San Francisco Debris Afterquake and Relief Efforts
Relief work has progressed rapidly under military authorities as thousands of refugees receive shelter and food. Washington pushes for 2,500 more troops to San Francisco while a map shows 452 city blocks burned and 0,000 buildings destroyed. An earthquake caused one death in the Mission district, with limited damage elsewhere in Oakland and Berkeley.
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San Francisco
Washington
War Department
Oakland
Berkeley
Annie Whitaker
Mesame
Southern Pacific Coast Division
Los Angeles
Americans Show Up Well On Foot
Athens April 26 greatest excitement attended the running race yesterday with Americans distinguished themselves. Three preliminary heats of the 100 meter race were won by Americans and in the finals all three heats were captured by them. The 800 meter race produced magnifi cent sport with Americans winning two heats. James D Lightbody of Chicago university and Charles J Bacon of the Irish American Athletic club ran well. Helbtron of Sweden placed in the second heat and P H Philgrim of the New York Athletic association won the fourth heat. Ray C Ewry of the New York Athletic association won the standing long jump distance 3 meters 20 centimeters. The American flag was hoisted amid great cheering. Official semi final times listed for the 10 meter race: Hahn 11.25, Moulton second in second heat, Eaton 11 seconds.
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Athens
James D. Lightbody
Chicago University
Charles J. Bacon
Irish-American Athletic Club
Helbtron
Sweden
P. H. Philgrim
New York Athletic Association
Ray C. Ewry
Amecan
Hahn
Moulton
Eaton
Universal Voting Machine company incorporation planned in Moline
George W. Johnson and fellow Moline residents apply for a license to form the Universal Voting Machine company with capital stock of 200000. A site committee will select a location, a temporary wooden building will be erected, and 4000 feet of floor space provided. Machinery from the old Bloomington company will be moved, aiming to install by May 15 and have 7 machines ready for sale by October. H W Barr represents the old firm in the transition.
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George W. Johnson
D. M. Sechler
R. J. Montgomery
J. B. Oakleaf
O. E. Childs
Moline
Universal Voting Machine Company
Bloomington
H. W. Barr
Hotel Fire Claims Two in Frankenmuth Michigan
A blaze gutted Henry Goetz’s hotel in Frankenmuth Michigan killing two occupants and injuring four others, hospitalizing the wounded in a deadly overnight fire on April 25. Investigators probe cause as firefighters battled flames through the night.
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Frankenmuth
Mich
Henry Goetz
Dowie seriously ill as bankruptcy case begins in Chicago
John Alexander Dowie, said to suffer myocarditis, is reported in grave condition. Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings opened against Dowie before Judge K M Landis. Ransom F. Walker, guardian of minor Ethel Foley and conservator of William Foley, is among petitioning creditors with claims around 7000 dollars. Alleged transfers to Margaret Fielder and James Hirsch claim preferential treatment. Dowie's liabilities and Zion City future hinge on the case, with assets around 2.5 million and Zion City reportedly valued at 20 million.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
K. M. Landis
Ransom F. Walker
Ethel B. Foley
William T. Foley
Dowie
Margaret H. Fielder
James H. Hirsch
Zion City
Augustana Invited to Entertain Illinois Federation of Colleges
Augustana College hosts an engagement with the Illinois Federation of Colleges inviting regional members to a showcase event. The gathering aims to strengthen ties among participating institutions and consider collaborative programs.
Augustana to Send Leaders to Illinois College Meet
President Gustav Andreen and Dr. J Udden of Augustana college will attend the Illinois Federation of Colleges meeting in Galesburg next Monday to represent the institution and push for Rock Island as the next convention site. Debating societies at Webster and Gladstone prepare for the first public discussion on a race expulsion proposal with the Gladstonians taking the affirmative. Senator Spooner opens debate on Bailey’s railroad bill amendment affecting interstate commerce rate fixing, and naval affairs action advances Mare Island funding and post office leadership.
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Andreen
J. Udden
Augustana
Gustav Andreen
Augustana College
Ilinois Federation of Colleges
Galesburg
Webster and Gladstone
United States
Hill Spooner
Bailey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Take a Slap at Secretary Shaw in Iowa District Renomination
Fort Dodge Iowa April 26 Congressman J P Gonner was renominated in the Tenth Iowa district in a sensational move sparked by the resolutions committee refusing to commend Roosevelt for selecting Leslie M Shaw as secretary of the treasury.
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Fort Dodge
J. P. Qonner
Iowa
Committee On Resolutions
Roosevelt
Leslie M. Shawl
Treasury
General Serrell Dead Three Rulers to Meet
Brigadier General Edward Wellman Serrell, noted civil and military engineer, dies at fifty. He surveyed interoceanic canal routes for the government across Panama, built the Hoosac tunnel, and planned the Niagara Suspension Bridge. He held nine medals and was a fellow of the American Academy of Science.
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New York
Edward Wellman Serrell
Serrell
Panama
Hoosae
Niagara
American Academy of Science
Congress
Records Destroyed in Freight Car Fire
Marshalltown Iowa April 26 all books and papers of the Iowa Christian Endeavor involving 1200 societies were burned today in a freight car en route to this city.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Iowa Christian Endeavor
Conditions As They Are On The Isthmus Of Panama
Special correspondence details Colon and Cristobal swamp housing under Panama Canal administration. United States controls buildings, rentals, and sanitation, yet many hovels remain, with foul yards and cesspools. The author praises sanitation progress but criticizes ongoing neglect and rent collection from tenants.
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Panama
ARGUS
Raed
Colon
United States
Panama Railroad
Cristobal
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Colon and Cristobal
Canal Zone
Manzanillo
Republic of Panama
Shonts
Co Jon
Carlsbad
Sahara
New York
Gronnd
New Convention Invites Iowa Illinois Wisconsin and Nebraska Coal Dealers
Illinois and Wisconsin coal dealers plan a Davenport Rock Island gathering June 14 15 with a river trip to St Paul June 19 21 hosted by Northwestern Retail Coal Dealers Association. Invitation promises $5000 entertainment fund and programs including discussions on short weight issues and staged river excursions plus social events for attendees from Iowa Nebraska Illinois and Wisconsin associations.
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Illinois and Wisconsin Coal Dealers’ Association
Hinny and Wisconsin Association
Town and Nebraska Association
Davenport
Northwestern Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
St. Paul
Rock Island
Iowa and Nebraska Association
Ilinois and Wisconsin Association
Mississippi River
Commercial Club of
Epitome of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washington reports outline yesterday's congressional proceedings in both houses. Senate focused on Indian appropriation and farm relief measures while considering ship subsidy, Mare Island navy yard funding, and dam construction amendments. Missouri Democrats plan June state convention to adopt a platform.
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Washington, D. C
Renate
Senate
Elliman
Spooner
Clark
Ark Somorrow
San Francisco
Missouri
Milwaukee
Democratic State Central Committee
Prosecution rests in Crapsey case at Batavia trial
In Batavia on April 26 the prosecution rested the case against Algernon Crapsey rector of St. Andrews Rochester on charges of heresy and violation of church vows. The evidence included Crapsey's book Religion and Politics and other church documents presented yesterday by Mr. Alexander.
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Batavia
Hey
Algernon
Crapsey
St. Andrew's Church
Rochester
Alexander
Crappey
Educators urged to hold camp for N E A meeting
People of San Francisco propose a camp for the National Educational Association meeting. The convention is planned in California despite San Francisco's disaster. An outdoor camp was suggested on Piedmontville behind Oakland, near the University of California.
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San Francisco
National Educational Association
California
Piedmontville
Oakland
University of California
Mobilization orders for French corps unfounded
English Army Corps had been called up in response to South Africa threats but the report was unfounded. Aldershot April 26. The dispatch stated mobilization of the first division of General French's army corps. no action followed.
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Aldershot
Eng
French
South Africa
Harris for Governor Names Harris to Lead Kansas Ticket
The Kansas Democratic state convention nominated a full ticket headed by William A. Harris of Lyndon for governor. Harris, a former U.S. senator from Kansas, was a Confederate soldier and one of the engineers who built the Union Pacific railroad.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
William A. Harris
Lyndon
Harris
United States
Union Pacific
British Forces Strengthened in Egypt Over Turkish Actions
London April 26 Foreign Secretary Grey told the commons the British garrison in Egypt is being materially strengthened. He cited the Turkish government's actions related to the Tabah boundary incident as the cause of growing suspense and bolstered British measures in the region.
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Ottoman Empire
London
Grey
Commons Today
Egypt
Tabah
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