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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
4
A damaged notice discusses subscription expiration dates and address changes. It notes that if renewal is not paid on time, the subscription may be suspended and the addressee’s name could be removed from the mailing list. Publication marks Washington second class matter.
A special Commercial Club meeting discussed bringing San Francisco sufferers to Seattle for relief. A. G. Buchanan of Garvey Buchanan Co. proposes hosting housing and meals by Seattle citizens until San Francisco can recover.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Company awaits word from San Jose where his father resides and his brother serves as county auditor. The news of the deprivation of the city is appalling to him as he cannot send or receive a word.
The account describes a vast California disaster with widespread fire and earthquake ruin. Thousands perish or flee, and property worth millions is destroyed as Seattle pledges strong sympathy and aid to survivors.
report from Oakland via W L Leland Nome operator notes machinery district wiped out and Nome shipments delayed 60 to 90 days. Counter ration appears on faces of Nome men in city hotels as Nome operations face setback.
Seattle residents are reported missing after a disaster in California. Businessmen R. T. Hind Roth & Co. and Dr. M. F. Bories family in San Francisco await word. Others from Seattle, including D. BE Campbell and Mrs. Geffney, race to learn fate of relatives and property.
Pacific coast passenger agent W. Adams of Nickel Plate railroad arrived this morning from Spokane en route south. He is anxious about his family who left San Francisco last Saturday for Ocean, with no word yet on what happened at the resort. The disaster is under discussion.
Mr Adame stated Fris co had the best fire department in the country but warned that without water its effectiveness is meaningless. He said the loss cannot be realized in a calamity that cannot be fully grasped.
Lowe W. Mill, vice president of the Great Northern, arrives in Seattle with C. E Stone and Hon. Campbell to review Union Depot opening details. Discussed are waterfront improvements from Marienmet to Smith Cove and track work between Seattle and Everett, plus stone retaining walls at exposed spots. Hill will also visit Portland and several Canadian cities to review new transcontinental projections.
Chamber of Commerce relief committee debates fastest transport for supplies to San Francisco. Southern Pacific talks lead to uncertain rail delivery, while Vice President Ford of Pacific Coast Steamship offers Eureka or Meteor for immediate naval service. Major Geary consolidates army tents to ship by sea if rail acceptance delays persist.
Oakland Chamber of Commerce reports Mayor Ott endorses Governor Pardee’s plea for immediate food relief by express to Los Angeles. Corcoran of Sunset Telephone conveys message highlighting urgent humanitarian aid.
Superintendent Leach of the San Francisco mint reports the mint remains safe and 309 million dollars in coin and bullion are saved. He commends Lieutenant Armstrong of the Sixth Infantry and the rescuers who assisted in securing the treasure.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce has raised 10,000 dollars for San Francisco relief. Robert Moran contributed 1,000 of the total as the relief drive began in the city.
Bulletin reports water failure in San Francisco at 7 A. M. on April 19. Fire is spreading through residence districts to the west, north and south. city unable to be saved.
April 19 reports Encina Hall Stanford University razed to the ground causing a loss of 3 8 million and the deaths of two persons. Buildings destroyed include Encina hall the new gymnasium the Stanford library the Quadrangle and the grand entrance arch.
President Roosevelt sent messages to the governor of California and to Mayor Sechmits of Ian Prancin ce offering sympathy and full federal aid. Representative Cahn of California pressed for war and navy department action to extend aid to veterans, a resolution passed as a joint review. The House adjourned in respect for the dead.
Jacob Purth the banker departed yesterday afternoon on a special train with Howard James for Gen Prancikeo where Mrs Furth and daughter are now. Ed Williams, city ticket agent, accompanies them.
A dance show tonight at Leachi park pavilion features music by Wagner's orchestra. Event details are limited to this readable notice and the venue.
General Funston reports about 200 homeless after a massive blaze destroys government buildings in San Francisco. Oakland notes the city in ruins at six this morning with flames and smoke lighting the sky. Knob Hill and surrounding areas suffer extensive fires as rumors of six nearby towns burning circulate.
Howard James vice president of Great Northern Steamship travels to San Francisco by a chartered train after failing to learn the fate of his wife and daughter who were left at the St Francia hotel. He expects to arrive tomorrow. Edna Olive Harrison, 16, died at Victoria and was sent by Bonney-Watson to Los Angeles. Harrison previously managed Rainier Grand hotel.
Travel offer from the Southern Pacific Coast Line and Shasta route titled The Head of a Thousand Wonders. Two trains daily with Fast Time and excellent service. Fares 46.50 to Los Angeles and back with return limit in July. Full particulars at Union Ticket Office 08 First Ave EK. B. Elia Genk, Agent.
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