San Francisco Fire Destroys Hoof Buildings District
San Francisco December 26 a quake started a fierce fire that destroyed nearly the entire Hoof Buildings bounded by Mie Wed Flratstrains. Two million dollars in losses. Several factories and stores perished including Agungrom Otter Noodin Littell Enmenet and Justmann Ca firms with scientific instruments and mine supplies among the chief losers. Firemen fought for hours as the flames consumed temporary structures in the heart of the district. Cause of the blaze unknown.
Senators Endorse Proposed Amendment In Ohio Constitution
Cincinnati Ohio December 2 The senators have endorsed the referendum amendment to the state constitution. A letter from President Miller of Central Labor Council offers qualified aid to the initiative and referendum movement. He asserts the Ohio legislature must bow to the will of voters. Supporters Foraker and Dick back the amendment and favor legislative action for passage.
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Foraker
Dick Haveome
Incinnati
Tors
Miller
Central Tabor Council
Ohio
Two Explosions Endanger Old Mine Works Near Pittsburg
Gas in an old Vernon mine near Naomi and Jacob or towns threatens a blast. Two explosions shook the area last night burning A G Savage home and a shopping area while frightening residents who fear further blasts. Authorities fear gas may have entered dwellings as men open old air shafts to vent fumes.
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Pittsburg
Ile Vernon
A. G. Savage
Naomi
Jacoba
Pennsylvania
Outekirta
Knoxville church donors return coin purse without motto
Reverend W A Jones at Knoxville Presbyterian Church explains five new gold coins lack the motto In God We Trust. Trustees present the gift, decide to exchange for old gold coin. Local donors object to the absence of the national motto in the Christmas contribution.
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Fox
W. A. Jones
Knox ‘Ville Presbyterian Church
Patterson Beaten in Denver Streets After Newspaper Feud
Genawr T M Patterson, aged 71, was severely beaten by G Bonifls, proprietor of the Denver Post, as he left home for work. The assault follows a bitter newspaper feud and leaves Patterson and his family fearful for his condition.
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Denver
Col
T. M. Patterson
G. Bonifls
Patterson
Killed His Sweetheart in Chicago Shooting
Misea Zolinski was shot and killed early today by Frank Kozelski who was to marry Zolinski. Miss Victoria Stoch, who tried to intervene, was wounded in the hand. Kozelski had learned of the planned union and traveled from Michigan after a quarrel erupted.
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Chicago
Misea Zolinski
Victoria Stoch
Frank Kozelski
Zolinki
Kowelski
Michigan
Believe the Young People Were Drowned in Flood
Upper Sandusky December 26 William Totter and Miss Catherine Teeple of Garey Ohio started for Sycamore ten miles distant to attend a skating party. Their buggy and horse were found overturned in a flood near Tymoch Terreek. The two youths are missing and feared drowned. search efforts continued with no success.
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Upper Sandusky
William Totter
Catherine Teeple
Garey
Sycamore
Tymochterreek
Tiffin Road
Tetter
Birthday Work Achievement Highlighted by Navy Leader
A荣al birthday note honors a naval figure marked by decades of service. The report notes his ongoing duties, permanent status, and continuing contributions as Manila acknowledges the anniversary with formal recognition.
Sixteen Mills Open After Idle Period
Va December 26 Sixteen Laughlin Tin Plant resumed work after idle period as orders arrive for repair and restart. Twenty plants in operation report readiness by next time, with six mills back to production and others awaiting completion.
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Laughlin
Bryan party to duck hunt on Moody preserves
Cleveland Galveston dispatch reports William J. Bryan and his son arrived yesterday to be hosted by Col. W. T. Moody for several days of duck hunting on Moody's preserves. The party includes Gov. Campbell and his son and George A. Garden of Dallas, who soon embarked for the hunt.
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Galveston
Tex
William J. Bryan and Son
Ol. W. T. Moody
Gov. Campbell
Son
George A. Garden
Dallas
Conneaut Engineer Killed in Head-On Train Collision
Conneaut Ohio December 26 Engineer W J Dally of Conneau was killed and others injured when a passenger train collided head on with a light engine on the Oil City branch of the Lake Shore railway in the morning.
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Conneaut
Ohio
W. J. Dally
Conneau
Oil City
Lake Shore
Insanity and Divorce Plan Outlined in Ohio
In Columbus the Ohio commission's proposed divorce bill aims to grant insanity as a divorce ground, permit separation without absolute divorce, and forbid remarriage within a year after decree. Governor Harris plans to urge legislative action in a special message.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Commission
Harris
Armada Goaling Resumes as Fleet Prepares for Departure
Port of Spain Trinidad December 26 The goaling Admiral Evans armada resumes early and moves to fill every bunker rapidly for the fleet's departure set for Saturday.
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Evans
Spain
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Attorney Earnest G. Stedman Joins Subway Tragedy
In New York a prominent attorney, Earnest G. Stedman, jumped in front of a subway train before a crowd of about five hundred. Six cars passed over him, causing visible blood and a chaotic scene. His partner WooA Mayon offered no reason, suggesting an accident, while others hint at possible mental distress. Stedman was widely known in business circles and club memberships.
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Ernest G. Stedman
New York
Dee
Earnest G. Stedman
Wooa. Mayon
Stedman
Doctor in Milford shoots wife in alleged accident
Hyde Park Massachusetts December 26 Dr Walter Ko Amesbury of Milford shot and killed his wife Mrs Jennie Amesbury at the home of her mother Mrs Jennie Rees killing her instantly. He was arrested immediately after the shooting claiming the act was accidental amid a quarrel over family matters. The wife, 40, a Kentucky native and former Roanoke College music teacher, had come from Virginia for the holidays with their two sons Walter Jr and Ira.
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Hyde Park
Mass
Walter Ko Amesbury
Milford
Jennie Rees
Amesbury
Dr. Amesbury
Virginia
Pics
Walter " Amesbury, Jr
Ira
Rees
Amenbury
Roth
Pottoe
Sie
Hvitiwh
Jamatea
Roosevelt Family Leaves for Pine Knot New Year Preparations
President Roosevelt and his large family depart Washington shortly after 1 PM heading to Pine Knot Albermarle County Virginia. Accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt and children Michel Eddy Archie Quentin and Carew Mrs Roosevelt's sister. They plan to return to Washington next Tuesday to ready the White House New Year reception.
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Washington
Poe Ag
Roosevelt
Big
Pine Knot
Albermarte
County
Virginia
Michel
Eddy
Archie
Quentin Andaliss Carew
Sistor
White House
Girl 18 Killed by Fast Train in Ravenna, Q Cites Fatal Run
An 18 year old girl, Ravenna, Quebec, was killed by a fast Pennsylvania flyer while walking along the railroad track with her sister Bessie Caldwell. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon as Alt was described.
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Ravenna, Q
Bessie Caldwell
Moran and Lawson Win 24 Hour Bicycle Race in Boston
The 24 hour race at Park Square rink concluded with J. F. Moran of Chelsea and Iver Lawson of Salt Lake City taking first place. They completed the distance after three days of grueling effort, finishing strong to claim victory.
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Moran
Lawson
Boston
Park Square
Ronstating
J. F. Moran
Chelsea
Iver Lawson
Salt Lake City
Iuilee
Uncle Sam's post Christmas balance shows over two million cash
Washington shows the treasury with a working balance a little above two million dollars after Christmas. Deposits in national banks total two hundred forty eight million five hundred two thousand six hundred seven dollars. There is belief some funds may be recalled soon as financial conditions improve. Automatic withdrawals are not expected to rise.
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Washington
Sam
Judge rules Healy suit against Amalgamated Union allowed
Cleveland December 26 Judge Phillips in common pleas court overruled the union's demurrer in the Healy divorce case. Healy sued to dissolve the Amalgamated Window Glass Union of America, declaring a valid cause of action and that the association policy violated public rights. Trial on the merits ordered to proceed.
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Cleveland
Phillips
Common Pleas Court
John A. Healy
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