Destruction Follows Great Fire in San Francisco Calamity
San Francisco faces a dire crisis as relentless flames devastate the city. Up to 300000 refugees crowd parks and squares while 100000 shelter in Golden Gate Park and 200000 in other refuges. Soldiers bury the dead, bankers obtain a legal holiday, and insurers promise dollar for dollar coverage amid wreckage from fire and quake. A cattle stampede adds fatalities near Sixth and Folsom Streets.
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Presidio
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North Beach
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Folsom
Fire Sweeping Up Everything In Sight In San Francisco
Fire roars from Telegraph Hill westward to Van Ness and Octavia, consuming homes and threatening Fort Mason and Golden Gate Park. Evacuees crowd the ferries as roads burst with broken carts and debris. Officials fear a full sweep to the ocean and may burn mature eucalyptus along Ocean Beach.
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Golden Gate Park
Ocean Beach
Washington, D. C
War Department
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Sub Treasury Officials Missing in San Francisco Fire
Washington reports mid April dispatches show the assistant treasurer and deputy in San Francisco unaccounted for after a blaze. Only bookkeeper J M McChire confirms some vaults intact and guards, while government seeks missing officials and coordinates relief amid widespread district fires. President Roosevelt and Senator Knox contribute to San Francisco relief. Metcalf named to represent federal effort in the city.
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Metcalf
Opera People Are Great Sufferers In Great City Fire
The Opera Company of New York and others lose substantial sums in the great city fire disaster. Sembrich reports personal loss of two thousand dollars for a costume. Rail lines report service into Oakland continued. A young physician, Dr J C Siiseun, killed in his room at the California Hotel in San Francisco.
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San Francisco Fire Calms as Hope Dawns Over City
San Francisco reports a dramatic turn as the western addition flare is checked by dynamite and water, with 50,000 loaves to be baked and streets opened for relief. Police and military guard provisions while a registration bureau helps reunite separated families amid destitution.
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Great Area 1 Destroyed by Fire in San Francisco
A large area in San Francisco suffered extensive fire damage with sections around Telegraph Hill and Octavia confined, fire likely contained though danger from embers remains. Authorities warn of risk from improvised stove use as relief measures begin. reports state Cliff House may be safe despite earlier speculation.
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Soldiers Guarding Mint Do Killing Incident Near Valley Border
Soldiers guard the mint as a shooting incident erupts near San Francisco on April 20. A disruption on a train led to a clash, with several injured and others sheltering in place. The report notes ongoing security and possible curfew measures amid the unrest.
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Denver Sends Food to Sufferers in San Francisco
A relief train loaded with Denver’s contributions to the San Francisco earthquake survivors will depart at noon over the Talon Pacific. Ogden volunteers prepare to send cars attached to the Overland Limited carrying food for the afflicted. University of California reports minimal damage with no chimney collapses noted.
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FLEEING FROM CITY BY THOUSANDS
Thousands of Chinamen flee San Francisco after a night of dense fog and exposure. Refugees seek shelter in tents as they move to neighboring towns via ferry. Aid arrives from Hakera representatives supplying food to starving displaced residents. Mills Building to be rebuilt. D Milla pledges swift reconstruction and renewed hope for San Francisco.
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Earthquake Shakes Honolulu Report Signals Widespread Damage
A cable from Honolulu notes a major quake caused fear of city destruction. Buildings partly demolished, water in the bay rose, and a tidal wave was feared. After six minutes of vibration, shocks ceased amid panic as residents recalled San Francisco disaster.
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Mt Capulin eruption hoax claims shake New Mexico
Denver dispatch reports Mt Capulin near Folsom New Mexico reportedly showed smoke and heat from a fissure after two earthquakes felt in Trinidad Colorado. Kansas City wire says no serious damage from shocks near Folsom and the Capulin eruption rumor is a hoax per Colorado Southern agent. mountain appears unchanged.
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Harriman Shows Liberal Duty to San Francisco
E H Harriman passing through Chicago on a special train said all Harriman lines and steamship interests would serve San Francisco. He issued orders making San Francisco relief the top priority with rapid action on transport, power, and funds from Los Angeles, Sacramento, and nearby points.
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Millionaires Poor As Any One In Chicago
Report from Chicago cites Mrs Herman Ovirichy formerly Theresa Farr of San Francisco stating most of her property is ruined and she cannot aid others. Vanderwilt, daughter of Senator Pair, claims 400 San Francisco houses destroyed without insurance. Washington reports no progress on joint statehood as conferees adjourned.
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