In Midst of Gloom and Disaster A San Francisco Flashback
A four-person party from Los Angeles recounts their San Francisco earthquake ordeal. Mrs Frances Winter Miss Bessie Marley Dr Ernest W Planing and Oliver Posy describe the terror at the Palace hotel, walking miles through flames and debris, aided by soldiers, and ending aboard a steamer about 30 miles offshore. They detail fires, collapsed fronts, and crowded streets, with vivid memories of the disaster and its aftereffects. The report also notes the People's Mercantile Company opening in Livingston with W J Annen as manager.
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Ernest W. Planing
Oliver Posy
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Fire at Catholic boys' academy near Delhi causes heavy loss
IT SHEMY SMALL reports a large fire at a Catholic institution of the order of St Francis near Delhi, west of Cincinnati. About 200 boys were cared for as the school, church, dairy, and five buildings were destroyed, with an estimated loss of £40,000.
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Insurance firms meet on losses and chimney checks
The San Francisco underwriters board met in Oakland on April 2 to discuss paying only losses properly adjusted and to warn policyholders against false hopes. They agreed to inspect chimneys city wide and notify holders that fires risk losses until chimneys are inspected. A committee proposed headquarters outside San Francisco.
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North Montana Roundup Elects Officers After Sparse Meeting
The North Montana Roundup association held its annual meeting in Helena yesterday afternoon at the Helena Ruslueas Men's association rooms. Officers for the coming year were elected and a manifesto attacking plutocratic influence in Congress was adopted by acclamation. G Milner chaired, Wallace D Coburn secretary, with Nomination committee led by Corral Laur er and Townsend. The officer slate includes Henry Stebey, John Stryant, and Coburn.
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Helena Ruslueas Men's Association
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Congress
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Asanciaion
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Laurer
Manut=in
James Townsend
Henry Stebe Ylee
John Stryant
Alala
Wallace D. Coburn
Mrs Ramsey of Billings report on ill fated city
Anxiety over the safety of Mrs Cota Ramsey who vanished in San Francisco weeks ago is voiced by friends in Billings. Ramsey, longtime deputy treasurer, sent a letter from Mizion street and hopes for word persist as inquiries spread along cross country trains. Miller and Milwaukee reports note a fire at Wilder Manufacturing destroying $400 of machinery.
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Eruption of Vesuvius and Dillon News
Reports from Naples describe the Vesuvius eruption observed by M L Davidantt of Montana Mercantile. Californians Gov White and J E Morse families in Berkeley and Stanford, including Blanche Morse and Ralph White, report safety via telegrams after travel disruptions. Dillon creamery likely to remain closed this year as rancher interest wanes and no leasees found.
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Park County High School teachers chosen and organized
Livingston April 24 The new board of trustees met and elected H S Miller president and Dr S C Pierce vice president for the year. Applications of the present force were favorably considered with names like Lewis Terwilliger principal G Chamber teacher commercial department Frueon Felver Latiny Jane Austin Ene Yah Atlee Neal mathematics Lila Nelson science and J Sell German teacher among applicants Maud Moody at Larane Wye chosen to succeed Hi Neath of Channelsecusthom Special Dispatch Livingston April 21 Charles Sebusy liquor firm Davis &
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Park County High School
H. 5
Miler
Lila Nelson
J. €. Sell
Miss Maud Moody
Larane
Wye
Swedish native Schustrom dies in Livingston city home
Schustrom died early this morning at his residence in the city. He was a native of Sweden and years of age. He had lived in Livingston since 1887 and leaves a wife and seven children. The funeral will be held at the residence Sunday afternoon.
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Park County trail and Racing association entries open
April 2 report notes Park County races have the most entries in the state outside Butte with 1) 2:18 pace entries and 2) 2:8 trot with 12 entries. Secretary Seaman cites May 1 meetings and possible reopening of stake races in several cities. Butte tops with 13 entries previously. Remaining races and openings to fill 2,18 and 2,20 events across cities.
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Fine Structure to Rise on Queensland Courthouse Site
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports George F Bennighort will begin erecting a prominent building on the site of the former 38 courthouse near Me Bennighatt's Grand hotel. Plans call for a four story structure potentially rising to six with elevator service. It will include store rooms lodge hall offices and 40 private apartments and will house its own grit plant and supply light to the Grand hotel.
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William Marks Dies of Typhoid Fever at Hospital
Rakings, April 7. William Marks, a young man from Dubuane Iowa who came two years ago, died of typhoid fever at the hospital. He was a machinist and had worked with KR, H. Stocking and other plumbers. His mother is believed to be in Doucque and a message was sent there.
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Earthquake Shocks Ripple Through Italian Provinces
Rome April 21 reports strong quake shocks felt in Brann Tuscany. Buildings damaged including Brann city hall at Pans bonsi twelve miles south of Florence. Inhabitants in Poggibonsi were panic stricken. It is unclear if Sivna sustained damage.
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No Truth in Waldorf Aator and Shaw Marriage Claims
April 4.01 server in Bondon declares no truth to rumors of a reconciliation between Waldorf Aator and Mrs. Nannie Langhans Shaw. Authorities state the wedding will occur tomorrow with plans proceeding as scheduled.
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