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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
1
A city appeal calls on leading businessmen and all residents to send ten thousand dollars by wire to relieve distress after death and destruction in San Francisco. The message emphasizes urgency and ongoing need for funds to rebuild the stricken city.
A telegraph from Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter prompts Indianapolis leaders to raise funds for San Francisco and California victims. The executive committee seeks $10,000 with a $1,000 pledge from Indianapolis, banks and newspapers to collect contributions, and distribution via Indiana Red Cross and city offices.
Inélemm residents seek news of friends as many are missing after a disaster. Fireman Wilam Kennedy fears for his brother John Kennedy of Union Club San Francisco, last heard of before reports of the event. Maury of Massachusetts avenue seeks relatives in San Francisco, as does Mulberry
Miss Jonple Newnam the first woman to send a message from San Francisco to Indianapolis after the quake. She was formerly Indianapolis and was employed by the Pacific Telephone company. The message reached 3317 Bellefontaine at shortly before 1 oclock Thursday morning. It was the first private management to Indianapolis since the disaster passing Sacramento Denver Chicago and then Indianapolis.
The list names numerous identified and unidentified victims from a calamity at various locations including midedgen, Bemplinia, and readings around Geary and Stockton. Several victims are described by surname with locations such as 110 Eddy Street and 120 Stevenson, noting a hospital, a falling chimney, and debris. The piece also contains scattered advertisements about medicines and household goods amid the chaos.
New York observers report Guggenheim Sons wired sixty thousand dollars to the Union National Bank of Oakland for San Francisco relief. The message to General Funston expresses deep sympathy and pledges aid, noting the funds are placed at his disposal for relief of suffering.
San Francisco endured a devastating post quake fire as flames ravaged homes and landmarks. Officials warn 10,000 could be dead or injured, with 200,000 left homeless and property losses soaring toward 300 million dollars. Refugees flee to water fronts chased by smoke, as firefighters tire from the long struggle.
In a chaotic report from Oakland dated April 19 a massive fire spreads from San Francisco to residential districts. The blaze, unchecked, devastates entire city blocks while authorities deploy martial force and fire units race to contain the inferno. Several vandals are shot during the crisis. three men are killed while looting.
Reports describe a catastrophic event with hundreds killed or missing, extensive destruction of hotels and homes, and mass displacement. Inmates and civilians suffer in collapsed buildings as fires spread, water is cut off, and aid struggles to reach stricken areas. The city reels with chaos and dawn finds streets crowded with intoxicated survivors.
Gen Funston reports San Francisco nearly destroyed by a sprawling blaze. Troops aid police, martial law declared with civil authorities, about 2,000 homeless, food scarce, many blocks destroyed, explosions from munitions, widespread devastation across miles, recovery hampered by chaos and looting.
An April earthquake in Francisco and Salinas causes two incidents. A man died attempting to reach his father during the tremor at a home. At the Thimanth hotel in Salinas a roof collapse killed a bride and groom on their wedding trip.
News recounts a massive earthquake near Watsonville California April 1 with severe ground upheaval. Tracks shifted four to six feet, rails twisted, and mud geysers spouted 10 to 12 feet high between Castroville and Monterey. Two people died in the disaster.
In Los Angeles on April 19 a catastrophic event devastates Stanford University and surrounding structures. The Presbyterian church St Patrick's cathedral and local high school are destroyed. The Vendamie Hotel annex and Doturety block burn completely with numerous fatalities. Incoming travelers from other cities bring news of Dewey and disaster from Sun Cruz, Monterrey, Gilroy and Holleret.
A new relief appropriation of 300000 is authorized to aid San Francisco sufferers under War Department transport. Early fire at the Occidental Hotel district destroys Merchants Exchange and Crocker Woolworth buildings. Chronicle building reports smoke. Emperor sends condolences to Roosevelt over the catastrophe.
Reports from Oakland San Francisco and nearby areas describe widespread destruction from a major earthquake. Cities including Santa Cruz San Jose and Napa suffer extensive damage with fires destroying hundreds of blocks. Authorities fear high death toll and scarce water as soldiers deploy bayonets to control panicked crowds.
President Roosevelt wired Mayor Schmitz offering federal help and shared the horror of the catastrophe. The War Department offered federal troops to preserve order. Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing loans of tents to San Francisco and nearby stricken cities, with Treasury and Navy to cooperate with War to extend relief.
New York April 19 Harriman head of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific prepared to leave today for San Francisco on a special train. News wires were down and no definite transmission was possible, prompting Harriman to depart immediately for the Pacific coast. The Stegemeier Brothers ad offers diamonds and rings with limited stock.
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