Epidemic fears rise in San Francisco refugee crisis
April 20 report details a citywide disaster after a major earthquake. casualties include fourteen men at the mint and policeman Meyers, with widespread fires, destroyed homes, and mass evacuations to Oakland. relief efforts focus on food, blankets, and medical aid as a disease risk grows in camps.
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Okland
Cal
Gary
van Nese
San Francisco
Jseph Meyers
National Guard
Lynch
Fleet National Bank
Fanston
Oakland
Southern Pacific Railway
Stockton
Fresno
Sacramento
Golden Gats Park
Portsmouth Square
Robert Louis Stevenson
Golden Gite Park
City Hospital
Alme
Hicepitals
Leck
General Fnarton
Washington Square
Fort Meson
James Phelan
15Th
Vllancia Streets
Phelan
Matoal Bank
Market Street
Clause Speckles
Fear That The Food Will Run Out In San Francisco
April 20 report from San Francisco describes a city in distress with shortages and improvised shelters. The ferry building area and Presidio, Richmond district, and nearby hills are described as a single rough camp where beds and coverings fill streets and stores hoard essentials, risking a critical food shortage.
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San Franciso
Presidio
Richmond
Gilden Gate Park
San Francisco
Insurance in Frisco Reaches 250 Million in 1905
Calcago reports fire insurance companies had about 260 million dollars at risk in San Francisco in 1905. The totals reflect city exposure and premiums in that year.
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Calcago
San Francisco
British Companies Face Hundred Million Loss Over Earthquake
London reports a meeting where five hundred pounds was subscribed to aid San Francisco earthquake relief. British insurance losses are estimated at one hundred million dollars and a Friday meeting will decide whether earthquake clauses are repudiated, though continuation of coverage is generally believed likely.
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London
cvff+rera
San Francisco
Icses
Federal Officials May Have Perished In Disaster
Alarm spreads in Washington over missing Assistant Treasurer Jacobs Daehler Barns of the San Francisco sub-treasury and Superintendent Roberts of the customs house No word has come from them and officials fear they perished in the earthquake or the ensuing fire
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Washington
Asistant
Jacobs and
Daehler Barns
San Francisco
Sub-Treasury
Roberts
Customs House
Cuban House Votes Sympathy Message to Roosevelt
Havana April 20 The Cuban House passed a sympathy message to President Roosevelt after the San Francisco disaster. The provincial council debated a thousand dollar relief for sufferers but ruled the constitution forbids Cuba funds for external aid.
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Havana
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Cuba
Armored Cruisers Escape Injury
The Navy Department received a dispatch from Admiral MouCilla at Mare Teland stating that the armored cruisers South Dakota and California, then under construction at the Union Works, escaped to safety.
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Washington
Navy Department
MouCilla
Mare Teland
South Dakota
California
Tojary
One Company Promises Continental Safety Promise
A telegram from Continental Insurance president Henry Evace states San Francisco loss would cap Continental’s liability at 2.5 million with assets of at least 15 million after losses. The message urges placing business with Continental, citing safety funds in Albany and protection for policyholders even if two more cities fail.
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Flat Top Insurance Agency
San Francisco
Continental
New York
Albany
Henry Evace
Baseball scoreboard summary from the National and American Leagues
National League results show Brooklyn 2 New York 8 Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 4 with Beaton 7. Philadelphia blanked by percentage. American League games yield Philadelphia 11 New York 3 Chicago 6 Detroit 1 and Washington 10 Boston 1 with limited home team details.
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Brooklyn
New York
Pitteburg
Cincinnati
Beaton
Philadelphia
Philadelpha
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Supreme Court Grants Democrats Writ of Error
The Supreme Court yesterday allowed a writ of error in the case involving the United Citizens Party and the Democrat of Bluefield over the appointment of representatives on the election boards. Moelin underwear at special prices, Toe W P Hawley Merchandise C.
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Supreme Court
United Citizens Party
Democrate of
Bluefield
Moelin
Hawley
Fire finally controlled in San Francisco rescue effort
Oakland reports the San Francisco fire under control with a quarter of the city saved and relief operations stepped up. General Faonster and Mayor Schmitz direct efforts to restore order, feed refugees, and begin rebuilding as supply trains deliver clothing tents and provisions.
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Oakland
San Francisco
Pacific
Water Company
Schaefer Again Defeats Hoppe in Tight Billiard Match
New York April 20 Jake Schaefer defeated Willie Hoppe 500 to 488 in a dramatic billiards game. The match went to the nineteenth inning with Hoppe at 157 remaining and Schaefer at 145. Schaefer then closed the twentieth inning by scoring six points to win. Slosson and Schaefer each hold four wins and one loss and will meet again tomorrow night.
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New York
Jake Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe Roo
Schaefer
Slosson
Congressman Blackburn Acquitted In Washington Practice Case
Greensboro April 20 in federal court the jury returned a verdict of acquittal for Congressman Blackburn who faced charges of practicing before the department at Washington.
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Greensboro
N. C
Blackburn
Washington
Farewell Appearance of Expert Skater
Mr W F Sale Jr will leave the city Sunday after giving lessons at the Flat Top rink. Tonight he offers a farewell exhibition and free instruction to all visitors before his departure. Crowds are expected as his performances draw praise from locals.
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W F Sale, Jr
Anrkater
Death of Mrs Mary J Stevens
Mrs Mary J Stevens dies. message from Christiansburg Virginia confirms her death. She is mother of Mea J D Whitescarver of Christiansburg and cousin of the Fishburn Brothers of Roanoke. Interment to be held today at Christiansburg Cemetery.
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Edgar Price
Chistiangeburg
Mary J Stevens
Mre
Stevens
Mea J D Whitescarver
Chrictalnsburg
Fishburn Brothers
Roanoke City
Christiansburg Cemetery
Response of American People to Relief Efforts
New York April 20 The response of the American people to the needs of stricken San Francisco will prompt and characteristically generous relief efforts. From every section telegaph companies are closing work as relief funds pour in and the American Red Cross office reports estimates of five million dollars available by nine o clock Saturday night.
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New York
San Francisco
American Red Cross Society
Congress
United States
Gallen Gate
Eams
Chamber of Commerce
East Aide
Inas
San
John D Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
William Wald
Astor
Standard Oh Co
United States Steel Corporation
New York City
Belin
Goden
Utah
San Franciso
Board of Supervisors Do Not Concur With Council
The board refused to approve a council appropriation of 100 for the good roads convention. Citing a city charter clause they say donations for festivities and parades fall outside municipal use, arguing the good roads effort concerns county affairs.
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Board OF Supervisors
Modjeska Wins Large Audience At Opera
Madame Modjeska drew the season’s finest crowd at the opera house last night. Mary Stuart Modjeska held audience sympathy from the start though age limits her power as Queen Elizabeth. Loretta Wells gave an especially strong Elizabeth performance as support, marking Modjeska's appearance as the city’s most important theatrical event.
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Madame Modjska
Opera House
Mary Stuart Modjeska
Queen of
Scote
War Seach
Qi¢en El'zabeth
Mise Loretta Wells
Modjeska
Colored Voters Hold Mass Meeting At City Hall
The colored voters met at city hall last night with speeches by O A Hedke W F Smith J T Gibbons and Robert Austin. They express strong support for the straight Republican ticket.
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O A Hedke
W F Smith
J T Gibbons
Robert Austin
Prizes, Hat Robbery and Jail Actions Amid Oakvale Visit
John Lamb and Jas Hackett, working on Deepwater near Oakvale, arrived in the city and fought after renting a room. Hackett fled with Lambs hat. a warrant led to Hacketts arrest. Theo Lamb drank in jail and was jailed. Lamb won a $25 prize in police court and Hackett a $5 prize in the justices court.
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John Lamb
Jas Hackett
Oakvale
Hackett
Lamb
Theo Lamb
New Rink to Open by Bluefield Amasement Co Tonight
The Bluefield Amasement Company unveils its new rink at the north end of the cart bridge tonight. It features modern construction, clean facilities, an electric orchestrion for music, and first class refreshments and accommodations for visitors.
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Bluefield Amasement Company
Cart Bridge
Blond Street Methodist Holds Third Quarterly Meeting
The third quarterly meeting for the current year occurs today and tomorrow. Rev L H Carrick will preach at the Lutheran church during the evening service and the Blond Street pastor will lead the morning service with a Communion in the morning.
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Blond Street Methodist
L LH Carrick
Lutheran Church
Bicycles Must Wear Head Lights Warning
Chief Newkirk warns bicyclists to ride with headlights after dark. An ordinance prohibits riding without proper lighting and will be enforced.
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Newkirk
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