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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1906
Page
2
A major quake struck San Francisco early Wednesday morning causing widespread destruction. Fire followed, destroying the business district and leaving 200000 homeless while 1500 people perished and 315000000 in property was wrecked.
The fire stretched about twenty six miles, burning across the financial and residential core. Recovery continues as debris is cleared, utilities repaired, and aid distributed. 500 bodies recovered with many unrecorded burials. Estimated property loss reaches 20 million dollars with 176 million covered by insurance.
Governor Pardee replies to Missouri Governor Foix thanking for aid but notes vast areas of California escaped disaster. He says San Francisco needs food and shelter while most of the state remains unharmed, with fire causing major ruin in the city. Santa Rosa also suffers heavily in proportion to its size.
The text notes about sixty people involved with many missing and a larger number seriously wounded, indicating a large incident with substantial casualties and inquiries into the fate of those affected.
In American history two catastrophes rival the San Francisco disaster the Chicago fire of 1871 and the Galveston hurricane of 1900. Chicago cost 200 lives and about 190 million dollars in property damage while Galveston reported 7,000 deaths and roughly 30 million dollars in damage.
San Francisco leaders and businessmen pace a swift rebuilding effort after the disaster. Banks with eastern ties promise quick restoration while draughtsmen draft plans for new peak facilities. P W Lilienthal urges all to rally and restore the city to its former prominence. Commission houses expect early reopening once authorities permit.
Michigan reports a quake near Calumet with one dead and four injured as miners worked deep in the Quincy mine. In San Francisco federal troops, led by Gen Funston, assume control with Major Benson commanding provost guards. A wave of marriages follows the disaster as couples rush to wed while relief efforts unfold.
A fire in West Second Street near Park Place, Coney Island, destroyed a stable and three-story frame flats, killing four people and leaving nearly thirty families homeless. The crash also notes the death of Chief D J Sullivan of San Francisco's fire department from earthquake injuries.
Governor Hanly issues a call for Hoosier relief to San Francisco after the devastating June fire. He describes the calamity as appalling and urges prompt charitable response, noting Indiana’s wealth and willingness to share with the stricken city and its people. He also sends a telegraphic message of sympathy to Governor Pardee offering material assistance.
The excursion steamer Louisiana carrying 300 passengers struck a snag near Neuburg, tearing a hole in the hull and forcing beaching in shallow water. Passengers walked ashore amid panic until the vessel reached the bank. it will be repaired and is valued at 75000 dollars.
Miss Magpie Schoen of Louisville visits New Middletown while several locals welcome or return from trips. A 10 1b boy is born to Mr and Mrs Luther south of town. Cumberland Telephone Co rebuilds line Elizabeth to Corydon. Various visits, moves, and a wagon accident sparking concern over road conditions. James Shields and Nora Foreman wed at Posey township parsonage.
The narrator urges readers to call and be convinced by TL. B. Lale tas the firest dine of log ies and surveys, claiming he offers superior goods and lower prices than anyone else and inviting customers to sue for themselves.
Fire at the Warman Black Chamberlain company stable at Union Stock Yards West Indianapolis kills about forty horses. Loss estimated at 18000 dollars and insured. In Shelbyville Sidney Sullivan, 26, pled guilty to attempted murder of Philip Miller and is sent to the state prison under the indeterminate sentence act.
Bloomington April 18 Tad Bloomington reports that Dr. A. Miller, astronomy professor at Indiana University, announced his resignation as Swarthmore College appoints him. He will begin his duties there next fall.
Albany Ind April 18 a brick Presbyterian church erected in 1897 was consumed by flames the blaze left the building in ashes The structure cost 3000 and was insured to light.
Anton Lambert is held without bond on a murder charge in South Bend Indiana for the slaying of Jacob Schwarts who was shot while defending his wife and son arriving at a home.
Describes a home for sale with modern improvements including hot and cold water in kitchen and bath, electric lights, dry well, and a good cistern. Offered at a cheap price and facilitated by Farmers Savings & Trust Co with W. E. Cook as secretary.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Chill Tonic as standing the test 25 years. The copy promotes the iron and quinine tonic with a tasteless formula and a claim no cure and no pay, priced at 40 cents.
The program for Franklin Township Sunday School Convention at St. Peter's Church on Sunday April 29 begins 1:30 PM with audience singing and prayers. Rev W W Moore speaks on the value of Sunday School training followed by songs and a talk by Rev L W Nordsick. features include Miss Clara and Miss Christine Richert and a duet. Henry Wright serves as chairman with Clara Richert secretary and attendees urged to join. program may vary for invited Sunday school workers. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar advertised as cough and cold remedy in the same issue.
In Columbus Indiana on April 20 Jesse Davis aged 35 shot and killed his wife with whom he had not been living for some time and then killed himself leaving three children. In Paris on April 29 Professor Curie who with his wife discovered radium was run over and killed by a wagon in the Place Dauphine.
Notice to stockholders of the Louisville New Albany Corydon Railroad Company of a special meeting to elect seven directors for the ensuing year. The meeting will be held May 15, 1900 at Ed D Mitchell law office Corydon Indiana. Directors will later elect officers at the same location.
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