Shocks Felt at Salinas and Coast Damage Mounts
A Salinas dispatch reports three strong earthquake shocks overnight near Salinas with no further damage. The April 18 quake caused over one million dollars in damage as the Salinas River reportedly sank ten to twelve feet over miles, condemning many bridges. Shocks have been felt daily since April 18 with no additional damage reported.
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Salinas
Los Angeles
Associated Press
San Francisco
Senate Debates Rail Rate Bill Without Agreement
Washington April 27 Another ineffectual effort to vote on the railroad rate bill was made in the Senate today. Senator Allison proposed closing general debate in one week and then considering amendments under the ten-minute rule, but no agreement was reached.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Brewer Indicted for Perjury in Insurance Case
William A. Brewer Jr former president of Washington Life Insurance Co was indicted by a grand jury for perjury in connection with a 1903 report to the state superintendent of insurance about the company. A club event tonight was postponed to May 3 and Kane's offers fresh produce and California strawberries.
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Washington Life Insurance Co
New York
William A. Brewer, Jr
Washington Life Insurance Company
State Superintendent of Insurance
Earthquake Kills Fourteen at Loma Preta Sawmill
A quake near Santa Cruz on April 27 triggers a landslide that crushes a sawmill, killing 14 of 15 workers and injuring one who escaped to bring word. The Santa Cruz courthouse is deemed dangerous and may be dynamited, with county officers refusing to enter.
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Santa Cruz
Calif
Loma Preta
Death of Cammie Standrod 16 in Pocatello
Miss Cammie Standrod daughter of Judge and Mrs. W Standrod died at home on North Garfield in Pocatello at 7:15 this morning of uraemia after a three week illness. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow Congregational Church Mountain View cemetery. Born Malad City February 1899 she was sixteen years two months old. She grew up in Pocatello where her family moved when she was a child and was active in Congregational Church work and junior Endeavor. Her death brings deep sorrow to Judge and Mrs Standrod and the community.
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Uraemia
Congregational Church
Mountain View
Cammie Standrod
Malad City
Pocatello
Standrod
Congregational Arch
Sunny School
Hndeaver Society
Intermdiate Endeavor Society
Erangelist Dean
van Wormer
Chicago
Judge
Frisco Loss Causes Panic
New York April 27 The stock market fell into a state of demoralization at noon due to a sudden heavy liquidation. Selling stemmed from forced liquidation as insurers reportedly raised funds to cover San Francisco losses. Great Northern preferred plunged up to 25 points then recovered 14, with the market finishing unsettled and weak.
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New York
San Francisco
Great Northern Preferred
Relief Funds for San Francisco Total Reach 4.93 Million
Chairman Phelan of the finance committee announced a full statement of relief money received up to yesterday. The grand total is 4 931 038 dollars, with just over 200 000 dollars contributed locally for relief efforts in San Francisco.
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San Francisco Relief Committee
San Francisco
Phelan
Finance Committee of Relief and Red Cross Funds
Relief Fund Contributions From Pocatello Citizens
A list of donations from the city of Pocatello and residents to aid San Francisco, with amounts paid to Mayor Cleave or the Tribune office. The Tribune invites further gifts, noting small sums count and that some groups sent funds directly to officers.
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Pocatello
San Francisco
Cleave
Tribune Office
Order
the Tribune
Franklin Honored in Paris Amid Trocadero Ceremony
Paris on April 27 hosted a Franklin celebration before the unveiling of a Benjamin Franklin statue. The statue was presented to Paris by John H. Harjes, a Paris-based American banker, in a ceremony at the Trocadero Palace.
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Paris
Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
John H. Harjes
Local Bar Ad Highlights Spirits and Produce
An old newspaper ad promotes Old Crow bourbon and Mount Vernon rye at Bannock Bar, fresh supply of Sweet Navel oranges at Petersen & Holmes, Kane's offers fresh vegetables and chili, plus a Delicious Health Spring Tonic.
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Old Crow
Bourbon
Mount Vernon
Bannock Bar
Petersen & Holmes
San Jose Earthquake Letter Describes Devastation and Fear
An old-time Pocatello resident in San Jose reports in a letter dated April 22 1906 that the quake left 90 percent of the city’s buildings damaged paralyzing commerce and leaving many sheltering in parks. He recalls collapsing chimneys, fires, martial law after seven pm curfews, and the terrifying 28 second shock that felt like an hour with explosions, deaths, and ruined streets.
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San Jose
Calif
State Normal School
San Francisco
Santa Rosa
Here
Tornado Obliterates Belle Vue Texas. 14 Dead
A Belle Vue Texas dispatch reports last night's tornado killed fourteen, destroyed almost the entire town, and left six people homeless. Property losses are pegged at about two hundred thousand dollars as wreckage caught fire afterward.
Tillman Bill Reported On Campaign Contribution Ban
Washington April 27 The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections unanimously favors a Tillman bill to bar insurance and other corporations from contributing to campaign funds. The amendment extends to all corporations and to electors for president and vice president, to state legislatures, and to members of Congress. Fines up to five thousand dollars apply to corporations and one thousand dollars to corporate employees. individuals remain excluded.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Tillman
United States
Congress
No Action Planned in Smoot Case by Senate Panel
Washington April 27 The Senate committee on Privileges and Elections discussed the Smoot case informally but took no action due to the absence of five members. A formal meeting will be held next Tuesday to consider the case with an anticipated vote around eight to five against Utah Senator Reed Smoot.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
Utah
Wireless Telegraph Stock For Sale In Pocatello
Wireless telegraph stock offered for sale by J F Anderson at Pierce and Grays real estate office West Center Street Pocatello Idaho. Call or write for details.
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J. F. Anderson
Pierce & Gray's
West Center Street
Pocatello
Idaho
Choice Cut Roses and Carnations at Mrs. Robbie's
Local florist at 635 West Lander offers fresh roses and carnations with a variety of bouquet options. Stop by Mrs. Robbie's for seasonal arrangements and custom orders.
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Mrs
Screens and Doors Offered by Pocatello Cabinet Works
The ad promotes mortised and tenon screens with patent reversible hinges available now. Guaranteed quality and craftsmanship emphasized by Pocatello Cabinet Works.
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Pocatello
Letter from former Pocatello member in San Francisco
J Hammer, a former Pocatello citizen and Eagles member in San Francisco, writes of unrest and devastation. He notes soldiers firing, people dead on streets, and that he will depart after collecting funds from the Southern Pacific railway in a few weeks. He claims food is arriving and relief is limited, signing as Fraternally yours.
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San Francisco
Cal
Elred
Southern Pacific Railway
Elrod
Hammer
Christian sentiment note to San Francisco relief fund
A letter from Oxford Idaho dated April 25 accompanies a cash check for the San Francisco sufferers. The writer William F Fisher asks the Tribune to cash the check and pass the funds to the subscription collector, noting the donation is small but may help someone in need.
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Tribune
San Francisco
Oxford
Idaho
Tribunes
WM. F. Fisher
Kane's Grocery Advertises Garden Seeds and Clovers
Local ad announces availability of garden seeds including blue grass and white clover at Kane's grocery.
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Kane
Chamberlain's Salve for Various Skin Ailments
The salve targets sore nipples burns frost bites chapped hands itchings piles chronic sores and skin diseases such as ring worm scald head herpes barber none scabies or steh and comoma. It has met with unparalleled success in treatment. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by all druggists.
Seeds in Bulk Court Provide Variety at Ruebelmann’s
For seeds in bulk including blue grass alfalfa rye stock peas and all kinds of garden seeds visit Ruebelmanns at 121 South Beyond Avenue. The store offers a wide selection for farmers and gardeners seeking bulk quantities for planting seasons.
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Ruebelmann's
Look for the Leaders: Police Raid Labors and Royalists in Paris
Paris police conducted dawn searches of the Confederation of Labor headquarters and fifty branches and of royalist sympathizers homes amid unrest. Officials seized important papers blamed for fomenting disorder and a potential coup, while La Croix offices were also searched.
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Confederation of Labor
Paris
la Croix
Soda Springs Sends Aid to San Francisco Sufferers
Citizens of Soda Springs and Gentile Valley loaded a refrigerator car with supplies for San Francisco. Half the car carried dressed beef and the rest potatoes flour and ten cases of Idaho mineral water for hospital service. The subscription committee raised over six hundred dollars.
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Soda Springs
Idaho
Gentile Valley
San Francisco
Natural Mineral Water Company
Taft Suggests California Governor Seek Federal Troops
Washington April 27. Secretary Taft telegraphed Governor Pardee advising that to avoid legal complications the governor should request formal use of federal troops from the President in San Francisco.
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Pardee
Washington
Taft
California
San Francisco
Chicago Wheat Market Update
Chicago April 27 90 and May 7 No 2 Red futures quoted at 540.
Pocatello Boy Wears Red Cross Badge Amid San Francisco Fire
Edgar Smith, serving with Associated Charities and the Red Cross, writes from San Francisco in May 1908 about chaotic recovery after the university fire. He details patrol work, aid distributions, shelter, and his plan to stay to help, with notes on conditions, food relief, and transportation.
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Badge OF the Red Cross
Lelch
Stanford University
Grand Old University
Edgar
University
Associated Charities
San Francisco
Stanford
Med Cross Societies
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