Graphic quake account from Dr Hibbard in Los Angeles
Dr W Edward Hibbard of Pasadena describes the St Francis Hotel on the eleventh floor shaking violently as the earth trembled. He recalls the building swaying like a pendulum, debris and wreckage filling streets, crowds panicking, and a chaotic rush to the waterfront for escape aboard small boats and launches.
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Los Angeles
W. Edward Hibbard
Pasadena
St. Francis Hotel
Dr. Hibbard
Sol
Brown Mill Being Steadily Improved at Cottage Grove
The Brown Lumber Company mill at Cottage Grove is being expanded with daily progress. Owner Mr. Brown says the mill will consume 50,000 feet daily soon, currently cutting over 40,000. Logger Prank Thomas is pushing logs rapidly as morning train loads depart on the O. & S. BE line alongside the regular logging train.
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Brown Lumber Company
Cottage Grove
Cate
Brown
Prank Thomas
Naogg
Fire Aid Urges Quick Help for San Francisco Victims
A broad appeal calls for immediate support for the south coast residents after a Disaster. The speaker stresses that every donation helps as drinking water becomes scarce and city services are overwhelmed amid the catastrophe.
Close Contest for State Nominees
Portland apr 21 partial returns from Multnomah county show Geer leading for Republican governor with Withycombe second Johns out of running. In senate Duke leads Bourne with Lowell third. Henson and Gatch neck and neck for secretary of state. Hoyt leads county treasurer but Southern Oregon trails. Ward defeats Malley for Democratic sheriff. Congress contests surprise results with Lachner and Shepherd strong. County judge renominated. Beecher and Campbell lead in other races.
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Portland
Multnomah
T. T. Geer
Withycombe
Johns
Duke
Bourne
Lowell
Henson
Gatch
Hoyt
Oregon
Carter
Steel
Willis Dunniway
Yom Ward
Lachner
Ellis
Shepherd
A. A. Bailey
C. Beach
James
Wasco
Smith
Linn
Cake
Benton
Geer
Josephine
Moriow
Clatsop
Jackson
Marion
Umatilla
Hake
Haker
Brown
Kourne
le Np
Tuck
Manley
Elis
Multnomah County
Give Bourne
Watson
Sehlbrede
Word
Stevens
Malheur Project Withdrawn After Interior Advice
In Washington April Putton, advised by the secretary of the Interior, says the Malheur project is impractical due to holdings and railroad right of way. Lands withdrawn will return to public entry under the Ordnance and other acts. Heyburn notes a physical impossibility to hold the Federal court meeting in San Francisco in May.
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Washington
Putton
Secretary of the Interior
Heyburn
Senate
San Francisco
Nominations Decided in County Direct Primary Contests
Voters cast a light ballot as farmers worked and earthquake news drew city attention. In the Republican contest for state senator J. H. Bingham appears nominated by a small plurality with Shelley and Griffin following. For representatives B. A. Washbourne Allen H. Eaton and J. N. Edwards seem chosen. County clerk E. A. Lee leads over J. J. Winn. Edwards wins county commissioner nomination despite low Cottage Grove votes. Eugene precincts name R. S. Bryson and F. T. Plank as Republicans for justice and constable, while Democrats pick Geo. W. Kinsey and H. P. Morris respectively.
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J. H. Bingham
Shelley
Clozce
Griffin
B. A. Washbourne
Allen H. Eaton
J. N. Edwards
E. A. Lee
J. J. Winn
H. D. Edwards
Cottage Grove
Kayser
Edwards
Eugene
R. 5. Bryson
F. T. Plank
Geo. W. Kinsey
H. P. Morris
City Council Meets Adjourned to Plan Water Works Sale
At an adjourned meeting the council heard a water company proposal for selling the water works to the city and set a conference date for Wednesday April 25 at 8 p.m. Ordinances ordering sewers along three alleys were passed ranging from Willamette and Olive to Dorris addition and from Jefferson street sewer to Monroe street. An invitation to the Chemical Engine Company annual banquet was accepted.
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Water Company
Willamette
Olive Streets
Dorris Addition
West Seventh
West Eighth
Jefferson Street
Monroe Street
West Fourth
West Fifth
Chemical Engine Company
Worried Over Judge Wintermeier Absent City
Friends of Justice of the Peace Chas A Wintermeier fear his absence and odd behavior after leaving for Portland on Wednesdays train. He urged his landlady Mrs Rogers to keep the trip secret as alarm rises among Knights of Pythias and Elks members who have been asked to locate him.
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Friends of Justice of the Peace
Chas
A. Wintermeier
Portland
Knights of Pythias and Elks
Wintermeier
Trains Delayed By California Earthquake Strike Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific trains run irregularly due to California quake delays. Trains from the south arrived in three sections between 8 and 10 PM. No. 15 reached Eugene late morning. Portland departures were blocked by equipment shortages. The northbound No. 10 split into on time and late sections.
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Southern Pacific
California
Eugene
Portland
Brough
Earthquake survivor recounts San Francisco disaster
Z A Davis of East Thirtenth and Mill streets returned home after the quake and fire. He stayed at the Auditorium Hotel on Eddy Street and described the shaking, locked exits, pandemonium, and the hotel front collapsing into the street. He spoke of scarce food and water, two days aftershocks, and plans to avoid returning to San Francisco.
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Z. A. Davis
East Thirtenth
Mill Streets
San Francisco
Davis
Auditorium Hotel
Lst Eddy Street
Market
Mr. Davin
Tivoli Theatre
Mr. Davis
Cass Matlock
Ed Rondchild
Eugene
Oregon House
Tork Street
Dr Moore and wife recount San Francisco quake tale
Dr Chas E Moore and his wife touring from San Francisco to Seattle passed through Eugene on a late train and spoke at the depot about their thrilling earthquake and fire experiences in the downtown area. They escaped narrowly as the shock struck.
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Chas. E. Moore
McKenzie
Springfield
Eugene
San Francisco
Seattle
The Guard Delivers Up-to-the-Minute San Francisco News
The Guard newspaper provides rapid dispatches about the San Francisco calamity. Extras issued by 3:00 am drew crowds to bulletin boards and the special train at 11:45 am carried more copies, reflecting unprecedented public demand.
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San Francisco
Atlw
McKinley
San Francisco quake victims miss relatives in Oregon
Dozens in Lane County learn of loved ones in the burned Bay City as families reel from the disaster. Mrs A Jd Hotchkiss and Mrs Susan Lynch remain unaccounted for while Mrs Hills, sister of several locals, resided at 2172 Howard Street amid the flames. J D Matlock sought relatives in San Francisco, discovering the vast, homeless throng makes locating individuals nearly impossible.
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San Francisco
A. Jd. Hotchkiss
Lon Huff
Hazel Hall
Susan Lynch
Isaac Zumwalt
Theity
Sarah A. Hills
Jas. McClaren
C. C. Croner
Ellen Halts
Hills
Pryor Blair
Lane County
Howard Street
Bay City
Ernest
Harry McGuin
D. McGuire
Engen
Joe Matlock
Carrie Ioudebusch
Clarence Luckey
Gene
San Fnu
C. A. Burda
Mred
Hardware and Steel Compas
San Francise
H. L. Bort
San Jose
Phoebe Kinsey
Margaret Kraa
Bneene Por
Rose Millard
Aif
Frank Hanson
Willis
Eos
McElroy
Ice and soda waters made from condensed water
The firm states that their ice and all soda waters are produced from condensed water drawn from their own well over 40 feet deep. They offer tours to prove the purity and absence of germs in their products.
Administratrix Appointed for W B Yates Estate in Irving
Mrs. Philena A Yates has been appointed administratrix of the estate of her husband W B Yates who died at Irving on April 13 The probable value of the estate is 400 J M Kitchen Lincoln Bond and L A Coldren were named as appraisers.
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Philena A. Yates
W. B. Yates
Irving
J. M. Kitchen
Lincoln Bond
L. A. Coldren
Freight Trains Loaded With Provisions Reach Eugene
Two special freight trains totaling 28 cars carried relief for San Francisco sufferers through Eugene this morning. An early overland train added a baggage car with bread batter and coffee, plus a Pullman car for 40 doctors and nurses from Portland.
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San Francisco
Eugene
Portland
Workman Cornwall at Barbach’s shop in Olive street
A brief obituary style item notes Mr. Cornwall, a wagon maker at Barbach's blacksmith shop on Olive street, enjoying a hearty, active old age of nearly eighty. He is reported to continue working through the coming days despite his age and long service.
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Cornwall
Barbach
Olive Street
Hile
Wii
Anxious List of Relatives in City Affected by San Francisco Fire
An anxious roll of exogene friends and relatives in Say ne ed, many living in San Francisco, are reported to be in contact with the Guard. Names include Inez White Ruth Fling Samuel Ro Marietta Thurston Earl Church and many others with ties to 884 Folsom street and surrounding areas, as families are displaced by the disaster.
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Ple
Say
Inez White
the Rover
San Frendiane
Ruth Fling
Samuel Ro
Marietta Thurston
Ju Cisco
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Henry P. Fbllippi
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Mis
Cor B. Dixes
J. D. Matlock
Lewis Brothe Hawk
Turk Stret
Horace Burnett
Julius Goldsmith
Lena Goldsmith
Iis
W. C. Jackson
Goldsmith
Carrie ‘Lopping
D. A. Paine
J. W. Sta Walterville
Ka Jose
J. F. Berger
W. L. Heitch
Anderson
Heights
A. Davis
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