VESUVIUS.
. MORE LOSS OF LIFE. By. Eleclric Telegraph—Per Preas Association—Copyright. Romp, April 10. Vesuvius lias ceased expelling rocks. The omissions of sand have increased. Thick darkness which overshadows the land, has almost stopped coastal navigation. The roof of the Naples Market collapsed owing to the weight of ashes. Seven persons were killed, and seventy injured. DESTRUCTION OF OTTAIANO. TERRIBLE PANIC. THREATENED DESTRUCTION OF POMPEII.
Received 11.47 p.m., April 11. Rome, April 11. Ottaiano has been destroyedThe rain of sand continues. The panic is terrible. There is great destitution on all sides. King Emanuel and Queen Helena have contributed four thousand sterling for relief There have been further violent explosions. _ . There are strong disturbances in the interior of the mountain.. Lava is again Rowing towards Pompeii. There is a downpour of ashes in the districts surrounding the volcano.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1722, 12 April 1906, Page 2
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