City of San Francisco Destroyed in Morning Disaster
Eyewitness accounts describe near total ruin across the city after an early morning event. The St Francis hotel and surrounding blocks are collapsed, theaters and factories burned, and residents flee to hills and distant areas as authorities project total destruction.
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Wage Earners Contribute Francisco
Fragmentary OCR notes list names such as Grace Lehton Amy Allen Mary Janotwen Mary Harkina Lena Alfie Minnett and Anna A Mra with references to a Weae workers movement and local laundry employes. The text lacks clear event details or dates and remains partially unreadable.
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Ida Meterre
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Amy Allen
Mary Janotwen
Mary Harkina
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Alfie Minnett
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Aid pours in from cities after San Francisco quake
April 19 reports show governors, mayors, and national groups urging rapid relief for San Francisco after the disaster. Albert Mead of Washington pledges help. Chicago plans an official aid action with a relief committee. funds and subscriptions flow from Los Angeles and other cities to support victims.
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San Francino
Angeles
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New Trades’ Union
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Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
Paris
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Roosevelt
France
United States
Governor to form relief committee for stricken city
Francisco reports Gov. Jews Fo McDonald will appoint a committee today to start a relief fund for sufferers in the stricken city temple town hall and the deaf and dumb asylum, with the latter completely ruined.
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Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Bremer Family Reports Frisco Quake Injuries Safe
F. A. Bremer of the Pacific Block received a telegram from his son 8 Bremer a commercial traveler who had been staying at the Occidental hotel opposite the Palace hotel stating Frieco quake unin jured and en route Portland.
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Pacific Block
Bremer
Occidental Hotel
Palace Hotel
Frieco Quake
Portland
DIGNON HEAVILY LOSED IN SAN FRANCISCO FIRE
In the San Francisco holocaust a former city resident J Dig non lost two wholesale and retail cigar and tobacco businesses on Market Street near Gateau and Prager Son's and 757 Market Street near the Call block. Relatives fear for the missing family members but hope they are safe.
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Prager @ Son
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Fornia Metropalia
French Play Athalie to Be Staged in Five Acts
A tragedy in five acts titled Athalie will be presented. The revival promises a strong chorus and effective costumes after the influence of an old Greek drama.
Beattie Police Raise Relief Fund for San Francisco
Acting Chief Willard started a relief fund with a $10 contribution. Beattie's patrolmen quickly joined, raising $125 to $155 within minutes as others donated, forecasting at least $200. The effort aimed to aid afflicted San Franciscans after the reprieve news.
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Beattie
Willard
Local Market Edges Lead From San Francisco Calamity
The San Francisco disaster spares local supply with limited effect on Seattle markets. Bay city vegetables arrive slowly by steamer and northern California fruit by express while New potatoes from southern California stay scarce. Sugar and beans face uncertain prices due to warehouse losses in San Francisco and imports from the mauve year tables.
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Seattle
Washington Assurance reports fire loss fees at 50000
The Washington Assurance Company announces it will pay all losses from the San Francisco fire without delay. It states its fees on the destroyed buildings total 50000 and that it is financially able to cover the claims promptly.
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Washington Assurance Company
San Francisco
Seattle School Board Prefers Community Relief Over Student Fund Drive
A Star survey of Seattle school board members shows a consensus against organizing a pupil collection. Officials favor relying on the business community and general citizen relief funds already secured, avoiding a schoolwide collection.
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The
Star
Berkeley Earthquake Damage Review Clarifies University Cost
In the Berkeley area the shocks caused some damage while a careful inspection of university buildings indicates that 59 will cover all the damage. The report notes the town's big school and the Masonic hall were involved in the aftermath.
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Dismantling of Battleship Toyed With Bremerton Yard View
Report notes plans or rumors about dismantling a famous battleship at Bremerton yards. Mentions torpedo boats cruisers and training ships nearby. Reference to Pier 2 with multiple daily trips and a round trip price in cents.
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Relief shipments offered by Pacific steamship lines to stricken areas
Pacific Coast and Alaska steamship companies and L Gray & Co will donate space on sailings from Seattle to San Francisco for relief cargo. The Chas Neilson, Heckman, and Pacific Coast steamship Queen depart soon. Express cars will be provided to Portland and attached to southbound trains, with railroad systems pledging car attachment from Seattle to Portland trains.
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Pacific Steamship Companies
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San Francisco
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Heckman
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Relief Committee
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Harriman Systems
Pardoned Klein once linked to jail break incident
China Kieln Klein, who was sent to the penitentiary last fall for grand larceny, received a gubernatorial pardon from Gov. Mead yesterday. Klein helped thwart an attempted jail break of John Hildebrand while in county custody. He had been in Alaska when ordered to jail by the supreme court but returned voluntarily. Several King County officials aided the pardon effort.
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Funston Reports Own the Disaster
General Penston wired the secretary of war in Washington this morning stating dispatches were received. The brief field note indicates acknowledgment of communications amid ongoing crisis coverage.
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Funston Reports
Washington, D.C
Penston
Secretary of War
City in ruins as disaster unfolds
Messenger report describes near total destruction with 200000 homes in Wood in scarecy on all provision houses destroyed. Troops aid police to maintain order. martial law not declared. Government buildings erased. coordination with city authorities ongoing.
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Marine fireman dies after steamship injury
Michael Tracey a marine fireman on the steamer Santa Clara died at Providence hospital sixteen days after head injuries from a fall in the companionway on the Santa Clara early in April. Union representatives asked Coroner Carroll to investigate the death to determine blame.
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Tacoma Chamber to Raise Relief Funds for San Francisco
Tacoma reports a Chamber of Commerce plan to give 10000 dollars to the San Francisco relief fund. Private subscriptions may total 6000 dollars. The school board met and urged all public school pupils to contribute.
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San Prancinco Relief Fund
Pavilion Donation Offer for San Francisco Sufferers
William Steffen proprietor of the Madison Park pavilion announces the pavilion is donated free for a week to any lodge or organization wishing to hold an entertainment there for the benefit of San Francisco sufferers.
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Star
San Francisco
Forts Worden Flagler and Casey Apply Urgent Tents and Rations
Special to The Star reports Forts Worden Flagler and Casey receiving orders to mobilize all tents and ration supplies beyond a 20 day stock and to ship them immediately to Man Prancinco via the fastest rail or steamer route, with forwarding through Seattle.
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No Word From Fridgo Liners On San Francisco Disaster
Uncertain shipping outlook follows San Francisco disaster as Rochachilda agency reports no definite information. Norwood and Chehalia cargo steamers' landings unknown due to waterfront and long wharf destruction at Oakland. Inland routes offer limited options. City of Mipekwa and Senator face unclear schedules and port moves.
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Long Wharf
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Mipekwas
Seattle
Waterfront Property and Country Homes
A large crowd of homeseekers this year heads toward Colby and crossing sound points for home tracts managed by Pacific Investment. Walker Midg. and others are cited as handling listings and negotiations for waterfront property and country homes.
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Pacific Investment
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Burgians Loot Two Stores in Nighttime Break-ins
Police reports filed today describe burglars raiding D. W. Cow's at Fifth Ave and Jefferson St, stealing cigars and candy after forcing a window shutter. The J. McGinnis cigar stand at Fourth Ave and Jackson St was entered from the rear and emptied of stock.
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Strand Theater Benefit for San Francisco Relief Fund
The Strand theater stages a benefit performance tomorrow night with all proceeds given to the Chamber of Commerce relief committee. The theater management will cover all expenses for the event.
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San Francisco Relief Fund
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting closes brighton presbytery session
The Puget Sound presbytery meeting closed last night after addresses by Rev. Kroexe of Tacoma and Rev. Herbert Thompson of Everett.
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Puget Sound
Passengers Leave Umatilla After San Francisco Trouble
The steamer Umatilla sailing from Seattle for San Francisco halted at Victoria where 17 passengers disembarked and were refunded their fare after learning of the San Francisco incident. Water shutdown announced for Fifth Avenue Madison to Seneca and Seventh Street to Olive from 9 AM to 6 PM tomorrow.
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Help the Sufferers Butter Sale at Jersey Butter Fare
A Friday and Saturday sale offers strictly fresh Washington creamery butter at Jersey Butter Fare located at 503 Pike Street. Proceeds aid sufferers while customers save on perib quality butter.
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