Lecturer recounts scenes as quake hits Santa Barbara
Dr Frederick Vining Fisher, lecturer for the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, described riding the South Pacific train when the Santa Barbara quake struck. He reported trees shaking, houses moving, chimneys toppling, and people fleeing as the train battled slides and narrowly avoided burial, finally reaching Los Angeles four hours late.
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Montana tremor rattles Helena residents at dawn
A mild earthquake woke Helena residents at about 2:39 a.m. causing tremors that shook buildings and items from walls. No injuries or significant damage were reported as aftershocks continued for several minutes.
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Meetings Tonight Across Multiple Local Venues
Tonight residents and members gather at St Michael's D R KX UL and St Joseph's sanvent near Madizon avenue for local clubs and associations. Rifle club meets at State armory Konckapotanaru tithe, while Mithsa Inige Koof P hosts gatherings on Main street 1250 Man inert. Calanthe temple Prihian states 1250 Man steer Pequenners Inage hosts events, and Carpenters and Trainers meet on Elm Street. Relief association at 1S) Broad street 1250 Man steer.
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Santa Barbara Devastated by Violent Earthquake On State Street
A devastating Santa Barbara quake collapses structures along State Street and surrounding blocks. Hotel Arlington and the Marrpio building suffer major damage as residents seek safety, rebuild plans emerge from city leaders and the Chamber of Commerce. Authorities anticipate rapid recovery efforts, stressing rebuilding as essential for the town’s revival.
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Santa Barbara quake damages hotels and water system
A devastating earthquake near Santa Barbara disrupted telephone service and damaged several hotels including the Arlington and San Mario, causing deaths and injuries. Damaged dams and water reserves prompted emergency measures as officials report rescues and evacuations. lines and exchange offices were temporarily out of service while outside communications were restored.
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Santa Barbara Quake Wrecks City Buildings
Massive tremor devastates Santa Barbara center with the mission and hotels partially destroyed. Widespread damage to power, water, and telegraph lines as residents flee and relief efforts mobilize. officials vow reconstruction and urge orderly aid.
Quake Leaves Santa Barbara Fragrant Yet Damaged
A Santa Barbara quake report describes the Franciscan mission district damaged and the town famed for hotels and climate drawing visitors. Seismographs at Berkeley and Washington recorded strong shocks with needles thrown off drums and long-lasting tremors.
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Taxation Board Adopts Transfers in Closing Session
In a closing session the Taxation Board approved transfers across departments. Charities moved 1,044.128 to fund balifield work and road widening. 381.93 to Hillside home refrigerator repairs. 1,220.50 to cover Motor Officer Fitzgerald medical bills including 647 to Dr McCarthy and 582.50 to St Vincent's Hospital. Park department received 300 for Sea side Park insurance. 300 moved to Recreation for part time workers due to May heat and new North End playground. Bathing gains noted as the bath house reports 2,278.40 year to date, 1,058.95 above last year. municipal golf receipts up 262.25. Additional transfers: Charities 225 from Hillside coal to Hillside deficiency. Police 40 for Second and Third precincts to Police building space. Public Works 3,300 from street cleaning to common repairs. 300 from tractors to common repairs. Wire 1,000 for wide ground cable and 90 for Megisaline printing. Water offices 540 for deputy auditor to extra clerk hire.
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NC Legislature Passes Over a Thousand Laws in Latest Session
A report outlines that more than one thousand laws were enacted by the North Carolina legislature in the recent session. It notes large projects and historical references, including mentions of Hudson Bay and ancient engineering feats, with details mixed in from contemporaneous sources.
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Arson Suspect Extradited From New York to Connecticut
Ridgefield June 19. Bernal Isaacson charged with arson in a Bethel trunk factory fire last April 2. He was brought from New York by State Policeman Carial Tanacson who faces three holdups in NY but was turned over by the Supreme court. Isaacson, with Alfred Harding linked to piracy, also faces federal probes and shootings in Boston. Friedman of the Kid Dropper gang may follow. The trunk factory fire caused about 40000 in damages. a watchman was bound prior to discovery by a passerby.
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Notable Women Mentioned in Transatlantic Travel Notes
Mrs Rosario Ruano known as the coffee queen of San Salvador travels to the United States en route to Paris for a summer vacation. Mrs Huane owns a large coffee plantation in Amarica with 89,000 acres. London features two women who are skilled tasteworkers in refined crafts. Miss Odine Omega Cornell of Oklahoma City has formed a law partnership with her father.
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Major earthquakes take heavy toll in past 25 years
A historical review lists nineteen major earthquakes and eruptions worldwide in the last quarter century, with only one in the United States. Notable events include the 1906 San Francisco quake with 452 deaths and massive property loss, the 1923 Tokyo area disaster with tens of thousands dead or missing, Kingston Jamaica 1907, and Italy’s 1915 Avezzano destruction.
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Quake Causes Oil Shares To Move Downward
New York June 29 reaction dominated the curb market though some strong spots appeared. California property issues triggered declines in Humble Oil & Gas, Prairie Pipe, Redbank, and Standard Oil of Kansas and New York, while independent stocks held gains. Keliaeter rose to 42 then retreated on profit taking. Nizer gas rose on earnings near double last year. the B stock will be admitted to trading tomorrow.
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Daily Record of Ambulance Calls
Daily Record logs ambulance runs for several residents including Jessie Mackie at 3 Rose Street admitted for fever and constipation, Andrew Grinnell hit by auto with dislocated thumb and leg injuries, Philip Napolitana bitten by a dog at Amsterdam Avenue, an unknown man taken to Hillside Home for alleged alcohol use, Michael Andrews treated for nervous distress at 1358 State Street. Medical staff names noted: Dr A J Severak.
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