Earthquake Rattles Southern California Near Hemet San Jacinto
A strong 12 second quake centered near San Jacinto, Riverside County, caused damage to two story brick buildings, toppled chimneys, and closed businesses. Hemet and nearby towns reported damage to the hotel and hospital with no confirmed deaths. Widespread fear and rumors followed as residents evacuated and communications buzzed.
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Hemit
Pomona
Heathalt
Los Angeles
Cal
California
San Jacinto
Riverside County
Johnson Block
Hemrit
Bante Aon
Manheim
San Bernard
Jino
Riverside
San Angelon
San Diep
San Diego
Brownsville
Michigan Railways Taxation Plan Aims At Gross Income
Michigan Railroad Commissioner Osborne unveils a plan to tax railroads on gross income, including ferry receipts and warehouse rents. He urges clear definitions to avoid ambiguity and notes safety proposals to separate grade crossings and prohibit dangerous yard entries. He also discusses improving track and equipment conditions.
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Lansing
Mich
Osborne
Michigan
Vic
Ines
Corbett Held on Shooting Charge in Racine
Milwaukee man Genry Corbett is held in Racine charged with shooting Rev. and Mrs. Cheney. A preliminary hearing is set for Tuesday with about fifty six witnesses for the state and thirty five for the defense. The case hinges on contested identifications and an alibi claim. Populists plan full tickets in Indiana with Feb 22 state convention in view. Dixie cruiser sails for West Indies with 274 farmer boys aboard to become sailors next July. Jackson Day dinner set for Jan 8 in Toledo with speakers Judge Yarvin and Timothy Tarsney. Benson store in Sioux City suffers $18,000 liabilities and $4,000 assets after a December 30 failure.
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Corbett
Racine
Chennyn
Encine
Wis
Dee
Milwaukee
Davill B. Cheney
Walker
Hein
Chenoga
Cheneya
Crowe
Farner
New York
West
Dixie
West Indies
Toledo
Jackson League of Toledo
Memorial Hall
James P. Yarvin
Kentucky
Timothy Tarsney
Michigan
Bioux City
Bronx City
F. J. Benton
KAFFIR FIGHT REPORTS AND WAR NEWS UPDATE
Reports from Kimberley and surrounding posts describe Boer shelling and maneuvers near Ladysmith and Pretoria. Commandant Swart ties a Dec engagement near Zeerust. Boers suffer casualties while holding fortified positions. British patrols at Kamperdam and Lazzaretto ridge reveal Boer reinforcements and continued proximity to Kimberley. A new Transvaal gold tax imposes 30 to 50 percent in various mining operations retroactive to Oct. 11. London discusses a future war loan as finance leaders express confidence. Lady Sarah Wilson at Mafeking reports ongoing bombardment and a bomb proof shelter built for comfort.
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Pretoria
Lourenzo Marquea
Swart
Langer
Alewyns Kop
Zeerust
Kaffire
Derdorpoort
Fores
Kinterley
Kimberley
Moddar River
Dev
Kamperdam
Otto's Kopje
Lazzaretto Ridge
Wimbledon Ridge
Chumler
Royal Artillery
Hnally
Khaberley
Aummon
Schalkenburger
Colengo
Ladysmith
Cronje
Modilor
Kuruman Nee
London
Henry Grenfell
Bank of Ngland
Uhernlenthanco
Frankfort
Berlin
Moncey
England
Sarah Wilson
War Office
Baden-Powell
Mifeking
Mafeking
Weil
Ifale
Associated Press
Mafering
Sarah
Sadagoll
Hingis Supreme Court
Desplaines River
Illinois Teachers Meet Open With Addresses On Patriotism
The Illinois State Teachers' association session opened with Benjamin Andrews, Chicago superintendent of schools, speaking on Patriotism and the Public Schools. He urged schools to build good citizens and challenged enthusiasm for country. Maxwell, New York City superintendent, spoke on The Ethics of the Teaching Profession. The committee urged revenue-law changes for equal chances for poor districts, defined duties by statute, and emphasized county training schools and domestic science in curriculums. The Chicago school board welcomed the association's support for Andrews and his stance on teacher responsibility.
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Ehtcage
Spritgfield
Ilinois
Andrews
W. H. Maxwell
New York City
Board of Education
Chicago
Candidates in Union Races at Mine Workers Convention
Indianapolis December 20 At the national convention of the United Mine Workers of America which meets in January there will be a candidate against John Mitchell for president Ilia Daugherty of Ehamokim Pa is the man Names for vice presidents include William D Vin Hor ne Terre Haute Ind John P Reese Alb in Pa Johnaby Potteville Pa William H Raney Debarbo Ind W R Cassado Pine Knot Ky John H Morgan Diamond Ind W B Kissinger Central City Ky Frances Warrell Scranton Pa William Clelland Clark City Ill Secretary W C Pearce will oppose H Short of Knightsville Ind There are scores of candidates for the executive board auditorship and other offices Delegates from all district organizations remain in secret session with a general wage demand seen as the meeting’s aim.
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United Mine Work
Mitchell
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
IMle# Daugherty
Ehamokim
Willam D. Vin Horne
Terre Haute
Ind
John P. Reese
Albln
John Aby
Potteville
William H. Raney
Debarbo
W. R. Cassado
Pine Knot
John H. Morgan
Diamond
W. B. Kissinger
Central City
Frances Warrell
Scranton
Pay
William Clelland
Clark City
Ile
W. C. Pearce
Short
Knightsville
Will of Daniel Sharp Ford Leaves Large Baptist Beneficiaries
Cambridge Mass Dec. 20 The will of Daniel Sharp Ford publisher of The Youths Compan ion leaves about 9 400 000 in total with roughly 2 500 000 in probate assets. It directs 77 000 to public charitable and religious groups in Massachusetts and establishes annuities. Ford bequeaths 350 000 to the Baptist Social Union to fund a new building within two years, with the rest aiding the Baptist Social Union and related charities. One sixth goes to the American Baptist Home Mission Union and one ninth to other New England charities.
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Baptist Church
Cambridge
Mass
Daniel Sharpford
Middlesex County
Mascachusetts
Baptist Social Union
Feai
American Baptist Home Mission Union
New England
Various 19th Century News Tidbits Across Cities
Ex-President Cleveland recuperates from rheumatic gout. Chicago reports 43 fire alarms in 24 hours. An 1809 ore output forecast for Lake Superior region. Three-year-old Stephen Pease dies from self-inflicted injuries in Chicago. Jennie Glass, 16, charged with check forgery for Christmas gifts. Four cubs born to Mora in Lincoln Park Chicago. San Francisco votes to issue 4.55 million dollars for public works. Daniel Keefe loses arm in feed cutter accident. Lincoln to admit Warmers and Merchants Insurance to Wisconsin. Robert Wilcox travels to Washington to contest Hawaiian affairs. John J. Gorman drinks carbolic acid and dies. Bubonic plague spread from Japan to Hawaii. Harry Escombe dies in Durban. American company forms in New Jersey to build Panama Canal. Swiss archaeologists reclassify a site in plel as Celtic, not Roman.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Lake Superior
Stephen Pease
Jennie Glass
North Branston
Mora
Lincoln Park
San Francisco
Daniel Keefe
Morrison
Stono County
Wis
Tnsurance Company
Lincoln
Neb
Wisconsin
Robert Wilcox
Honolulu
Kaohelelani
Washington
Harwaiian Islands
John J. Gorman
Oalies
Japan
Hawaii
Harry Escombe
Natal
South Africa
Durban
New Jersey
Payama Canal
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Milton Monroe
William Scott
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Detroit
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Vala
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