War on Pestilence by Volunteer Corps in San Francisco
San Francisco April 22 The head of health reports improving conditions despite the fire with few contagious diseases. Volunteers clear garbage and cango nets, ccesspools dug, and sanitary work expanded in outdoor districts. Major Torrey and Dr Hassler lead efforts with support from Oakland and Oregon teams, including physicians, nurses, and hospital supplies.
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Hoad of
Deer Lodge
Golden Gate Park
Board of Health
Torrey
United States
Army
Tr Foster
Hassler
Oakland
K A L Mackenzie
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
W E Carl
Oregon State National Guard
Third Hospital Corps
Oregon
Cliff House largely undamaged after quake in San Francisco
April 22. A careful report by an Associated Press representative finds little damage near the Cliff House. The Cliff House and its stables are unharmed, with losses not exceeding $500. Sutro Baths escaped most damage with only a few windows broken. Water supply cut off in the area but expected to be arranged via independent means. Refugees fill camps west of Golden Gate Park as orders for shelter and supplies create long queues.
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San Francsco
Cliff House
Wilkins
San Francisco
Clif House
Anager Wilkins
Te Cuts House
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate
Asar
Fire Raged Mint Defenders Halted Destruction in SF
San Francisco April 22 a dramatic account recalls how a huge fire threatened the United States mint at Fifth and Mission. Haraku French, an employee, described a seven hour siege as soldiers and workers fought to save the granite structure from engulfing flames. Despite surrounding buildings falling, the mint’s fireproof walls and iron shutters kept the vaults intact and the refinery and offices spared.
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San Francisco
United States Mint
Fifth and
Mission Streets
Haraku
Mit Nd
Prac
Regula
Fire at Mint Refinery Ends With Plant Intact After Blaze
A devastating blaze swept through the mint area with tanks and timber fed by a strong wind. Fire fighters and mint employees worked alongside coast artillery to douse the flames and protect the refinery, which survived largely unharmed and ready to resume work. Authorities reported no decisive thefts despite rumors of attic thievery.
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F Walsh Laws
Mint
Brady
Coast Artillery
Mint Avenue
Kennedy
Oakland
Chier Kennedy
Tech
Lexhauster
Complete Ruin at Santa Rosa Describes Destructive Earthquake
Sacramento April 22 Santa Rosa suffered severe damage relative to its size with many homes wrecked and numerous injuries. Rescue teams from nearby islands assisted by shipboard crews worked to save the wounded as authorities prepared for aftershocks and the possibility of further collapse amid continuing turmoil in the stricken city.
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Sacramento
Cal
Santa Rosa
San Francis
Sona
San “Rinca
Rganizito
Mase Island
West Point subscription order connected to local bank request
A garbled note describes a subscription for the Gan Franc staff handled by Cot Moofr Banksta and West Point Lanett Nas Byers. It mentions an amount S100 collected and a prompt dispatch.
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West Pon
Cot Moofr
Banksta
Lanett Nas Byers
Fire Chief Sullivan Dies From Earthquake Injuries
San Francisco reports Fire Chief Sullivan dies after a quake damaged the fire house at Bush Street near the California Hotel. He and his wife were trapped by debris, moved to hospitals, and he succumbed to a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Eddie Graney confirms the chief did not know there was a fire. Mrs Sullivan, badly hurt, shows signs of recovery.
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San Francisco
Sulivan
San Franciscos Fire Department
Sullivan
Calfornia Hotel
Bush Street
Nea
Southern Pacific Hospital
General Hospital
Presidio
Eddie Graney
Chief Sullivan
Graney
Chef Sullivan Neve
Div
Oakland Cares for 75000 Homeless Refugees in 1910s Crisis
Oakland reports caring for about 75000 displaced people after a San Francisco disaster, with more arriving daily. Emergency shelter, free transport arrangements, and relief stations operate at churches and camps, while cities like Los Angeles pledge resources. Relief workers catalog refugees and aid distribution expands as families seek safety and stability.
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Oakland
Cal
San Francisco
Friction denial from Funston and Frisco mayor
Dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Taft addressing friction claims between General Funston and Mayor of San Francisco. The War Department confirms no disagreement exists and cites cooperation and harmony between Funston and Mayor, dismissing rumors of conflict as unfounded.
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Frisco
Washington
Taft
San Tranisco
Funston
Genert
Fuston
Totus
Schmig
Schtaitz
Segerdin Ratas
Geneva
Myself
Multiple Funerals Mark Week of Grief in City
Funeral services held for H Dahme at Church of the Immaculate Conception with interment at Westnew Monroe Lawson funeral followed by burial in Holls Road. W R Ward services at home 90 Carroll Street with Hollywood interment. Albert Hoyt funeral at 138 Park Avenue for drowning victim. Martha Granade 77 dies at 249 Fulton Street. body to Convers Ga for services. Kate Carter 7 buried in Dallas Ga after rites at 99 Venable Street. Funeral plans for a man from Luckie Street and a 23 year old meningitis victim announced. William Robbins, Douglas Robbins, and other local deaths noted. several arrangements to be announced. Mrs Amelia White, 70, dies at 23 Walker Street. services at Walker Street Church with Red Oak interment. More obituaries and funeral notices for Redan, Griffin, and Columbus areas listed.
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P A Ward
Wre BA Ward
Carroll Street
Hollywood
Albert Hoyt
Park Avenue
Wirh Matha Granade
Martha
Granade
Esterday
Fulton Street
Convers Ga
Wrs
Gate Carter
Kate Carter
Venable Street
Dallas Ga
Douglas Robbins
Douglass Robbins Gerte
Union Depot
Cooper
William Robert Murphy
John Powir Phy
Iesidence
Amelia J White
Annuas Yonihite
Walker Street
Aluce
Red Oak
Minte DeKaty
Ain Wow White
Griffin
Winte
Ted
Aeigtaire
Twenty
Allinta
Vis
Missing Son Escapes Injury in San Francisco Fire
A telegram from B Hendix to his mother says he escaped unharmed from a San Francisco earthwork incident. He reports living in Franchca or nearby, with friends there, and notes his safety as of the first night. Further details awaited from Mr Hentris.
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Hendix
San Francisco
San Franisco
Assur
Hentris
Una Sears
Fire Alarm At Moultrie Warehouse Sparks Insurance Claim
An April fire at the Moultrie warehouse caused extensive damage and prompted an insurance claim of about $42 000. Authorities report suspected arson with incendiary devices involved as the motive behind the blaze.
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Moultrie Warehous
Burns Nathher
Gerret & Friede
Gordon Institute Names New President Amid Commencement Prep
Gordon Institute announces the selection of new leadership as commencement nears. Seniors Moss Marianne, Colbert, Ben Franklin lead honors. juniors include Mannie Tyler and Annie Kate Smith. sophomores Mattie Tyus and Paul Anderson among named placers. Faculty changes set, with EB Pukett elected president to replace E A Smith’s resignation. Captain Nash to leave math chair for law practice. Cadet battalion departs for week in Micon Crumps Park with drills and baseball contests planned.
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Barneavie
API
Gordon Institute
Moss Marianne Colbert
Ben Franklin
Mannie Tyler
Annie Kate Smith
Martha Wilkinson
Fannie Mac Porch
Omar J Frankin
T M
Fizpatrick
Davis
Wright
Mattie Tyus
Lilian Reeves
Sullie Marsh
Anne Laurie Matthews
Florrie
E A. Smith Switich
J . Nash
Gardon Institute
Crumps Park
Dahlonega Ind
Fire at Athens Compress Damages Storage Sorrows
A late April fire at the Athens Compress building destroyed multiple shale piles of cotton and threatened nearby structures. Firefighters contained the blaze with strategic efforts, preventing total destruction despite significant losses.
Oratoric prizes awarded at South Georgia event
The South Georgia Inter High School Oratorical Association hosted a large contest in Valdosta with pupils from about 11 schools competing for medals. Grover Knight of Tifton won the boys medal for orators, Ione Greene of Sparks took the first place in declamation, and Miss Claude Davis of Valdosta delivered the music medal performance. Judges included Mrs A Pound and Miss Park, with W G Day and B A Pou presiding over judging of art prizes. Professor RB Vaniel of Wakins was elected association president for the coming year, Mo Woodmard of Sparks named president, and S C Ouff of Valdosta secretary.
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Valdosta
Georgia
Grover Knight
Tifton
Oriters
Andine Greene
Spark
W G Day
Thomas
BA. Pou
Waveriss
Miso McIntyre
Dr Chadwick Closes Athens Meeting in Powerful Sermon
Samuel Chadwick of Leede Lyoglund wrapped up a week of preaching at the First Baptist Church Athens tonight delivering one of the most powerful sermons heard here. Next Sunday Sherman England of Sparta opens revival on Union Street with Pastor G Crawler assisting.
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Chadwick
Athens
Samuel Chadwick
Leede
Lyoglund
Sherman England
Sparta
G Crawler
Will Pay All Losses in Macon Fire Funds Report
In a San Francisco headquarters dispatch General Manager Wilson was notified that firemen’s funds insurance will cover all losses sustained in the Macon incident and that the city will continue business as usual.
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Macon
Gineral
Wilson
Wi Tuday
San Francis
Pir
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