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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1906
Page
5
San Francisco rocked by a massive quake triggering fires that devastate the business district. Fires burn widespread. 400 bodies reportedly gathered. panic spreads as authorities struggle to halt the disaster. The crisis also hits Oakland and Berkeley with continuing tremors and communications collapse.
A message from San Francisco describes a major quake with a heavy southwest wind. Destruction spread through downtown, including the Angle Californie bank and surrounding buildings. Fire and dynamite measures were mentioned as the city faced widespread damage and searches for safety.
A San Francisco dispatch reports a rapidly spreading fire at a city office and hotel area. The Palace hotel is described as compromised, with dynamite threats reported and restrictions on ingress from outside the city. Rail and street traffic are reportedly impeded by moving fire-related hazards and guard measures.
Reported tremors followed by extensive building collapses across San Francisco and Oakland on April 16. Destruction centered at Market Street, Clay, Merchant, and Mission areas with dozens killed or missing, fires spreading, and emergency crews deployed from the Presidio to urban centers.
Reports from an April 18 disaster scene detail widespread damage across Moline and nearby districts. The Hall of Justice and City Hall suffer severe harm while the Mcchanics Pavilion is converted into an emergency hospital. A major fire at Mack Wholesale Drug Company threatens Essex and surrounding blocks, with wind fanning flames along California to Dupont streets and many structures destroyed or at risk.
An early morning blaze in San Francisco affects multiple hotels as firefighters battle flames spreading rapidly. Officials report structure changes and significant disruption to the Bre Inthimity of the Palecr area with the Amel investigation underway.
Fire 15-Fira engulfs the Seatory Call building on Third Street as Mercély interiors burn from the fourth floor downward. Flames threaten adjacent structures along Marker river and near the Palace, with the Postal Telegraph dusting and Associated Press offices at risk. Fire crews stabilize streets, plan telegraph line protection, and evacuate nearby facilities as the blaze spreads toward Banc Branchees and surrounding blocks.
Professor Charleau i Dockey of Columba University says there is no proven connection between the San Francisco disturbance and the second eruption of Vesuvius. He explains earthquakes can occur from uneven crust contraction and not require volcanic activity. A quake was felt at 6 3 morning with no reported damage.
Fire sweeps from Ferry to Front and Market Street near Seventh, with high flames across the Park sector and western division. Officials fear hundreds or thousands may be killed as panic spreads among postal telegraph staff and occupants at Palace Hotel. Buildings collapse and calls to save Examiner offices go unanswered as blaze engulfs multiple blocks.
A draft resolution directs immediate action by the House to authorize the president to coordinate relief for the San Francisco quake. It calls on the secretaries to work with the mayor to arrange food, hospital supplies, tents, and shipping.
April 11 report from Chicago notes torn captains were held yesterday as the crowd watched amid damaged scenes. The event involved debris and a general reset of chairs and materials in the area, with some figures seen among the crowd and a sense of disruption lingering after the earlier incidents.
A blaze races down Market Street threatening hotels and the Pacific Telegraph Company building. Firefighters battle a fierce fire that blocks the ferry crossing and endangers the Pontae Tai building and other nearby structures. Authorities plan to relocate an operator across the street if possible.
A disaster sweeps a downtown area with multiple streets flooded by smoke and heat. Buildings including a bank and a theater district are heavily damaged. Dozens of people are reported injured or displaced as fires rage and emergency crews respond to the chaos.
In Washington on April 18 Assistant Secretary of War Olver telegraphed Major General Ulysses S. Grant commanding the Pacific division at San Francisco to cooperate with local authorities and mobilize all forces under his command to promote the story.
In San Francisco at the Parry building near Worle street Western Union reports wires fanning, a fire cannot reach the ballalne, authorities say. April 18 officials announce California mail shipments hampered by riverfront conditions and delays for eastern point delivery.
Fragmentary text describes an envoy of a postal company leaving a town after a fire incident. Mentions Grand House and militia in charge. town peace possibly disrupted. Names and details are illegible, rendering full facts uncertain.
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