San Francisco after quake reports and relief efforts
Descriptions from San Francisco April 20 detail widespread ruin with fires burning toward the bay and thousands displaced. Relief stations are set at Golden Gate Park Presidio and San Bruno road as caravans bring food and aid to tents along the park and beaches.
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Relief Efforts Under Way for San Francisco Fire
Reports from Washington detail funds and logistics for San Francisco relief. President Roosevelt and Senator Knox donate to the Red Cross while treasurers coordinate deliveries, with Metcalf and others organizing federal aid. Charities report large contributions and shipments moving to the devastated area from Oakland and New York sources.
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National Red Cross Association
San Francis Relief Fund
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Red Cross
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Horace Davis
San Francisco
Georg Porter
Indianapolis
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
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Columbus
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War Dispatch Reports 300000 Homeless Amid City Fire
The War Department received a dispatch from General Funston stating about 300 000 people are homeless as fire advances west to Vanness and north to Union and Montgomery Avenues. He warns famine is likely and urges outside aid such as food tents clothing and blankets to prevent severe suffering.
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Montgomery Avenues
Goff Acquits Blackburn in Greensburg Case
Judge Goff today directed a verdict of not guilty for Representative Blackburn after a jury found insufficient evidence of charges involving practicing as an attorney before government departments. The acquittal upheld by the Greensburg court ends the government case.
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Washington
CLINE JACKSON HEADED FOR WESTON
Cline Jackson arrested after family complaint on sanity. A Friday hearing before Squire Harry Gordon found him violent and prone to threats. With Coffman assisting, Jackson tried to strike his father and threatened to attack the office, leading to confinement for his safety and possible transfer to Weston.
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Residents anxious as Los Angeles quake shakes Clarkeburg
In Clarkeburg residents fear for relatives in Los Angeles after several tremors. Mrs. Harry Wilson and brothers John B. Hart and Charlee M. Hart have kin there, and the Well Supply company reports branches and staff aware of conditions. No serious damage reported in Los Angeles.
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Special Train For Show Manager To The Opera House
Dr L C Oveter manager of the show has secured a special train over the Short Line to take patrons from Laumberport to the opera house next Tuesday night. The train will run as far west as local service allows from Laumberport to the destination.
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Uew Lamberport Opera Hows
Local Crook Held After Forgery and Escape Attempt
Parkersburg man known as a crook was jailed after forging checks from Clarksburg and Mallory Brothers and trying to escape jail by sowing a way out. He faced twenty five days in jail and potential grand jury action in nearby towns and Starkeburg.
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Monndeville
Starkeburg
HL. Mechling
Gil Well
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Penn Oil Company
Mallory Brothers
Parkerburg
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Himell
Dexter Powell and Salem Couple Attend State Sumday Convention
Mr and Mrs Dexter Powell of Salem attended the state Sunday convention Friday morning.
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Salem
Grand Jury in Session With 125 Witnesses and Broad Inquiry
The federal grand jury has sat since Tuesday noon in sequestered session with extensive business expected into next week. Many witnesses have testified and more are to come. Crimes under review include violations of internal revenue and money laws, involving a wide range of cases. Notable matters include the George B. Lanham mail fraud case and a circus damages suit against the city of Grafton. The Roce H. Allen versus Balint & Ohio Tin Omid Company train injury suit was joined with Belington damages at $5,000.
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Balint & Ohio Tinhomid Company
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Belington
Miner Killed in Mine Car Collision at Gypay
A miner named Joe Berret died in a fatal accident at Gypay when an empty mine car collided with a loaded ore car at 3:30 PM on Thursday. Witnesses say Berret attempted to jump between the cars and was crushed. He was injured in the crash and died after being taken to Clarksburg.
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Governor Dawson Addresses Sunday School Convention
A notice states a lot sale will be held at Bridgeport on Saturday April 21 at 10 30 a m. Franke Stout guardian of Grover C Goldan will auction 18 lots well located.
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Goldan
Sunday School Convention Session Near City Churches
Reports describe a two day observance closing at Ja snd and Goll Methodist churches with sermons by EO Haxwell and Rev. B. Mo Keith. Rev. Doherty led later talks. delegates discussed Sunday schools, youth work, morality, and the need for righteous capital. Governor Wins M. Dawson spoke of the Harvest Field and convention offerings while local ministers praised Sunday school as a civic force.
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Huntington
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Albert Pringe
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Snider Boomed for Senate in West Virginia Contest
Millard F. Snider launched a bid for the United States Senate challenging Senator Elkins in West Virginia. Snider urged the Democratic party to back his candidacy, presenting himself as a strong opponent in the impending election.
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Democratic Party
West Virginia
Millard F. Snider
Ure
Stark ‘Onte
Lig Willy
Elkins
Jury Trials Conclude With Forcible Possession Ruling
In a courtroom today two juries delivered verdicts in separate suits. Summerville vs Ail resulted in the plaintiff gaining possession of the disputed property. Heenan vs J Smith of Salem also favored the plaintiff, ending another batch of litigation.
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Salem
Coal unions reject arbitration amid mine closures
From Indianapolis to Charletton and Des Moines reports show the United Mine Workers rejecting arbitration with operators in Western Pennsylvania Illinois Indiana Ohio and West Virginia. Twelve Sandy Creek Coal Company mines idle due to rejected agreement. Des Moines notes Iowa operators seek to ratify 1908 bases.
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