Terrible Experiences of Women Who Succeeded in Reaching Places of Safety
Refugees from San Francisco recount the quake and fire in Denver amid a two day escape. Mrs. D. M. Johnson and Miss Martha Stibball describe fear, ruined hotels, improvised travel to high ground, and eventual passage to Oakland with Presidio aid.
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Denver
Col
San Francisco
D. M. Johnson
Utica
N. Y
Martha Stibball
Erie
Penn
Randolph Hotel
Miss Stibball
Alta Plaza
Mayors and Selectmen Asked to Aid California Relief
Curtis Guild Jr calls Massachusetts city and town leaders to form local committees to raise funds for California earthquake victims. Contributions to Kidder, Peabody & Co. will be credited to each community, with rapid telegraphic reporting. Executive Committee members Eben S. Draper and Edward F. McSweeney oversee the effort.
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Massachusetts
California
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Commonwealth
Curtis Guild, JR
Massachusetts Association For the Relief of California
Eben S. Draper
Edward F. McSweeney
Frisco Aftermath: Relief Efforts in San Francisco and Bay Area
Authorities report plenty of food and water for 300000, while sanitation remains the chief worry. About 75000 live in tents in San Francisco and Oakland. more than $12 million has been raised for relief. Death toll in the city is under 400 with many buildings salvageable. the Cliff House and Sutro baths sustain minor damage.
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Presidio
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
Oakland
China
Father John's Medicine Cures Throat and Lung Troubles
A historical health ad claims Father John's Medicine cures throat and lung troubles preventing pneumonia and consumption. The notice emphasizes relief from coughs, colds, and breathing issues, presenting the remedy as a preventive and curative tonic.
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Father John
World’s Greatest Fires Insurance Losses Table
A historical table lists major fires and their insured losses in the United States and elsewhere. It covers Chicago RTO New York 1835 losses, Pittsburg Albany Portland Me Baltimore 1904 and other fires, totaling about 399 million in insured damage with San Francisco in force at 238.88 million.
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San Francisco
London
England
Chicago
RTO
York
Pittsburg
Albany
Gee
Portland
Beaton
Baltimore
Partly Cloudy Local Forecast for Boston
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions in Boston and vicinity with Monday and Tuesday showing light variable winds. A playful sun and a lingering drizzle are described in a nostalgic, poetic aside mentioning Easter bonnets and cheerful streets.
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Boston and Vicinity
King of Greece Opens Olympic Games At Start
Boston and Philadelphia clash at South End today to aid a relief fund. Worcester Auto Club outlines plans for a hill climb event. Junior interscholastic baseball league opens Wednesday. Collins delays Burkett's release. Chicago defeats Cleveland 7 to 6 in 12 innings, Chicago also beats Pittsburg to place Boston Nationals second.
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Boston
San Francisco Fund Target Grows in Boston Drive
Fund for Frisco to date raised by Boston churches yesterday totals 352,890 with overall state contributions estimated at 432,890. Faneuil Hall meeting on Saturday urged Massachusetts to raise its pledge from 590,000 to 3,000,000 if possible.
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Kidder, Peabody & Co
Greater Boston
Faneuil Hall
Massachusetts
How Churches Joined in Swelling Relief Fund
Boston area churches led relief efforts for San Francisco sufferers. Collections in Greater Boston reached about $20,000 with New Old South at 1500, Trinity Church 1294, and Tremont Temple 1000. Total state funds neared $50,000 for the day with broader drives pushing Kidder, Peabody & Co. fund to 352,890 and MA grand total to 432,890.
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Greater Boston
Boston
Vicinity
San Francisco
New Old South
Trinity Church
Tremont Temple
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Massachusetts
Protes tant Churches Collect for San Francisco Sufferers
Appeals for aid were issued in Boston churches with collections ranging from 100 to 1500 dollars. The morning sum at New Old South Church surpassed 1500 dollars, and other venues reported generous gifts. The Rev Dr Gordon and Rev Dr Rollin W Smith spoke of the disaster, with totals to be announced after counting.
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San Francisco
Boston
New Old South
George A. Gordon
Church of the Advent
Rollin W. Smith
Washington, D. C
Trinity Church
Copley Square
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Clarendon Street
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C. C
Kendall
Palace Annex
Market Street
Palace Hotel
G. F. Burgner
Osceola
Wis
St. Francis Hotel
Franus
Bay State
Frisco
Franklin Street
Firemans Fund and Home Fire and Marine
Dutton
Sacramento
Cal
Charles W. Kellogg
Mass
Firemans Fund
William J. Dutton
Virginia City
Seattle
Spokane
Bakersfield
Lynn
C. W
Pleasant St
Dorchester
Boston Post
Senessee
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