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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
3
Random garbled report mentions an afternoon meeting of railway workers in San Francisco and Weatherbys store in Ogden. It references a Great Shock and wrecked buildings, relief efforts, seed sellers, and individuals like Minnie Niesek and Father Cushnahan, with scattered addresses and donations amid a jumble of names and places.
A San Francisco earthquake survivor and wife describe fleeing their burning hotel as shocks continued. They sheltered briefly in a public square, watched fires spread, and reached Oakland by ferry after debris blocked the route. They note extensive property damage in San Francisco and Oakland and warn others of aftershocks and dangers from live wires.
A San Francisco relief concert is planned with Charles J. Ross and Professor Joseph Batlantanc leading a Tabernacle choir benefit. Mayor Conroy backs the effort, appointing committees to manage business and finances as Miss Milas coordinates bread donations for the homeless.
A city wide relief effort advances with committees organized by Mayor Gonroy to solicit funds. Advertising and program oversight assigned to Frank Francis, GM dricksoat, Joseph Bat Tange, Walter Puller, Charles J. Rass. The choir will perform gratis at the concert and the Tabernacle is offered for use. Donations so far include a 50 check from Froeligh of the Literature Prakeraga company, with proceeds to the relief fund.
In police court this morning Charles Creighbaum, arrested last night for tuning a gambling house, was fined 4100 with no defense. Henry Uansen paid 5 for striking another man amid a Washington Avenue fight. A blind headline notes a colored woman, rumored to crave drink, appearing again and seeking a shaker. Twenty minutes were given to dampen disorder. Forty-eight patrols arrested for violating the ordinance, all nabbed on the walk or while traveling at night without a lamp. This annual crucate caution urges prudence in the streets.
City banks are portrayed as liberal as funds, totaling hundreds, are moved for purchase of willies. Ogden residents oppose subservience while a relief effort shows substantial cash on hand. A morning council meeting planned to decide next steps.
Mayor Conroy named Mrs J G Armstrong chair of a subscription committee to oversee siding the at Ford s in San Francisco. The chair issued a meeting call for tomorrow at the Broom hotel rooms at 10 a m. The list includes E M Conroy J S Gordon David Eccles E Paine Chris Flygara and many others.
Martin, returning from a sheriff’s convention in San Jose, describes a devastating quake. He recalls walls collapsing at the St James hotel, widespread destruction, eight known fatalities, a large business block destroyed, and the San Jose Agnews pile of bricks with many feared dead. details on names and damaged structures are incomplete.
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