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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1906
Page
2
Mrs W W Scott of San Francisco details her harrowing journey to the Presidio and escape from the fire after the earthquake. She describes waking to a roaring tremor, chandeliers swinging, plaster falling, and street fires billowing as the Fairview residence and city buildings sustained damage despite intact chimneys.
Eyewitness account recalls early belief that Market Street would stop the spread of fire yet by Thursday morning a grand blaze roared through both sides of Market Street. Thousands fled toward the Presidio carrying belongings in bundles and trunks while animals and pets were carried amid the panic.
A witness recounts fleeing through streets jammed with terrified crowds toward the Presidio then Alameda and Chicago relief. He notes the mingling of classes, collapsing homes, and a insane woman subdued on a gangplank while refugees endured sleepless nights, hunger, and loss. He mentions personal losses including a valued wardrobe, instruments, and art holdings, with relief efforts by Chicago and San Francisco communities.
A Sun special describes L W Hellman, famed Pacific coast banker, waiting in bread line with a cane. He calmly accepts two loaves, saying this gives more satisfaction than selling a city street railroad. The scene contrasts wealth with urban hardship amid chaotic crowds and police actions at Market Street.
John Alexander Dowie spoke at Zion City amid a weakened frame, defending his Zion policies and denouncing foes. Morning attendance was small, with 1800 listening in the afternoon as open-air services continued. Mrs Dowie and Gladstone Dowie attended nearby.
The fragmentary text appears to mock a political exchange with phrases about being 39 and a claim of drawing out a mystery. Names and clear facts are sparse, leaving an unclear event or context.
A cryptic line hints at a riddle style note in an old column about social scenes. The fragment suggests dialogue or verse and may reference a noticed saying about a girl and advice.
A public lecture by Rev. Arthur R. Vosburg of Rochester will discuss the teachings of Christian Science. Appointed by the Boston mother church, the board of lectureship aims to clarify misapprehensions about the movement. Vosburg, trained as a Presbyterian minister, became a Christian Science practitioner and later joined the lectureship board. The free talk, hosted by the First Church of Christ Scientist in Indianapolis, promises an instructive discussion on the relationship of man to God.
John D. Rockefeller appeared at the One Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York City, greeting parishioners warmly after a morning service. He spoke about health through outdoor exercise, potatoes as a boyhood staple, and his San Francisco relief gift, while deflecting praise as he urged charity and national unity.
A distressed homeowner rebukes a fire insurance agent claiming sacrifices from San Francisco fire strains premiums. The agent admits strain on resources and hints at higher premiums this year, while the homeowner laments the industry’s perceived indifference to those with no fire loss.
The annual camp of Instruction of the Indiana National Guard will be held at Camp Benjamin Harrison on July 18627.
Ellen Terry, a British stage icon, is feted by theatregoers for half a century of artistry. She first appeared on stage at eight as Desdemona in The Winter's Tale at London’s Princess Theatre. Now a grandmother, her enduring vitality keeps her public appeal strong and her performances revered.
Ho Rouse, president of the Mt. Ky 2T railroads known as the Katy, died after a press-related incident in Cleveland. Names and details are incomplete in the source, but the event concerns the death of a railroad leader tied to the Katy system.
Nellie the diving dog, a feature at Avondale heights, was struck by a car while chasing a ball thrown by boys. Hur tradner, Willian Kerby, rushed the injured animal to a drug store for restorative treatment. No bones were broken and she is expected to dive again when Avondale gates open in May.
A quotation from Barry Pain in the Tatler critiques modern labor ethics. It contrasts a Renowt and a Renton man performing four times the work with the wages of a bricklayer, implying a flawed progress of civilization. The passage reflects satirical commentary on class and labor.
Numerous public events and meetings are listed. DePauw University alumnit banquet set for May 7 at 7 30 o clock in the English theater. Marion County Labor Day committee to meet next Sunday to plan the annual observance.
A late session in Washington signals possible adjournment around June 1 or July 1 with key measures on the calendar. The railroad rate bill and tariff measures face protracted debate as Senate leaders push to finish reforms, while amendments and public building appropriations loom.
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