Arizona State Miner (Wickenburg, Arizona)
Saturday, October 20, 1923, p. 4:2
John P. Irish Dead
Octogenarian Editor and National Journalist Killed
We are sorry to chronicle the death of a valued friend and fellow newspaperman, Jno. P. Irish, veteran journalist of the Pacific Coast, who died on the 7th from injuries sustained while alighting from an Oakland street car. We knew him in the early 70's and watched his energetic career in San Francisco journalism from the time he took charge of the old Alta Californian. Though 80 years of age he took a keen interest in local politics and nationwide affairs. Like many other journalists of the old school Irish took a keen delight in espousing unpopular humanitarian causes, generally on the side of the under-dog. The Colonel is survived by his widow, a daughter and son, John P. Irish Jr., all of whom reside in Oakland.
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Oakland (CA) Tribune
Sunday, October 7, 1923, p. 1
Colonel John Powell Irish, nationally known writer and orator, and a leader in California politics since 1889, residing at 1904 Adeline street, is believed to be dying at the Oakland Emergency Hospital from injuries received late yesterday when he was struck by a Hopkins street car at Thirteenth and Franklin streets.
Colonel Irish is believed to be suffering from a basal fracture of the skull and possible internal injuries. In addition he sustained a number of severe bruises and lacerations. Little hope is held for his recovery by physicians who declare that it is doubtful that he can survive the shock because of his advanced age.
The accident occurred shortly after 3:30 o'clock as the Colonel was crossing Thirteenth street at the intersection of Franklin street. He was knocked to the pavement and was unconscious when picked up by a traffic officer and placed in a passing automobile for conveyance to the infirmary.
He was still unconscious at a late hour last night and an emergency operation was being planned as an attempt to save his life.
Colonel Irish was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 1, 1843, and was a former newspaper man, identified with the early press in California.
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San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California)
Monday, October 8, 1923, p. 4
Irish--In Oakland October 6, 1923, John Powell Irish, dearly beloved husband of Annie F. Irish, devoted father of John P. Irish Jr., and Mrs. Frank Hus, loving grandfather of Francis and Ann Hus, brother of Professor Thomas Irish of Dubuque, Iowa; a native of Iowa City, Iowa, aged 80 years, 9 months, 6 days.
Friends and acquaintances may call at the parlors of P. N. Hanrahan Company, 510 East Fourteenth street at Fifth avenue, until 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 9. Funeral services will be held at the Unitarian church, Fourteenth street and Castro, commencing at 3 o'clock, to which friends are invited.
Incineration private, California Crematory.
Saturday, October 20, 1923, p. 4:2
John P. Irish Dead
Octogenarian Editor and National Journalist Killed
We are sorry to chronicle the death of a valued friend and fellow newspaperman, Jno. P. Irish, veteran journalist of the Pacific Coast, who died on the 7th from injuries sustained while alighting from an Oakland street car. We knew him in the early 70's and watched his energetic career in San Francisco journalism from the time he took charge of the old Alta Californian. Though 80 years of age he took a keen interest in local politics and nationwide affairs. Like many other journalists of the old school Irish took a keen delight in espousing unpopular humanitarian causes, generally on the side of the under-dog. The Colonel is survived by his widow, a daughter and son, John P. Irish Jr., all of whom reside in Oakland.
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Oakland (CA) Tribune
Sunday, October 7, 1923, p. 1
Colonel John Powell Irish, nationally known writer and orator, and a leader in California politics since 1889, residing at 1904 Adeline street, is believed to be dying at the Oakland Emergency Hospital from injuries received late yesterday when he was struck by a Hopkins street car at Thirteenth and Franklin streets.
Colonel Irish is believed to be suffering from a basal fracture of the skull and possible internal injuries. In addition he sustained a number of severe bruises and lacerations. Little hope is held for his recovery by physicians who declare that it is doubtful that he can survive the shock because of his advanced age.
The accident occurred shortly after 3:30 o'clock as the Colonel was crossing Thirteenth street at the intersection of Franklin street. He was knocked to the pavement and was unconscious when picked up by a traffic officer and placed in a passing automobile for conveyance to the infirmary.
He was still unconscious at a late hour last night and an emergency operation was being planned as an attempt to save his life.
Colonel Irish was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 1, 1843, and was a former newspaper man, identified with the early press in California.
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San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California)
Monday, October 8, 1923, p. 4
Irish--In Oakland October 6, 1923, John Powell Irish, dearly beloved husband of Annie F. Irish, devoted father of John P. Irish Jr., and Mrs. Frank Hus, loving grandfather of Francis and Ann Hus, brother of Professor Thomas Irish of Dubuque, Iowa; a native of Iowa City, Iowa, aged 80 years, 9 months, 6 days.
Friends and acquaintances may call at the parlors of P. N. Hanrahan Company, 510 East Fourteenth street at Fifth avenue, until 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 9. Funeral services will be held at the Unitarian church, Fourteenth street and Castro, commencing at 3 o'clock, to which friends are invited.
Incineration private, California Crematory.
Arizona State Miner (Wickenburg, Arizona)
Saturday, October 20, 1923, p. 4:2
John P. Irish Dead
Octogenarian Editor and National Journalist Killed
We are sorry to chronicle the death of a valued friend and fellow newspaperman, Jno. P. Irish, veteran journalist of the Pacific Coast, who died on the 7th from injuries sustained while alighting from an Oakland street car. We knew him in the early 70's and watched his energetic career in San Francisco journalism from the time he took charge of the old Alta Californian. Though 80 years of age he took a keen interest in local politics and nationwide affairs. Like many other journalists of the old school Irish took a keen delight in espousing unpopular humanitarian causes, generally on the side of the under-dog. The Colonel is survived by his widow, a daughter and son, John P. Irish Jr., all of whom reside in Oakland.
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Oakland (CA) Tribune
Sunday, October 7, 1923, p. 1
Colonel John Powell Irish, nationally known writer and orator, and a leader in California politics since 1889, residing at 1904 Adeline street, is believed to be dying at the Oakland Emergency Hospital from injuries received late yesterday when he was struck by a Hopkins street car at Thirteenth and Franklin streets.
Colonel Irish is believed to be suffering from a basal fracture of the skull and possible internal injuries. In addition he sustained a number of severe bruises and lacerations. Little hope is held for his recovery by physicians who declare that it is doubtful that he can survive the shock because of his advanced age.
The accident occurred shortly after 3:30 o'clock as the Colonel was crossing Thirteenth street at the intersection of Franklin street. He was knocked to the pavement and was unconscious when picked up by a traffic officer and placed in a passing automobile for conveyance to the infirmary.
He was still unconscious at a late hour last night and an emergency operation was being planned as an attempt to save his life.
Colonel Irish was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 1, 1843, and was a former newspaper man, identified with the early press in California.
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San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California)
Monday, October 8, 1923, p. 4
Irish--In Oakland October 6, 1923, John Powell Irish, dearly beloved husband of Annie F. Irish, devoted father of John P. Irish Jr., and Mrs. Frank Hus, loving grandfather of Francis and Ann Hus, brother of Professor Thomas Irish of Dubuque, Iowa; a native of Iowa City, Iowa, aged 80 years, 9 months, 6 days.
Friends and acquaintances may call at the parlors of P. N. Hanrahan Company, 510 East Fourteenth street at Fifth avenue, until 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 9. Funeral services will be held at the Unitarian church, Fourteenth street and Castro, commencing at 3 o'clock, to which friends are invited.
Incineration private, California Crematory.
Saturday, October 20, 1923, p. 4:2
John P. Irish Dead
Octogenarian Editor and National Journalist Killed
We are sorry to chronicle the death of a valued friend and fellow newspaperman, Jno. P. Irish, veteran journalist of the Pacific Coast, who died on the 7th from injuries sustained while alighting from an Oakland street car. We knew him in the early 70's and watched his energetic career in San Francisco journalism from the time he took charge of the old Alta Californian. Though 80 years of age he took a keen interest in local politics and nationwide affairs. Like many other journalists of the old school Irish took a keen delight in espousing unpopular humanitarian causes, generally on the side of the under-dog. The Colonel is survived by his widow, a daughter and son, John P. Irish Jr., all of whom reside in Oakland.
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Oakland (CA) Tribune
Sunday, October 7, 1923, p. 1
Colonel John Powell Irish, nationally known writer and orator, and a leader in California politics since 1889, residing at 1904 Adeline street, is believed to be dying at the Oakland Emergency Hospital from injuries received late yesterday when he was struck by a Hopkins street car at Thirteenth and Franklin streets.
Colonel Irish is believed to be suffering from a basal fracture of the skull and possible internal injuries. In addition he sustained a number of severe bruises and lacerations. Little hope is held for his recovery by physicians who declare that it is doubtful that he can survive the shock because of his advanced age.
The accident occurred shortly after 3:30 o'clock as the Colonel was crossing Thirteenth street at the intersection of Franklin street. He was knocked to the pavement and was unconscious when picked up by a traffic officer and placed in a passing automobile for conveyance to the infirmary.
He was still unconscious at a late hour last night and an emergency operation was being planned as an attempt to save his life.
Colonel Irish was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 1, 1843, and was a former newspaper man, identified with the early press in California.
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San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California)
Monday, October 8, 1923, p. 4
Irish--In Oakland October 6, 1923, John Powell Irish, dearly beloved husband of Annie F. Irish, devoted father of John P. Irish Jr., and Mrs. Frank Hus, loving grandfather of Francis and Ann Hus, brother of Professor Thomas Irish of Dubuque, Iowa; a native of Iowa City, Iowa, aged 80 years, 9 months, 6 days.
Friends and acquaintances may call at the parlors of P. N. Hanrahan Company, 510 East Fourteenth street at Fifth avenue, until 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 9. Funeral services will be held at the Unitarian church, Fourteenth street and Castro, commencing at 3 o'clock, to which friends are invited.
Incineration private, California Crematory.
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