California Earthquake Strikes Coast Towns On Christmas Morning
A strong tremor lasting about twelve seconds centered near San Jacinto Riverside County damaged ten to fifteen buildings in San Jacinto and Hemet. The large Hemet hotel and San Jacinto hospital suffered while a Sabola Reservation incident reportedly caused six deaths, later confirmed as rumor. Widespread panic and reports of casualties circulated before being corrected.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
San Jacinto
Riverside County
Hemit
Sabola Indian Reservation
Santa Ana
Anheim
San Bernardino
Riverside
Emit
Bloody Christmas in Dallas prompts spree of deadly incidents
Dallas records a violent Christmas period with multiple shootings. Charles Miller killed Walter Meyers then fled, later claiming self defense. Albert Hall exchanged fire with Edward and Murray Cecil. Edward Cecil likely dies. A nameless Black assailant damaged a Bryay Street Chinese restaurant with a dynamite cracker and struck Chinaman Doc Coun. Jeff Thomas, an innocent bystander, was killed by Coun’s gunfire. John McMillain, Clay Patten were shot. Z. Phillips wounded. attackers unidentified.
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Dallas
Texas
Tex
Charles Miller
Walter Meyers
Albert Hall
Edward
Murray Cecil
Cecils
Hall
Bryay Street
Doc Coun
Jeff Thomas
John McMillain
Clay Patten
Z. Phillips
Mine Disaster in Brownsville Deepens Tragedy
Revised death toll rises to fifteen with missing miners believed trapped in mine number twelve. Families suffer as local merchants and Uniontown aid assist. Slavonic Society canvass claims eight miners remain inside while officials confirm dangerous practices and a possible order to dispense with safety lamps.
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Brownsville
Grownsville
Uniontown
Thomas Jones
Bie
Perry Mason Is Dean and Youth's Companion Owner Dies
The Youths Companion owner Daniel S. Ford dies aged 77 on December 24. The report notes the publication’s name was reportedly fictional and that editors and business staff were in flux. A crash near Los Angeles kills three and injures twenty one. A college building fire in Akron destroys the Hutchell College library and other facilities, with substantial losses. Municipal damage includes damaged infrastructure and multiple thefts across the city.
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Toston
Daniel S. Ford
Mr. Ford W
Son & Co
Mora
Christmas Tragedy at Parochial School Rehearsal
At St. Francis parochial school in Quincy Illinois on Dec 22 a dress ignited from a gas jet during a rehearsal. Ten minutes later four girls died, two more died within an hour, and five others perished before midnight. Several others were badly burned as flames swept through costume fabrics in the dressing room and wings.
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Quincy
Til
St. Francis Parochial School
Seventeenth and
Vine Streets
Dleath
Lincoln Littlehs
Miles on Boer War Foretells Bloody Battles Ahead
Philadelphia report quotes Gen Miles on the South African war, predicting severe losses and hard fighting before it ends. He notes Boer tactics differ from American Indians and that preparation is key to victory. Also covers Swift Beef Claim, a Porto Rico army contract, and other brief items.
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Philadelphia
Miles
Swift
Washington
Tracewell
The
Treasury
Swift and Company of
Chicago
Newport News
Porto Rico
United States
Guilty of traffic in dead Frank Thompson case
Memphis court reports a guilty verdict for E. D. and Frank Thompson on conspiracy to violate pauper debt laws. Each defendant fined 250 dollars. Frank Thompson, arrested in St Louis, alleged to have four dead bodies shipped to northern medical colleges. Faces three additional indictments.
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Frank Thompson
St. Louis
Memphis
Tenn
E. D
Possible murder in Omaha quarrel over nickel at hotel
In Omaha at the old Kirby Hotel two men were shot and a policeman was grazed. John Fyda, owner of the saloon, is seriously injured while Frank Pyszka, the shooter, has a small flesh wound. The dispute began over paying for a glass of beer.
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Omaha
Old Kirby Hotel
Twenty-seventh
L Streets
John Fyda
Frank Pyszka
Dallas Lawyers Duel In Elevator Tragedy
In Dallas a famed attorney F M Etheridge killed rival lawyer E O Harrell in a crowded North Texas building elevator. Etheridge fired four wounds, Harrell died from his injuries with pistol still half cocked. Etheridge was arrested after the fatal duel arising from a professional dispute.
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Dallas
Tex
F. M. Etheridge
E. O. Harrell
North Texas
Harrell
Etheridge
Good Response to the Appeal for Lawton Mortgage
Responses to the appeal for Mrs. Lawton's mortgage relief come in from across the country. Milwaukee citizens telegraph a gift of 1000 dollars as Alger and Hay with others give 100 dollars each. The committee seeks to raise twenty five thousand dollars.
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Lawton
Washington
Gen. Corbin
C. Hi. Hamilton
Milwaukee
Alger
Hay
Li Hung Chang Appointed Acting Viceroy at Canton
China braces for French demands as Li Hung Chang is named acting viceroy of Canton a move seen as groundwork for his potential degradation. Wagon makers seek at least a 10 percent price hike due to surging lumber iron and material costs after a National Association meeting with over fifty firms in attendance. Grand jury to hear charges against Senator Gallinger tied to civil service law violations over fundraising from federal employees. Miller conveyor proves effective for coaling battleships at sea delivering about eighty tons in four hours with no machine damage. Georgia governor vetoes osteopathy regulation bill after talks with physicians.
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China
France
Li Hung Chang
Canton
Chicago
National
Wagon Makers’ Association
Laconia
N. H
C. A. Bussel
W. E. Chandler
J. J. Gallinger
Gallinger
State Committee
New York
Market Quotations Across Cities and Commodities
Chicago to New York to Detroit market rates show cattle from 2.50 to 7.75, hogs 3.00 to 5.00, sheep 2.50 to 4.75, wheat No 2 around 60s, corn 31c to 84c, oats 22c to 26c, rye 51c to 53c, butter 24c to 26c, eggs 16c to 21c, and potatoes 5c per bushel, with varied figures by city and grade.
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Chicago
sTe
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Parmer resident attacks Yankton asylum carelessness over death
Caleb Kelley of northwest of Aberdeen accuses Yankton state hospital for the insane of poor care and incompetence after a patient death. He cites removed window fasteners that allowed a window to be raised, a nurse quitting over mistreatment by inexperienced staff, and general lax discipline. calls for urgent management change.
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Parmer
Aberdeen
Yankton
Caleb Kelley
State Hospital For
Casselman
Kelly
J. J. Casseman
Flour Mills Burned Near Springfield Incendiary Fire
A report from Springfield on December 22 describes a large blaze at the Andrus roller mills fifteen miles west of town. The fire appears arson driven, disabling an artesian well valve by means of the hand wheel found in tall grass. Heavy losses include flour and wheat, with insurance listed at 400 dollars. In Aberdeem J Edsal White was arrested for theft from E L Williams, confessed, and given two and a half years in the penitentiary after a swift circuit court proceeding.
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Springfield
Andrus
J. Edsal White
Aberdeen
E. L. Williams
White
Swift Justice
Iowa
James Shields
Sioux Falls
Jones
Shields
Fire Destroyed Farmer C E Norrison Barn North of Arlington
A barn owned by farmer C E Norrison was destroyed by fire with four horses, four sets of harness, and substantial grain and livestock losses. The blaze, likely caused by a lantern explosion, was partly insured.
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C. E. Norrison
Arlington
Gem Theater Fire Destroys Notorious Deadwood Venue
A December 19 blaze destroyed the Gem Theater, a long closed vaudeville hall in Deadwood, along with a Chinese laundry, a second hand shop, and the Club Restaurant. Rival theories blame arson after three fire nozzles were stolen. the theater valued at 3500 dollars with no insurance.
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Deadwood
Gem Theater
Carr & Reilly
Club
Joseph Swift
Wilmington
Del
Assay Office
STATE LAND FUND Semi Annual Apportionment for Schools
The state land department issues the second apportionment of this year’s interest and income fund to public schools. Based on census returns showing a 3,467 rise in school population to 116,278, the final apportionment is 40 cents per capita totaling 45,500. First apportionment in June was 155,927, bringing yearly total to 202,486 and a per child distribution of 1.774. The year’s apportionment exceeds all previous by about 80 cents per capita, supported by rising population.
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State Land Department
Shields Found Guilty of Assault With Intent to Rob
The Sioux Falls jury convicted James Shields of assault with intent to commit robbery after he lured Gus Dreger to a secluded spot by the Big Sioux River and attacked him. Dreger defended himself, stabbing Shields several times, and Shields now faces punishment. The case follows a swift sequence from crime to verdict.
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James Shields
Sioux Falls
Shiclds
Gus Dreger
Big Sioux River
Senate and House issues move through 1900 session notes
Petitions showing sympathy with the South African republics are presented in the Senate, while opposition to Philippine retention emerges in both houses. A currency bill to gold standard passes the House, committees are announced, and various resolutions and oaths mark the ongoing legislative activity.
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Great Britain
Senate
Mason
Ilinois
Philippines
Tillman
Bacon
Morgan
House
Aldrich
Stewart
Commercial Cable Company
Cuba
Allen
Nebraska
Grow
Rep
Bell
Pop
Colo
de Armand
Dem
Regents
Smithsonian Institution
Richard Olney
Hoar
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Butler
United States
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Ootas Une
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Mercer
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Gillette
Wyo
Jess Dean
Amarillo
Henry Speelman
Ball
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Kan
Frank Sampie
Company C
Twentieth
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Oskaloosa
Kay
T. C. Kirby
Perry
This County
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Foley
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John Smith
St. Petersburg
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South Dakota
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Joseph Lingscheit
Cherokee
Buffalo County
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Stle
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Robert Laird
Bowdle
Pierre
W. N. Williams
Yndall
Territorial Court
F. W. Harrigan
Halifax
South Africa
Methuen
J. JE. Levers
Melleite
State Land Fund
Menno
Ole Anderson
Moore
Bank of Spearfish
W. S. Graham
Black Hills
Camp & Cross
Vthe Graham
Fort Custer
Englewood
Burlington
Henry Leppla
Lion Creek
City Council of
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Charles Johnson
Johnson
Sturgis
Seeced
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Guam
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