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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1906
Page
1
A sharp quake struck San Francisco at 10 30 tonight lasting about three seconds from east to west. No damage was reported but residents were thrown into a panic by the tremor.
Trial of J N Strohbar, accused of embezzling 170 dollars via two checks on the Atlanta National Bank, as defense argues the charges lack sufficient detail. Witnesses from Florida placed Strohbar near Jacksonville on August 2 and August 30, while prosecutors seek to prove rebates and void vouchers tied to railroad shipments.
San Fratermo Apriles reports prominent relief committee member Tilden was shot and killed early this morning at Twenty second and Guerrero while returning from Menio Park. Hugo Allachess a coachman was cut in the face. Seaman, second company Signal corps lieutenant, was struck but unharmed.
A distressed middle aged man arrived at the committee headquarters in San Francisco on April 23, saying his wife and children were sheltering under only a quilt and a blanket while lying on naked ground. He walked two miles from his park camping place to plead for relief as the rain continued.
Coffman of Fort Worth Texas arrived in Pueblo from San Francisco last night and described a week of hunger and fear during which he believed the world was ending after witnessing flames and smoke rising above the city. He says his hair is now nearly white from the strain.
About 100 merchants attended the sale at a Tonal OITITERS establishment where California cherries from Caltera were auctioned. The top price reached 105 per cherry and the proceeds were added to the earthquake relief fund.
On Franas 6 April 23 Saamda, several triple births occurred to homeless women at the Presidio and Itha. That same night babies appeared at Fort Massix, born for the emergency hospital and on the vacant space adjoining the fort. The newborns are reported to be healthy youths.
San Francisco reports a complete order as residents shift from immediate relief to future rebuilding. The first days of chaos gave way to coordinated sheltering, feeding, and care for thousands left homeless. Crews cleared debris, guarded by cautious optimism, as reconstruction plans begin and safety measures intensify.
The April blaze in San Francisco devastated numerous homes and landmark congregations. Among the destroyed structures are Baptist and Swedish churches, mission halls, and multiple congregations. The article lists many affected groups and notes continued coverage on the next page.
A heavy April rain drenched San Francisco from midnight to 3 AM worsening conditions for thousands in the burned district. Women and children, the elderly, and the infirm linger in exposed camps on hills and parks with little shelter, many in improvised tents or sheets. Guards aided efforts, relocating vulnerable groups to churches, garages, and barns, while residents who saved homes were urged to take in those in need. The downpour threatens to increase pneumonia cases and further strain city hospitals.
The weather map shows Georgia with fair skies and a warmer trend. In Washington expect a Tuesday turn to warmer interior conditions and a Wednesday stay dry and warmer with fresh north to northeast winds.
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