San Francisco rises like a phoenix after disaster
The author argues San Francisco will rebound from destruction much as past cities recovered after calamities. He invokes Chicago and Galveston examples, notes a 1900 official census of 242,782, and asserts San Francisco’s destiny lies in its natural location and growing commerce, predicting rapid recovery and growth.
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San Francisco
Ban Pranchoy
Pacific Coast
Chcago
Chicago
Galveston
Velusius
Pompeii
Herculanecum
Central
South America
Martinique
St. Vincent
Mr. Peleo
la Soufriere
United States
Orient
Cry For Aid After San Francisco Destruction
A plea from Albuquerque urges immediate relief for San Francisco after a massive catastrophe. The message stresses destitution, hunger, and a ruined food supply, calling fraternal groups churches and unions to quickly raise funds and wire aid to the city or its mayor.
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San Francisco
Albquerque
Albuquerque
Commercial Club
Eit- Her
Calamities Weigh on Golden Gate News and Cheese Report
A cautious dispatch contrasts the Bay Area earthquake and fire disaster with a Rocky Mountain News note on April crop dairy. It cites extreme destruction and helplessness, then shifts to agriculture, noting Wisconsin cheese production rose 10 to 20 percent and dairies plan earlier openings, with cows in good condition and feed ample.
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New York City
Golden Gate
Bay
Jach
Rocky Mountain News
Sans Factoria
Northwest
Wisconsin
Windill City Spanteh Residents Build Wehou for Spanish Children
The Leming Graphic reports Spanteh speaking residents of Windill City have built a wehou and withdrawn their children from public schools to educate them in Spanteh. The New Mexican calls the idea a mistake and says Spanish speaking and English speaking children should mix. The Optic notes the plan violates territorial laws, though its view rests on circumstantial facts.
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Windill
Phy
Spanteh
Fragmented OCR Passage on Language and Religion in Schools
The text discusses the division of public school funds between Spanish instruction and religious or private institutions. It argues the issue involves a potential movement shaping youth, noting concerns about racial and language integration and the impact on future citizens. It references a Wyoming column on Switzerland as a comparison.
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New Mexico
Artantinnte
Colin
Ot Bwitzerland
Adulterated seeds exposed in national stock report
The Department of Agriculture executed a large seed adulteration audit, finding red clover seed mixed with trefoil from Germany and Canadian blue grass in many samples. Six hundred thousand pounds of Canadian seed were imported annually for this adulteration, with varied percentages in orchard and other grasses across multiple firms nationwide. The department published lists of offending firms, aiding farmers and urging true-to-name seed sales.
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Congress
Rotary of Agriculture
Germany
Canada
St. Joneon News-Preas
Chicago
New Jersey
Arkansas
St. Louis
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Indiana
Colorado
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
Wonderful Increase In Gold Production From the New York World
A historical note recounts rising world gold output from 1890s to early 1900s, arguing a golden age with gold as the dominant money metal. It cites 1905 production near 19.2 million ounces valued around 376 million, US nearly matching Africa as top producers, and Colorado leading US output.
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New York World
California
Besa
Financial Chronicle
New York Tribune
Transvaal
Johannesburg
United States
Australia
Africa
United Stat
Colorado
Alpske
mud-Arctic
Regnion
Public Schools in Switzerland and Private Education Limits
An early 20th century piece from Everybody's Magazine explains Swiss public schooling as robust and equalizing. Private schools exist in some cantons but face strict state supervision and bans in Solothurn. parents must enroll children or face penalties. A Seven Day Adventist was jailed for refusing Saturday schooling, highlighting strict compulsion.
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Solotharn
Wil
Republic
Switzerland
Exports of Grain From Our Country and German Ambassador Visit
The report from the Customs Department notes that American maize and other grains hold a strong position in Holland markets with high exports anticipated from the United States. Prices for wheat and rye rise in Europe as American shipments expand, while Dutch buyers face competition from Canada. Baron Speck von Sternberg, German ambassador, will address the Pittsburg Traffic Club banquet, visiting the city with tours and events planned.
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York
Customs Department
Wellessed
Holand
Argentina
South America
United States
Amsterdam
America
Holland
Germany
Pittsburg
Pittabors
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Baron von Sternberg
Gental
McCrea
Ponnayania Hoos
Hurris
Schooley
Illinois Arbor Day observances mark state and city events
Illinois observes Arbor Day on April 20 with ceremonies in Chicago public schools parks and highways. Thousands of children plant trees under Governor Dolleen proclamation. Pennsylvania and other states also observe Arbor Day with schoolyard plantings and community events. A separate note celebrates fifty one years in government service for Commissioner John A. and honors post entries and accolades.
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Chicago
Dolleen
Reese
Pennsylvania
Philatelpha
Pontypacker
Thig
Parte
Jullie
John A. v
John ‘Architwig Sh
Minteret Loe Gee
United Siss Ghrenlt
Bao Werkay
Fuhatt
Joseph M
Douedlerk
Hurt
Tah
Admiralty
Canty
Shields
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Leavenworth Times
Everybody's Magazine
Don Iver
Illinois
Arbor Day
M. Mandell
Farrand
Learnard & Lindemann
Chaplin
Reasona
L. C. Wardwell
South
Arvo Street
Lile Rat
Wm. Chaplin
Shoe Store
Railroad Ave
Joe
Melini & Eakin
Lear
Yellowstone
Moet & Chandon Wake Seal
B. C
Bohemian
Jos
Schilta Milwaukee
Fleet Street
New Mexic
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