Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-29

! camps with provisions were immedi-
ately prepared all available railroad
lines and warships being used for
their transport The city of Messina
has suffered probably more than any
other place, the latest information
coming indirectly from that quarter
stating that two-thrds Of the town
was destroyed and several thousand
persons killed.
The steamers Washington and
/ Monteballo, which were in that har-
/ Dor, later proceeded to Catania, load
ed with injured who were SO stupefied
| by terror that they seemed unable To
realize what had happened, simply
saying that it looked as though the
end of the world had come FIVE
steamers left Catania for Messina TO
assist in removing the injured from
that place, who are reported TO num-
ber thousands
At Catania the panie-stricken peo,
pie, fearing new shocks. absolutely re-
fused to enter their houses. and are
camping on the squares that are free
from water and the surrounding
country The tidal wave sunk 500
boats there and did great damage to
several large vessels and steamers, in
Guiding the Austrian steamer Buda.
Not only did Catania suffer from
the effects of a tidal wave, but sim
liar body of water inundated the
handsome streets of Messina, which
flank the harbor, covering them with
a thick layor of mud which rendered
more difficult the succoring of the
wounded. many of whom could be
seen lying under the Wreckage. 1t is |
reported that the villages OF Faro and
Ganzirri. adjoining Messina, have dis
appeared The effects of the earth |
quake were aggravated through an
explosion of gas. The flames swept |
along several streets, adding terror |
upon terror.
In Calabria, the region around |
Monteleone, was most affected. Stef-
anac0ni a small village the inhabi-
tants of which number $4,000, was
practically destroyed. only five per-
sons were killed, but many were in
iured. Monsignor Morabito, the bish-
op of Mietom, who distinguished
himself in the earthquake of 1905, ala |
valiant work again today He rushed
into places where the ruin was great
est ana brought aid and encourage
mcnt to all.
Thousands of persons abandoned
their homes, although terrific ram
storm prevailed. and filled the air
with lamentations and prayers. In
some places. such as Pizzo Cotrone,
Santa Sevcrina and Piscopio, the peo-
pie entered the churches almost while
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