20 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
1
A playful verse in which a speaker admires Dolly’s piano playing and singing. He confesses a hopeful romance, kneels to aid his plea, and repeats a refrain about an old love song. The piece captures light romantic mood and musical imagery.
The city battles to avert famine with all sectors mobilized. Congress approved one million dollars for immediate relief while Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald authorize a $100,000 draw to fund food shipments. Mayor Fitzgerald plans to dispatch a trainload of food at once.
The April fire in San Francisco causes thousands to flee toward ferries parks military reserves and suburbs with Golden Gate Park serving as a main refuge. Boats ferry evacuees across the bay while relief supplies are scarce as workers and rescuers endure heat and thirst amid widespread debris and fatalities.
The April 20 dispatch reports cannon fire and fires engulfing San Francisco. The aristocratic district burns, hospitals evacuate the injured, and tens of thousands are homeless amid collapsing buildings and widespread devastation. Officials fear the city will be an ash heap by Saturday unless drastic intervention occurs.
Mayor Schmitz orders federal troops and police to kill looters and criminals. Gas and electric services are shut off until further notice, keeping the city in darkness nightly. Citizens urged to stay home from darkness until daylight.
Timothy Ford 18 of Cambridge wins B A A Marathon in 2 45 45 with David Kneeland from Roxbury second. Boston Americans win two from New York 2 0 and 8 1 before large crowd. Nationals open home slate. Brooklyn, St Louis, Cincinnati and Washington win. Meagher tug of war team defeats Clan Cameron for New England title. Racing season opens at Combination Park.
Oakland Cal April 19 50 000 refugees from the stricken city arrive across the bay. From ferries and boats a steady stream of men women and children carry luggage and bedding toward Oakland China town. Telegraph offices crowd as soldiers regulate lines for shelter and aid.
Dr L A Crinnian of Stanley Kentucky urges physicians to recommend Father John's Medicine for strength. The note emphasizes trusted medical backing and regional endorsement of the tonic.
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