Christina Spreckels
Claus A. Spreckels
Ridolph Spreckels
John Ferris
Kingswood
England
Hrama Spreckels
John D
Adatoh
Floog's Rasparilla Promises Health For Blood Helpers
An advertisement extolls the blood’s defense cells or corouncies and claims Floog's Rarsaparilla strengthens and nourishes the blood to fight disease. It lists ailments including acrofula eczema eruptions rhemumatism anemia nervousness dyspepsia and general debility as cured or improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floog
Naples Refugees Pour In From Messina Tragedy
Naples reports a flood of refugees arriving from Messina after the earthquake and tsunami disaster. Doctors and nurses are overwhelmed as hospitals overflow in Sicily and the Serapin brings 300 wounded, many with limited medical care. The city appeals for aid while families cling to hope amid mass casualties and shattered homes.
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Naples
Messina
Sicily
Shilang
Bette
Seranin
Messing & Man
Henaa
Esterday
Infantry
Yeyain
Roberto
Crief
Catasia
Queen and King of Italy Rescue Messina Survivors
The King and Queen of Italy arrive at Messina after the quake and lead rescue efforts. They aid injured, help a two year old, and assist hospital crews on ships and in makeshift stations. Troops guard looting while hospitals fill. many survivors cling to ruins awaiting aid.
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Catania
Brigady Haadly
Dth Ix
Bugslav
Messins
Bank of Italy
Safea
Neen
Italy
Epereuen
eLaod
Taormina
Txmpania
Genoa
Messina
Lord
Pad
Sie
Milla de Castro
Hell
Stricks
Hwever
Man
Reggio
Pulco
Landad Gyd
Reggie
Ruba
Puleo
Heggia
Cty
Duke of
Aveta
Aania
Deo. S
Victor Hmmann
Helene Greived
Con
Ren
Sheea
Liptiethie
Ander
Geo. Coll
Messing
Bome
Mesgiea
Felice
Salls
Aheiter
Munph'palegune
Reina. Margherita
Palermo
Bertolini
Mesalna
Higat
Tims
Pelp
Tonen
Tig
Sbldrai
Levant
Gil Sella
Bigasine
Famine Crisis Figures Named In Wide Federal Inquiry
A list from the inquiry names several figures and officials including BURSET from Vermont and OL ABBOND from Wledur, with representatives from New York and Pennsylvania. The document mentions DIMMICK of Worenton, BARNES of Philadelphia, and others in connection to the famine alert.
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Tate
Vermont
Colorado
Porter
New York
Wledur
Tite
Philadelgine
Antinigns Burgiary
Winthrol
Crerlman
Wirblow
John M. Burke
German Ambassador Presented to Roosevelt at White House
Count J Henry von Bernstorf new German ambassador to the United States was presented to President Roosevelt at the White House by Secretary Root. Both spoke of cordial relations and mutual regard as they exchanged wishes and affirmed continued friendship between Germany and the United States.
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Hie Peedecemore
Roonevelt
Raspice
J. Henry von Bernscorff
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Root
Count von‘Hernatorf
America
Baron von Stertburg
Germany
Apeech
Caupt von Bernstein
Preadent
Licensed to Marry in a Patchwork of Names and Places
A diverse list of individuals with ages and hometowns appears in a fragmented notice, mentioning Eavard Spaulding aged 94 and Olive Sumeden 24, alongside numerous others from Bowling Green Virginia to Beatrice Lwinlett and J. B Me van George B. Plohett. The garbled text suggests a marriage license record with multiple signatories and local clerical references, reflecting a crowded, unclear entry.
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Eavard Spaulding
Olive Sumeden
Fareambars
A. P. Tower
Jones
Honi Garner
Pine
Bowling Green
Bat Ey
Maiince
Ringattick
Ewoppé
Ana Byte Peradeatt
The
Ree
Irah
Geoea Be
Tony Dele
Sinnie Flaherty
Eagle Rock
Weston Brower
B. Talfaterro
Boigdeste
Panton
Magdalene
Sreme Wille
Ber
Earthquake Touches Taormina and Messina Aftermath Rumors
Reports from Rome and various U S cities recount American nationals in the Taormina Messina area during the earthquake. Consul Cheney and wife are said to have perished. others including Rev. Dr J W Lupton and several Philadelphians are believed in the danger zones with unclear fate. Names mentioned span New Orleans Philadelphia Chicago and Wisconsin residents, with inquiries continuing at the State Department.
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Rome
Griacom
Calanria
Megaina
Rengia
Ciilea
Cheney
Teorming
New Orleans
Des
David Jeasume
Pipher
Louisiana
Meaning
Italy
Bshop
Alice Sessums
Bim
Messina Safe
Winchester
J. W. Lopton
Stuart K. Lupton
America
Ylea
Messina
Lativa
Philadelphia
Taorming
Mary Moss
Plorence Kane
Louise Wood
Frances
Bessie G. Boechine
Emily Croasdale
Mies Estelle Fagan
Eerthaushe
Afgon
William Tifot Smith
Eunice
Eilen
Selly
Taormina
Amith
Djinois Glass Company
D W. A. Haskell
John Haskel
Pike
Jil
Higer
Paul
Furber
Charias A. Logan
Mealiene
Yamley
T. A. Grin
Air
Jacob Baur
Siilz Wheeling
W. Va
Dec
Alpert M. Schenk
Tnd
FB. Schenk & Bony Company
Whing
State. Department
Herbert Nav Miss Fitfeld
Bradjemun, Sil
Taerimin
Americans Send Relief For Italian Earthquake Sufferers
Bond the tenor contributes 1000 to the Italian Red Cross Fund in New York. A benefit concert by Oscar Hammerstein plans raise funds for quake victims. Churches and officials urge New York subscriptions routed through the Red Cross and its Italian counterpart. Several states and newspapers pledge aid and organized drives mobilize donors.
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Bond
Italian Red Cross Fund
New York
MeKettan
American Red Cross Society
Jacob H. Sopit
Italian Red Crops Society
Thtepeh
American Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Monera
United States
Greer
Tistign Opere
Brown Broa. & Coe
J. & W. Seligman & Co
Oscar Hemmerstein
Manhattan Opera
Hammerstein
Phia
Dec
Perandint Falief Committee
Tadey
Abrssador Griscom
Rome
Massachusetts
Connecticyt
Utah
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Mudas
Beligque
Buguard
Stepae
Abd Qaafotasi
Hayes
Ossluck
Adolf
Cerne
Pheater
Asia
Arlene
Alewn
Oweme
Mets
Acip Hospitales
Calabria
Afl
AML
France
Toulon
Riggen Ny
Giolittt
Maransi
Catanzaro
Regia
Panorama of
San Remo
Refugeis
Makgroft
Plere
Ina
Ait Fa
King
Sanete
de Servis Park
Count von Bernstorff
Bealth Office Record
Nagle
Kells
Burt
Ang
Wilder
Pin
Taormina Ars Gafe
Hichop Sessuna
Wight—Viog
Rocky Mount Fond Lone
Watlington Post
Rocky Mount
We. Die
Ieibie
Evibota Y Commerce Base
Chatham
Lansburgh Bro
Planos
John H. Magruder
Whealenate
Flas
Connecticut Avenue
K St
Belmont Emry
Merry Ane
Marta
Co A
Istian Xander
Stee Air
J. TS Gegra
Vaplein Fade Bars
Trom
Somer
Griffin
Walt Urcere
J. L. Purcell
Polymington
Navy
WashingtOn
Enalyn F. A. Todd
United States Naval Medical
Howpstal
Washington, D.C
Burg
Lowndes
Washington, D. C
Firat
W. Bogan
Ibe
Marine Corps
Castine
Octopus
Norfolk
Yorktows
Cauge
Yorktown
Calua
Taleshuane
Colorago
Fanema
Tulcabueno
Prairie Hopkin
Frog- Les Peéra
Aland
Compost
Blaimlang Board of Directors
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pehnsylvania Ave
Charles J. Bell
Washington Post Building
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