Fires Burn Amid Chaos as San Francisco Reels
April 21 dispatches describe ongoing fires and debris across San Francisco after devastation from a disaster. Bodies lie buried in trenches, crowds cluster at depots, and authorities urge residents to evacuate with relatives while martial law relaxes in parts of the city. Troops, guards, and cadets face reassignments as relief moves begin. Governor Pardee pledges aid and emphasizes urgent needs for food and shelter. Donations pour in from Illinois and other states, with substantial statewide contributions noted.
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San Francisco
Bay
Frisco
Lombard Street
Dinan
University of California
Golden Gate Park
List of killed at Santa Rosa show few non residents
Fresno California April 21 Following is the list of killed in Santa Rosa Mr and Mrs Peacock Louis Blum Miles Herman George and Willie Bluth Mr Pedigo of Pedigo Washer county Yon B BIU Nele Reed J Bratker Mr Richards Mrs W H Brown Mrs A S Rodgers
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Fresno
Cal
Santa Rosa
Peacock
Louis Blum
Miles Herman
George and
Willie Bluth
Pedigo
Washer County
Yon B. Biunele Reed
J. Bratker
MR. Richards
W. H. Brown
A. S. Rodgers
Governor Deneen Urges Aid for Earthquake Victims
Springfield April 21 Governor Deneen issues proclamation urging Illinois residents to donate through all channels for San Francisco and California earthquake relief. He says he will monitor actions of other states and seeks Attorney General Stead’s opinion on the legality of state appropriation procedures.
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San Francisco
Pardee
Gacors Saps
Washington
United States
Jacobs
Keep
National Red Cross Association
Springfield
Deneen
California
Illinois
George C. Pardee
State House
Stead
City Rejoices Amid Fire Aftermath In San Francisco
Oakland and San Francisco report the last throes of a massive blaze that left 300000 homeless. Fleeing famine and disease fears, refugees endure tents in Presidio and park encampments while plans arise for new palatial structures. Sanitation efforts and aid pour in as Mayor Schmitz thanks President Roosevelt.
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Oakland
Cal
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Ferry House
Post
Union Street
Octavia Street
Citizens’ Safety Committee
Presidio
Golden Gate Park
Schmitz
Roosevelt
Rock Island Banks Lead San Francisco Relief Drive
Rock Island banks agree to hold funds for San Francisco earthquake relief. City Council votes a $500 contribution with officials also pledging salaries. Local unions, schools, and businesses add donations, while plans for further fund drives and an Illinois theater benefit are announced.
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Rock Island
San Francisco
Pardee
California
Argus
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Lincoln Public School
Rock Island Lodge
Order of Elks
State Bank
Rock Island National
Peoples National
Peoples Bank
City of Rock Isla
State Bank of
Rock Island National Bank
Lex National Bank
Jand
National Neck
Rock Island Elks
Electric Mach. & Con. Co
E. D. Sweeney - i
A. Schmidt
E. West Gu
W. Heider
A. Heimbeck
Oblweiler
William Sinnet
Emil Peterson
L. Drack
Alderman Anderson
Hly
Red Cross Society
Council Chamber
Schaffer
McCashrin
J. W. Cavanaugh
R. F. Taylor
Illinois Theater
Bleuer Orchestra
W. A. Andersoh
Illinois
Schoede
Relief Train Brings Aid Across the Nation
A government relief train of 12 sealed baggage cars carrying tents blankets and rations passed Rock Island at 5 48 am en route from Philadelphia to San Francisco. The fast run between Blue Island and Rock Island set a record. A car with a broken wheel was sent for repairs at Silvis. Railways including Milwaukee Burlington and United States Express pledged free transport for relief goods and funds to San Francisco sufferers.
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Rock Island
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Blue Island
W. A. Bartz
United States Express Company
Try to Rob Mint Moonlit Mint Heist Ends in Death
San Francisco reports four teens killed by soldiers guarding the United States Mint while attempting to loot the demolished building said to hold 35 million in gold and silver. A series of vigilante style killings follow, including Policeman Flood fatally shooting an intruder who attacked him, and Policeman Myers slain by a guardsman after a dispute over authority.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States Mint
Flood
Joseph M. Myers
National
Telegraph messengers fail in San Francisco amid camps
San Francisco April 21 reports say delivering telegraphic messages from outside points to residents is impossible. Messenger service from major telegraph firms no longer exists. Even with messengers, distances from the Ferry building to the western addition or refugee camps require many hours. All automobiles are pressed into police or military service.
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San Francisco
Western Addition
Smelting Plant Ordered by Guggenheim's Sons for Frisco
M Guggenheim's Sons announce orders to start a $5,000,000 smelting plant in San Francisco, with construction to begin as soon as feasible. In Los Angeles, Joseph Murphy and Oliver Morosco raise $3,000 among theatrical circles to aid destitute San Francisco players and craftsfolk.
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M. Guggenheim’s Sons
Frisco
New York
M. Guggenheim's Sons
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Joseph Murphy
Oliver Morosco
Notable Sums Given in a Day
A list of notable donations totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars yesterday includes Harriman transportation lines at 200000, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 100000, Hamburg American Steamship 3540 state of Massachusetts 100000, Columbus Board of Trade 20000, United Mine Workers 5524 1001, Omaha business 2000, United Brotherhood of Carpenters 10000, Standard Oil 11000, Pottsville seeds 2 0000 Tennog H Frick 2 0000, Richmond Indiana 5000, Kansas City business 10100, Philadelphia plus prior gifts, Seattle and private gifts 606000, North German Lloyd 25000, Providence R I, Milwaukee Masons Indianapolis Davenport C J Burrage Gordon Blanding Carnegie Endowment Clarence Mackay New York 5000 Mrs John W Mackay Paris 5000 Guggenheim Brothers 5000, Brown Brothers New York 10000 Charles Sweeney New York 10000 Heidelbach Ickleheimer New York 10000 National Park Service 5000 City of Worcester 6000.
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Harriman Transportation Lines
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
State of Massachusetts
Columbus (Obin) Board of Trade
United Mine Workers of America
Omaha
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Standard of
Tennog H.-G. Frick
Richmond
Ind
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Seattle
North German Lloyd Steamship Company
Providence
R. J
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Masons
Indianapolis
Davenport
Iowa
C.J. Burrage
Boston
Gordon Blanding
Carnegie Lero Fund
Clarence Mackay
New York
John W. Mackay
Paris
Guggenheim Brothers
New MO
Brown Brothers
Charles Sweeney
New
Heidelbach Ickleheimer
City of Worcester
Relief funds rush to San Francisco from national aid
Washington reports indicate Congress may authorize another 1 million dollars for California relief. Hearst funds ship 7 500 dollars in provisions to San Francisco within hours. Southern Pacific offers free transport for sufferers and refuges, while federal court records remain secure. Russell Sage donates 5 000 dollars to relief efforts.
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Hearst
Salt Lake City
Utah
W. R. Hearst
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Southern Pacific Company
California
Plussell Sage
Aino
New York
Governor Pardee Requests Pacific Squadron Aid
Governor Pardee wires President Roosevelt urging immediate dispatch of the Pacific squadron to San Francisco to aid earthquake victims and bring relief supplies for the needy, with speed and full readiness requested.
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Oaklawn
Cal
Pardee
Roosevelt
Pacific Squadron
San Francisco
Rock Island Drives Aid For San Francisco Recovery Effort
Rock Island will send cash and a car load of non perishable foods clothing and blankets to assist San Francisco victims. The Associated Charities under Dr J W Stewart set up Monday and Tuesday collection at Armory hall with railroads offering free transport to the proper organization and local firms pledging shipment by Wednesday.
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Rock Island
San Francisco
Argus
The
Associated Charities
J. W. Stewart
Stewart
Armory Hall
Associated Carities
Robb Transfer and Express Company
Spencer & Trefz
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Joe Curry
Fred Schieffer
R. B. Churchill
Chaster Sheppard
L. W. Carter
Walter Smith
J. F. Smith
DE Young
Chilren
E. Goddens
Will Day
E. B. Knapp
J. D. Domenico
S. H. Look
Redwood City
Smith Davidson
Armond Machellatti
Redwood
Ely
William Westran
Excelia
Miles H. Fish
Phoebe Green
N. L. Jones
Keller
David Kennedy
Eli Loeb
W. H. Mallory
Murphy
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Chitaren
Truman M'Cord
John Murphy
G. Manning
Harry F. Newman
SAN Francisco Relief Fund
Rock Island Council
Rock Island, IN
National Bank
R. N.ames
KB Curtin
Emma Harris
Miss KE
Stelek
William Jackson
Mollie Kohn
Kimballinninger
Otto Rudert
Pia George W. McCaskrin
AY Andersen
Rene AM . W. Blochlinger
P.P. Trenkensch
Charles Oberz
William Tretx
David H
Corse
de Cash Cash
S.J. Pergw
Cash
George H. Kraeder
Charles Oberg
John Ri
Inanene
M. A. Gould
KR. O. Young
Frank Larson
R. H. Willard
Cash Cash
Tri-City Labor Congress
Carpenters
Tri-City Typographical Union
Olive Branch Council
Daughters of America
Congress
City 1
House
Orville H. Platt
Connecticut
Senate
Taft
Senator Allison
Senate Committee On Appropriations
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