Powder Mill Explosion at Pinole Near Berkeley
The Hercules Powder works packing house at Pinole 4 miles north of Berkeley exploded at 4 pm yesterday. Four white men and 24 Chinese workers died, ten tons of dynamite unleashed a blast shattering sheds. Foreman W. W. Bullwell was killed at his post. other whites named were Manuel Enos, Joseph Grace, and W. A. Rodrigues. Flames engulfed ruins, workers fled, and two dozen girls were near the blast site. Charlo Birmingham Jr. organized rescue and protected workers. Mrs. Birmingham aided the injured. The blast caused mass panic in Berkeley and Oakland as a towering smoke pillar darkened the sky. The plant, owned by the DuPont De Nemours powder trust, produced black powder for explosives. loss estimated around 100,000 dollars.
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Berkeley
Cal
Judson
Pinole
W. Bullwell
Atoma
Manuel Enos
Josph Grace
W. A. Rodrigues
Tino
Charlo Birmingham Jr
Mirmingham
San Francisco
Capal
Jemingham
Lane Hospital
Ban Pranctico
Xirin
Company
Jars
Herkeley
Oakland
San Pablo Bay
Hercules
Dupont-De Nemours Powder Trust
Birmingham
Mary Urase
Fae
Thompson bid for release may delay lengthy trial
Smattle, Washington February 21 Prosecuting Attorney Melatosh said the request by Chanter Thompson to be released from the state penitentiary hospital will be vigorously pursued. The move could trigger another costly and protracted trial tied to the celebrated insanity case. Attorneys Thorpeon and Witt introduced witnesses from the prior trial to argue chronic insanity, while Dr J L Sage private physician declared recovery. Judge Snell is expected to decide who bears the expenses as the hearing moves from Pierce to King County.
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Smattle
Wash
Melatosh
Cheeter Thompson
State Penitentiary
George Meade Emery
Tong
Gaede
Witt Tare
Aime
Wice
Trmdoon
Toridee Ee
Chanter Thompeon
Elfvet
Allornas
Thorpeon
Pierce County
Neft
J. L. Sage
Wile
Snell
King County
Jared
John Grant
Fire Destroys Residence on Corner of First and Lake de
A fire this forenoon gutted a house owned by Charles McCarthy at First and Lake de, destroying the building and all household furnishings including a plane. Occupants were W. Burdick and Frank Cook. insurance covered the structure worth about 2000 dollars, with losses around 2000 dollars for contents. The Burdick family was away. Mrs Cook discovered the blaze after it began, and firemen confined the blaze to the structure and prevented spread to neighboring buildings.
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Charles McCarthy
First and
Lake de
W. Burdick
Frank Cook
Burdick Faily
Burdick
Mra Cook
Duriness Firm Attachment Over Bow Mareby Store
The Bow Mareby store, owned by C. M. Nordlund Co, was attached yesterday and placed in the hands of a clerk by Journal Printing Mut-Mahing and Strouse Elsendrath of Spokane. The action seeks $175.05 for printing and advertising contracted since December, with a February 24 appearance deadline. Nordlund hires Randery Fiayn to defend in both actions. Bon Marche Co operates from Republic, Wash, in the city about six months, recently closing out sales under Lewis Bros. of Spokane.
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Winal Publishing Ox and Hyckame Pires
Bix
Bow Mareby
C. M. Nordlund & Co
Aherst
Journal Printing
Mut- Mahing Company
Strouse & Elsendrath
Spokane
Justice Court
District Court
Siencer
SEAR
M. Nordlund & Co
Randery A! Fiyan
Forged money orders target Spokane merchants
A forger using the name J.P. Mavon presented forged postal money orders to several Spokane shops, including Beattie part nee jewelers and Schacht & Worden on Riverside and Washington streets. The fraud involved $45 orders with $80 coats and $10 change, with 428 orders examined and further cases expected in the coming days. Authorities cite crude methods but plan more arrests.
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Spokane
Wash
Wiening
J.P. Ma von
Ban Hepeed
Foeml
Beattie Partnee
Bchacht & Worden
Riverside Avenue
War
Washington Stroet
Oma
Pamtat
Matrimonial Trust Unearthed in Grand Jury Room
Chicago February reports a vast matrimonial trust centered on Cupid agencies. Evidence suggests hundreds of marriages were orchestrated by a Chicago and a New York man with possible involvement of other figures. Witnesses included Beart and Mayer as timing to the trust. Government expects to break the ring through prosecutions and convictions.
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Ome
Chicago
Marian Grey Searchlight Club
Kigin
Eax
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Theodetty Srlnvet Beart
Walter Mayer
Wittemens
Matrie
Murnera
Sifielais
Port Arthur defense figures in court martial report
Transcribed from a thickly garbled report, Gen Stoesselis faces charges tied to the Port Arthur defense fate while General Fock and General Retes endure disciplinary and battlefield scrutiny. Commutation petitions arise from defense heroes and the fortress’s stubborn endurance, amid dramatic public reactions in St. Petersburg.
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Petersburg
Storm
Port Arthur
Fock
Smirnot
Retes
Staun
Hloresel
Voeder
Mienee
Stowe
Lati
Maldherry
Generel Reta
Port Arther
Bune Ols
Hervie I
Uchieu
Geetal
Energetia
Sampaigna
Offiewre
Withhemen
Mesa
Hoel
Broemwel
Stormel
City meeting on property values and assessments
A afternoon gathering with Amseumor Baller and deputies discussed property valuation and assessment schedules for city blocks. Attendees examined how improvements and location affect market value, using a plat to guide unified, fair reassessment across residential and business areas.
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Amseumor Baller
Alec
Ltt
Colored man a swift one battles legal charge
Joe Wimbish appeared in the city court charged with obtaining money under false pretenses from attorney Charlee Anderman and real estate firm Kirkpatrick Cup. He claimed wealth and lured brokers into several property deals then drank heavily and attempted to repay with funds arriving by mail while awaiting examination. case postponed to Tuesday.
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Joe Wimbish
A. Bist
Talon Pretentes
Charlee Anderman
Jobe Cups
Tirepetridte & Copp
Jelemy
Jaation Wibet
Founty Sutmrney
C. H. Potts
Tom Wan
O'Cloek
Non. Wimbis
Mase Creek
Wyo
Resi Eetate
Asm
Roarind
Porivan
Init
Kirkpatrick @ Cupp
Hives Ranch
Peter
Rafline
Fim
Charles Anerson
I Auneta, Gato & Man
Melvin Smith
Jo J. Cohimbas
Rowntry
Charles Anderson
Ne Proms
Mustalea
Pass Creek
George Frane
Thie Ety
Hind
Rad
Ube
Mali
Atlanta
Tim
Hodhane
Haoh
Famn
Big Horn
Mystery Names From Fragments Tell of Local Notices
Fragmentary obituary style text mentions Laurie Urned, a resident of Champneg and Lake County, with unclear dates. It references a funeral, an event at Randers hall, and a dimmer served, plus remarks on wartime entertainments and a local firm offering samples. The data is garbled and names are uncertain.
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Mons Larke
Moss Lurie
Ustom
Laurie
Pany
Champneg
Wash
Regan
Lorie
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Gots
Matrimonial Trust
Gen. Stoesselis
Hama Pine Ig GA
Randers’ Hall
Woerwe
Harper Outsiders
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