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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
1
San Francisco endures a second day of horror as fires rage, dynamite runs out, and thousands flee. Reports place 5,000 dead and 150,000 homeless, with chaos in streets, exhausted firemen, and national troops patrolling looted ruins. Authorities warn the city is doomed unless aid arrives.
The message paints a dire scene with mass casualties and crowded morgues as fires burn over ten square miles. It cites a 200 million dollar loss, 30,000 buildings destroyed, 400000 rations issued, and tents sent out. Isolation, plague, and anarchy threaten city control as San Francisco faces doom. Renate votes 500000 in contributions amid large private gifts. Warships may be sent to bolster the Pacific Squadron.
General Funston wires the Secretary of War that the city is practically destroyed after the disaster. Troops aid police to maintain order while martial law is not yet declared. About 200,000 people are homeless and food is scarce as provision houses and government buildings have been destroyed.
Senate approves 400000 to aid San Francisco quake victims with New York firm adding 50000 and army orders dispatch 400000 rations. Secretary Taft and staff coordinate relief as 200000 more rations are pledged from western depots and Brown Brothers adds 10000 for quake sufferers.
A historical table lists numerous earthquakes across centuries with death tolls and locations. Entries include 1905 Shemakha Caucasia 344 and 3440 others in Mexico Albania Italy Turkestan Martinique Transcaucasia Japan Africa Lisbon Guatemala and more, totaling about six hundred thousand lives.
One of the season's early weddings took place at the McWhas West Market street home. Carrie L McWha married Wilbur J Workman in a formal ceremony by Rev. George H Miller. A large assembly attended a floral reception. bridesmaids wore pink gowns and carried pink and white roses.
An Austrian miner aged about 80 died Wednesday evening at Gill hospital after being beaten during the Adena riot Monday night. He suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries. Coroner Campbell ordered a post mortem. Prosecuting Attorney Alban and Dr. Barkhurst investigated as several rioters remain jailed awaiting charges.
In Steubenville a wedding was celebrated with elaborate palms and ferns, a bower mantle of greenery, and a rice sendoff as the newlyweds boarded the Queen City to Cincinnati. They plan a return to Pittsburg, home by May 1 at their North Sixth street residence, with the groom from the Workman carriage business. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chapman of Wheeling, Miss Chapman and Miss Wilson of Pittsburg, and Miss Elliott of Detroit.
Ida Harden Taylor and James Elliott Brandon Jr. wed at Bethany College the handsome home of President T. & Cramb Lett on a Wednesday afternoon. Guests from Steubenville and vicinity attended, marking a notable local nuptial event between former college students.
A quiet Tuesday evening ceremony at the Presbyterian parsonage in Wellsburg united Mary Bertha Wells youngest daughter of the late Mrs N A Wells and L C Brafford of Follansbee.
Fred A. Morgan of Forepaugh Sells plans a major show in Steubenville on Friday May 25 at Pleasant Heights grounds. This first big event in years is expected to draw large crowds as officials arrange the city visit.
Relatives of Steubenville residents in San Francisco report reassurances from telegrams confirming safety. Messages from F D Hill and Mae Schoen, plus other locals including J A Sharon and John Cllmore, indicate many are alive though conditions are dire. Some families expect to reach Hollywood.
In Ohio vs Daisy and Ray Cooke in probate court the elder girl was adjudged a truant and sent to the Girls Industrial Home at Delawre while Ray, eleven, was placed in a Children’s Home. Other estate matters listed include appraisals, guardians, and administrators with various bonds and final accounts.
Deceased Asey J. Mervey filed his first account through attorney Gruber. An inventory and appraisement was filed in the estate of Jane Ann Henderson, with Gruber attorney listed for the matter.
Wigginton Bros. sale at Ely's stable yard drew fair attendance but many buyers stayed away to plow in good weather. Prices listed include black cows at 29 dollars and 28, red cows from 26 to 57, bulls from 15 to 27.50, and steer lots ranging from 40 to 46.50 dollars per head with multiple bidders and consignors named.
William M. Beall the druggist had a narrow escape when his bicycle hit an earth pile in front of Mrs. A. A. Elliott's residence on North Fourth street at about ten o clock He was thrown over the handlebars landed a few feet away and sustained bruises He received help home and still felt effects the next day A street car was passing at the moment creating danger and almost caused a severe accident.
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