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Show STROM II STATE Of pi Violent Shock On Island Yolcano Began Eruption; Weather Intensely Cold . R-jme. Jan 3. A violent earthquake shock running north southwest and eabt-northeast. lasting three seconds and during which the Stromboll volcano volca-no began eruption, occurred on Strom-boll Strom-boll Island today. The phenomena was accompanied by prolonged dull rumblings. Tho houses on the islands were badly damaged dam-aged and tbe population fled to tho streets In a panic, but no one was hurt. Tho weather is Intensely cold on Stromboli Island. If there could be compensation for such terrible miseries as are to bo found in tho marvelous uprising of universal uni-versal cburlfy toward Italy. From all parts condolences and substantial help are arriving. The best possible Impression Im-pression has been made in Italy by the offerings coming from the United States. It was well that the United States, now a great world power, through its commerce nnd territorial expansion, can show itself also to he a great world power by the munificence munifi-cence of its charity." ! "The Holy Father has lost no time In sending large sums to the scenes of tho disaster and has opened a hospital In the Vatican where he himself will be able to visit and console the sick. He has glvon orders to all bishops and priests In Italy to do all possible la giving help whenever it is needed. His holiness is gratified by tho assistance , coming to him for this work from tho i Catholic clergy and laity of the United Stafes." |
