Spirit of 49 Revival in San Francisco After Earthquake
Charles F. O Virien, a former Kansas City journalist now in San Francisco real estate, reports from the stricken city on recovery efforts and the astonishing resilience of residents. He notes steel and building material shortages, mass mobilization, and the leadership of Herbert Phelan in relief, while highlighting bankers like Daniel Meyer trudging daily over California hills and the widespread, disciplined charity driving reconstruction.
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Fillmore Street
Daniel Meyer
California Hills
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Fillmore
Linwuie Phelan
Notable Figures Weave Tales of Power and Fame
A sketch of Colonel Milig Kosterlisky the ruthless frontier commander in Sonora noted for quelling Cananea riots and hailed as a formidable military figure by many with a storied past as a US cavalry deserter turned Mexican officer. Also highlights Buffalo mayor J N Adams's reputation as a trustworthy public leader and an anecdote about a New York artist visiting the White House to study President Roosevelt's changing expressions ending with a sharp admonition from the President about a scarfpin.
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Sonora
Mexico
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New York
Roosevelt
White House
Hothouse lambs enter New York menus at high prices
The New York Sun notes hothouse lamb appearing in first class hotel menus. A quarter lamb can cost $1.50, while butcher prices for whole carcasses ranged from $25 to $30 each. Lambs weigh about twenty five pounds with pelt and head. The idea arose from a Kansas farmer who kept ten ewes in a hot cellar to accelerate growth.
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Pointed Paragraphs and Political Promises Reflected
Anarchic, Beschwerden and scattered phrases critique campaigns and wars. The text contrasts trust, honesty, and promises in elections, marriages, and public discourse, noting how rhetoric masks intent and how people differ in willingness to admit ignorance or weakness.
Pastor Ed Shepley Accused Of Threats And Resignation
Rev Ed ward II Shepley pastor of First Congregational Church Geneva faces scandal after allegedly threatening Judith Wilson with a razor to force marriage, prompting his resignation. Wilson, a Geneva teacher and fiancée, escaped harm. Shepley disappeared as a bolt struck the church steeple during his resignation draft. Edith Wilson, a former substitute teacher, moved from Evanstown to Geneva and remains a local favorite.
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