Grafters Grab Food for Relief and Rebuild Efforts
Troops mounted with rifles and a blackjack left the city to guard against strikers as San Francisco works to feed refugees and rebuild after the fire. Officials report 338 dead and $100,000,000 in bank resources available for opening vaults. Authorities plan temporary shelters, wa stes of burned areas, and accelerated permits for rebuilding across key streets and institutions.
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San Diego
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San Francisco
Oakland
Hillmans Sentence Declared Illegal
The Washington Supreme Court set aside real estate dealer C. D. Hillmans conviction for obtaining money under false pretenses in Seattle. A new trial and change of venue were ordered because King county publicity precluded a fair trial. notices claimed Hillmans ads were fraudulent and misled several claimants.
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Port Blakeley Jail Suicide of Mine Employee
Jacki Fardan, a Port Blakeley mine employee, died in the jail last night from a self-inflicted throat wound. He had been discharged days earlier and, after a period of heavy drinking, was found in his cell with a pocketknife.
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Port Blakeley
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Desperate Smith Surrounded After Escape in Oregon
Frank Smith, alleged murderer of Policeman Hanlon, escaped a posse and hid in brush near Woodburn. A volley wound Sheriff J. Shaver and Captain N. Henderson as Smith fired. he slipped away into darkness and the chase continued through the night.
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Messages of sympathy from national figures for San Francisco disaster
Letters from Samuel Gompers Booker T. Washington William Croswell Crane and others express sorrow and support after San Francisco's earthquake and fire. They urge rebuilding, unity, and relief, citing American resilience, faith, and communal aid across cities including Washington Boston Chicago and Philadelphia.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate
Samuel Gompers
Lake Claims First Victim Of The Season
Branson aged 25 drowned in a lake last evening after a canoe capsized. A companion swam to shore as rescuers searched the water, finding the drowned man's coat and several letters addressed to a 1607 and nv. 8. The coroner investigates while Evanson’s identity remains unclear and the lake is dragged for signs.
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Chief Delaney Near to Death
Reports say Police Chief Delaney near death after three months of serious illness. Drs at Providence Hospital note rapid decline. the chief remains at the bedside with little strength as hospital staff and city officials express deep regret.
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Insane Inmates in County Jail Beset by Fears and Firearms
In a county jail ward, two men, Smith and John Wold, held as insane, created a tense scene with threats and loaded weapons. Patrolman Collier confronted Smith at his home after an incident earlier in the week. Smith, a longtime local figure, is described as peculiar rather than truly insane, with his hearing postponed until Monday to gather evidence.
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California relief fund reaches nine hundred thousand dollars
The local relief committee reports cash of 190190.10 plus in kind donations for San Francisco refugees. A Nome sum around 10000 is expected to arrive and be turned over later. Part of the cash will stay to aid refugees arriving daily while funds cover nursing travel and transportation.
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G. H. McFarland
Prosecution files ouster actions against Standard CW firms
In Struerville Ohio on April 28 the prosecuting attorney filed ouster proceedings against the Standard CW company and 17 affiliated companies. The filing signals a fierce fight to a finish as the case advances.
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Ohio
Standard CW Company
Police Trail Alleges Murderer Muenter Linked to Harvard
Chicago police seek Prof Erich Muenter of Harvard after he left Cambridge to attend his wife’s funeral then borrowed $150 and vanished. A warrant alleges his wife died of poisoning. medical examiners linked the stomach contents to arsenic. Muenter, described as overworked and intensely principled, has a shadowy past including a gas incident and tales of homicidal tendencies.
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Los Angeles
Burglarized Filson Home Recovered Silverware on Porch
Burglars stole 13 pieces of plated silver from C. C. Filson at 115 Lane in the Denny Blaine area during an April raid. A young man, brother of Mrs Filson, was held by burglars in his room before police were alerted. The 12 remaining articles were found on the porch inside a gunny sack the following night.
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En Lane
Denny-Blaine
Plant Fire Between Georgetown and South Seattle Burns Down
A Puget Sound Turning and Scroll Works plant between Georgetown and South Seattle burned to the ground last night. Firefighters lacked hydrants and could not reach the flames. owner Charles Jones says insurance covers 1500 dollars for building and contents, with total damage around 3000 dollars. The blaze reportedly started from crossed electrical wires and grew before an alarm.
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Georgetown
Seattle
Charles Jones
Murder in Odessa as Inspector Pogrebnok shot
In Odessa on April 28 Inspector Pogrebnok was wounded and his orderly killed after an ambush by masked assassins in a secluded city area. Many arrests have been made and further trouble is expected.
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