Major Southern California Earthquake Strikes Cities
A powerful tremor hit southern California at 4:25 this morning, with heavy damage across Los Angeles and surrounding towns. Sandiego, Santa Ana, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Jacinto reported collapsed buildings, cracked walls, and missing walls, with tens of thousands in estimated damages and injuries.
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Santa Ana
San Bernardino
Riverside
Los Angeles
California
Ban Jacints
Bemall
Riverside County
Sandaeinte
Sandain
Memit
Vieni
Kan Favintoalee
Sabebatan
Anheim
San Bernadion
Priess
San Jicinta
Thie City
Tewis
Hemit
Jite
Fan Jacinto
Ala
Dee
Neil
Exbonian Indian Reservation
Cub
San Diego
Dev
Young Military Governor Appointed in Northern Luzon
Manila reports General Young named military governor of the provinces in Northern Luzon with headquarters at Vigan. His force includes the 33rd Infantry and the 3rd Cavalry, to establish stations at San Fernando and Laoag with port access, and to garrison towns in Apura, Camayan, and Nueva Victoria while civil governments are set up and northern ports open for trade around June.
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Manila
Dee
Theneral Young
Tre
Laimoia
Vigan
Luther Hare
Third Cavalry
San Fernand and
Lane
Tafcney
Apurri
Camayan
Liahelia
Nueva Vicaya
General Young
Colonel
Deaths of a Day in London and Washington Notables
London notice records the death of a 72 year old former Exeter judge tied to Heywood and Derby. Washington reports the passing of Dushread Under fond aged 111, famed scout in the Army of Northern Virginia, credited with bold deeds by General RR Lew and Colom John O. Morris of the 3rd Virginia Cavalry.
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London
Buroy Ladlow
Heywoedd
Exeter
Court of Appeals
Washington
Dushread Underfond
Virginia
Vooliee
Lew and
Colom John O. Morris
Virginia Cavalry
Indians Defeat Berkeley In Rough Coast Football Clash
Six thousand witnessed a tight game as the Noble Red Men of Pennsylvania edged Berkeley 5 to 0 in a defensive struggle. Berkeley’s late push nearly tied the score but a failed fake kick and costly errors sealed the Indians’ narrow victory.
African Situation Reports Turmoil as War Extends
Dispatches from Lanvion on December 26 indicate no decisive change in the war, with ongoing lists of dead and wounded and new horse sickness sweeping both British and Boer cavalry. Reports cite Colenso action, a two hour bombardment of Ladysmith, and Dutch disease spreading in Cape Colony and Natal while recruiting remains sluggish.
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Lanvion
South Africa
War Office
Natal
Kieveley
Moehys
Colenso
Poers
Tugela River
Ladysmith
Queenstown
Cape Colony
Death of Judge Eastman at Wyoming County
Hon A Myron Eastin associate judge of Wyoming county died at his home in Tunkhannock on the afternoon of December 25. A Civil War veteran he was a member of the local Grand Army of the Republic and had served three years in his present post. He was popular with the bar and the funeral will be Thursday afternoon under GAR charge.
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Sheetal
Bermnton Tribune
Tunkhannock
Dee
Myron Eastin
Wyoming County
Grand Army of the Republic
Gynd
Mrs Sanderson Plans Suit Over Ground Glass Trial
Mrs Marie Butterfield Sanderson, cleared of attempting to murder her husband by ground glass, plans to sue her former servant Maria Robertson for damages and prosecute her for perjury. The Michigan case concluded with accolades at a hotel reception as Sanderson prepared to return to Battle Creek after holidays.
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Hattle Creek
Mire Sanderson
Young drug clerk kills man in Frankfort shootout
In Frankfort Kentucky amid a fatal confrontation a young drug clerk named Kel allegedly shot Samuel Saunders twice after Saunders reportedly pulled a pistol. Authorities connected to the case indicate Saunders was a well known local figure and the shooting occurred during a struggle for the weapon.
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Frankfort
Will Kel
Samuel Saunders
Kehr
Bum
Raiders
Christmas Charity Feasts Wide Scale at Madison Square
New York reports a Christmas of abundant charity with Salvation Army feeding around 2,200 haphers and 6,000 dinners served at Madison Square Garden. other cities like Philadelphia also noted extensive aid from churches and organizations, including meals, clothing, and gifts for thousands of needy residents.
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Madison Square Garden
Salvation Army
Quaker City
Brace Memorial Hall
Philadelphia
Protestant Episcopal City Mission
Children's Christmas Club
Flower Mission
Ruff Disaster Story Shifts Blame to Captain
New Orleans on December 2 passengers from the wrecked schooner Ruff recount the disaster. They say the captain refused to signal for a pilot and ignored a Mexican adviser's warning, leading to multiple hard strikes and the ship capsizing. Lifeboats failed and sailors perished before dawn survivors were carried ashore.
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New Orleans
Contgocoalcos
Walker
Kalker
Hannon Arrested in San Francisco for Pennsylvanian Murder
San Francisco police detained Hannon a man sought for murder in Pennsylvania. He resisted briefly before arrest at the request of Pittsburg authorities who planned to extradite him to Weatsmoreland County for trial. He claimed to be a plumber and denied the charges.
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San Francisco
Hannon
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Cireensburg
Weatmoreland County
John Craig
Johnstown
Bubonie Plague Report From Sydney City
Sydney reports a bubonic plague outbreak with several cases and one fatality. Officials note the disease appears to be spreading and a French penal colony in New Caledonia is referenced in dispatches.
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Sydney
N. BB. W
Dee
Bubonte Filigie
Mike Ite
Pnee
Lawton Fund Surpasses Milestone in National Subscriptions
The Lawton fund total reached $14 200 085 with major gifts from William K Vanderlindt 1000 Pierpont Morgan 7000 P L H Montineton 1000 and Helen Gould 500 plus numerous $1 00 pledges. The committee plans to extend appeals through January to support General Lawton’s widow and children and ensure education and housing.
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Waashington
Lawton
Red Saints
California
Vorbin
New
Helen Gould
J. Buchannon
Pittabure
Ceneral Corbin
Alexander He Revell
Chicago
General Shofter
San Francisco
Warbin
Chilvens
St. Louis
Disease puzzles New Haven doctors over death of Caroline Rapp
New Haven doctors seek the cause of death of Caroline Rapp, a 42 year old immigrant who had been ill ten years. Despite several examinations at New Haven hospital, physicians cannot determine the disease from the death certificate. She arrived twelve years ago, suffered sea sickness on the voyage, grew worse at her brother's Thomaston home, and died after intestinal trouble led to peritonitis. An autopsy will be performed before burial in Thomaston tomorrow.
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New Haven
Caroline Rapp
New Haven Hospital
Miss Rapp
Thomaston
Conn
Fire Devastates Hastings Business District
Early today three blocks burned in Hastings Minnesota with an approximate loss of 200000. The blaze started at H G Libby and Sons saw mill likely from arson and razed the plant along with its storehouses sheds and offices. Firemen fought to control sparks that ignited nearby buildings including a church and residences, leaving many residents homeless and uninsured losses heavy for owners.
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Hastings
Minn
Ma S
H. G. Libby & Sos
Brick worker shoots wife in Greensburg tragedy
Grant Powell a brick worker for Enterprise Brick near Lockport shot and killed his wife around 2 AM. He claimed an accidental discharge while handling a revolver during a family gathering. neighbors doubt intent. Powell was arrested and jailed while intoxicated, and the victim died about fifteen minutes later.
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Greensburg
Grant Powell
Enterprise Brick Company
Lockport
Powell
Walt
Christmas at the White House in 1890s reports quiet capital
Christmas at Washington was marked by unusual quiet as the executive branch and Congress emptied the capital. President McKinley walked alone near the White House grounds, then joined Mrs. McKinley in the family living room with no callers or guests.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Nuieien
McKinley
Unclear Names Link New York and Antwerp Exchange
Fragmentary OCR reads like a list of names and origins including New York and Antwerp. No verifiable event or outcome is present to establish a coherent news item or report.
Printers' Union Calls Pittsburg Fight After Ratting Machinists
In Indianapolis, leaders of the International Typographical Union declare Pittsburg publishers refused to recognize their council. They say they have ratted the International Association of Machinists and will fight to a finish. The executive council criticizes AFL plans and notes Detroit representation and national machinist strength.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dew
SS. 2
Donnelly
J. TL Bramwood
International Typographical Union
Pittsborg
Pittsburg
International Association of Machinists
Brainwood
American Federation of Labor
Dretrott
Aleo
Type- Bchling Machine Engineera
Ineernational Association of Machinist
Couneil
Pittshire
Pitteburg
Detroit
Fatal Christmas Dinner in Brooklyn Ends in Filial Killing
In Brooklyn during a Christmas dinner Charles Haffner, 49, returned drunk and enraged his son Harry after a dispute over a gift. Harry fatally wounded his father with a knife. Harry was arrested. Earlier, Jersey City saloonkeeper Nicholas Schmidt was shot dead by Theodore Burnet of Helmstead after Burnet killed the man attempting to wake him. Burnet was arrested.
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New York
Brooklyn
Charles Haffner
Harry
Haffner
Huffter
Marty
Nicholas Schmidt
Jersey City
Theodore Burnet
Helmstead
N. J
Burnet
Schmidt
Queen Victoria Celebrates Christmas at Windsor
Queen Victoria joins the royal family at Windsor for Christmas Day in thirteen years. The Duke of Connaught, the Duchess, and grandchildren attend as a grand tree and baron of beef spell festive relief amid shared sorrow. The queen’s devotion to the empire guides the holiday mood and hopes for a bright future.
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London
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Duke
Duchess of
Windsor Castle
Recovery progress in New York as Reid undergoes surgery
Reports indicate actor Reid is hospitalized in New York after a serious illness with delayed decision on necessary surgery. Medical teams assess risks as they plan ongoing treatment during the holiday week.
Parisian diners spark duel rumor involving notable figures
A garbled Paris restaurant incident links Park, Dye, Cerar Wilde and explorer M. Weber in an altercation. Cards were exchanged and implications rise of a possible duel, according to Meho De Parks.
Weather and Local Christmas Highlights Across the City
Fair and cold weather ushers in holiday plans with services in the Choracter and a Princeton Gloo club concert. Local theater listings feature Beranton’s venues and an Eisteddfodd in Mellevie. Fire department needs and industrial news appear amid community notices and regional roundups.
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Princeton Gloo Club
Locl—Eisteddfodd
Mellevie
Taue Indutrial News
Texas Arrives With Dead From Maine and Manila
The battleship Texas arrived at Newport News with the dead from the Maine and Manila. Only a portion of the crew were identified, and the remains will be distributed for private burial or sent to Arlington for unclaimed cases. The Maine dead will be interred at Arlington on Thursday with a funeral in Washington. Chaplain Chidwick will lead the rites and accompany the bodies to Washington.
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Newport News
Texas
Yttain Sieshbee
Wien
Tiruana Harbor
Lothoe
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chidwick
Marline
Waehineton
Washington
Maine
Arlington Cemetery
McKinley
Army
Navy
Chanlain Chidwick
Havana Bay
Naval Academy
Willaesinthin
Grissy Knoll
Navy Department
Allen
Lane
Arlington
Brownsville
Braswell
Trowreville
Oriontown
Cosgrove Sudden Death At Chestnut Street Boarding
Thomas Cosgrove died after being found in a house on Chestnut Street. The incident occurred when a bartender closing Wines for the night found him in an upstairs area near beds, and authorities were alerted. Coroner and police were notified. cause of death under investigation.
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Martin Bird
Chestnut Street
Thomas Coagrove
Yvonne Wan
McVermack
Hiewand Ouster
Olga
Viserove
Tromtemiant
Poliee Williams
Tr Reynold
Cowgrove
Train wreck near Pomona leaves three dead and many injured
A Los Angeles to Pomona passenger train derailed on a curve when a wheel failed. The engine left the track followed by the baggage car. Three people were killed and twenty-nine injured. Victims all resided locally, including Mrs Rose O Connor and Milion Monroe.
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Pomona
Cala
Dee
Los Angeles
Perperia
Maonree
Hurman
Rose O'Connor
Milion Monroe
Ohio Woman Pardoned From Death Sentence
Mrs. Garrett of Columbus Ohio was pardoned today as one of Ohio’s notable women prisoners. She had been sentenced to death for the murder of her two elder children after entering the prison in December 188, later commuted to imprisonment by Governor Foraker.
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Columbus
Alary Garrett
Ohio
Cievernor Foraker
Braswell Mine Disaster Report Sparks Inquiries and Mourning
Reports from Brownsville Pennsylvania describe the Braswell mine tragedy where two bodies were recovered and eight miners reportedly missing. Officials confirm the use of unsafe lamps and blame ongoing rescue efforts, while Slavonic society members conduct house to house inquiries to identify additional missing workers amid widespread grief and halted holiday plans.
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Canvon
Thomas Jones
Jones
Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Tuesday and Wednesday
For Eastern Pennsylvania fair skies continue Tuesday and Wednesday with fresh west to north winds.
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Washington
Dec
Penmylvania
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