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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
2
Thousands of homeless people in San Francisco camped in parks and open lots as drenching rain fell for hours. Women and children crowded into waterproof tents when possible, but facilities are inadequate to shelter all, forcing many to seek protection under trees and boards. Patrols and sentries kept the night silent except for occasional gunfire.
Railroad magnate Harriman reports from San Francisco describing widespread destruction. He notes 50 000 residents displaced to districts, markets wiped out, and relief centers set up with tents and blankets as cooking moves to the streets and fires are prohibited in homes.
In Twentyten area a man in an automobile was shot and another bullet struck R. G. Seaman, acting lieutenant of the signal corps, in the back. The shooter is suspected. three men, including E. 2 of the Pacific States Tel, are under arrest as Major Tilden, a city merchant and governor staff member, is linked to the case.
A dispatch to the Oregonian from Grants Pass reports an earthquake at 1:12 a.m. felt with a rumbling sound, awakening nearly all residents. Furniture moved and some windows shattered lightly, though no serious damage occurred. The tremor lasted about fifteen seconds, traveling east to west.
Representative Gaines introduces a bill to admit free of duty all donated goods for California earthquake relief sent to the governor San Francisco mayor secretary of war or commerce and labor. It also waives duties on building materials used in San Francisco and allows duty refunds on paid duties. Representative Madden proposes a one year tariff suspension on structural steel for rebuilding San Francisco.
San Francisco forms a vigilance committee led by Dr. Donald McCulloch Gedge with ex-Auditor Harry Baehr as chief of staff. About 130 members join, refugees housed at plants along the bay, and 30,000 fed by government with tents and barracks planned for 15,000 more in Golden Gate park.
General and Mrs Edward S Bragg are reported safe and well. A telegram said they left San Francisco three days before the disaster and were visiting their daughter Mrs L D Sherman in Vallejo, while General Bragg and wife were in Fond du Lac Wisconsin in late April.
German leaders express resentment after President refuses to accept foreign aid. The decision stirs debate over sovereignty and economic recovery amid Allied relief plans.
Berlin reports Roosevelt’s dispatches to Hamburg America and North German Lloyd urging that German sympathy and material aid are unnecessary. Newspapers deride the stance as ungracious for refusing generous offers and suggest it signals ethical independence from the old world.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, visiting Chicago, says the federal government is prepared to transfer unlimited funds to San Francisco for rebuilding. He notes the initial 10 million dollars was only a drop in the bucket and that the San Francisco sub-treasury will temporarily operate at the mint to handle transfers with no exchange costs.
President Roosevelt calls for Red Cross relief in San Francisco to aid all victims impartially, including Chinese. He instructs Taft to wire Dr Devine and General Funston to ensure non discrimination in relief work.
From Los Banos California on April 24 officials report the earthquake leveled the town’s business section. The bank building store and numerous offices collapsed while Hotel Los Banos suffered partial demolition. The depot water tank was wrecked and schools and churches suffered heavy damage with total losses around 150000 dollars.
Washington April 24 The Weather Bureau seismograph recorded a very feeble earthquake during the night starting at 4 25 am and lasting past 5 o clock The stronger part occurred from about 4 29 to 4 29 am The disturbance in Washington was minor compared with the great San Francisco quake.
One hundred physicians surgeons and trained nurses have departed Chicago via the Chicago and Northwestern railroad for San Francisco under the direction of the American White Cross First Aid association.
A large bridge fire in Superior Wisconsin disrupted Northern Pacific traffic on April 24 at 2 20 p m. Emergency crews battled flames as the structure burned, prompting detours and service delays for the railroad company and local travelers.
A blaze on West Second street near Park Place, Coney Island, destroyed a stable and three story flats, killing Dennis McGrath aged 75, his son Peter 35, John Brown 34, and James Garvin 28. About thirty families lost their homes as the fire swept through the row of buildings. McGrath and his son were in trucking. Brown and Garvin were residents.
The Count de Smet de Naeyer foundered off Prawle Point Dover April 24. The captain perished and thirty-three crew members drowned. The remaining crew were rescued by a French bark and taken to Dunbar.
A wind driven dust explosion in a Colorado Fuel and Iron mine 40 miles west of Trinidad leaves 23 dead and 17 missing escapees. Seventeen miners crept out 3,700 feet from the entrance. the blast occurred in rooms 3 and 4 near the portal. Fire boss James F. Reed is among the dead. most victims are Italian and Japanese workers. Work expected to resume in a couple of days.
Chicago reports describe a surge of charitable sentiment after a disaster with sermons across churches praising unselfish aid. People of diverse backgrounds joined in rescue efforts and donated money and support to help the sufferers.
Jordan Minn April 24 Judge P W Morrison denies new trial or sentence of five years hard labor for H Burton Strait former president of the Scott County bank. Strait convicted of receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. He plans appeals to the state and federal supreme courts over use of private bank books as evidence.
The Supreme Court moved the habeas corpus hearings for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone to the first Tuesday in October. They are charged with complicity in the murder of former Idaho Governor Steunenberg.
Rain began at midnight in Oakland California and continues to fall causing considerable discomfort for refugees living in the open with scant shelter.
London April 24. The Guardian cites a correspondent in Moscow noting Father Gapon was secretly hanged on April 10 by four revolutionists who believed he spied for the Russian police. A later bulletin from St Petersburg claims his mysterious disappearance occurred a week earlier, with his wife deeply alarmed and fearing foul play or kidnapping by enemies.
The Senate proposes an amendment increasing the relief appropriation to 1.5 million dollars to aid San Francisco suffering and the house concurs, sending the amended relief resolution for further action. The action follows the president’s request and reflects cross chamber approval of the 1.5 million allocation.
Reports from San Francisco indicate the extent of destruction has been completed. Dr. Sherard notes that subsequent communications reinforce the initial account and confirm the severity of the damage.
Racine Wisconsin April 24 The greatest lawsuit in the history of this country seeks 25000 damages from Schultz owner of a large bakery The suit lists the Bakers and Confectioners union and 100 members of the trades and labor council and other labor unions alleging he refused to unionize his store and place the union label on his bread He claims he was placed on the unfair list and suffered heavy trade losses.
Odessa reports troops arriving in the city on April 24. The soldiers, eager for a warm reception, are immediately marched under strong Cossack guards toward their destinations.
Reports from Copenhagen say two Danish trawlers with forty men aboard foundered off Iceland with a third vessel of thirty crew members thought lost. The news desk notes the danger to seafarers and ongoing rescue efforts.
The federal court judge for Porto Rico cabled his resignation to President Roosevelt. Reports here say the bar association bears responsibility for Judge McKenna's resignation.
Bank loot description reports a daylight robbery in Williston North Dakota on April 24. Police investigation follows as investigators seek suspects and security footage review. Local creditors and residents react to the incident and potential impact on the community.
April 24 notes Senator La Follette of Wisconsin urging early full provision for true valuation of all US railroad property before any rate law. He argues the commissions stand between railroads and public and that the bill falls short of comprehensive fair treatment. He says expediency, not ill intent, shaped the measure.
New York on April 24 John Van Laun, vice president of the G. W. Dillingham Publishing Company, shot himself during the day. Anxiety cited as the cause of death in the brief notice.
William C. Miles a prominent Brooklyn lawyer and former Kings County assistant district attorney was sentenced to one year in prison and fined $500 for conspiracy to defraud the city with bogus claims tied to sewer flood losses.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on April 24 orders set the local machine shops of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway to operate two weeks a month during mine suspensions. Many railroad workers consider heading west seeking work.
A son born to Princess Margaret of Connaught in Stockholm. Frederick E. Platt, brother of Senator Thomas C. Platt, dies in Oswego at eighty five. John W. Morris, editor and postmaster of Piqua Daily Call, dies at forty five. George Fletcher, oldest British subject, dies in County Tyrone at 118. Miss Jane Olmsted of New York, pianist, wed Edward Thaw of Pittsburg. Augustus Pollack, tobacconist, dies amid railroad and business interests in several cities.
Market notes from Minneapolis on April 23 show wheat futures. May at 7 cents, July 78 4 cents, September 78 7 cents. On track No 1 hard 78 4, No 1 Northern 77 5, No 2 76 5, No 3 Northern 74 7.
Prices listed show flour and flax values on track with May figures. Northern track bids 79 cents for No 1 and 77 cents for No 2, while May prices are 78 and 79 percent. September readings: flax values at 78 cents, 79 percent, and 1.18 dollars in September.
St Paul market prices show cattle from good to choice steers at 4.25 to 5.50 per hundredweight and cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.50. Hogs range 6.20 to 6.45, yearling wethers 5.25 to 6.00, and good to choice lambs 6.00 to 6.50.
Chicago market notes cattle and hog prices with cattle beves cows and heifers stockers and feeders Texans and hogs in mixed and butchers ranges. Prices shown include ranges for good heavy rough heavy light pigs and sheep with lambs also listed.
Chicago market data from April 23 lists Wheat May at 8 1/8 cents, July 7 8 1/2, Corn May 41 47/8, July 46 1/2, Oats May 32, July 30, Pork May 15.65, July 15.90, Flax cash Northwest 1.14, Southwestern 1.08 May 1.16, Butter Creameries 14 20 1/4, Dairies 14 18, Eggs 15 1/4, Poultry Turkeys Chickens Springs 24 1/4.
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