Washington Post Newspaper Archives, Jan 6, 1909, p. 16

Survivors in Messina Demand Food as Rescue Continues

Reports describe exhausted survivors in Messina awaiting aid, some clinging to native rations while others are rescued from ruins of churches. A church survivor recalls feeling happy at the thought of burial. An aged woman revived from ruins expresses mixed gratitude. A family stranded in the rain pleads for escape, while the American gunboat Scorpion prepares to depart for Messina with coal, water, and passengers.

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Naples Scorpion George W. Lagan Messina

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Gov Higgins's Widow Safe Reported by Cable

A cablegram received today says Mrs Higgins widow of Gov Higgins is safe at Pater Chiragh. A private message notes Eds aard K Rogers of Chicago and his wife with two daughters were last reported in Palermo Los Angeles. Relatives of Mrs Pierce who left the city for a year in Europe are uneasy after a letter from Rome saying they would go to southern Italy.

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Ean Exchange Nathooat Bank Hkrins Gov. Higgins Pater Chiragh Edsaard K. Rogers Chicago Lwo Palermo Los Angeles E. Pierce Europe Ron Rome Maly Boston A. Benaconter Washington, D. C Louise 8 Broughton John ‘Brown Mies Annie Block Baltimore James M. Cocking Inabella Peter Bidney Carrier New York James Chamberlain Cleveland Olio Anns Lee Moss Emma D. Locke Minnie Minke Will &. Monroe Maria Puglisa Mill Italy Rheinhart Jane FP. Ricenhard K. Rogers A. M. Sea Edward Richard Sill Frank Spadaro George Town Lillian Elizabeth M. Wiggin Henri Cite L. Stadelman John B. Wright Herbert Norris Mary H. Dehart May Sherman Margaret Mendell Martha Kittridge Ethel Clariss Alfred Hartig Rosalie J. A. Kalin Thomas Rolinson Katherine Davis Edmund H. Garrett Julian Garrett Charles H. Hapgood Mary Moss Francis M Elizabeth G. Hockins Emily Croasdile Estelle Fagan Eleanore M. Wood

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University Girl a Bride in Virginia Society Circles

Miss Polls Walker of the University of Virginia wed Samuel Watts Zimmer a Petersburg attorney in a double ceremony amid Washington society a week ago. Rev Dr Snyder officiated at the first service in Washington with other Walker sisters noting past matches in Virginia circles.

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Washington Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Roger A. Peyer New York Fnr New Fair Richmond Virginia Hee Zhamers Frances Pryor Walker Dorsey Waters Germantown Mil Virginia Toring Stuk Ind University Pounie Tlarry Ho Lee Christ Maiscopal Church

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Rivermen Enter Protest Over Tugboat Smokestack Rule

A protest meeting of the Chamber of Commerce discussed a proposed rule by Representative Wanger to bar tugboats with hinged smokestacks from under highway and railroad bridges near Georgetown. Company reps argued safety needs may require extra crews and that bridges open for river traffic occur eight to ten times daily, with bridge openings lasting about seventeen minutes.

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Congress Wanger Georgetown Briaes Chamber of Commerce Enim Manies Nia Hs Kentucks Chester Falls Church

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Industrial safety call spurs new labor reports

A study from the Bureau of Labor outlines that about 35,000 killed annually in the United States among adult men could be saved by intelligent methods, with 3,000,000 nonfatal injuries shortening longevity. It urges legislation and rational controls, comparing with European practices to reduce industrial casualties.

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United States Buceca

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Army Transport Thomas Sails with 63 Cavalry Men to Honolulu

The Army transport Thomas departed San Francisco for Honolulu and Manila with a record number of officers aboard. Col Walter Schuylee and 63 Fifth Cavalry men will disembark in Honolulu for a new post. The Lee vessel will bring 90 sailors and 80 recruits to Manila. Freighter Virginia also sailed, carrying 588 horses for the Fifth Cavalry to Honolulu.

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San Francisco Jan Thomas Honolulu Manila Pacific Walter Schuylee Fifth Cavalry Lee Virginia

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Ship Carries Relief After Quake Aid From Straus and Cities

Hamburg sails from New York carrying two tons of clothing and provisions for survivors of the Bribri earthquake, donated largely by Nathan Straus. New York relief nears 350000, Chicago totals 108460, with further funds from Frederick Vanderbilt and John D. Rockefeller Jr. Berlin Red Cross ships hospital supplies to Naples, while noble and British leaders join a Calcutta relief meeting led by Lord Minto.

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New York Jan Ghibria Bidtly Hamburg Genoa Naples Nathan Straus Progresso Italo-Americano Ood Red Cross Noa Celtic Barbarossa Lloyd New York City Frederick W. Vanderbilt John D. Rockefeller, Jr Fargo N. Dak Trallah John Shanley North Dakota National Red Cross Wilwaukee Wis Indianapolis Ind Thomas J. Lewis W. D. Ryan United Mine Workers of America Indiana Red Cross Indianapolis Board of Trade Chicago Til Fierre Tadax Vessés Spnda Providence House of Representatives Berlin

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Monument Design for Union Station Plaza Announces $20000 Prize

The Columbus Memorial Commission opens review of proposed models for a Union Station Plaza memorial. A $20000 prize covers design and supervision of erection, with a 64 foot gem shaped fountain base and a statue of Columbus. Models by top sculptors are stored in the War Department as experts review finalists.

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Columbus Memorial Commission Columbus Memorial Union Stallion War Department Memorial Commission Congress Columbus Herologize F. W. Macdfonites Daniel C. French Lorado Tutt Philp Martiny Augustin Queril Spain Augustus Revolta Sesare Zacchi Maly Martiny Col. Bremwel

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Italians in Washington plan benefit concert for southern Italy

Funds total 408000. A group of prominent women in Washington diplomatic circles and Baroness Hengenmuller and others have offered aid. The State Department listed inquiries for many Americans presumed safe. Arrangements for a major Italian benefit concert at the National Theater are nearly complete with patronesses and committees named, ticket sales set, and 50 musicians volunteering under Prof. Culfo and Prof. Xander.

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Wew National Theater ItaHans Washington Italy Mayor de Planches Baronet Hengelmuler Mme Jusserand Nabuco Bryce Baroness Moncheur Senora de Portela Senora M. de Quesada London Countess Moltke Lenore Godey G. von L. Meyer Mra W. Murray Crane Draper Oliver Thomas Nelson Page Herbert Wadsworth Warder Austin Stickney Lawrence Townsend National Theater Musicians' Union Antonio Culfo Xander Washington Sangerbund H. Pier Giavani Eagles’ Hall

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McKinnon Holds Sullivan To Draw In Sparkling Debut

Boston January 5 Bill McKinnon a local fighter earned a draw against Jack Sullivan in a 12 round bout at the Armory A A A McKinnon who had never fought a major match dominated early staggering Sullivan with a nose blood spill Sullivan rallied later but McKinnon again pressed the pace and the decision rested on a close late stretch confirming a strong first showing for the newcomer.

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Sperial Boston Mass Jack Sullivan Bill McKinnon A. A McKinnon Everybour Mekimet

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Demarest the Winner in Billiards Duel with Neaman and Gallagher

Calvin Demarest of Chicago, newly turned professional, scored 250 points in nine innings against J. Neaman, averaging 37 7 9. Neaman totaled 15. In a second match he defeated Tom Gallagher 20 to 409 in nineteen innings, finishing with a 132 19 average while Gallagher posted 7 13 18.

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Neaman Gallagher New York Jan Calvin Demarest Chicago Bilardist J. Neaman Tom Gallagher Demarest Ivories

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Sporting Letter Box and Marriages Listed

Letter in sporting department for Kid Sullivan. Licenses to marry listed with names and counties in Virginia and Maryland. Revs and couples include Frank Williams and Annie Lloyd, Bruce Perracn and Julia Alison, William Randall and Alice Owens, James McG. Perchar and May Clark, Tasker Marstettar and Leasis Weaver, Alexander Kearney and Elizabeth Peirce, Thomas Harlin and Wile Worsham, Lloyd Brooks and Henrietta Deapertt, Anderson Bull and Margaret Scott, W. P. Gibbons and Elizabeth Young, S Miller and Edwant Digger, Willian Ray. Post Wanted Ads are free in classified columns.

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M. Halls Station Alfred Harding Tasker A. Marstettar Nextsville Leasis A. Weaver Bristow J. B. McLaughlin Alexander Kearney Roarnoke Elizabeth & Peirce Thomas Harlin Wile C. Worsham S. Miller Edwant Digger Edith Frooter Willian A. Ray

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Inaugural Ball Plans Northward From Statutory Aids

National in character inaugural ball discussions outline selection rules for aides from private life, with Walter Denegre and Henry Clarkson Scott named as floor aides from Louisiana and Missouri. Charles Walsh named vice chairman, while Col Richardson and Gen Stewart coordinate quartering for about 3,000 Pennsylvania National Guard troops and a cavalry escort for Gov. Stuart.

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Gret Blair Thomas F. ‘Alsh Washington Chessman Blair Walter Denegre Loulsiana Henry Clarkson Scott Missouri DettagTe Walsh Blair West William F. Richardson Pennsylvania National Guard Stewart Keystone Co. Richardson Gen. Stewart Weller Committee On Public Comfort Pennsylvania Stuart Plana New Willard Hotel Larner Ne Committee Lafayette Square Congress

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Three Warships for Italy Amid Fleet Itinerary Changes

Italian earthquake relief shifts naval plan as Connecticut Vermont and Minnesota head to Naples arriving next Saturday. Yankton carries doctors and supplies to Monsina. Other ships proceed to Marseilles Beirut Smyrna and Malta then Gibraltar and home by Feb 28.

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Port Sal Hear Admire Monsina Georgia Nebraska New Jersey Rhode Island Marseilles Louisiana Virginia Coaline Beirut Syria Missouri Ohio Smyrna Athens Greece Salanid European Turkey Wisconsin Malta Algiers Kentucky Tripoli Illinois Negro Bay Morocca Gibraltar Hampton Roads W. B. Potter Vermont Cairo London Constantinople Board of ‘Trade

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Lewis Wins Six Round Decision Over Mansfield

Harry Lewis of Philadelphia earns a clear six round decision against Harry Mansfield of England at the Douglas Athletic Club. Lewis dominates from the start with rapid punching, keeping Mansfield on the defensive through all rounds and walking away with the bout as Mansfield endures heavy punishment to the final bell.

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Karry Mansfield Washington Post Philadelphia Jan Jake Harry Lewis Harry Mansfield England Douglas Athletic Club Lewis Roiund Lewis Manafield Mansfield

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Lobbyist registers as labor federation rep in Missouri

Austin W. Bimma of St Louis registered today as a lobbyist for the State Federation of Labor under the new law. He said his employment aims to advance measures promoting labor interests and oppose detriments. With the legislature opening tomorrow, the law makes professional lobbying a felony without registration.

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Jefferson City Austin W. Bimma St. Louia State Federation of Labor Bimma

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Missing priest sought on abduction warrant in Newark

Special to The Washington Poet. In Newark a warrant was issued for the arrest of the missing curate Pascale Testa alleges the priest from Bl Rocco's Stallatt Catholic Church abducted his 7 year old daughter Juliette. The girl and priest vanished last Thursday and a letter signed by Nicholay Slanna and Tublotte appeared asking forgiveness.

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Washington York Newark Rocco Stallatt Catholic Church Elty Pascale Testa Juliette Testa Nicholay Slanna Tublotte

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Lawmaker Moore Robbed in Dismal Swamp Adventure

Philadelphia Representative J Hampton Moore reports the robbery of gloves and an overcoat during a New Year swamp expedition with Rep Small and two Army engineers. The party, paddling through Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, left Norfolk and returned to find the coat and gloves missing, with escaped convicts roaming the Dismal Swamp suspected in the incident.

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J. Hampton Moore Philadelphia Virginia North Carolina Pennsylvania House of Representatives Washington Atlantic Deep Waterways Association Small Norfolk Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Albemarle Sound Pamlico Sound Roanoke Island Sir Walter Raleigh Virginia Dare Army Representative Moore

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Day of Little Noses in History Disputed by Edith Wharton

The New York Post weighs Mrs. Wharton’s claim that modern noses mirror a democratic era. It argues both big and little noses have shaped history, citing Caesar, Washington, Shakespeare, Burke, and Napoleon, and notes technological marvels outpace any single measure of stature.

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Edith Wharton Conrad Paloteta Cardinal Nephew Caesar Hannibal Wellington Marlborough Washington Turenne Conde Shakespeare Milton Wordsworth Alexander Julius Caesar Marshal Ney Napoleon Marshal MacDonald Wagram Gen Grant Buon Goldsmith Moore Byron Walter Scott Mirabeau Burke Talleyrand Henry Claprove Mrs. Wharton

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Plans for Southern Ball at New Willard Hall

Vital arrangements for a Southern Relief Society ball at the New Willard on the 18th were announced at a meeting in the Willard red room. Officers include Miss Nannie Randolph Heth as president and Mrs. Drury Ludlow as vice president, with committees for ball, relief, tickets, friar, ladies, and treasurer Norman Bester.

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Willard Southern Relief Society Drury C Ludlow Wice Society Nannie Randolph Heth Drury Lawrence WH. Quirelle Hugene Rawlings Albert le Staverly George Covington Archibald Young Murray A. Cobb Hannis Taylor Norman Bester Red

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Unidentified Man at Grave Hospital Believed Foreign Traveler

Letters from many cities and individuals arrive at Grave Hospital New Haven Conn. seeking to id a man found unconscious December 10 near Meadow Street by the railroad station. He speaks French and German, is about 34, of refined appearance, with brown eyes and hair, a short brown mustache, stands just over three feet tall and weighs about 13 pounds.

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Washington Roar New Haven Conn Grave Hospital Meadow Street

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Duel With Brother-In-Law Ends in Shot in Columbus

In Columbus Georgia on a Monday in the business district, Dr Wylie shot his brother in law Thomas Dudley after a planned pistol duel to settle a family quarrel. Dudley, wounded near the hip, says the two had agreed to the duel. Wylie’s pistol snapped twice before firing. Dudley remained at the scene awaiting further action.

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Columbus J. Wylie Thomas Dudley Dudley Doc Dr. Wyle Dudlay

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Trusts and Trust Companies in Historical Context

The text explains that "trusts" are disliked due to misapprehension, yet trust companies are in fact trustee entities. They are authorized by law to act as trustees, executors of estates, guardians, agents, and similar positions of trust, reflecting their fundamental role in fiduciary duties.

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