News of the Week From Washington and Surrounding Fires
The week’s items span political moves in Wisconsin and Washington, railroad trials in Chicago, factory and crime reports across Ohio and New Jersey, ship losses near the Bay of Biscay, and public notices from Ontario. Highlights include legal actions in Chicago, a dangerous fire in Title Rock Arkansas, and a proclamation of coal discoveries in Ontario.
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Army Takes Charge Of Food Plans For Building New San Francisco
San Francisco reports an earthquake causing one death and extensive damage. The Army oversees relief, introduces centralized food distribution, price controls, and sanitary measures while streetcars resume and rebuilding plans aim to restore wholesale and retail districts within a year. About 60,000 buildings burned. 10,000 acres devastated across the region and vast wartime logistics underway.
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Steel Trust Rushes Work for San Francisco Reconstruction
Carnegie Steel issues emergency orders giving priority to all contracts for structural steel and other materials for San Francisco rebuilding. John Neale, a Carnegie structural engineer, leaves for San Francisco to direct Pacific coast operations during the critical recovery phase. Aldershot report on mobilization of Gen. French's First Division dated April 28 is denied.
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Frisco City Urges Congress to Back Support
Local officials press Congress to back Frisco initiatives, urging federal backing for city projects and growth plans amid ongoing discussions and expected legislative action. Officials outline key priorities and potential impacts on development and services.
Prospects Brighten as San Francisco Seeks Relief Financing
San Francisco faces post disaster recovery with a plan to finance rebuilding through government-backed bonds. James Phelan, finance committee chair, discusses borrowing via Congress to avoid high taxes, seeking 2 to 2.5 percent rates for a 50-year mortgage on the city’s best areas. Banks lack cash. hospitals and charities require urgent funds, while a large municipal treasury vault is verified intact with $5.8 million in coin and securities, and ships resume provisioning arrivals.
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Baby dies after nurse administers acid mix by mistake
In Centerville Iowa a nurse tending the family of Mrs Arthur McAuley administered carbolic acid to an infant after mistaking it for castor oil. The dose caused the child to die within hours. A coroner’s jury ruled the death accidental and not due to criminal negligence.
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