Washington Society Girls aid San Francisco sufferers tour
Generous donations poured in as the Washington Society Girls of the Columbia Theatre toured the city in fur to aid San Francisco relief. In 1 hour 20 minutes they collected 86.80, with Danny Maguire singing at each stop. Leader H N Farren oversaw the effort as the troupe visited Washington Essex Postoffice square and Park Street Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Society Girls
Columbia Theatre
San Francisco
Washington and
Essex Streets
Postoffice Square
Old State House
Dock Square
Park Street
Danny Maguire
H. N. Farren
Misses Margaret King
Edna Mathews
Myra Woodine
Minnie Gordon
Alice King
Grace Crawford
Julia Harris
Lillian Mason
Veneta Stevenson
Dancing Benefit for California Sufferers by John Williams
John Williams hosts a dancing party at Columbus Hall 994 Washington street next to the Columbia Theatre. Event runs from 9 PM to 3 AM to raise funds for California sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John Williams
Columbus Hall
Washington Street
Columbia Theatre
Aid for Scholars Urges Aid for San Francisco Catastrophe Victims
Colonel Higginson urges a special committee to relieve financially distressed Massachusetts college students left stranded after the San Francisco catastrophe. He notes many Boston area youths enrolled in technology institutes and art schools who lost parental funding and recommends organized fundraising and oversight by a cross-institutional group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Cambridge
The
Post
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Boston
Institute of Technology
Pacific Coast
Hood Rubber Company aids San Francisco relief drive
In Watertown on April 24 the Hood Rubber Company of East Watertown with 2800 workers circulated envelopes and slips for employees to pledge their contributions to the San Francisco relief drive.
Joy and Grief for Many Hub People
Inquiries poured into the Post about relatives missing in San Francisco after the earthquake. Boston families seek news of loved ones in San Francisco with many reports of safety and many unconfirmed statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Boston
Arthur Poore
St. Botolph Street
Hyde Park
Shreve & Co
Geary Street
May Wilkenson
Massachusetts Avenue
Cora Wilkenson
California Street
Julia Buckeley
Pine Street
Mary Buckeley
Canterbury Street
Roslindale
Harry Gooltz
Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders’ Union
Illinois Avenue
I. Gooltz
Tremont Street
Gotthardt
Quincy Street
Roxbury
J. J. Gottlob
Columbia
Richard Cronin
Perry Street
William Murphy
Winter Street
Cambridge
Michael Callahan
Cedar Street
Winchester
Josephine Morgan
Aww. L. Farrar
Sewall Street
Somerville
Charles A. Harris
Guerrero Street
George EK. McLeod
Fairview Avenue
Cliftondale
George FE. McLeod
Eddy Street
Massachusetts Subscribes and Delivers for Refugees
A Massachusetts message to the general committee announces a 250 000 subscription and vast supplies. Dr Devine heads Red Cross work and will meet Mayor Lehrmitz, as refugees are fed and cared for. Dr Ward reports first class conditions and low sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
Devine
Red Cross
Lehrmitz
Vincent Club Performs Opera for San Francisco Relief
The Vincent Club of Back Bay will present their new opera The Merry Marcuis on Saturday afternoon at Jordan Hall. All receipts benefit the San Francisco relief fund and no men may attend. Tickets are sold at Herrick's starting at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Club
Back Bay
Jordan Hall
San Francisco
Plymouth Band Plans Benefit Pop Concert at Casino
Arrangements by the Plymouth Band for a benefit pop concert at the Casino to aid San Francisco sufferers, with the date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
San Francisco
Seal Brand Coffee Certified
A brief note appears to confirm Seal Brand Coffee as certified coffee though the readable text is fragmented and includes stray letters and symbols. No clear event or source organization is identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal Brand Coffee
Saal
Southern Pacific to aid San Francisco debris removal
Harriman announces Southern Pacific will help clear ruins and lay a track from Harrison street to the bay to haul wreckage. Some 3000 to 4000 men to be employed as franchise plans move forward. Naval and police teams manage dangers following a dramatic post quake scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railway
Harrison Street
Bay
KE. H. Harriman
Southern Pacific Company
Death toll rises to near thousand in San Francisco quake
Coroner Walsh reports 300 bodies buried so far with 260 at Six-Mile House and numerous others across Polk Bay Washington and Laurel Hill. He warns South of Market and Chinatown districts likely hold many more unaccounted victims and cites incomplete searches and possible burial along the waterfront.
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Telegraph
Russian
San Francisco
Walsh
Polk and
Bay Streets
Portsmouth Square
Washington Square
Six-Mile House
Laurel Hill
Market
Market Street
Chinatown
Relief Association approves funds and sends architects to San Francisco
At a Boston Relief Association executive committee meeting held yesterday at 161 Devonshire Street, $1600 was approved for current expenses. Boston Society of Architects members Peabody and Blackall offered services and an 18 draftsmen and an engineer will ride out today at 2 pm with $150 per person plus $100 expenses and free transport if unemployed after three weeks. Transportation and $200 will aid the Red Cross Massachusetts committee and Jewish Federation of Charity delegates. A $25,000 telegraph to Jacob Furth was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Relief Association
Devonshire Street
Schmitz
San Francisco
Peabody
Blackall
Boston Society of Architects
Massachusetts Association
Red Cross Society
Massachusetts
Hn Max Mitchell
Jewish Federation of Charity
Wiliam J. O'Brien
Enigghts
Columbus
Jacob Furth
Slaughter of Dogs Feeds on Victims of Fire
In San Francisco on April 24 a grim scene emerged as starving dogs fed on victims amid the catastrophe aftermath. The fires have left many injured and displaced, with rescue workers frantically aiding survivors.
Dr Williams Pink Pills praised for cures by readers
Testimonials from Miss Charlotte Van Salisbury of Castleton New York and her sister Sarah describe relief from neuralgia palpitation anemia and general weakness after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The pills cost 50 cents a box six for two dollars and fifty with descriptive pamphlets available from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Charlotte van Salisbury
Castleton
N.Y
Albany
Sarah van Salisbury
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Grover
Pacific Coast Photo Agency
Dance For the Fund
Lieved
David J. Ingraham
Candax
Cceur
Tremont Row
Stor
Whiting Street
Lynn
A. Fellers
Jeremiah Do. Galvin
Turk Street
M. Brown
Second Street
South Boston
Rutland
Mass
Samuel H. Curtis
Noe Street
Paul B. Curtis
Hancock Street
George Bigelow
North Rutland
Emma Bigelow
Mission Street
Waltham
Alameda
Cal
A. D. French
French
Sarah
Susan
Mary Downing
Haight Street
Mary A. Watson
Broadway
Reverett
I. S. Bronski
Shawmut Avenue
al Webster
Fulton Street
William Greer
Lawrence
Leavenworth Street
Abraham I. Cresswell
Warren
George KE. Commons
Ennis Street
Frisco
J. P. McCaughin
St. Paul's Chiurch
P. J. Noonan
Santa Rosa
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Sadlier
Alice Janarella
Erie Street
Dorchester
Josie Rosella
Mars Rosella
Vallejo Street
Ralph FE. Roosen
Chelsea
Jo. G. Roosen
Thomas Leeper
Pt. Lobos Avenue
Thomas Kerr
Johnson Avenue
John Kerr
Humboldt Place
C. Pall
Springvale
Della Hartney
Matoma Street
Hannah C. Beardsmarth
Ceers
Bay State
General Relief Committee
Guild
Wellville
Pligs
Hous
Chase & Sanborn
House of Chase & Sanborn
Yiye
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Graph Hill
WM. C. Gregor
Keyes
New England
WM. C. Grecor
Washington St
Bromfireld St
Puritan
Adams Llouse
Celero Drug Co
Poston
White Dental Parlors
Opp
R. H. White
United States
Oxford Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers
Lagrange ST
Kontire Trading Coutainery
Chapel Hiss
D. Kimbalil
Comemonwealth Avenue
Charlotte Emma
Loren E
Cora A. Kimball
Kimball House
North East Harbor
Murphly
Jeremiah
Josanna Murphy
Loring Street
J. J. Brennan
Old Harbor Street
Sinstine’s Church
Belmont
Henry J. Warren
Isgl
Newton Cemetery
Ereshk and
Erastatt
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont St
Crand
Wineee
J. A. Reid
Huntington Ave
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