Earthquake in San Francisco Sparks Wide Relief Drive
Summarizes the quake at 8 15 p m on the 25th in San Francisco with collapsed walls and a skull fracture. notes relief totals from Chicago and local subscriptions, estimates 700 to 1 000 deaths, and describes donations from Japan and Hong Kong plus ongoing reconstruction efforts and city plans.
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San Francisco
Annie Whittaker
Shotwell Street
Mission District
Chicago
California
Daniel H. Burnham
Association For the Improvement and Adornment of
Europe
Quincy
Ill
Hong Kong
Marseilles
Japan
Tokyo
Osaki
Dowie Enters Zion in New Robe Denounces Accusers
John Alexander Dowie appeared in Zion tabernacle attired in white and gold robes as he denounced his detractors before about 2,500 in Chicago. The scene contrasted with Voliva supporters meeting at Zion college, while Dowie pledged to stay at Shiloh house until the court rules on his injunction against Voliva next Thursday.
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Walter Wellman
North Pole
Europe
Tromsoe
Norway
Wellman
Henry Hershy
Weather Bureau
American Geological Society
William Smith
Newport
R. I.) Artillery Co
Sidney Harvey
United States
Union Station
Denver
Isthmian Canal Commission
Louisville
New Orleans
Panama
Joseph Jefferson
Supreme Court of the United States
J. F. Good
C. H. Lefever
J. J. Wallower
Chicago
Zion Tabernacle
John Alexander Dowie
Voliva
Zion City
Zion College
Thoir
Zion Band
Dowie
Tabernacle
Eee Estee
Dowle
Shiloh House
Government deposit plan eyed by banking committee chairman
Chairman Fowler reports on a bill to deposit government funds in national banks with two percent interest, arguing the current sub treasury system harms commerce and losses to government. He says over 27 years the plan would yield 50 million dollars in interest and avoid bank failures losses. The report also notes the Havana steamer sunk in Halifax with crew saved, and other financial and international notes.
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John H. Thiry
Long Island City
Dr. Osler
Leavenworth
Kan
Erma Bruce
B. K. Bruce
The
Treasury
South Leavenworth Colored School
Odessa
Joaquin Miller
California
San Francisco
Chicago
Fowler
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Havana
Halifax Harbor
Strathcona
Vienna Reinsurance Co
Churches and Parks San Francisco After Great Fire
The second Sunday after the April 18 disaster sees San Francisco begin calm assessment of losses. The city faces at least 200 million dollars in fire damages and lacks funds to rebuild, prompting plans to seek external financing for recovery.
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San Francisco
Mud and Stones From Vesuvius at Naples
Reports from Mt Vesuvius disaster describe torrents of mud from the mountain washed by heavy rains last week. The mixture of mud cinders and basiltic stones flooded towns and killed animals. In Paciano population 800 residents doors blocked by flood. residents fled through windows to escape.
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Vesuvius
Naples
Mt. Vesuvius
Pacciano
Change In Order Reduces San Francisco Troop Move
Washington reports only about 1,350 men from two regiments will depart for San Francisco instead of 2,500. The First cavalry from Fort Clark and Fort Sam Houston Texas and the infantry at Fort D A Russell Wyoming are marching east. other units are ordered not to move.
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Washington
San Francisco
Greely
Fort Clark
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
General mouldera strike declared across Scranton district
A district wide general strike of the mouldera from Honesdale to Tamaqua was officially declared at Sunday meetings for a nine hour workday. In St Petersburg a member of the Fighting Organization attempted to assassinate Col Min, commander of the Gemlnovaky guard, in revenge for his regiment’s role in the Moscow revolt.
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Scranton
Honesdale
Tamaqua
Col. Min
St. Petersburg
Fighting Organization
Gemlnovaky Guard
Moscow
William J Bryan Visits Jerusalem on World Tour
William J Bryan, listed as visiting Jerusalem, attends a meeting at the tabernacle hosted by the Christian Missionary Alliance during his world tour.
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Jerusalem
Bryan Tq
William J. Bryan
Tabernacle
Christian Missionary
Allianee
Trade peace with Germany shows value of American markets
The piece argues tariff adjustments with Germany ease friction in trade and boost mutual understanding. It asserts US protection benefits, cites world reliance on American goods, and notes America’s rise as a dominant manufacturing and exporting power.
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United States
Germany
Troy Times
Europe
Canada
Australia
America
Opinions of the Editors on Democratic Figures
A compilation of editorial snippets from several papers noting Democratic figures and tensions. Washington comments on Bryan and protection, New York and St Louis outlets weigh in on Moscow and convention topics, with remarks on House dissension led by Williams and Bryan’s political positioning.
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Hearst
Bryan
New York
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Moscow
N. Y Tribune
W. J. Bryan
United States
Washington
Louis Globe-Democrat
House of Representatives
John Sharp Williams
Troy Times
Loula Globe-Democrat
The Height of Art in a Soubrette Audition
A manager questions a soubrettish applicant about child parts. She replies she performs them well and can mimic charm, while remarking that her audience may react with throwing objects, as noted by N. C. Times pret.
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N. C. Times
Mary Gagner Recovers Health After Pink Pills Cure
Mrs Mary Gagner of Holyoke Massachusetts describes severe dizziness and weakness from work in mills. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she regained strength and health after six boxes and has remained well for two years. The pills claim to aid blood and nerve vitality and are sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
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Mary Gagner
South Summer Street
Holyoke
Mass
Mrs. Gagner
Dr. Williams
Naturalistic Notations on Animal Traits and Behavior
A curious compilation notes pigeons ignore food while traveling, white blue eyed cats are deaf, and domesticated dogs differ from wild ones in barking. It mentions brain size in sheep dogs, pygmy mouse as smallest quadruped, long tongues for giraffes and ant-eaters, and fish sleep patterns. Also lists ant brain size, birds as weathercocks, and early rising greenfinch with sequence of blackcap and blackbird.
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Siberia
Indian Proverbs and Native Stereotypes
A collection of racist proverbs reflecting harmful Native American stereotypes. The lines depict Indians as cunning, treacherous, or subordinate to white colonizers and imply land conflict, violence, and moral judgment consistent with colonial era prejudice.
Too Much to Expect in Philadelphia Press Style
A tense exchange as a woman urges John to investigate a recurring noise she believes signals a burglar. He dismisses her conviction with sleepy skepticism, framing a domestic dispute over courage and danger.
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Philadelphia Press
Nurse Praises Postum Food Coffee in Public Testimony
A Wilkes Barre nurse reports personal relief from headaches and indigestion after swapping coffee for Postum Food Coffee. She notes benefits when used with patients, including smoother milk flow for nursing mothers, and remarks on proper preparation and serving. She concludes with a promotional line about Postum.
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Wilkes- Barre
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Davis Rothschild
Kings Bench Division
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Venezuela
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James F. Sullivan
Cambridge
Erich Muenter
Harvard University
Benjamin Franklin
Paris
John H. Harjes
Place du Cadero
W. A. King
Census Bureau
Ohio
National Education Association
Florence Clinton Sutro
National Federation of Musical Clubs and Societies
Theodore Sutro
Pittsburg
Walter Christie
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Saxony
National Congress of Mothers
Los Angeles
Cal
Board of Man
Minneapolis
Kanawha & Michigan Railroad Co
Morgan Interesta
Ty the Mocking Valley
Order
United American Mechanics
Daughters of America
Daughters of Liberty
Patriotic Sons of America
Order of the United American Mechanics
Knights of Malta
Gen. von Budde
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Angel Island
Alcatraz
General Hospital
Presidio
Frank Smith
Poiceman
Mia
Skinner
Shaw
Lowell
Zion
Russia
Chinatown
Shan Lai
Mra. &. M. Standifer
Atlanta
the Jary Bt
Mra. Standifer
Southern Railway Co
Frisco
Williame
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