Northwest notes from the frontier rail and county lines
Reports from the Northwest cover railroad completion claims near the Searchlight Barnwell line within three months, a Great Northern derailment near Nashua Montana injuring a few, labor shortages and wage rises delaying reclamation projects, and local incidents including disappearances suicides and a new town survey at Armsteail four miles north of Red Rock.
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Ripley
The
Santa Fe
Barnwell Railroad
Nashua
Glasgow
Mont
W. R. Roust
Tacoma
E. K. Sherwood
Helena
Landanum
William Akers
Seatte Labor Enunels
Armsteail
Red Rock
Polaris
Capitol Hotel
Laramie
Wye
San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Devastation Update
Reports detail an enormous disaster as San Francisco endures a major earthquake and catastrophic fire. Deaths likely run into hundreds or more with mass unidentifiable remains, while property losses reach into the billions. Relief pours in from Congress and donors, and efforts to resume mail, banking, and city services begin amid martial law and massive rebuilding plans.
Senate irrigation bill would create separate reclamation bureau
Senate committee reports favorably a bill to form the reclamation service as an independent bureau led by a director appointed by the president with a 36000 salary. Until appointment, the director of the Geological Survey would run duties. the Interior Secretary opposes the change.
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Congress
Secretary of Interior
Washington
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Reclamation Service
Senate
House
Secretary of the Interior
Geological Survey
Geological Survey and Reclamation Service
San Francisco Dead Count Reaches an Estimated Thousand
Coroner William Walsh forecasts total deaths will not be less than 1000 based on 306 bodies recovered in key locations. At Polk and Bay 32, Portsmouth Square 23, Washington Square 12, Six Mile House 200, Laurel Hill 24, others scattered 10. South of Market and Chinatown districts likely hold many unaccounted victims.
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San Francisco
Congress
Ral Ja V. Watt
New Royal & Queen Insurance
Paldhlad
Pomerol
Rapilly
Qunarn Pointy
Simur Towne
CIA
Jane
Phelan
Jans Guamemlelin
Tiernan Glereieh
Bundrode
Othire
Halldinie
Eady
William Walsh
Walsh
Polk and
Bay Streets
Portsmouth Square
Washington Square
Six-Mile
Laurel Hill
Market
Market Street
China Town
False order delivers three political prisoners to gendarmerie raid
In Warsaw Ruveia seven men in gendarmerie and police uniforms arrived at 3 am Wednesday with a forged order for the delivery of three political prisoners to the citadel. The prisoners were taken away by the guards. by daylight the carriages were found abandoned with uniforms and no trace of the prisoners or assailants.
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Warsaw
Ruveia
Wodl Aured
Met
Hagen
Pelitten
Eno
Unconscious Woman Robbed in San Francisco Lobby
A 20 year old San Francisco refugee traveling from Colorado Springs to Chicago with parents aboard a Denver and Rio Grande train had a bandage on her head and a severed finger. She lay unconscious on the lobby floor as a robber took a knee band and the finger during the assault. Authorities pursue leads as the victim shows signs of grief and indignation.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
Chicago
San Francisco
St Francie Hove
Gays Railroad Rate Bill Heads for Passage Without Amendment
A report from Washington notes that after late talks and a caucus, the railroad rate bill is expected to pass without changes. Jule Cowan indicated the American National Givecrack ae gociation at Washington supported the move.
Trouble in Frange as May Day approach sparks unrest
Fragmented OCR notes depict rising tensions in Franges with May Day looming. Authorities arrest a rumored agitator while a small crafts sector faces job shifts as jewelry and book trades show labor movement and altered hours amid unclear local conditions.
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Franes
Great Earthquake Devastates San Jose and Surrounding Areas
Nineteen killed in San Jose with widespread destruction in the business district estimated at 5 million dollars. At Agnews asylum a major collapse left many dead or injured while Stanford Memorial Church and others lay ruined.
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San Jose
Cal
Ag New Asylum
Stanford University
Memorial Church
Hanna
Pacific Milling Company
Santa Clara
Golroy
Salinas
Spreckles
del Monte
Hollister
Watsonville
Monterey
Pacific Grove
Santa Cruz
Wrights
del Monte Hotel
Bowen
Anna
Mr. Rowser
Deadly quake devastates Santa Rosa city in April disaster
Long aftershocks, widespread ruin, and an estimated hundred dead mark Santa Rosa as rescuers pry through debris. Bank and public buildings lie flattened while residents scramble for shelter, food, and money amid a shattered business district and burning blocks.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Stone Businew
Emirt Howke
Hall of Records
Athenaeum Theatre
New Masonic Temple
Bank Ye
California Northwestern Depot
Death at Agnew Insane Hospital Sparks Inquiry
A report from Oakland notes the death at Agnew Insane Hospital concerns Rankuurece County authorities. Details remain unclear as officials investigate potential medical or facility-related causes. Local police and hospital staff anticipated to release further statements.
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Oakland
Cal
Clark
Rankuurece County Hospital
Fort Bragg Destroyed After Earthquake Fire Threat
Berkeley advises that Kurt Bragg, a key lumber town in Mendocino County, may be totally destroyed as a fire following the earthquake. The bank and other brick buildings were damaged by trenching. a few hours later the devastation completed. One person of about one hundred is killed and scores injured.
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Moreland Academy
Watsonville
Pajaro
Santa Crux
San Quentin Prison
Edgar
Loma Priesta Mountain
Ainckley Creek
Lama Priesta Lumber Company
Deer Creek Mill
Boulder Creek
John Hannah
James Franklin
San Jose
Clary
Merry
Intitution
Kaley
Gell
Clark
Agnewe
Berkeley
Cal
No Tidal Wave Rumors Hit San Diego
San Diego rumors of a tidal wave or disaster are unsubstantiated. A 4:30 p.m. Wednesday light earthquake and minor shocks caused minimal damage. officials deny any large-scale disaster and warn against circulating unverified claims.
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San Diego
Cal
San
Alameda Felt Quake Spare Damage Drama Dampened
Alameda California escaped heavy damage after a tremor near San Francisco. Reports describe lights and buildings unsettled but no injuries or insured losses, noting minimal impact on residents as nearby earthquakes rattle Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
Fragmented Oakland Tale Describes Debris and Loss
A garbled Oakland report notes a collapse and ruin near a large street area. It mentions two children Avil and Peter Conan killed in the disaster and partial damage across surrounding neighborhoods with uncertain casualty details.
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Oakland
Cal
Rafael
Tomales
Avil
Peter Conan
Revolver Incident Shocks Los Angeles Medical Scene
Chaos erupted at a Los Angeles hospital as a physician allegedly fired a revolver killing a nurse and injuring others. Police seized the weapon and investigated the shooter, a prominent medical figure, amid chaotic hospital corridors.
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Los Angeles
Whit
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