Letter From Bert Leonard on San Francisco Earthquake Devastation
An eyewitness account from Bert Leonard describes the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. He recalls waking at 5:16 am near Mission Pier, witnessing collapsing warehouses and shattered Kerry Building, and the panicked, crowded streets as fires spread across about 15 by 18 blocks. He notes efforts to rescue refugees, the collapse of infrastructure, and the widespread hunger and urgency among thousands fleeing the city. He emphasizes the scale of destruction, the danger from toppled wires, and the improvisational emergency response as fires consumed the area.
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Deak Frivexp
Grand Opera House
Mission Pier 2
Kerry
Hateli
Uley
Aubelances
Ramnbag
Hrisey
Howe
Eimergency Hospital
Cheet
Mr. Lockwood
Third
Harrison Streets
Disaster memories and road plan notes from distant cities
Eyewitness recounts post quake scenes with 200000 hungry north and west hills residents and rapid aid arrival. Mention of San Francisco ruins, evacuations, and a surviving uncle. Also features Michigan highway commissioner Earle lauding road work and contrasts New Jersey’s road-building track with Michigan’s spring effort.
Rural district school funding and teacher training debate
A local report argues rural districts must fund thoroughly trained teachers with salaries that attract and retain them, noting the country and city children deserve equal access to trained instructors. It references the Farther Lights society preparing a Parliament of Religions event at the Baptist church and previews upcoming excursions and local road projects amid ongoing municipal concerns.
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Tinmense
Thetziens
Homer
Hireren
Jettervield
Lovattareed
Ehildwy
Huccheulsy
Ooh Hk Aggies
Seelinws
Senilinae Circle In Tewny Other Waye Tt BP the Lincle Salary Befarg
Farther Lights
Baptist Church
Fire Destroys Gasoline Stove Accident at Bowers Suite
Tuesday morning a fire broke out in the Journal office suite rented by L F Bowers when gasoline on a lit stove ignited the pan and spread to nearby clothes and lace curtains. A Bowers daughter attempted to wash using the gas and water, the blaze was smothered with bedding before firefighters arrived. the building suffered no damage.
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Journal
L. F. Bowers
Birthday Party Surprise At Mr Abbott Home
Mr and Mrs Geo Abbott returned home to a surprise birthday gathering hosted by neighbors and friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Beery Mr and Mrs Gilbert and Mr and Mrs Michaels bringing baskets of good things to eat and reporting a very good time.
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Geo. Abbott
Mr. Abbott
John Beery
Gilbert
Michaels
Realna Board of Trade Organized May 1
The Realna Board of Trade formed Monday evening at the city hall with twelve directors named J W Robinson W A Bahlke C D Bell L A Willson R P Lee Prof Cook Francis King G W Moore Ely Brewbaker Geo Sharrar Perley Smith J H Lancashire. Officers chosen were S W Wright honorary president Francis King president J W Robinson vice president J A Willson secretary Gen W Moore treasurer. The group aims to advance Alma's manufacturing and commercial interests with energetic local leadership.
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Board of Trade
J.W. Robinson
W. A. Bahlke
C.D. Bell
L. A Willson
R. P. Lee
Prof. Cook
Francis King
Mern
King
Willson
Robinson
Moore
Alma
A Human Slave tops season hits at Alma opera house
The season’s standout is A Human Slave by William L. Roberts directed by Eugene Spofford, with Alma house Friday night marking the debut. Grace Keffer, famed soubrette, stars as June opposite a powerful baritone performance by Mins KietYer, drawing praise at every show. Reserved seats are on sale at Bharear’s drug store and at Shurrar’s drug store.
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Oa Meman Slay Aming
William L. Roberts
Eugene Spofford
Almahouse
Shurrar
Mies
Grace Kefffer
Alma Opera House
Mins KietYer
Smedelons
Saute
Sale Ab Bharear
Alma Wool Market Sets Record Prices and Large Loads
Annie Has the reputation of Henry Que as a top wool market source in the state. Alma buyers last year purchased over 60,000 pounds of wool on Alma streets at prices from 3 to 9 per pound. This year expectations are for a bigger clip with prices near last year. A big load, 4,926 pounds, was hauled to Alma from Windermere farm by EB H Doan, one of the largest loads to Gratiot county. Another load of 442 pounds came from Woodbine farm. The two loads total about 2,170 in market value, illustrating strong revenue from Windmere and Woodbine sources.
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Horatio &, Earle
Arconp
Engle
Michigan
Leas
New Jersey
Macatam
Alma
Gratiot
Windermere
EB. H. Doan
Wood Dine
Windmere
Woodbine
College Notes Name Krause as Alma Baseball Coach
Alma College appoints Famous Krause of Detroit as baseball coach after a stint with Youngstown. He brings league experience and midseason availability, while the Normal team edges Alma in a contested practice game with umpire questions and pitching by Chambers.
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Krause
Detroit
Eing
New England
Canada
Youngstown P
Alma
M. A.C
Mr. Pleasant
Normalites
Coweh Kinase
Chambers
Claimber
Will
Iim
Telmer
Jnet
Case Adjourns in Union Telephone Co. suit over poles
The Union Telephone Company sues James Brennan for damage to poles during Breckenridge drain work in Wheeler township. The case was heard in Gratiot county court but continued to May 14 after consent. Brennan reportedly removed poles to the opposite side of the road as the drain construction proceeded.
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Onge
Uniow Telephone Co
Agolwnes Brennan
Union Telephone Company
James Breman
Breckenridge
Wheeler Township
Mr. Brennan
Cory
Dipogk
Alma Attacks M A C In Intercollegiate Opener At Davis Field
Coach Krause has kept focus on the infield and the player is in excellent trim despite short training. The opening intercollegiate game is Saturday at Davis Field, as Alma tests the fast little farmer team from M A C.
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Krause
Davis Field
Alma
Little Farmer
Notice to readers on paper delivery and a cleaning fluid ad
We request subscribers who do not receive their paper promptly to notify us immediately. Prompt failure reports are appreciated and receive attention. An advertisement urges use of Rexall Cleaning Fluid to remove seven stains from delicate cloth at Stanard's Central Drug Store.
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Rexall
Stanard's
Prospects Bright for 1906 Beet Sowing and Labor Notes
The article urges careful sowing of beets across acres with intervals to fit labor contracts, stresses timely thinning and hoeing, and warns against idle laborers. It outlines staged sowing from now through May and early September harvesting, with guidance on tools and methods to prevent crusting and ensure even growth. It also notes labor relations, weather cautions, and a report on early returns and costs.
Presbyterian Church Sets Next Sunday Services
Next Sunday at the Presbyterian church features a morning sermon by the pastor for his first annual message and an evening talk for the young people on Twentieth Century Knighthood. A large representation of the church membership is requested at all services.
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Presbyterian Church
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