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EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY. Rome, September S. A violent earthquake occurred throughout Italy to-day, causing much damage to districts widely apart, and causing much alarm. Many fatalities are reported. At Monteleone, in the province of Perugia, 127 miles north of Rome, the Pizzo Martirano was completely destroyed by the violence of the earth, tremors. Seven persons were killed and many were rendered homeless by the destruction of their dwellings. The gaol was wrecked and 27 prisoners were seriously injured. Alarming shocks were also felt at Reggoi, a seaport of South Italy,. Messiner, the second city of Sicily, audat Contauzaro, a city of South Italy., 320, miles south-east of Naples. THE “ YELLOW PERIL,” Berlin, September 9. The Raiser, addressing the American Congressmen visiting Berlin, spoke with extraordinary frankness of the “yellow peril.” He considered that the Japanese wore certain to close the open door, and by command of cheap labour force Europe and America out of the Oriental markets. It was necessary for the white nations to unite, The Kaiser stated that the Czar had asked him to request President Roosevelt to arrange the peace conference.
ANARCHIST OUTRAGE, Madrid, September 9. Four anarchists have been arrested for making an attempt on the life of Queen Margherita, of Italy, by placing boulders on the road to Aosta, at a spot where the Queen was expected to pass in her automobile. GERMAN EAST AFRICA. Berlin, September 9. News has been received that the rebels in German East Africa have destroyed tho towns of Misaai ande Mikindani.
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Waikato Argus, Volume XIX, Issue 2978, 11 September 1905, Page 2
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