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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1906
Page
3
Reports from San Francisco describe ongoing relief work after a major quake. Authorities organize shelter, blankets, and food as refugees gather in parks near Chinatown and Washington Square while coroner investigations begin and power and transit repairs unfold.
The chaotic scene at Fifth and Market ends in multiple deaths as a mob attacks a burning home. Witnesses recount a military officer ordering shots to prevent a crowd from crowding the flames. A woman dies from injuries near City Hall and others flee amid gunfire. Police investigate the broader violence and theft amid the chaos.
Reports describe an earthquake impact in various areas with no confirmed fatalities. Residents faced power and building issues while emergency crews assessed damaged structures and displaced individuals. Local authorities urged caution as aftershocks were possible.
Fragmentary OCR reads unclear lines about Carnegie Aero society officers and a payment of $95 for meat bedding and eluting. Mentions Charles J. Taylor of Piriminis and Lawrence Phipps Henke with forward memed note. Event appears tied to a steamer voyage with San Francisco and Los Angeles details.
Mt Prausiees April 24 Brigadier General Frederick Jumistos outlines resettlement of displaced families. The document lists numerous locations and numbers including Calistogn 200, Covina 100, San Diego 1,409, Pomona 400, St. Helena 240, and San Berme ne 1,000 with families and dependents prioritized by women and children. funding and wire transfers referenced to Stony Riverede.
Oakland April 21 Each city posted notices claiming skilled labor is in high demand yet Mott says these notices are misleading. He cites San Francisco and San Joaquin region reports of job interest while actual skilled work demand appears limited with few mechanics employed.
The official report from General Greely details life loss in San Francisco during the disaster. A careful investigation cites a death tally of about 277 victims with six others believed to have perished in the ruins at the Valencian hotel annex site and related areas.
Manta April 21 reports that many organizations plan to land aid for earthquake sufferers, forging a joint effort of Spaniards and Filipinos to collect funds over three days. The baseball league plans similar action with masters to fund all phases, and AIDEPP holders report ongoing subscriptions for victims.
April 1 brings a boxing exhibition at the Puella Athletic arena to aid San Pranniaco sufferers. Fathereavatie cn Nm has prepared bouts including Nelson versus Eddy Rabison for seven rounds and Rims versus Blake for four rounds. Hermanan versus Ale ANON and other matchups are listed for the event.
Aurelio Herrera and Mauro Herrera lead a four round effort to boost city event tickets. Jebles and associates are involved with others in a campaign to sell entries while officials, merchants, and residents monitor the process amid public interest in the sale schedule.
In a dispatch from New York dated April 2, Vice President Galvin of Southern Pacific outlines burned district boundaries in San Francisco. The plan details a perimeter starting at the ferry building, running through Brannon Street and Second, then west to Townsend and Bleth Street, north to Market and Van Ness, and east to Sansome before returning to the starting point. Portions along the city side were spared by the earthquake, with some areas damaged while others remained intact.
April 24 report from San Francisco describes ongoing police patrols amid militia presence. Officers insist militiamen are not to operate under Captain Martin and insist on preserving order with civilians reporting aggressive guards. An incident at Trayes street and Van Ness avenue involved an officer being challenged and shots fired as lights were supposedly barred after 16 delack p.m. Citizens protest militia patrols as authorities seek withdrawal of all troops.
From Usilen Utah on April 24 the Harfltau lines official A B Mone Wy estimated 10 000 to 15 000 Ban Francisca refugees would pass through Ogden as the coast disaster spurs a mass homeless exodus.
Curent of Blackholdess now being sought. A Wilding by President plane are judging a merger of Fort Wayne Trust Company and We-Mlate Team and Trust Company. Expect consolidation within weeks as stockholders ratify. Under plan Fort Wayne absorbed by TriState with Cubios. Willing present. Harry G. Paul chairs executive board. Companies have long been closely allied with common board members.
The Sunday School convention in St Joe township drew a large turnout. County Superintendent in charge, a large audience on Saturday and Sunday, with meetings filled with helpful features and encouragement for Sunday School work. Officials elected include President J. S. Davis and Secretary Treasa Lever. Teasaver Ashley and Superintendent Lane led the sessions. new teachers joined the Lamne-St group. Local mention notes a four month term for Sunday Schools and a new wallpaper shop listing. Mrs Lizzy Tang, longtime Kowohiahs county resident, died at home near Loosburg aged 88.
Fort Wayne proprietor William IeXay recounts experience from California quake and business plans to return. J Hess McCulloch of Hamilton Nations Bank recalls the Tokyo earthquake and imperial hotel shock. Both describe vivid fear and lasting impressions from disasters that changed their outlook on risk and relocation.
A Fort Wayne man is murdered as trial details unfold in care dettslurg. Witnesses discuss a fatal attack in Port Wayne area, with doctors conducting post mortem examinations. Neighbors recall a Barber Shop incident and identify the assailant. The victim is linked to Mrs. Stosing Baals and siblings Mira Enum, with patrolman James Moharil noted as a relative. No motive disclosed.
A painter named Charles Mat fell from a scaffold on West Main Street while working on an exterior building. The scaffold slip caused him to plunge about twelve feet to the sidewalk injuring his left ankle. He received first aid at the scene and was taken to 210 East Bacoul Street where Dr. Macbeth treated the injury.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Wall Paper sale at LO and Ault's with $30 prices. A separate vague item mentions safety tensions and a disturbance involving railroad workers on a Sunday morning, with unclear details about locations and outcomes.
Washington reports demand for increased troops as officials urge rapid deployment to San Francisco and surrounding areas. Despite requests for 2,700 additional troops, authorities say militiamen must be raised externally to support public safety and protect interests amid volatile conditions.
Reports describe rapid reconstruction of San Francisco after a major earthquake. Military and municipal teams blow up ruins to clear Market Street and create safe arteries to the waterfront. Construction plans include a seventeen story Humboldt building and new terra cotta designs to replace destroyed structures. Vessels moved and port authorities lift shipping restrictions as fortifications suffer damage and a survey gauges total impact.
Reading through garbled OCR, the article mentions New Orleans and General commands with references to the Grand Army of the Republic and a dinner attended by high officials. It notes special trains arriving and a gathering involving notable military figures.
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