Earthquake fears and the San Francisco disaster
Clarksburg West Virginia April 21 1906 analysis of San Francisco earthquake lessons. Notes that early 1900s San Francisco built mainly frame structures due to earthquake fears and insurance gaps. Discusses interstate commerce law, railroad discrimination probes, and calls for testing and enforcing the law. Describes the magnitude of the San Francisco horror compared to Chicago.
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San Francisco
America
Chicago
City council vows steady, prudent year of progress
The council pledges businesslike effort to do good work, reduce wrangling, and advance city building. Knights Templars encampment will draw state visitors, with local decorations and a standout plan for gala week. Officials urge civic pride, street cleaning, and sprucing Traders Alley while awaiting a key decorator contract.
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Knights Templars
Clarksburg
Clarksburo
Wright
Horse Fell on Jersey Road at New Farm Grove Ride
A horse fell on Joctey at the New Fur Grvemie Prides, injuring the animal and delaying riders. Officials attended the scene as spectators gathered to view the incident and assist handlers.
Colored jockey injured when horse reared and fell
In the afternoon a colored jockey was badly injured as his horse reared and toppled. The boy suffered shoulder fractures and bruises. A man charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct received the same punishment and was jailed for five days.
Just One Man Could Pay Out Trial Report
Allen Thomas was tried before Mayor Harmer on a warrant sworn by Gertrude Wilson for using profane language and was fined 7.50 and sentenced to ten days in jail. Dr Stanley Boggess of Salem was arrested for drunkenness and released after paying 4.60. Officer Simms arrested another plain drunk and, due to prior offenses, was fined 6.60 or five days in jail. Simms and Walker then picked up a third man who was inclined.
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Allen Thomas
Gertrude Wilson
Harmer
County
Aijs
Stanley Boggess
Salem
Brooks
Simms
Walker
Futlipps Pike
Jackson Street
Garl Hornor Accepts Chief Engineer Post with Railroad
Carl Hornor, a young local civil engineer, will join the Virginia and Carolina Railroad as chief engineer. The firm builds a railroad through the state with headquarters planned at Abington, Virginia and a handsome salary offered.
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Carl Hornor
Virginia & Carolina Railroad Company
Hornor
Abington
Elk's Bib Night Promises Big Regular Session
The Bike will host a large initiation class next Tuesday night at its regular session. After the ceremonies an enjoyable social session will be held marking the evening as a notable event for the order.
Remedy and studio notices blend in noisy farm ad
A shuffled mix of health claims for Buchlen Arnica Salve and Radty Risers plus a local photography studio ad. L S Napier of Bugles Ky touts a cure for piles and wounds, while Stane Mercer sells liver and bowel cleansers. Ideal Studio offers amateur photo finishing and enlargements from Kodak motives.
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Devil's Island
Buchlen
L. S. Napier
Bugles
H. G. MacDonald
Ideal Studio
Mpart i
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Rowe’s
Jackson's
Glen Elk
Waldo Hotel
Traders Hotel
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Goff
New City
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Ingram Art
Crex
Axminster
Axministers Rugs
Wilton and
Royal Wilton Rugs
Kfont
Brussels
S. Sanfords& Sons
Empire Tapestry
Watts Lamberd
Main Street
Joctey
Garl Hornor
South
Great Britain
United States
United Woolen Mills
Pike St
W.va
Parkersburg
Stane & Mercer
Foleys
General Imourance
Heal ‘Existe Brokers
Gok Hall Ride
Glarksberg
Eb. Fatt
Clarksbure Steam Laundr
4Th St
Rans
Wa Welle
West Pike
Theodore
Alf
I Lowndes
Harrion
Thos
W. Harrison
W. H. Lewis
Merchants National Bank
West Frginia
Clarnsburg
Capital
West
Virginia
BANK
Fred
Wood
Cashier
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