Hegira From Frisco Invasion of Relic Hunters
Chronicle of San Francisco after a great disaster. The article describes mass exodus, a powerful earthquake shock, cascading debris in Chinatown and Nob Hill, burnt estates, and the search for valuables amid ruins. It notes crimes against women involving soldiers and lingering fears as the city begins to recover.
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San Francisco
San
Francisco
Golden Gate
Broadway
Howerd
Water Front
Chinatown
Bonanza
Huntington
Stanford
Crocker
Nob Hill
Oakland
Relic Hunters Open San Francisco After Quake
San Francisco opens to the public as authorities ease restrictions and ferry service resumes. Crowds flood the city with relief concerns, while relic hunters head toward Chinatown. Relief funds total 2.306 million, with most from outside sources. Chinese worshipers gather in Chinatown ruins seeking solace amid ashes. Oakland banks resume after a week closed.
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San Francisco
San Francis
Oakland
Pardee
Chinatown
Food Committee
Schmit
United States
Committee On Finance
Cal
President Roosevelt directs San Francisco relief fund routing
The president proclaims all further contributions should go to James D. Phelan, chairman of the San Francisco finance committee, saying Red Cross funds are no longer needed as primary relief and praising local efforts. Maj.-Gen. Greely notes 300,000 homeless cared for in five days. Devine will disburse funds via Phelan.
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San Francisco
James D. Phelan
Greely
Red Cross
Devine
Phelan
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
No Epidemic in San Francisco Says Health Chief
Dr J W Ward chair of the health committee declares no epidemic and fewer contagious cases than a month ago. He warns alarmist reports may trigger refugee embargoes and urges San Francisco to maintain sanitation under control amid ongoing calamities. The report notes Liverpool insurer losses and early California cherry sale proceeds for Frisco sufferers.
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San Francisco
California
United States
J. W. Ward
Within the Burning City San Francisco Still Standing
A survey estimates the fire area at about 10 000 acres within fifteen square miles hosting nearly 100 banks and 250 000 residents plus 40 000 transients. Most homes shelter 150 000 people, looting follows in Chinatown ruins, and relief efforts focus on clothes and blankets as troops police camps and sanitation improve.
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Premi- San Francisco
Nent
San Francisco
Western Addition
Chinatown
Oakland
Cal
Tidal Wave Figures and City Recovery Efforts
Report describes salvaged valuables from the tidal disaster including intact china bronzes and a gold piece possibly melted from coin. Banks plan to resume with deposits up to 500 dollars and mint cashing for checks. Oakland seeks trade gains, realty syndicate plans 500 acres of tide land docks. Earthquake shocks trigger panic as Mr. Tilden dies and a vigilance committee forms in San Francisco.
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London
Paris
New York
Planing Mill Association
Oakland
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Pier
Disposing of the Wreckage in San Francisco Railroads Aid Debris Removal
Southern Pacific officials offer to build a track through central San Francisco from Harrison Street to the bay and to bring flat cars for wreckage removal, employing 3 000 to 4 000 workers to clear the ruins. Gov. Pardee refuses to withdraw the state militia after the fatal shooting of H. S. Tilden.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railway
Harrison Street
Bay
Pardee
Citizens’ Committee
H. 58
Tilden
Indomitable American Spirit Aims to Rebuild San Francisco
In the wake of disaster the American people show resilience planning tents and early temporary structures, then brick and steel buildings. Gen. A W Greely assumes command at Fort Mason, replacing Gen. Funston, with federal troops directing relief efforts and rebuilding city life. Pope Pius X has sent aid to the afflicted.
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San Francisco
Gen. Greely
A. W. Greely
Frederick Funston
Fort Mason
Presidio
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SAN Francisco Examiner
Specter
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San Franciso
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Inquirer
Fla
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London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company
Stonebore
Hamilton
Hire
Larke
Ellevae
Ruins
E Peen
Gen. Funston
Mr. Tilden
McCutche
Chicago Daily Tribune
Pope Pius X
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