San Francisco Earthquake Devastates City and Death Toll Soars
Destructive tremors struck San Francisco on Wednesday morning and again later, leveling buildings and triggering a bay tidal surge. Officials estimate 5,000 to 10,000 dead with 14,000 homeless as fires engulf districts from South of Market to Nob Hill, and relief efforts race to the devastated area.
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Congress Hears San Francisco Relief Dispute
Reno April 19 Congress has appropriated 1 million dollars for San Francisco relief with the Senate approving 500000 and the House amending. Fires rage, water is cut off, the city endures martial law as tremors, explosions, and devastation extend across both San Francisco and Oakland. Relief teams labor amid chaos and fear with mounting casualties and widespread hardship.
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Tonopah Express Narrowly Survives Earthquake Corridor
Reno citizens race to mobilize a special train to San Francisco as a tremor rips through the Suisan district, endangering the Tonopah Express en route from Reno to San Francisco. Communication with the stricken area is virtually cut, with Napa and Tracy reporting damaged buildings, shattered glass, and windmills toppled.
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San Francisco Fire Relief and Devastation Report
Disaster news chronicles the great San Francisco blaze with 1000 dead and 100,000 homeless as flames sweep Nob Hill and Van Ness. quake shocks, water shortages, and hastened aid from Navy, Seattle, Vancouver, and Congress aid the relief effort.
California Earthquake Devastates San Francisco and Beyond
The tremor and resulting fires leveled major landmarks in San Francisco including Hale Brothers store and the Palace Hotel. Widespread damage spread to Oakland, San Jose, Martinez, Santa Cruz, Hollister, and beyond, with estimated city losses reaching into the billions. Authorities report collapsed buildings, ruined infrastructure, and numerous casualties as rescue and recovery efforts unfold across multiple counties.
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Presbyterian Services at New Constable District
Presbyter ian services will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 11 a m with Sabbath School following after the morning service All are welcome Rev A J Compton minister New Constable for Patisade J W Rains resigned as Constable of Pulissile Township and the county commissioners appointed N Hawkins to the vacancy
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Eureka Wire Down Delays News From Califor nia Calamity
An Eureka telegraph wire into Borecks failed since 11 a m Friday delaying a Reno Gazette report on the San Francisco disaster. Eureka residents anxiously await word about the situation and reactions, with many fearing for relatives and financial stakes amid widespread sympathy and concern.
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Three Burnett Sisters Die in Santa Rosa Earthquake
Reno Gazette reports Mrs. Dr. W. F. Burnett of Eureka mourns three sisters killed in Santa Rosa when a three story stone building collapsed on 4th Avenue. Victims include Mrs. Moke, Miss Willie Rol, and Miss Louise Reid. Burnett family left with no further news. Meanwhile Walter Borieag, accused of Sheriff Logan’s murder, is described as mentally unbalanced or feigning insanity ahead of trial.
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Nevada Politics Split Between Parties In Quiet Campaign
A Reno Gazette correspondent from Carsua eure Samuel Davis seeks the governorship with Hall Davis as candidate and Warden Considine as running mate while James Sweeney aims for Congress. The Democratic machine under Senator Newlands shapes the slate, and Republicans linger with no clear nominee, pondering T. B. Rickey or Oddie for governor. The piece notes party jockeying, shifting alliances, and rising voter turnout as campaigns edge toward reality.
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Angry miners force saloon keeper to remove claims
Two hundred angry citizens surged into Khyolite Nevada and demanded W. Gray withdraw monuments and destroy location notices on Balt Lake and other claims. Gray refused then backed away and agreed under mob pressure. He and his two sons watched as every trace of Gray’s claim was removed and were warned not to repeat the offense. Gray says he relied on legal advice from a respected elder. A U.S. Senator note followed about job pressures. Trials of Moser, Flagwood Orchard charged with Governor Stoonenberg murders set for May 16 in Boise Idaho.
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