San Francisco Earthquake Causes Massive Destruction
A massive quake struck San Francisco at five in the morning, followed by a second shock at 2 45 PM. Officials report widespread fires, collapsed buildings, and hundreds of deaths with property losses soaring into the hundreds of millions. Relief efforts, including supplies from W R Hearst, are underway as authorities warn the city faces near total ruin.
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San Francisco
Washington
Taft
Gen
Funston
Southern Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
W. R. Hearst
Chicago Fire Insurance Companies
Pacific Coast
Ferry
Valu
Palace Hotel
Mutual Life
Examiner
Weather ‘Bureau
Chicago
San Francis
Vesuvius
Rainier
Ignciaco
John Keables
Andrew Rointema
and. Mra
Municipal Affairs and the council pay dispute explained
The weekly Chronicle rebukes a personal attack by the Weakblad and examines council authority to pay standing committee members. It discusses past and current ordinances, potential injunctions, and whether public funds may legally cover committee work receipts. The piece urges a lawful approach and likely court action to settle the issue.
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Chronicle
Weakblad
Forsythe, Huber
Rhynsburger
Hdmand
Gaass
G. J. Thomassen
H. Rhynsburger
Tae
Aaron
Opinion on safety of southern city residents
A speaker argues that since they lie far south of the city, they are largely safe from harm. The remark frames geographic distance as a shield against threats.
Railroad Officials Visit Pella For Power Station Plans
Supt. and Chief Engineer Brady from Des Moines spent hours Monday in town, fueling rumors they seek more ground from Van der Zyle Bros. for a midline power station to operate electric cars on Rock Island tracks, linking Des Moines to Ottumwa and beyond. The plan could boost Pella’s rail facilities and ease trade for nearby towns. Local leaders urged support to attract railroad officials and advance the project.
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Supt
Given
Brady
Des Moines
van der Zyle Bros
Cox
Rock Island
Pella
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Pella Gentlemen Plan Land Purchase in South Dakota
A party of Pella men including A. Vanderzee Walt Doe dyns and Henry Gezel left Monday evening to inspect land in South Dakota for potential purchase. Mrs G J Thomassen, recently treated in Colfax, returned home with her husband and reports improvement. Mrs J Sybenga is seriously ill after vomiting blood and is not improving. Prof W C Farmer writes he is settled and satisfied with his new position and wishes friends success in this new field of labor.
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Pella
A. Vanderzee
Walt Doedyns
Henry Gezel
South Dakota
G. J. Thomassen
Colfax
W. C. Farmer
New Sharon
H. C. Roelofsz
Hersom
Roe Jofsz
Lincoln
Buxter
Oklaloosa
Ni Sharon
Orange City
George Gesman
Canada
Oskaloosa
Albia
Canada Land
Mrs. Gesman
Church Services and Topics at Local Churches
Multiple church notices outline Sunday schedules for Second Reformed Church led by Wm J Van Kersen with morning and evening sermons The morning theme Thy Kingdom Come and evening The Penitent s Plea plus an evangelistic service Everyone invited Also A LeGrand’s church notes with morning 10 45 am sermon Fathomless Love and Hindrances Rev FC Edwards reports 9 30 am Sunday school 10 45 am preaching class meeting at noon Junior League and Haworth League activities follow with evening sermon The address will share mission experiences from Chicago
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Wm. J. van Kersen
A. LeGrand
F.C. Edwards
Haworth
Chicago
Easter Program Draws Crowds at Baptist and Reformed Churches
The Baptist church was crowded last Sunday with a full gallery as the Easter program featured special choir music and child recitations. A well arranged program drew a large audience at the Second Reformed church with choirs and singing.
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Second Reformed Church
Master service at the M. BE. church praised
The master service at the M. BE. church last Sunday evening was a splendid success in every particular. The attendance was large and the audience appreciative. All who took part in the program did well and are to be congratulated for the success of the service.
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M. BE
In Memoriam Blanche Magdalene 12 Dies After Illness
In memory of Blanche Magdalene who died on Saturday April 14 at 5 o'clock in the morning at age twelve years seven months and twenty days after diphtheria and quick consumption. Funeral held the same day at 5 p m. Beloved child of Mr and Mrs EB Varenkamp the family thanks those who ministered during their sorrow. May the Lord reward their kindness.
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Blanche Magdalene
Jesus
EB. O. Varenkamp
Girl Breaks Arm In Horse Incident Near Town
Harriet Rietveld suffered a left arm fracture just above the wrist yesterday afternoon between five and six o'clock. While riding in the southern part of town a colt being broken nearby lunged at her horse, throwing her to the ground. She led the horse home and walked several blocks to her residence where a doctor was summoned to treat the injury.
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Harriet Rietveld
Miss Rietveld
Harriet
Boy Safe After Fall From Barn Hay Loft
A Rietveld family incident near noon left Herman Jr., about four or five, falling twelve feet through a hay loft opening to the barn floor. He was badly frightened and jolted but suffered no serious injuries.
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Rietveld
Herman Jr
Pella rummage sale to complete Science Hall funding
Notices invite residents not yet called on by solicitors to report to the committee or bring articles to the DeBruyn building April 25 27 for the rummage sale aiding Science Hall. The piece also notes local social visits, school board corrections, bank status, and various townsfolk movements and events.
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DeBruyn
Science Hall
R. R. Beard
Julia van Zante
E. I. Keables
Martha Firth
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Knoxville
Geo. Reed
Valley Road
Monroe Mirror
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H. J. van den Berg
P. van Sittert
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Bert
Harry van Vark
Prairie City
Mae Hospers
Grinnell College
Pella Creamery Company
Ver Hey
A. J. Kuyper
A. C. Kuyper
Minneapolis
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Fourth Reformed Sunday School
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Ahng
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Peoples Trust Co
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Blanche Vanderlinden
Clyde Donald
J. M. Cox
J. W. Schultz
G. A. Stout
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Derrick
Idaho
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Vanderpol
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Roorda
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Grand Canyon
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Oskaboag
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Herman Rietveld
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