Frisco Storm Swept Leaves City in Turmoil and Loss
A southeast gale of 48 mph battered San Francisco on Monday killing laborer John R. Mynehart and seriously injuring another. Shipping damaged, walls toppled, traffic halted, and fires or collapses hit numerous buildings. Estimates place losses at hundreds of thousands with major firms hit and public transport disrupted. Bishop McCabe of the Methodist Episcopal church was stricken with apoplexy in New York.
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San Francisco
John R. Mynehart
Stockton
Roadway
Washington and
Leavenworth
Broadway
Burnett
Whand-He
Palgrave
Alastre
Bishop McCabe
New York
Methodist Episcopal Church
M Twenty Third Street
Thirteenth Avenue
New York Hospital
Vanderbilt-Indiana Farm Feud Ends in Gunfire
A report from Bloomington Indiana says Joseph Ferguson shot two neighboring farmers Gorman Lentz and Tillman Lentz during a dispute over a road Ferguson escaped. The incident occurred north of town and left the victims fatally wounded.
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Bloomington
Ind
Joseph Ferguson
Gorman Lentz
Tillman Lentz
Guson
Last of Monitor Crew Died in New London
Eugene J. Leahy aged 63 died in New London Connecticut. He was believed to be the last surviving crew member of the Civil War ironclad Monitor at the time of her famous battle with the Merrimac.
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New London
Conn
Eugene J. Leahy
Monitor
Merrimac
Not Confirmed at London Report on Shah’s Death
London dispatch reports that news of the shah of Persia’s death had not been confirmed at the time of filing. The lack of verification leaves officials awaiting official word.
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London
Shah of Persia
Named For Postmasters in Oklahoma and Texas
Washington December 11. President nominates E. Martin for Marietta Oklahoma postmaster L T and W H Harrison for Poteau Oklahoma postmaster plus C Wallright for Brendt Oklahoma postmaster.
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Washington
E. Martin
Marietta
L. T
W. H. Harrison
Poteau
C. ¥. Wallright
Btrend
Okla
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Howell Bros
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Bryan
Sones
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Polk and
Vannesse Avenues
Main Trunk Company
E Heahnmann Pharmacy
Jege Art Company
California Nation Company
Point Keyes
Mare Island Navy Yard
Hirst National
Bank OF Bryan
U. S
J. W. Howell
Guy M. Bryan, JR
H. C. Boatwright
L. L. McInnis
F. M. Law
van Camp
del Monte
Richelieu
Grocery
As. J. Fountain
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