Fiery path veered toward San Francisco rail terminals
A special dispatch reports a fierce wind driving a fiery path toward San Francisco railway terminals as relief efforts accelerate. Secretary Taft asks Congress for an additional one million to fund San Francisco aid while existing contracts total about one and a half million for stores and expenses.
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Fire threatens San Francisco waterfront ferry hub
April 20 dispatches report a high velocity northwest wind endangering the city’s waterfront districts. General Funston orders a squadron to defend the Union Ferry Depot as fire and quake damage threaten Market Street routes and the waterfront hospital. The Western Union warns of fire creeping toward the Oakland Ferry Building, while the Postal Telegraph abandons its Ferry Building office.
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Ohio Governor urges aid to California disaster victims
Ohio leaders urge Mayors and citizens to form relief committees and coordinate with Governor Pardee in Sacramento. Contributions collected by Ohio committees to be sent to Governor Pardee for distribution. Signed by Governor John M Pattison and Secretary Lewis B Houck.
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Mayor declares fire danger past relief assured for San Francisco
Mayor Schmitz announces fire under control and relief stations set for about 200000 homeless in Golden Gate Park. He warns against fires until chimneys are inspected and urges support for relief efforts and water supply from Spring Valley Water Company, with Federal troops protecting Lake Merced.
Cliff House Topple Report Not Verified
In San Francisco on April 20 the claim that the famous Cliff House toppled into the sea could not be verified and is likely untrue. The confusion made contact difficult.
Death Toll Rises From San Francisco Lodging House Fire
San Francisco reports show 75 corpses recovered and at least 50 more bodies exposed after a three story lodging house fire at Fifth and Minna. The disaster spreads across downtown venues with 150 missing, heat and suffocation blamed. Ohio Governor Pattison and California Governor Pardee coordinate aid, urging local relief drives and funds. The Bruns wick Hotel and other downtown landmarks suffer significant damage while several factories escape major harm.
Eleven Postal Clerks Rescued After Three Days
In San Francisco on April 20 eleven postal clerks were pulled from debris of the post office. Believed dead, they were found alive after being buried in stone for three days without food or water. All the mail was saved.
Cliff Hotel Owner Reported Lost Son From Mt Vernon
MT VERNON April 20 The Cliff Hotel in San Francisco was owned by Lee Irvine of Mt Vernon who may have perished Relatives here have heard nothing He is a son of Clark Irvine and a Kenyon College graduate.
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Funston Appeals for Supplies to Prevent Suffering
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports a telegram from General Funston to the War Department. He cites about 300000 homeless and famine seems inevitable after large supply stores burned. He urges that all possible aid be given in food supplies tents and blankets to avert frightful suffering.
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Fire Devastates Mariquina and Cebu Areas in Philippines
Manila reports a major fire sweeping Mariquina in Rizal Province and a second blaze near Cebu. Thousands are homeless and starving as two thousand dwellings in Mariquina and two hundred in Cebu are burned. Government aid rushes to affected residents.
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Great San Francisco Fire Threatens Subtreasury and Sheds
Fire from Nob Hill to the waterfront devastates East Bay warehouses. National Guard arrives as 35 white men are killed near the Subtreasury. 600 laborers rush to sewer work while saloons are emptied. High winds drive flames toward the sea and pier areas.
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