Earthquake and Fire Sweep San Francisco and Santa Rosa
The article reports extensive destruction from the April 18 1906 quake and ensuing fires across San Francisco and Santa Rosa. It traces affected residents including Ellen Davenport Maud Taber James Allen and J C Law J Orr and Frank Coe and family. Letters describe ruined business districts martial law food shortages and mass displacement with several families safe but evacuated to tent camps and parks.
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Henry
San Francisco
Santa Rosa
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Ellen Davenport
Ann Taber
Maud Taber
Scott Street
James Allen
Burnt
Frank Coe
J. S. Angle
Hayes Street
James Orr
R. C. Moody
Orlando Fountain
James Fountain
Arthur Smith
Fountain
Cal
United States
Hamleston
Alice
Grahima
Cal’s
Jeannie Fountain
California
Hannah Ward
Ellen
A. I
Maude Taber
J. C. Angle
Golden Gate
Truitt to Launch Private Boat on Illinois River
R H Truitt of Chillicothe, a Peoria County banker, plans a self made pleasure boat now nearing completion at Pekin. He will use it on the Illinois River this season with family for fishing picnics camping and island dinners. Rollin aims for speed and hopes to race with noted Peoria men Tom Webb W G Cowles and R F Dennis in Illinois boat racing circles.
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R. H. Truitt
Chillicothe
Pekin
Illinois River
Ilinois
Rollin
Tom Webb
W. G. Cowles
R. F. Dennis
Peoria
Illinois
Brown's Medical Ordeal Gains Slight Rally After Fourth Operation
George M. Brown of this city lies very ill after a fourth operation for the same trouble at Streator hospital. His wife and brother Alex stay nearby while relatives are excluded from the sick room. Alex Brown reports two daily telegrams. friends hope for a rally as he has faintly recognized those about him.
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George M. Brown
Streator
Alex
Henry
Mr. Brown
Alex Brown
Attempted wreck on Rock Island No 19 near Green River
An unsuccessful effort to derail the westbound Rock Island train No 19 halted on the main track three miles west of Green River last Wednesday evening. The engine struck a stack of railroad ties placed on the track as the train, traveling at 60 miles per hour, passed Wyanet at 9 p.m., causing no serious injuries or damage.
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Rock Island
Wyanet
Green River
Divorces Declared Void and Jurisdiction Rules Discussed
A U S Supreme Court decision held divorces granted where one spouse is outside the issuing state invalid. The majority asserted full faith and credit requires consistent jurisdiction. dissent warns of chaos and harms to children and foreign marriages. The Haddock case highlighted how domicile affects enforceability across states. Justice Holmes warned the ruling could disrupt stable marriages and create widespread mischief. In other news a student recital at the Jansen & Joostsen room featured Mrs. T. L. Jones guiding 15 musical numbers and commendable performances by her pupils.
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United States Supreme Court
Harlan, Brewer, Brown
Holmes
Justice White
John W. Haddock
Harriet Haddock
Haddocks
Connecticut
New York Supreme Court
Haddock
Connecticut Court
Justice Brown
Justice Holmes
Jones
Jansen & Jootsen
T. L. Jones
Ormond Andrews
Resolutions Passed For Death Of James O Garrett
The house of representatives passed resolutions introduced by H T Ireland on the death of former legislator James O Garrett of Sparland. The measures noted he served in the Thirty seventh general assembly and was an employe of the United States government. The house adjourned in his memory and a copy was sent to his family.
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H. T. Ireland
House of Representatives
James O. Garrett
Sparland
General Assembly
United States
Marshall County
Household Tips From The Era
Practical household advice covers stains with egg yolk before washing and tenderizing meat by brief vinegar-water soaking. It notes using chloroform on painted fabrics without color damage, slicing onions crosswise, and wiping mirrors with a cloth dampened in alcohol.
County Treasurer Candidate Declares Primary Run
The undersigned announces candidacy for County Treasurer subject to Republican primaries. Thomas Gants signs the notice as a United Republican reader requests.
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Thomas Gants
Edison cobalt storage battery promises metal wealth and new use
The article reports Edison’s electric storage battery using cobalt instead of lead or nickel, predicting a revolution in horseless carriages and mining fortunes. It notes cobalt’s rising value, Ontario mines, and a government rail project revealing a rich cobalt mine with silver deposits. An attorney general opinion clarifies trout lines on closed season.
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Edison
Great Northwest
Horace W. Wilson
Montreal River
Haileyburg
Ont
New York
Smelter Trust
Ontario
Ross
North Bay
Nat H. Cohen
Fish Commission
Urbana
Bill and Genevieve Feature Poorly Tied Lessons
A lighthearted verse by Will H. Dixon praises Bill and Genevieve for brains and learning while hoping for practical skills like spelling and cooking. The text contrasts academic progress with everyday usefulness and ends with a business notice about insurance losses in San Francisco, signed by F. W. Potter as local agent.
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San Francisco
F. W. Potter
Vast Colorado Ranch Listing Promises Big Profits
Real estate pitch touts 640 acres of patented land with irrigation and fences near Pueblo. Features 90 acres alfalfa 100 acres tillable 4500 acres fenced pasture and two 160 acre relinquishments with access to 200000 acres of range. Asking 8000 dollars with half down and potential earnings of 190000 over ten years. Edwin B Haver, the Landman, Pueblo Col.
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Colorado
Union
Pueblo
Edwin
Haver
Col
Road rock disposal aid offered to townships
Warren county road commissioners may use a state program supplying free crushed rock for road work. A legislature act requires inmates to crush stone for township use. a special commission will manage disposal. Townships can request 2000 cubic feet yearly, with engineers assessing plans. some may pay freight.
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Warren County
Henry Republican
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Genevieve
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