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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
5
San Francisco April 19 Franklin Harris describes escaping death at the Hotel Valencia during the earthquake and fire. He recalls debris filled streets, beheaded bodies, a drowning basement, fire in a city gone to hell, flames, smoke and rescues amid panicked crowds and collapsing buildings.
Washington reports from General Funston in San Francisco describe a city devastated by disaster with about 200000 people homeless. Troops assist police in maintaining order while martial law is not declared as tents and rations are urged and provision houses are destroyed.
Friday sale offers popular 38 inch batiste dress fabrics in fine sheer evening shades. Prices cut from 59c to 39c per yard, highlighting value and selection for upcoming events.
Ad offers stationery by the pound in square fabric finish white light and dark blue with matching envelopes 25 per package. Kid and suede gloves vary from slightly soiled to perfect in white and black priced 59c per pair Friday sale.
Durable cotton hose advertised with seamless toe and heel, lisle finish, size up to 9 C, value 17 cents, on sale for 9 cents. Sold by the store as a budget item.
Women's summer vests with low neck and no sleeves offered at 15c value, priced at 8c on Friday.
Forty or more lawn waists priced at 1.00 after display in counters and windows. Originally 2.00, women’s summer wear offered Friday at reduced price with limited stock.
Advertises cotton drawers with a deep umbrella ruffle and a corset cover with lace trim in multiple styles. Includes net waists made of overlap silk, priced originally at 3.95, offered Friday for 2.25. Local shop promotes range of lace and Hamburg trims.
Pure trish linen handkerchiefs offered in lace edged hemstitched and scallop embroidered styles. Includes hand-made initials and mourning borders. Values range from 7 to 15 cents, with textures from 12 4c to 15c per piece.
John D. Rockefeller authorized San Francisco agents to spend 100000 for homeless relief. Major donors include Ladenberg Thalman & Co 75000 Guggenheim 50000 Carnegie Hero Fund and J P Morgan 5000 each. Stock Exchange brokers added 85000. theater benefits and local committees support relief efforts.
Eyewitness J. P. Anthony reports a major earthquake in San Francisco at 5:28 AM that toppled a six story hotel, caused buildings to collapse, and left streets crowded with terrified crowds. City Hall and other structures burned or ruined as hospitals filled and bodies were loaded into garbage wagons.
A monster benefit is planned at the Boston Theatre on Tuesday afternoon to aid earthquake sufferers. The program begins promptly at 1 o'clock and is expected to feature an unusual lineup of attractions.
Portland businessmen have contributed over 110000 dollars to aid San Francisco earthquake sufferers in a relief drive organized locally.
An old-fashioned product notice promotes Castoria as the trusted remedy for infants and children. It emphasizes consistent use, highlighting familiar branding and the long-standing association with family health. No medical claims beyond gentle relief and safety.
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