Flames Destroyed Block After San Francisco Earthquake
Fire in San Francisco on December 26 consumed nearly an entire block bounded by Mission Jessie and First streets. Lost firms included Mangrum Otter pumps and hardware and Noodin Littell instrument company. Firemen fought flames through dawn. cause unknown. losses estimated around two million dollars.
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San Francisco
Mission
Jessie
First Streets
Mangrum & Otter
Noodin & Littell, Implement Company
Justmann, Cairo & Co
Prominent Attorney Stebman Ends Life By Subway Jump
In New York on December 26, attorney Ernest G. Stebman leaped before a subway train with about five hundred spectators watching. The train passed over him, causing his death amid a scene of panic as witnesses, including several women, fainted. His partner said no motive was given, while friends suggested possible financial troubles. Stebman was widely known in business and club circles.
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New York
Ernest G. Stebman
W. A. Mayon
Stedman
Stelman
Nellie
River Sand Company
Sand Company
Land Company
Tragedy in Chicago as Kozelski shoots, bride-to-be wounded
In Chicago early today Frank Kozelski shot and killed Miss Theresa Zolinski and wounded her companion Miss Victoria Stoch who tried to intervene. Kozelski, engaged to marry Theresa, had learned in Michigan that he faced losing his fiancé.
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Chicago
Theresa Zolinski
Victoria Stoch
Frank Kozelski
Zaalinski
Kozelski
Michigan
Uncle Sam Money In Banks May Be Withdrawn Soon
Washington on December 26 reports the treasury shows a working balance just over 2 million dollars. National banks hold 248,656,257 dollars on deposit, with a strong impression that part may be called in soon as financial conditions improve and convenience is not expected to suffer during withdrawals.
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Washington
Sam
Treasury
Aged Senator Patterson Beaten After Paper Fight
Colorado Senator T M Patterson, aged over 70, was severely beaten outside his Denver home by F G Bon fils, owner of the Denver Post, following a bitter newspaper dispute. The incident occurred as he left for his office, leaving family fearful of his condition.
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Denver
T. M. Patterson
F. G. Bonfils
Denver Post
Weather outlook for Ohio party cloudy and warmer
Washington reports Ohio will be partly cloudy and warmer tonight with a likely rain and warmer day Friday.
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Washington
Ohio
Ohio Senators Endorse Referendum Amendment Campaign
Ohio's senators have endorsed the initiative and referendum amendment to the state constitution. Senator Foraker offers unqualified aid and calls on the legislature to bow to the will of the voters. Senator Dick also supports legislative action in favor of the initiative and referendum amendment.
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Cincinnati
Dee
Ohio
Ohio Direct Legislation League
Ohio Federation of Labor
State Grange
Foraker
Miller
Central Labor Council
Flood fears subside as river crests at 26 feet 2 inches
The river rose Tuesday reaching its crest near 26 feet 2 inches by Wednesday night. Despite swift currents and drift, property loss was limited to inconvenience for Pittsburg coal shippers. Water began receding near 20 feet, easing fears of cellar and lowland damage. Piers on the Alikanna traction bridge suspended work. the Keystone State steamer halted at Pittsburg while Virginia and other packets continued service.
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Pittsburg
Wills Creek
Fiarman’s Creek
Alikanna
Keystone State
Virginia
Divorce bill a possibility in Ohio reform plan
Insanity may be ground for divorce and separation without absolute divorce could be allowed to prevent quick remarriage. Decree could take effect after one year. Features from National Divorce Congress agreed with Ohio commission toward uniform state laws. Governor Harris to push bill in special session.
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Columbus
Ohio
National Divorce Congress
Ohio Commission
Harris
Admiral Dewey at 70 Works On Birthday
Admiral Dewey remains on the active list by act of Congress and will serve as Admiral of the Navy for life. The Manila hero, aged seventy, appeared vigorous and at his office early, stating he believes in working on his birthday.
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Washington
Dewey
Congress
Manilla
Hudson votes to become dry amid grand Christmas bid
In Hudson Ohio a largely railroad town voted out saloons to gain municipal water works electric lighting and sewage disposal. Millionaire J W Ellsworth pledged upgrades if intoxicants were limited to beer or total prohibition, a move driven by his offer and the Ohio law. The cost of the proposed improvements is estimated between 100000 and 150000 dollars.
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Hudson, O
College Town
J. W. Ellsworth
Pittshore
New York
Hudson
Filsworth
Engineer Killed In Lake Shore Crash At Conneaut
Engineer W. J. Dailey of Conneaut died and several people injured when a passenger train collided head on with a light engine on the Oil City branch of the Lake Shore Railroad this morning.
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Conneaut
Ohio
W. J. Dailey
Oil City
Lake Shore
President and family depart Virginia for Pine Knot
The President and his family left for Pine Knot in Albemarle County shortly after 11 o'clock today, marking a brief holiday departure from Virginia.
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Virginia
Washington
Pine Knot
Albemarle County
Midnight St Pauls Choral Leads Christmas at St Pauls
Christmas services at St Pauls church featured a midnight choral Eucharist with a large attendance. A Star in evergreen decor and new furnishings, including a donated candleabra, highlighted the service. Photos honor early pastors Morse and Pitts, with a special later Communion at 10 am and a Sunday school anniversary planned.
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St. Paul's Church
J. W. Foster
Ek. B. Redhead
St. Stephen’s Church
Hill
Gounod
Woodward
H. W. Nichols
William Hobstetter
J. M. Barclay
Th c
Intrepid Morse
Thomas D. Pitts
Advent
George W. Hinkle
Morse
Xmas Charity At Stetbenville Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, led by Adjutant and Mrs. Zeal Hayes, distributed charity on Christmas Day in Stetbenville. About $120 was raised, 40 baskets with chicken, canned goods, bread, coffee, candy were given to families of three to eight. A large dinner fed many, 150 children visited for candy and toys by the decorated tree. The local army now has 28 soldiers and 81 conversions, with weekly treats for 100 to 150 children.
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American Salvation Army
Stetbenville
Salvation Army
Zeal Hayes
Death by Own Action Shocks City at Dock Street
Charley Martin identified as George Rollman from Waynesboro Pa. committed suicide by carbolic acid near Dock Street. His father and sister arrived to arrange burial at Mt Calvary, denying a marriage to Helen Hunt and noting a prior wife in Bellaire. Despondency cited as probable cause amid family confusion.
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Charley Martin
Dock Street
Holy Name Church
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Martin
George Rollman
Waynesboro
John Wolff
Helen Hunt
Bellaire
Rollman
Suit brought by Howard Smith for 10000 and attachment issued
Howard H. Smith sues Steubenville and Conto Ry Co seeking 10000 for services in procuring rights of way between La Belle Iron Works and Empire and for his roles as secretary and treasurer from 1902 to 1906. Attorneys are Erskine and Smith. P. P. Lewis sues Annie Piehler to quiet title in Steubenville. Alicia Shannon sues W and L ROR for 1000 damages over railroad ditch causing water overflow and unproductive land in Warren township, with P. P. Lewis attorney.
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Howard H. Smith
Steubenville & Conto Ry. Co
la Belle Iron Works
Empire
Erskine & Smith Attorneys
P. P. Lewis
Annie Piehler
Steubenville
Rogers
Alicia Shannon
Warren Township
Shannon
Saloon Row Ends with Police Bail for Two Women
Two twenty-year-old girls were found drinking with men at Nick Pelegrino's saloon on Christmas Eve and were run in by police. The saloon proprietor faces the mayor, as twenty drunks and twenty three lodgers filled the lockup over the holiday.
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Nick Pelegrino
Fires Hit Church Tree Wiring And Home In Two Christmas Alarms
Christmas afternoon fires reached Ion's Lutheran church where defective or overcharged wiring near the tree burned insulation, causing no other damage. A later alarm sent firefighters to Mrs George Myers residence where a hot plate stove overheated igniting a box and matting in a rear upstairs room. neighbors doused the flames and fire crews used chemical on smoking matting and woodwork.
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Ion
Luthieran
Jeorge Myers
Steubenville Christmas Trade Satisfactorily Busy
The Steubenville Christmas trade concluded Tuesday night after a week of rush. Railways and trains delivered shoppers from far and wide. outgoing transports were crowded with bundles. Extra post office carriers and an added window aided mail and parcel handling. express firms staffed depots with more workers and wagons. Overall, merchants reported a strong holiday season, with some noting it surpassed last year in Steubenville.
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Steuhlenville
Weick S Steel and Coal Companies Announce Wage Restorations
A North American industrial bulletin notes Weick S Steel Corporation and major coal firms plan wage restorations and mill resumption. The move, hailed by laborers, signals broader railroad effects and echoes earlier Pittsburgh area mill reopenings with payments resumed prior to shutdowns.
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