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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
6
San Francisco, still recovering from the fire, begins mass rebuilding with district shelters, organized food distribution led by Michael Casey and the teamsters union, and plans for immediate commerce recovery. Health officials deny epidemic risks as rain worsens camp conditions but sanitation remains under control.
Three hundred thousand people are being cared for with food shelter and relief from global sources. A drenching rain on the 22nd worsened conditions for the rain soaked homeless, while Southern Pacific plans to clear debris with a new track through the devastated city to aid rebuilding efforts led by E H Harriman and bankers.
Immense cattle trains from the southwest supply the city while vegetables and perishables from nearby towns arrive. Relief stations see long lines with rationing for individuals, and volunteers distribute under military protection. Warehouses have been secured and goods carted to piers for distribution.
Coroner Walsh says the death toll will not be less than 1000, with 300 bodies recovered so far in locations including Polk and Bay streets 325 Portsmouth Square 23 Washington Square 12 Six Mile House 200 Tauryel Hill 22 and scattered sites. He notes south of Market and Chinatown lack full searches and many lodging-house collapse victims may be missing.
Heavy Sunday night rain raised fears for remaining walls in the burned district but the building committee reports no damage. Workers are dynamiting the walls to reduce danger. Bohemian club president Fred Hall confirms preservation of the gallery, office, books, and records now at the park museum.
State Insurance Commissioner Wolfe said most large insurers can adjust losses from the San Francisco fire. He estimates the total liability to reach about 250 million dollars.
The American Federation of Labor led by President Samuel Gompers calls on all organized labor to donate one day's pay to help earthquake and fire victims in California. The platemakers' union sent $4590, telegraphed to Mayor Schmitz in San Francisco.
The White House issued a statement urging public and monetary gifts to the Red Cross for San Francisco relief. It calls for contributions to be routed through Dr. Edward Devine and coordinated with Judge Morrow and California Red Cross leaders.
April reports say rail service largely back on schedule with the Coast line resumed. The first outside mail dispatched Saturday and regular dispatches continue. Insurance estimates place total losses at 300 million with 175.6 million insured. Golden Gate park camp builds temporary housing for up to families with 135 carpenters at work. City sustenance comes from three sources and many stations feeding 200000 to 300000 daily as bakeries price bread at five cents after warning.
About 200 bodies found in the Potrero district near Shannon Street were cremated to prevent disease after the quake. Some victims died in building collapses, others in fires, and many could not be identified.
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