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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1909

Page

7

Isolate Messina as Aid Isolated Amid Relief Shelters

Ambassador Griscom leads relief to Messina, with the American relief ship Bayern and Admiral Sperry's fleet preparing to deliver aid. Trajan deputies to meet, premier comments, and a thousand victims mourned at a grand funeral. Refugees fear nutritious food and cling to meager rations while scavengers gather bodies for burial amid ongoing isolation.

Jon Bayen Sperry Trajan Mesaian Messina Celief

Escaped from Italian Earthquake Heroic Relief Efforts

American vice consul Stuart E. Lupton praised Messina station masters and railway staff for aiding the relief party after the December 28 earthquake. Italian deputies planned extraordinary sessions to relieve distress, with Premier Giolitti stating all possible help had been provided. ships carried supplies, thousands were rescued, and survivors received shelter, clothing, and food at government expense.

Stuart E. Lupton Messina Italian Chamber of Deputies

Tyson says six months in kidney cure claims

A fragmented advertisement notes claims by a Tyson or TYSON SAYS SIX MONTHS figure, citing medical literature and a supposed renal compound claimed to reduce kidney inflammation. It references a Philadelphia and San Francisco contact, urging readers to request a monthly bulletin of state recoveries.

Met James Tison University of Tenpsyhania Arts Tr Phi Sen Ot der Terit John J Flulon Co San Francisco Cal Henry Evans F & NL Tate Recoveries

Americans Safe From Earthquake Search Efforts Continue

Jan 7 report lists safe individuals including Taormint’s party and others from Philadelphia Boston Trenton and Watertown among many names. It notes some are relocating from the earthquake zone to Cairo and Syracuse as rescue and tracking operations proceed.

Clairee Hioohline Lansing Watertown Mass Lee Helen Marshall Trenton Minervax Meneke Margaret Menell Brookline Mary Moss Herbet Norris Philadelphia Nise Elizabeth Witefield Clitford Putnam Jane Reinard Wiliam Eliott Smith Henrietta Stadelman Newcastle Del Miss Thompson Wks Isabell Swan Elizabeth Wiggin Bluefield NJ Milicock Charles King Wood Eleanor Wood Phila~delpus John B Wright Fernald Maysherman Elizabeth NI Florence Kane Houghton Alfred Harris Hfe Caire Cathline Davis Syracuse Sielly Stokes Charles Hapgood Wfe Palermo

Found Girl by Dream

An Italian battleship Regina Elena sailor, granted leave to search for his fiancée after dreaming she cried for help, led a party to Megeint ruins. They found the girl alive and unharmed, after a four day search and a vivid telepathic dream.

Messina Jan Megeint

Long Distance Walker Sees President in Washington

Earl Wilkenson, a long distance walker from Baltimore, arrived in Washington this morning to call on the President and obtain a presidential signature. He recently left Detroit and plans to travel to New York then through the eastern states to Washington, continue south to the Gulf region, and swing around to the Pacific coast.

Earl, Owiliinson United States Baltimore Wikenson Wat Wilkenson Detroit New York Washington Pacific Coast

McDonald Denies Rumor of Toledo Signing

Winchester January report says C3 McDonald, Winchester champion and Georgetown University sophomore, denied signing to play with Toledo in the American Association. He remains undecided about entering professional ranks until graduation.

Washington Post Winchester Mc Donald Toledo American Association McDonald Central High School Washington Thej Atlekht Cy McBonald Georgetown University

District of Columbia Baseball Club Formed

Organizers from the District government yesterday created the District of Columbia Baseball Club aiming to join the Departmental League. Helm elected president, Stain to manage, Winting secretary, Colliower treasurer, with players including Hatiboe Milling Senior Kemp Beckett Harding Lay Hurley Meyers Camualie Fague Gilman and Callflowe.

Simployes District of Columbia Baseball Club Tdastrict OR Helm John J.stain Ninth United States Infantry Baseball Club J WW Winting Harry Colliower Cleveland Nationals Messrs Hatiboe Milling Thomas Kemp Howard Becket Beckett Harding Lay Hurley Meyers Camualie Fague Gilman Call'flowe

Carrington Elected Virginia Football Manager

Richard W Carrington of the law department was elected manager of the Virginia football team for next season at the advisory board meeting. Farrell DiMinot of the law department is assistant manager. Carrington has prior experience as Hampden-Sidney College manager and Virginia assistant manager.

Washington Rose Charlottesvilh General Athletic Association Uiversity of Virginia Richard W Carrington Law Department Farrell di .Minot Carringtons Richmond V Hampden-Sidney College

Election of John W Humm as Frederick County Agri cultural Society president

John W Humm was yesterday elected president of the Frederick County Agricultural Society, succeeding G A T Snouffer. Other officers elected include Vice President P L Hargett, secretary D C Wasehlme, treasurer Guy K Mott, chief marshal E C Harding, and superintendent of privileges Harry M Cramer. Pat Bane, a Civil War veteran and color-bearer of the Ringold battalion, was admitted to the Washington County Pa Home at his own request. Bane stands 6 feet 9 inches tall. A Postoffice Inspector visited Hancock to examine quarters for a new post office with a holiday accessible corridor. plan includes open boxes and general delivery only.

John W Humm Frederick County Agricultural Society G A T Snouffer P L Hargett D CG Wasehlme Guy K Mott E C Harding Harry M. Cramer Pat Bane Cumberland District Ringold South Branch Valley Washington County Bane Hancock

Obituaries from Maryland area note multiple deaths

In Hagerstown on January 7 Mrs Eliza Lep lay widow of Rev C Leply pastor of Smithsburg Lutheran Church died aged 81 and was buried in Smithsburg Cemetery She was the great granddaughter of Alexander Mack a Philadelphia pioneer She left three children John Mong Georgia Mong and Mrs Frank Ducker In Sharpsburg also January 7 Mary Moore widow of Daniel Moore died here aged 88 She was once Miss Porter sister to Charles Porter and longtime in business in Hagerstown Three children survive

Hagerstown Eliza Leplay C Leply Smithsburg Lutheran Church Smithsburg Alexander Mack Philadelphia Peter & Mong Mary Moore Daniel More

Caruso Stricken by Superstition Over Lost Voice Fear

The New York American reports tenor Enrico Caruso fears losing his voice amid a superstition linked to a fortuneteller who predicted his wife would depart. Despite assurances from Dr H Holbrook Curtis that the throat is sound, Caruso remains unsettled, consulting specialists and weighing auto suggestion as a cause. The tale traces a wife elopement, a fortune-teller prophecy, and Caruso’s costly reactions to the superstitious belief.

New York American Signer Enrico Caruso Metropolitan Opera House New York Caruso Ricardo Martin H Holbrook Curtis Madisan Avenue Ruso Curtis Curtis’ Diagensis Aver Italy Florence York Appeir Carnie America Ting

Heath, Western Football Star, Discharged From Asylum

Heath, a Western football star also known as Elbridge Heath, has been discharged by the lunacy commission of Los Angeles after no evidence of insanity was found. He attended Minnesota University in 1857 and played for Chicago University from 1888 to 1901.

Heath Los Angeles Cal Elbridge Heath Minnesota University Chicago University

Grateful Letter Praises Father John’s Medicine

A Beaver Falls Pennsylvania reader signs a grateful letter praising Father John’s Medicine as life saving. She notes it is kept in the house for herself her husband and their four year old daughter and claims it supports flesh and strength and aids throat and lung trouble.

John Father John Harry Sperling Beaver Falls

LID TEMPORARILY LIFTED IN CHICAGO BOXING SCENE

Chicago Mayor Busse grants a temporary permit for entertainment amid tight restrictions. Exhibitions set for January 20 by the Seventh regiment with Cyclone Johnny Thompson and Tommy Mowatt likely to participate. Officials pledge no herd hitting and stress the permit is not a permanent boxing revival.

Chicago Hoxing Busse Johnny Thompson Tommy Mowatt Ita

Decision by Commission settles long standing baseball disputes

The National Baseball Commission censures the Haverhill club for improper reserve handling of John McInnis and awards him to Philadelphia. Clarence H Mungon is declared a free agent after Canton’s failure to pay balance, while Ward Wille returns to Chicago Nats and Toledo loses its drafted player due to nonreporting. Wausau must repay Toledo $600.

Incinnati Onia Haverhill National Baseball Commission John McInnis Philadelphia Haverith New England Cn McInnis Haverill Beverly Club Clus Iulea Philadelphia American League Clarence H . Mungon Canton Ohio Ohie Pennsylvania Betcause Toledo American Association Ward Wille Cheago Nationals Wausau Nust

Weather Ahead Promises Snow Across Atlantic States

Incoming weather reports indicate light focal snows in mid Atlantic coast states with flurries in the Northwest and middle states. A cold wave shifting eastward chills the Atlantic coast while Virginia northward faces possible heavy snowfall and low temperatures. Storm warnings span the Atlantic coast from Whiting to Port Monroe and the Pacific coast northward. winds grow brisk along New England and Gulf coasts as colder air persists.

Montana Atlantic Virginia New England Whlnington Vort Monroe Pacific Port Harford Middle Rocky Mountain Gegon Nevada Sacramentoalley Middle Atlantic Hart Aouth Atlantic Sant Gulf West Gulf Coast European Grand Banks

Interscholastic Basketball Opener at Jatters Gym

Technical High School faces Business quint in the season opening game at Jatters gym. Both teams lack preparation, with the contest serving as the first measure of each squad. Probable lineups include Wetzel Webeher Hildreth Lynch Stens Kuen and Grego Stewart against Tasik Whesler Acott Perry Mintyre.

Jatters Mutch Busines Wetzel RF Webeher Hildreth Lynch Lr Stens Kuen Grego Stewart Armen Tasik Whesler AG Acott Perry

New York Player Melntyre Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Detroit outfielder Jane Matty Melntyre was reported out of danger after an appendicitis operation at St Imcents Hospital Staten Island. He was en route home to Surrey when he fell ill and was rushed to hospital for treatment.

New York Jane Matty Melntyre Detroit Stimcents Hospital Staten Island Melntyre Surrey Eva McIntyre

New England Horse Breeders Association Approves Readville Track Sale

Readville race track sale approved by the New England Horse Breeders Association today. Less than $40,000 of the $100,000 bond issue had been subscribed to prevent a sale.

Boston Readville New England Horse Breeders Association

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