20 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
1
Elizabeth activists rally Friday for relief to quake and flood victims in frisco and other areas. Mayor Berry called for citizens to contribute through the Elizabeth Elks and local churches, with a broad appeal across organizations to send funds and supplies promptly.
The message states donations will be promptly forwarded through the approved agency for distribution. Samuel J. Berry, mayor, signs the appeal emphasizing adherence to prevailing conditions and immediate mobilization of relief efforts.
The text reads as a garbled note mentioning an editor, donors, a commission, and local figures such as Smeaton and a mayor. It appears as a damaged OCR fragment with scattered names and roles, lacking coherent context or events to summarize.
Elizabeth Elks Lodge No 280 begins relief work for San Francisco disaster sufferers. Exalted Ruler appoints a committee to manage funds and distribution. Members contribute promptly with varied donations including Coles 27 and Abe Tesar 8. Other donors listed.
A fragment from a local notice shows the Indi Rider of Foresters in Francisco City at Court Childs No 1476. The group resolves to forward 25 dollars to the High Court of California for the purpose of aiding the officers or recipients involved.
A garbled note from a fraternal gathering references Walter Chandler and the Beate group. It mentions Masons and a request for relief, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Frisco dispatch reports a flood of telegram inquiries about private mergers to the Ocean, with many men called to testify. Officials list about thirty five telegrams received, deliveries made to Oakland and nearby San Francisco, while names and relations of several families are noted as living in Mosserey and Otirey.
A fragmented item notes Governor Bates delaying a planned mosquito control trip. Early scheduling concerns and timing adjustments are reported amid hesitation from officials. The piece emphasizes uncertainty and potential new dates without detailing outcomes.
Washington April 20 dispatch says fire in San Francisco partially under control by morning. Hose lines along Franklin to Telegraph Hill, efforts focused south of Market, rest of city facing smoke and water shortages. War Department mobilizes aid and relief efforts. extensive damage reported to docks, post office, and transportation.
Eyewitness reports from San Francisco describe the devastating quake scene with collapsed buildings, rising debris, and heroic firemen and students aiding victims. Descriptions recount bodies recovered, people trapped on hillsides, and widespread damage to streets and structures as rescue efforts continue.
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