Relief funds flow from Boston for San Francisco postal workers
A telegram from Boston Postmaster Hibbard to San Francisco Postmaster Fiske announces a $1500 relief contribution for San Francisco postal employees. The San Francisco disaster relief subscription began only last Saturday and Boston central station staff contributed a remarkable sum for the stricken city.
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Cisco
Sub-Treasury
San Francisco
Boston
Hibbard
Boston Post Office
Fiske
Central Station
Through Earthquake Night to Presidio Hill Safely
Eyewitness accounts from San Francisco describe a harrowing escape as flames engulfed the city. Survivors recount marching eight miles through devastation to Presidio Hill, aided by others, then boarding a government transport to Oakland.
First of Those Who Escaped Ruined City Arrive in Boston
George B. Fessenden, 65, of Allston, returned to Boston from San Francisco after the earthquake. He described a terrifying scene at the Hotel Francis with fires, collapsing walls, and frightened residents, but survived with only a nervous shock and some coffee and rolls to steady him. He arrived on an Albany-bound train after leaving Oakland by ferry.
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S. B. Hopkins
Bloomington
Ill
California
Boston
San Francisco
Mr. Hopkins
Post
North Station
Netherlands
Turk Street
Market
Los Angeles
Helen A. Chase
Manchester
N. H
Berkeley
Oakland
Frisco
Louisa Horan
Sarah Talbot
Lynn
George B. Fessenden
Gardiner Street
Allston
Fessenden
Albany
Hotel Francis
Francis
Obesity Food Claims Quick Weight Reduction
A home food product promises rapid weight loss with no starvation. It allegedly converts excess fat into muscle and tissues, reduces a big stomach, and improves heart and lung function. The ad urges readers to fill a coupon and mail today.
Massachusetts Relief Association Sends Funds and Aid to California
The relief association gave 25000 to the local Red Cross committee and forwarded 25000 to Oakland California. Five thousand blankets left Boston for San Francisco. Eighteen architectural draughtsmen and architects and an engineer depart for California at 2 p m. Mrs. Mary Kehew urges State women’s clubs to contribute. John F Moors, Massachusetts relief representative, has arrived in California.
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Relief Association
Red Cross Society of Massachusetts
Oakland
Cal
Boston
San Francisco
California
Mary Kehew
John F. Moors
Massachusetts ‘Relief Association
Regal Shoes Aids San Francisco Infant Relief
Mr. E. J. Bliss of Regal Shoe Company directed 120 stores to form infant relief bureaus in San Francisco. Stores will collect foods clothing and infant supplies with messengers or wagons to collect items. Bliss purchased stocks of food nipples bottles and clothing in Los Angeles and sent four cars to the quake city aiding numerous families.
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E. J. Bliss
Regal Shoe Company
Boston
Regal
United States
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Mr. Bliss
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco's Fight to Prevent Pestilence
Thousands flee the city by train freight car and ship as earthquake shock triggers insanity reports. Police demand arms surrender after shooting tragedies while 3000 residents sleep in Golden Gate Park. President Harriman offers to lay tracks and mobilize 3000 to 4000 men for debris removal and material transport.
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Dinan
Golden Gate Park
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Postal Clerks Big Hearts Call at United States
Postal clerks in San Francisco rally for a United States appeal charity drive. Volunteers collect donations and organize routes to support relief efforts amid ongoing service challenges.
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United States
Fint
San Fran
Lydia E Pinkham Product Aids Chronic Kidney Trouble
Medical notice touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for kidney disease in women. It cites Mrs Emma Sawyer of Conyers Georgia as a testimonial and invites free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Sawyer
Emma Sawyer
Conyers
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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Presidio
Ogden
Utah
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Madway
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