Aftermath of Great San Francisco Quake and Fire
The article describes San Francisco after the disaster with 50,000 homeless in Golden Gate Park. It notes churches unusable, refuge services in parks, and widespread gratitude for national aid. Estimated losses run to 2,500 lives and $400 million in property. Coroner cautions death toll may be under 1,000, officials overwhelmed by the scale.
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Vance
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
William Marsh
Golden Gate City
Hope Rises in San Francisco After Devastating Fire
Survivors endure hardship in the business district amid martial rule as relief arrives. Thousands queue for rations while homes and shelters are sought across the bay. Firefighters claim victory as flames are brought under control, renewing public confidence in San Francisco’s future.
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Presidio
After San Francisco Earthquake Ruins Commerce
The downtown wholesale and retail districts are ruined while the wealthier residence areas suffered heavily. Temporary businesses open at Oakland and will move back to San Francisco as ruins are cleared. Carpentry crews and architects from Denver Chicago St Louis and New York rush to the stricken city. Estimates of deaths reach 2500 as information remains scarce due to the disaster's suddenness and wide impact.
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Oakland
Bay
San Francisco
Denver
Chicago
St Louis
New York
United States
Reconstruction and relief surge after San Francisco quake
Amid ruins and ongoing debris clearing, San Francisco eyes a rise in rebuilding as merchants announce resuming business. The Mutual Life Insurance Building loss threatens 12,000 policyholders with $50 million in claims, while Chinese tunnels beneath Chinatown add to disaster concerns. Worldwide aid pours in, led by New York and Massachusetts, with small towns contributing greatly to a nationwide relief fund expected to swell beyond record sums.
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Mately
Massachusetts
Chicago
Philadelphia
Laiger
America
Story of the San Francisco disaster unfolds in vivid details
A lengthy, dramatic chronicle recounts the San Francisco earthquake and fire, detailing widespread destruction across the Bay Area. It cites 300000 homeless, a wrecked post office, collapsed buildings, gas explosions, fires, and massive property losses across California.
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California
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San Francisco Bay
World Responds With Unparalleled Aid To San Francisco
An immense and spontaneous flood of material aid from the civilized world greeted the unheard appeal of a ruined San Francisco. Contributions poured in from nations, organizations, and individuals, reflecting a historic outpouring of relief and solidarity.
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San Francisco
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