Earthquake, Fire, and Tempest Toll Echoes Through Cities
Reports recount San Francisco fire damage from the quake destroying about 4 city blocks, with six hundred structures likely lost and most of the area south of Market Street burned. Tornado fatalities noted in Bellevue and Stoneburg Texas, plus a dynamite train blast near Pittston. A severe earthquake disturbance shakes wires and buildings, with tremors felt across several regions.
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Two Cremated in Hotel Mire Reported at Franlenmuth
Fire at Henry Goetz hotel in Franlenmuth led to two deaths and injuries to a farm worker as flames damaged the building. Rooms kept after the blaze reportedly found dead occupants Petry Genet and Say Si yettis old, described as kin of the proprietor. Corroborating witnesses and investigators hunted clues amid smoky ruins.
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Summer Hotel Destroyed in Salinas Bay
A dispatch from Salinas California reports The Flagstaff hotel was swept from shore into the bay eighteen feet deep with many narrow escapes and no fatalities. The Water House studio rolled into the bay and several houses were ruined.
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Survivors Face Future as City Reels from Loss
A tragedy leaves the continent grieving as survivors confront a future clouded by a $400 million loss. The city endures desolation, with heartache shaping post disaster resolve and community efforts to rebuild amid scarce resources.
Tide of Gold Flows Westward to Relieve Suffering
San Francisco endured four days of fire then declared under control as thousands were evacuated to parks and camps across the bay. Firefighters, citizens, and relief crews saved thousands trapped near the ferry house while desolation spread through the business district leaving the city an ash heap and hopeful relief began for over 200,000 homeless residents.
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Field of the Earthquake’s Destructive Zone Mapped
The territory with cross shading endured the quake as most destructive. The perpendicular shaded area felt the quake with no material damage. The strongest zone spans about 250 miles by 60 miles while a larger 400 mile by 250 mile area along the coast and into Nevada experienced lighter activity.
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Nevada
Great Earthquake Thins Worship as City Burns
In a century’s first, Sunday bells fell silent as earthquake and fire left most churches rubble. Surviving services gathered in parks as refugees camped, while San Francisco faced an estimated 2,500 deaths and about 400 million dollars in destruction. Hundreds of architects rush to rebuild as officials struggle with chaotic records and missing victims.
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Losses Revised at San Francisco Etags Event
In San Francisco officials revised etags of loss, noting 15,000 units affected. The update clarifies inventory adjustments and related financial implications for the regional operation.
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San Francisco
Worldwide aid pours into San Francisco disaster relief
The article reports massive global generosity for San Francisco after the disaster. It cites New York City near two million dollars, Massachusetts aiming for three million, Chicago over one million, Philadelphia five hundred thousand, and widespread smaller-town gifts. Contributions flow from London Paris Berlin and other places, though foreign gifts are declined for being unnecessary. The piece notes relief funds come from every state and city, with totals likely never known.
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Massachusetts
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America
Mutual Life Fire Disaster Puts 12 000 Policy Holders at Risk
A San Francisco fire destroyed the Mutual Life Insurance Co building at Sansome and California streets with 12 000 policy holders and about 50 million dollars in coverage. New York offices did not keep complete duplicate records. losses from earthquake are not covered by California fire policies. Authorities warn that broader liability rulings would be unwise despite the massive disaster.
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Sansome
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New York State
Awful Fate of Chinese in Underground Passages
The account describes Chinatown built above street level with tunnels and chambers extending fifty feet below. These subterranean passages, densely populated especially at night, were not timbered and likely caved in during the disaster, causing collapse of rookeries and trapping inhabitants in the bowels of the earth.
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Chinatown
Millions for the Needy Spurs National Subscriptions
The appeal reports more than 15 million dollars subscribed for San Francisco relief with major contributions from New York and Chicago. Congress and several other cities are named among the diverse donors as nationwide support continues.
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San Francisco
New York
Congress
Chicago
Pekin Givens to Metlet Fund for Relief
In Pekin a relief effort is underway with a donation of 20,000 dollars to aid disaster sufferers. The fund targets the relief of those affected and seeks support from the public and organizations.
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