Fire and Earthquake Ravage San Francisco After Quake
April 19 report from Oakland describes a devastating earthquake and fire in San Francisco. No water supply, martial law, ferry sunk, widespread destruction from Nineteenth Street to Broadway. Major buildings like the Palace hotel and city hall destroyed. fear of disease amid collapsing infrastructure and a costly toll.
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Oakland
San Francisco
San Pablo
Nineteenth Street
Townsend Street
Broadway
Devastating Night Fire Strikes San Francisco
Daybreak reveals a city in ruin after a massive blaze that raged through the waterfront shipping district and Nob Hill. Fire destroyed vessels, wharves, docks, and numerous structures, leaving a vast area reduced to smoldering wreckage and displaced residents.
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San Francisco
Mission
Bay Shore
Southern Pacific
Third and Townsend
Market Street
Nob Hill
Funston Reports City Devastation and Refugee Crisis
General Funston telegrams from Washington detail a near total city destruction with about 200000 homeless. Troops aid police to patrol and maintain order under martial law not declared. Government buildings destroyed and ration shortages worsen the crisis.
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Funston
Washington
War Department
Earthquake and Fire Ravage San Francisco
Oakland reports a massive disaster as a quake and fire devastate San Francisco. About 1,000 people are feared dead with many more injured. The business district burns uncontrolled due to water shortages, with firefighters forced to use dynamite to stop the spread. Property losses remain uncertain as the blaze continues.
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Oakland
Cal
California
San Francisco
Riot Damage Report From Pacific Tar Water Incident
Reports describe people injured and moving toward hospitals after a building collapse at Studebaker Carriage Works at Tenth and Market. The Episcopal church on Eleventh Street is badly damaged, and tar water is being sent into the p building for patient use.
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Southall
Episcopal Church
Eleventh
Studebaker Carriage Works
Tenth
Market Streets
Earthquake Ruins San Jose as Martial Law Declares
San Jose reports 150 killed with the business district wrecked by the quake. Troops patrol streets, hospitals overcrowded, the electric plant demolished and the city left in darkness under martial law.
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San Jose
St. James
Market
Third
San Fernando
Destructive Earthquake Devastates Sonoma County Cities
Reports from the interior describe Santa Rosa as a total wreck with 10000 homeless people. Life is barely estimable as main street lies buried under collapsed buildings and all county structures are gone. Fire follows destruction and towns Healdsburg Geyserville Cloverdale Ukiah report similar losses.
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San Francisco
Santa Rosa
Sonoma
Healdsburg
Geyserville
Cloverdale
Ho Ukiah
Bay Area Earthquake Ravages San Francisco Districts
Reports from districts around San Francisco describe widespread damage. San Jose reports many buildings lost and 15 to 20 deaths. Vendome hotel annex fires, Stanford and Palo Alto buildings damaged with two student deaths and multiple injuries. Redwood City conurthouse and other structures collapse.
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Oakland
San Francisco
San Jose
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Stanford
Palo Alto Hospital
Redwood City
Menlo Park
Burlingame
Andurbe
Santa Rosa
Napa
Vallejo
Bay
Thieves Shot Dead on Sight in Martial Law City
San Francisco declared under martial law after looting. four thieves shot by soldiers this afternoon with orders to shoot without warning. Eighteenth Valencia crevice six feet wide disrupts traffic as sidewalks torn up and streetcar tracks twisted.
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San Francisco
Valencia
Destruction Grows as Fire Devours San Francisco City
Frantic residents flee while fire crews blow up structures amid raging flames. Police report about 260 deaths feared. 50 bodies found so far. Bread shortages force municipal control of a bakery after panic over loaves. Looters wounded while escaping.
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San Francisco
van Nees Avenue
North Beach
Dinan
California Street
Blaze Lights Midnight Sky Over San Francisco Fire
Oakland reports the San Francisco blaze lighting the night sky with a bright, ongoing inferno three miles from the water front. A still air and heavy smoke column fill the scene as telegraph lines struggle to relay news amid the massive fire and city devastation.
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Oakland
Cal
San Francisco
Telegraph
Cities pledge aid to San Francisco by large donations
Money pours in as major U.S. cities contribute sums from 2 000 to 200 000 dollars to assist San Francisco. Notable benefactors include John D. Rockefeller 100 000 Clarence H Mackay 100 000 and the Andrew Carnegie hero fund 25 000 with thousands more telegrams of support arriving nationwide.
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United States
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Sacramento
Portland
Indianapolis
Spokane
Stockton
Seattle
Pittsburg
Omaha
Goldfield
Nev
Tacoma
Eugene
John D. Rockefeller
Clarence H. Mackay
Andrew Carnegie
Shelter at Berkeley Cares for San Francisco Refugees
Berkeley, Cal April 19. Tonight over 1000 refugees crossed the bay find shelter at the station. Citizens relief committee provides meals and beds from long beaches. Women students and professors of the State university aid in caring for the cafferera and sheltering all.
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Berkely
Berkeley
Cal
Bay
San Francisco
Citizens’ Relief Committee
The
State University
War Department Mobilizes Aid for San Francisco Sufferers
Washington April 19 Prompt action by the War department extends to the San Francisco earthquake sufferers all available resources for relief and shelter Two hundred thousand rations are directed to be sent from Vancouver barracks to San Francisco and a large number of tents from Vancouver and other military posts. Supplies will be forwarded with expedition.
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War Department
Washington
San Francisco
Vancouver Barracks
Vancouver
Treasure at Mint Is Safe After San Francisco Quake
Washington dispatch reports the United States mint in San Francisco escaped major damage from the earthquake and the ensuing fire. An estimated stock of gold, silver, and bullion valued around 39 million dollars remains secure.
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Washington
United States Mint
San Francisco
Fire Dims as San Francisco Conflagration Ebb Tide
Fire that began on Nob Hill swept to North Beach and south to grain warehouses. A gale drove flames toward the Ferry Building and the Seawall sheds. Darkness and wind intensified fear while police destroyed liquor in saved districts. Foreign aid stands by but unlikely to be needed.
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San Francisco
Nob Hill
North Beach
Central Overland
Southern Pacific Road
van Ness Avenue
Union Street
Hundreds Dead In San Francisco Hotels Collapse
Report from Cosmopolitan and surrounding buildings details vast casualties after a three story lodging house at Fifth and Minna collapsed. Over 75 bodies removed, at least 60 more exposed, with about 100 feared dead at the Cosmopolitan on Fourth Street.
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Cosmopolitan
San Francisco
Fifth and
Minna Streets
Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Mission, Howard, East
Stewart Streets
San Pablo
First
Howard Streets
Risdon Iron Works
Great Western Smelting and Refining Works
Mutual Electric Light Works
American Rubber Company
Vietagas Engine Company
Bros
Brunswick Hotel
Seventh
Mission Streets
Nation to the Relief as 20 Million Likely for San Francisco
Associated Press reports mobilizing cash for San Francisco fire and earthquake relief with 12 million already in sight and up to 20 million anticipated. Canada contributes 100 thousand, while British Columbia ports ship funds and supplies across the boundary to aid Pacific coast cities. International aid is not sought. the U S leads the effort.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
United State
Dominion of Canada
British Columbia
Pacific
Insurance Men Warn San Francisco Losses Threaten Small Firms
Chicago insurers say many small accident and fire companies may suspend operations due to San Francisco disaster losses. Total liabilities in San Francisco exceed 180 million dollars, with at least 50 million more in other cities. Larger firms face heavy strain too.
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Chicago
Chicago Insurance
San Francisco
Telegraph Messenger Service Fails in San Francisco
Telegraphic message delivery to San Francisco residents is impossible as the messenger services of the major companies have disappeared. Even with messengers, long travel from the Ferry Building to the Western Addition or refugee camps consumes hours.
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San Francisco
Western Addition
Will Build 66,000,000 Plant In San Francisco
New York April 20 announced by M Guggenheim's Bone will proceed with the construction of a 5,000,000 smelting plant in San Francisco. Orders have been issued to begin as soon as possible.
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New York
M. Guggenheim’s
Bone Today
San Francisco
Death Toll Rises in San Francisco Earthquake Fire
Reports describe hundreds dead from building collapses and fires after the quake. The Royal at Fourth and Minna, Portland at Sixth and Mission, Brunswick at Sixth and Howard, Cosmopolitan at Fifth and Mission and Wilson at 775 Mission all collapsed. 60 to over 300 perished in these lodgings as fire swept the ruins.
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San Francisco
Market Street
The
Royal
Fourth
Minna
Portland House
Sixth Street
Mission
Market
Brunswick Lodging House
Tts
Sixth and
Howard Streets
I: Ia
Fifth and
Mission Streets
Mission Street
Wilson
Restoring Water Service in San Francisco
Experts for Spring Valley Water report reservoirs hold enough water for 600 days at 30 million gallons daily. City supply restored gradually with 7 million via Ocean View, 6 million more from College Hill, and 4 million additional repairs boosting daily delivery to 16 to 17 million gallons within four days. Habitable status returns. food supply secured.
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San Francisco
Spring Valley Water Company
Ocean View
Lake Mreed
College Hill Station
Black Point
Pacific Heights
General Mail Service Resumed on All Lines
San Francisco reports mail service is nearly normal with trains running on most lines. The Southern Pacific coast line resumed today and dispatches will be regular. The first outward mail went yesterday and standard dispatches continue, with only a few small pouch services omitted to focus on heavy mail.
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San Francisco
Coast Line
Southern Pacific Company
Earthquake Shakes Grants Pass Early Morning
An earthquake measured at Grants Pass Oregon struck at 1 11 am rattling windows and awaking residents. The tremor lasted 15 to 20 seconds with a rumbling sound and caused lamps and pictures to sway. Mayor George Good notes the shock was felt throughout the town. the structure described is a two story building 76 feet long.
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Grants Pass
Grants Passe
George Good
Docks Continue Business Despite Waterfront Damage
San Francisco reports on April 22 that South of Market docks suffer minor losses with several sheds rebuilt and only minimal repairs needed. Unloading remains possible at most docks south of the Ferry Building, except pier No. 2 at Mission Dock which may be affected.
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San Francisco
Market Street
Mission Dock
Glendale Shaken by Strong Earthquake Midnight
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Glendale Oregon at 1 11 tonight. the tremor was heavier than the April 18 quake, causing buildings to rock and rattle across the city.
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Glendale
Reoccupation Push For San Francisco Buildings After Quake
San Francisco today allowed property owners to inspect holdings damaged by the quake. Modern Mel buildings remained largely intact with only woodwork and interior elements damaged by fire. The Fairmount Hotel, Clara Spreckels, Union Trust, St Francis Hotel, Call building, and Monadnock near Palace Hotel were targeted for rapid occupancy or renovation with plans to rent offices within days.
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San Francisco
Fairmount
Nob Hill
Clara Spreckels
Market and
Third
Market Streets
Market Street
Palace Hotel
Herbert E. Law
Los Angeles
Steel mills crowded as San Francisco rebuilds face delays
Pittsburg steel men report local mills led by Carnegie and Jones & Laughlin are saturated with orders and cannot supply structural shapes for San Francisco’s rebuilding. European mills from Germany and Britain may win pieces, aided by high east to west freight costs. Pennsylvania Lackawanna Illinois firms can add some capacity. Local mills may set aside orders to meet urgent California demand.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Steel
San Francisco
Pittsburg Steel Mills
Carnegie Steel Company
Jones & Laughlin Company
Great Britain
Germany
Pacific Coast
Milla
Pennsylvania and Lackawanna Steel Companies
Illinois Steel Company
Minle
San Francisco Health Declines as Volunteers Clear Garbage
The board of health reports improving conditions with decreasing sickness and few contagious diseases treated at Deer Lodge in Golden Gate park. Volunteers cleaned residences yesterday removing garbage to curbs, wagons used today to move waste to burned districts for disposal, and cesspools are being dug.
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San Francisco
Board of Health
Deer Lodge
Golden Gate Park
Cliff House Stands After Earthquake
San Francisco April 28 A thorough Associated Press inspection by car finds the Cliff House largely undamaged. Manager Wilkins says damage to the historic building will not exceed 600 dollars. The cliffside resort’s survival is noted as a curious feature of the disaster.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Wilkins
Plan to Rebuild for San Francisco on Market Street
San Francisco leaders and property owners consult with architects as debris clears. A large team of draughtsmen will prepare plans for the new buildings and James D. Phelan is expected to be among the first to rebuild on Market Street.
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San Francisco
James D. Phelan
Market Street
Dowie Accused by New Mexico Man of Fraud
James Surrock of New Mexico filed a federal complaint alleging John Alexander Dowie defrauded him of about $20 000 and used a Mafla in the operation.
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Dowie
Chicago
James Surrock
New Mexico
John Alexander Dowie
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Postal
Eleventh Street
Hayes
McAllister Streets
Fillmore
Water Front
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New Montgomery Street
Palace
Alsa
Claus Spreckels
Rialto
Hall of Justice
Examiner and Call
Croker
Restoring Water Service
Cliff House
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