First Cable Report From Fire Swept And Wrecked City
A San Francisco dispatch describes a devastating earthquake and fire that leveled much of the city. Water mains failed, fighting spread, and wholesale districts burned while martial law and widespread panic halted rescue efforts.
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Gainen
San Francisco
Cliff Howes
Maine
Market Street
Twelfth Street
Vin News Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Presidio
O. K
van Ness Avenue
Hays Valley
Octavia
van Ness
van News
Market
St. Francis
Congress Votes Relief for Roosevelts Mint Request
Congress approved relief funds after a cablegram from E R Stackable reported President Roosevelt ordered money to be released from the mint. The move ends the worst of the crisis, though some turmoil remains.
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E. R. Stackable
Roosevelt
Congress
Brewer & Co Responds to Inquiry From Welch & Co
Brewer & Co sends a reply to Welch & Co of New York stating no news and that telegraphic communications are seriously impeded. The message was conveyed via New York and conveys anxious waiting.
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Brewer & Co
Welch & Co
New York
Jury verdict in first degree murder reaches the gallows
The jury quickly returned a verdict of murder in the first degree in the Hele Simeon Wharton case. Deputy Attorney General Pronser delivered a forceful argument urging the jury to convict for the death penalty, stressing family grief and the necessity of swift justice. The judge set a date for sentencing, with the trial concluding around 10:40 a.m. and the opinion to continue on page 3.
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Frank Johnon
Hele Simeon Wharton
Robinson
Mobile
Prosser
Legal Notice On Free Advisory For With Warranty Drafting
A public notice states a firm offers free advice on properly drafting a With. The offer covers correct language and steps to ensure validity. The announcement emphasizes no charge for guidance and invites readers to seek clarified legal assistance.
Kuhio Confirms Renomination Not Desired Yet Ready to Lead
Hawaii delegate candidate Kuhio states he has not promised re nomination and has not sought the post. He notes growing letters urging him to head the Republican ticket and says he will reconsider only if the party wants his leadership for the next campaign.
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Ealior
Delomat
Hawaii
Teland
Hive Tinw
Congrem
Earthquake and Fire Strike California City
Great excitement spreads as news reaches Hanoluhu of a major California catastrophe. The tremor causes widespread damage to buildings and public utilities while fires burn across the area. Officials urge calm as rescue efforts continue and communities assess the destruction.
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Hanoluhu
California
Errands of Mercy from Cable Hut Fire Update
A waterfront fire on the city docks spreads toward Lombard Street and the Presidio area. Firefighters report many patients from hospitals and convents moved to safety as efforts continue to confine the flames. Soldiers distribute rations while wealthy backers fund relief, and fog helps dampen the blaze as dawn approaches.
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Honolulu
O'war
Lombard Street
Presidio
Mission Die Ie
Western Addition
Logan
Eema
Hearat
Congress
San Francisco Cliff House Area Suffers New Tremor Shake
Superintendent Gaines received a report from the hut operator near the Cliff House San Francl. A small shack rocked as the floor buckled and a pedestal in the basement rose about thirty inches. Cracks appeared in the front wall as aftershocks continued. Action limited to Campbell and candle finish. A second shock at 6:09 P.M. noted.
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Gaines
Cliff House
San Francl
Campbell
Population Homeless Amid Awful Conditions
The Honolulu Chamber of Commerce reports dire conditions after a telegraphed message from New York via Europe on Apr 30. Golden Gate Park and Presidio show population homelessness, a fire threat looms tonight, troops control the area, and communication to Honolulu is being restored as officials assess casualties and safety.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Presidio
Fragmented Southern Isles report with unclear details
A garbled OCR item mentions Southern Isles and times around 20 p.m. It includes stray names and phrases about Lavirone Heliuie and Lavirone related edits. The text is incoherent and lacks verifiable events or clear entities.
Jordan family safe after hotel incident at San Francisco
A telegram from Dorian’s daughter at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco reports Jordan relatives are safe. The message notes arrival plans to San Francisco next Wednesday May, with reference to a catastrophe affecting travel routes and a later contact about lodging arrangements and transportation.
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R.A. Dorian
Tre Bottomley
St Francis
San Praneieco
Mtoe
Leen
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