Relief Drive Nears Twenty Million In Aid
New York reports the national relief fund nearing 20 million dollars with New York contributions close to 4 million and the local total about 4.1 million. Officials outline postquake distribution plans and note few severe injuries or deaths beyond isolated cases in San Francisco while medical and military teams adapt to harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Twa S
Varicus
War Department
Department
San Francisco
Earthquakes Stir San Francisco Suburbs and Death in Mission District
A strong quake struck at 3 15 o clock, causing alarm across San Francisco and Oakland. Walls cracked, several buildings toppled, and Mrs Annie Whitaker, 25, died in her Shotwell Street kitchen as the tremor undermined a chimney. The shock eased after brief tremors and residents regained composure amid lingering unease.
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San Francisco
Qalcland iI
Annie Whitaker
Portsmouth
Laurel Hill
After San Francisco Earthquake Destruction Widens
A dispatch from Fort Mason dated April 25 1906 reports three hundred thousand homeless in San Francisco with most business districts destroyed except a few main streets. Officials struggle as coroner and vital statistics offices operate with reduced staff while relief and restoration efforts continue amid widespread disruption.
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Washington
Tenersl Sever
Fort. Mason
Cal
Neds
Oaklands
Partien
Examiner
The
Gall
Chronicle
Individuiale
San Francinco
Tranepor
Eile Anilnes
Signal Corps
Disarming San Francisco Vigilance Committees Sparks Outcry
Mayor Schmitz orders disarmament of neighborhood vigilance committees blamed for unrest. Reports say quiet citizens are stopped at night, questioned, and in some cases fired upon when abroad after curfew. Mayor Tilden was killed during relief work by such groups, prompting stern police action and threats to treat resistors as looters.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Tilden
Boston Sends Beans During Massachusetts Relief Effort
Boston reports strong contributions to the Massachusetts relief committee for California after the earthquake. Nineteen architectural draftsmen were sent to assist in San Francisco planning, with cash and canned goods accumulating to support the effort.
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Boston
San Francisco
Ape
Muasachusette
California
San Eee
Ity
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Fond Ha
Fhve
Maye
Pierce
Baltimore
Massachusetts
Mase
Chitetio Relief Committee
Deven Lhre Street
Kiddys, Peabody & Co
Salt Lake City
Massachusetta
Funston
Sherif F Tracy Faces Threats Over Attorney's Fee Case
On April 26 at Rantolph Washington county Sheriff Frank Tracy arrived from Montpelier to handle a dispute involving John Kimball known as Hawkshaw Kimball of Toston. Kimball threatened the sheriff over an $125 claim and offered three pieces of slate as collateral. the sheriff refused to file the attachments and ordered the deeds recorded before any sale. The parties adjourned with Kimball allowed to depart Montpelier that evening.
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Rantolph
Sherif
Frank Tracy
Washington County
Montpeliey
Montpelier
John ¥. Kimball
Hawkshaw Kimball
Toston
Anhiort
Kimball
Sherif Tracy
Hfe
Tracy
Wrewth
Henly
Chang Kie
Powder Mill Explosion Shocks Moowick Falls
A powder mill explosion in Moowick Falls on April 26 caused extensive damage estimated at $15,000 and resulted in fatalities among workers who had just left the plant. Investigators say the accident involved an elderly foreman and a grand risk of further collapse as firefighters battled smoke and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moowick Falla
Joe Corning
McAllister Held Over On Charge Of Intent To Kill
At Richford yesterday William E. McAllister was bound over to county court in 600 dollars bail for alleged starlt with intent to kill Jerry Flury who remains in serious condition. Mrs W E and Carroll McAllister were discharged after the hearing before Justice Cobb Carpenter. State’s Attorney Austin prosecuted with A B Rowley defending as crowd filled the town clerk’s office and adjournment moved to the opera house.
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St Athans
Richford
William E. McAllister
Jerry Flury
W. E
Carrol McAllister
Justice of the Peace
Carpenter
Austin
A. B. Rowley
Flerry
Police Officers Drink Shake Up in Parlington Appointments
Mayor Burke appointed K P McFilicott and H T Rivers to three year terms, replacing P L J Cosgrove and William Finrow, with Frank Moran stepping aside as old duty officer. He urged restraint, insisting sobriety and lawful speed enforcement be upheld despite past violations by officers.
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Parlington
Regan
Burke
K.P. McFilicott
H. T. Rivers
Paren
Frank Moran
Boon Om Peel
J. Cosgrove
William Finrrow
Thich
Bates Won Debate in Lewiston Vermont Clash
In Lewiston on April 26 Bates College defeated the University of Vermont in a home debate. The teams argued over government control and interstate commerce. The affirmative urged regulation as necessary, citing present evils. the negative claimed the current system already works well.
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Lewiston
Bates& Col
University of Vermont
Lerause
Cowide
Theomeen
Tive
Tates
Vermont
Bates
College Scores Yesterday Mixed Across Ivy and NESCAC
College games across Cambridge Yale Cornell Colgate Princeton and North Carolina featured tight results and several upsets. Yale beat Cambridge 4 1 while Cornell routed Ithaca 7 0. Princeton edged Williams 4 3 in a close affair. North Carolina defeated Abarnoneye Academy 7 6.
Foster in the Chair and Budget Debate Opens
Washington action opens with Mr Foster presiding over the agricultural appropriation bill in the House chamber. The session centers on the district board of education powers and the commissioner’s role amid debate on a seven million dollar provision and related administrative issues.
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Washington, DC
Mtr
Foster
Vermonith
Board of Education
District of
Alleged burglars caught in Norton post office raid
Three men believed linked to a Norton post office burglary were arrested in Berlin, New Hampshire and turned over to U.S. marshal for New Hampshire. About 616 in money, forty nine watches and knickknacks were recovered from the Norton theft. Suspected to be involved in an attempted office theft at Bedford, further details unclear.
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Taland Pond
Norton
Berlin
Fepite
Pr Nute
United States
New Tampehire
Nyson Storr Co
Rmaen
N. Hs
Wotlind
Bedford
Montpelier Eyes June District Convention Site
In Montpelier on April 26 Gen J H Lar Ma of the Republican district committee rewrote a letter from J F Mead of Ran Wolph secretary of the committee asking General Jateia to determine if armory hall could be used on Tuesday June 19 and if hotel accommodations could be secured for delegates. General Lucia certified the hall and hotel may be suitable and Mead instructed that if accommodations could be secured the Republican district committee would be agreeable to calling the district convention in Montpelier on Tuesday June 10.
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Montpeliee
Lucia
Tetley
Mead
Totela
Montpelitt
McFarland Girl in Convent Hospitalized in St Marys Case
Mire Blanche McFarland, 14, of Hyde Park, who vanished a month ago and returned, was enrolled at St Marys Academy in Burlington. The girl’s father took custody after a court appearance involving Lenore Waders in a case tied to the abduction.
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Burlington
Blanche McFarland
TH. McFarland
Hyde Park
St. Mary's Academy
Mansfield Avenue
McFarland
Iyte Park
Eta Cotaigt
Furnat
Faent
Hotel Phoenix
Cee Petra
Iren Parke
Mires
Lenore Waders eeeioRv
Moble
Abe
Bankruptcy for Dowie in Chicago filing on Dowie
Bankruptcy proceedings were started late yesterday against John Alexander Dowie individually before Judge JW Sandia. The petition alleges Dowie transferred property to defraud creditors under the bankruptcy law. Details about his habits remain unknown. hearing set for Monday.
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Chicago
John Rexander Dowie
Jimdge JW
Sandia
Dowi
President Roosevelt Hosts Randolph Center Writer at Luncheon
Washington April 26 President Roosevelt invited Reverend George Willis Patterson of Randolph Center Wisconsin to luncheon at Beese House to discuss literary topics of mutual interest after being drawn to some of his writings.
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GW. Patterson
Randelph Center
White House
Washington
Roosevelt
George Willis Patterson
Randolph Center
Patterson
Ilia Ui
Boy Missing From Kwanten Heads to Springfield
A young boy from Kwanten, Freddie Levine, has been missing since Tuesday and was last seen in Springfield, Maan. Relatives report he travelled alone with no money. a note from William Bailey claims the boy is with kin.
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St. Athans
Freddie
Toute Levine
Kwanten
Lafayette suspends eleven students over hazing revolt talk
Eleven anti vars nine? one junior and two sophomores were indefinitely suspended at Lafayette College as faculty report hazing tensions. A revolt rumor circulated among students, prompting disciplinary action and heightened campus concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette College
Kostas
Talk of the Town Auction Sale in Blair Saturday
Blair residents learn the town chatter as an auction sale is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with promotional notes about Palmer Holcombe's connections and rural district characters. The advertisement hints at city folk and summer plans while remaining partial and unclear in places.
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Blair
Far Xalé Dolnnn
Swort Clover
Palmer Holcombe
Wally
New York
Citizens Favor It Hearing On New Orange County Phone Franchise
Citizens fill the hearing room as the Orange County Telephone Company seeks a 5 year franchise to lay lines and place poles underground from South Street to Prospect Street. Directors Span, Scribner, Wilson and others argue for entry with charges of 12 dollars per year per line and 9 dollars per additional line, while city officials pledge investigation and possible grant under similar conditions as the current line.
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P Fimachide
Orange County Telephone Company
Wight
Caion
Ataril
Ck Com Ve
Alie
Gran
Telegie
Neass
New England
Cheney
Scarff
Orange County Telephone
Sa Span
Henjamis B. Scribner
Wit Kemp
Fred (. Waldo
Lyman Wilson
Roscoe H. Williams
Eugene TH. Kennedly
Martin W. Chamberlain
N. Barber
Webster Avenue
Brookline Street
Prospect Street
Scott & Carver
Rayher
St. Johnnabury
HL. N. Chener
Dl i HM. Anker
F. D
Cliy
Worry of Barre People Partly Relieved After Telegraph Messages
Telegraphs from San Francisco to Barre began to ease the community’s anxiety as messages arrived about April 21. Reports mention Mrs Louis McCoerizon of Helland messaging CG Muscatt, with word that the line delay had occurred and that the message declared all safe. Neighbors and relatives, including James E Weitt and Miss Kate McAuley, await further details as figures in the local scene confirm relatives are safe in Oakland and San Francisco after the quake.
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San Frageleco
Barre
Louis McCoerizon
Helland
Muscatt
Harre | Candy Kitchen
James E. Weitt
Metar
Despatch
Mes
Modorrison
Peporter
Jamewene
Mascatt
Tadebn Geennski
Ban
Vrancisen
Unklind
Montpelier Dance Event Aims at High School Class Prize
A Montpelier dance at the armory hall hosted by the Montpelier Lodge is tied to a fundraiser for the high school class. James White and George Ky White are among attendees, with other names listed in connection to the event. The evening included music and socializing as part of the Benedic Douce tradition.
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Montpelier Lodge of Elke
Ald High School
Eee 1
Montpelier
Apeil
Armory Hall
Montpelier Lodge
Mike
Chile
Bertear
Otelesten
Barre George Ky
White
Barre relief fund contributions acknowledged for California sufferers
James Mackay treasurer of the Barre relief fund for California sufferers acknowledges receipt of numerous contributions from local firms and individuals. The list includes Altwart Press and others, with several names and amounts noted. total contributions reached a substantial sum prior to this report.
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Mackay
James Mackay
Barre Relief Fund For
California
Altwart Press
Ws Dimoy
Segs San Seers
Wits
Lausan & Oh
Ahed Taney
Keay Papern
J. A. Martineon
City Hi
Moore Brothers & Brault
North Barre Granite Co
Ghed
Rughee & Alexander
Morr & Gordon
Macehi
Braley Riesi Brothers
Fred Bird
Hoyt & Lebbutvexus Sind
Smith & Co
National of
Barre
Barre Savings Bank
Tional Church
Widow's Mite Urges the Mayor in City Appeal
Auditor Daily Times reports a plea to Mayor William Harelay to back a citywide subscription drive. The author urges churches to collect funds this Sunday and distribute materials to reach all citizens, aiding the suffering and supporting local relief.
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Auditor Daily Times
Edithin
Weld
Mtater
William Harelay
Windsor entertainment fund drive boosts San Francisco aid
Windsor raised over $500 for the Komelaes of San Francisco through a subscription and entertainment committee, formed at a citizens meeting on Monday evening. A concert preceded a dance, with Master Paul Morgan and A. Peters among organizers, and Sherman Everts noting the list would stay open until 4 o clock the following afternoon.
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Windsor
Komelaes
San Francisco
Paul Morgan
A. Lo Peters
Daniel
Sherman Everts
Swhectiption Committee
Montpelier Relief Fund Totals Reach $1430
The San Francisco relief fund in Montpelier now totals $1430 with $1000 already allocated. Additional funds remain open at the post relief offices.
Bennington Eagles Vote Aid for San Francisco Relief
Bennington Eagles raise funds for relief efforts to aid San Francisco residents. Hawkes contributed 90, bringing total donations to 590. The report notes continued efforts and community support in the aftermath.
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Bennington Eagles
Bennivide
San Francisco
Ynem
Willhuo KB
Hawkes
Marriage of Julia Perrin and John Cattaanach at Montpelier
Miss Julia Ann Perrin and John Cattaanach of Montpelier wed last night at 8 o clock in Montpelier. The ceremony was performed by Rev Ja F Med. The bride wore white with blue shadows and carried white sweet peas. Bridesmaid Miss Lat a Perrin wore a red white gown. Guests included about twenty relatives and immediate attendents. After the ceremony a reception and drive to Montpelier were described. the couple will reside at 72 East State street. Mr Cattaanach is a clerk on the commission revising the Path arnt.
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Mainfield
Prev Perrin
Marrige
Julia Ann Perrin
John C. Cattanach
Montpelier
Ja F. Med
Mentpen
Mies
Perrin
Charles A. Webb
Tran
Laneheon van
Gate Fanneh
Monteal
East State Street
Cattanach iv
Vallendel Gaddant Seminary
AL WY
Abbott & Oe
No license granted at city council meeting
City council discussed license for George B. Megrethete after a February petition. A motion to grant a license after May 2 was not approved, leaving questions about the permit status unresolved.
Body found near West Berlin railroad track in disfiguring death
A severely mutilated male body was found on the Central Vermont railroad near West Berlin while heading to work. Authorities believe death resulted from a southbound train. body transported to Montpelier. A small book in pocket suggested work with Montpelier firms and a local water department.
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Central Vermont
Berlin
West Berlin
Tehonnett & Toll
Montpelier
Montpetier
Montpelier Water Department
Montpelier & Wells River
Mra
Sortwell
Harmony Meeting of Barre Democrats
About sixty supporters of the party in Barre gathered at Manufacturers Hall for a harmony meeting. H. I. Smith was chairman and George N. Tilden secretary, as members discussed keeping party interest alive and choosing a strong candidate, with no definite action planned. Attendees included Smith, Fred Brice, A. T. J. F. Sadler, Ala Milne, Toby Tiere, Beardict, Kenetel Reefs and G. H. Pape. refreshments followed.
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Barreret
Manufacturers’ Hall
H. I. Simith
George N. ‘Tilden
Smith
Fred Brice
Sadler
Ala. Milne
Toby Tiere
Beardict
Kenetel Reefs
G. H. Pape
Jeno
Mixed voter registration notes and social notices in Turmoil
A garbled 19th century column summarizes voter affilations and registration counts, mentioning about one in sixty support a party while others respond slowly. It also covers illnesses, weddings, and social events among residents, with several names and local places blurred by OCR errors.
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