San Francisco Suffers Massive Earthquake Devastation
A great quake destroys thousands of buildings in San Francisco. Casualties rise as a frightening death toll follows the devastation amid widespread ruin and ongoing rescue efforts.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1906
Page
1
City Shaken by Brief Shockwave Across Sacramento
A short tremor struck the city at about five this morning causing alarms and scattered fear. Reports indicate the quake lasted roughly three minutes with tremors felt in Sacramento and several nearby cities triggering police and emergency alerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Massive San Francisco Earthquake Wrecks City
An 5 10 am quake devastates downtown San Francisco triggering widespread fires. Water shut off, hundreds may be dead, the business district destroyed, the city hall wrecked, and communications severed except one line. Fire consumes blocks from South Market to the waterfront as evacuations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
The
Evening Journal
South Market Street
Sacramento
Fresno
Palace
Grand Hotels
Jessie Street
Palace Hotel
South Street
Water Front
Market Street
Sansome
Waterfront
Market
Washington
Mission Street
Bay
Chronicle
Berkeley
Emperor William and Augusta Victoria celebrate silver wedding
The Kaiser and Kaiserin of Germany mark their silver wedding anniversary with a diamond tiara gift. Augusta Victoria, born October 22, 1858, is three months older than the emperor. They wed in 1881 and he became emperor seven years later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
William
Augusta Victoria of
Steawick- Holstein
National Insurance Bill Moves to Congress
President Roosevelt sends a bill to Congress for national regulation of insurers with a DC focus. The measure creates an insurance bureau, sets director elections by policyholders, limits officer salaries, and bans rebates, with audits and potential injunctions for violators.
Broom Corn Shortage Signals Market Surge Ahead
In central Illinois brokers hold 1500 to 2000 tons with Chicago 2000 tons and other cities adding up to about 6500 tons total. Half the manufacturing year remains and 17500 to 24000 tons will be needed for six months. The 1905 crop was below average, indicating a tight supply and possible price rise toward 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Illinois
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Wichita
Kan
Hutchinson
Ikan
Embezzlement Charge Faces Minnesota Bank Clerk
Louis Jungbauer, assistant teller at Minnesota State Savings Bank, arraigned in police court on a warrant for embezzling $1,000. Charles G. Laurence, bank treasurer, swore out the warrant. Jungbauer waived examination and may be bound over to the grand jury. bank attorneys say the theft spans several months and reflects his high living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Louis
Jungbauer
Minnesota State Savings Bank
Charles G. Laurence
No Political Donations Rule for Insurance Firms
Text outlines that under organization requirements for insurance corporations the capital stock must be paid within twelve months of organization and no policies may be issued until paid in. The bill also provides for investment of domestic corporate capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Insurance Corporation
Fire
Marine, Casualty
Title
Fidelity and Surety
Thomas Drake
Department of Insurance
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the District
Senate and House in Brief Washington April 18
In the senate Tillman criticized the committee having charge thereof for not reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Washington
Tillman
House Passes General Bills and Pension Measures
The house advanced eleven general bills under suspension including the national quarantine bill and criminal appeal reform. Seventy five minutes saw passage of 672 private pension bills. Reports from Edna No. 2 miners describe a beer supply dispute leading to a brief strike and swift settlement. Concerns in French Lick about dynamite threats and a domestic incident at the Casino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toaster
House
Beef Trust
French Lick
Ind
Teknewh
Pip
Tie
Senate Democratic Caucus Sets Rail Rate Bill Action
Washington April 18 a senate Democratic caucus has been called for today to consider the railroad rate bill and determine next steps for the measure and potential floor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Baseball Scores From Friday Games
Scores from Chicago April 18 show league and American games. In the league, Philadelphia beat Boston 1 to 0 at Philadelphia, Brooklyn defeated New York 3 to 1 in ten innings, Pittsburg beat Cincinnati 3 to 2 in twelve innings, and St. Louis won 6 to 3 at Chicago. In the American league, St. Louis topped Cleveland 8 to 1, Detroit beat Chicago 5 to 3, Washington defeated Philadelphia 5 to 2, and Boston beat New York 4 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicnago
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Pittstore
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelpha
Chicago Market Report April 1906 Hog and Cattle Prices
Chicago market summary shows mixed hogs and shipping grades largely steady to weak with slight declines from prior day. Cattle receipts 17000 with beves cows and stockers listed. sheep and lambs strong, western stock prices varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ohio Graft Probe Blocked by Court Ruling
In Cincinnati on April 18 the common pleas court ruled that the state senate had no authority to authorize the Drake committee inquiry into Hamilton county graft. The decision voided the subpoena and detention of Thomas J. Davis, cashier of the First National Bank, who was arrested after refusing to testify. The Drake committee said it will appeal to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Common Pleas Court
State Senate
Drake Committee
Thomas J. Davin
First National Bank
Big City
Senate Committee
Dayton
Springfield
Davis
Samuel W. Smith
Lawrence Maxwell, Jr
Schroeder
Committee
Smith
Senate
State
Circuit Court
Schmidt says Drake committee will press on with inquiry
Senator Thomas P. Schmidt of Cleveland states the Drake committee will continue its investigation despite Judge Smith's ruling and pursue appeals to higher courts if needed. He asserts the legislature had the power to appoint the committee and can compel witnesses, with no halt from the Cincinnati decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Thos. P. Schmidt
Drake Committee
Smith
Schmidt
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
Cincinnati
Ex-Alderman Rudolph Sentenced After Supreme Court Decision
Milwaukee on April 18. Robert L. Rudolph former Eleventh ward alderman must serve one year in the house of correction. The supreme court affirmed the jury verdict in Judge Tarrant's court and declined to deem the mistrial allegation correct. Rudolph was indicted for soliciting a $100 bribe from ex City Attorney Charles H. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Robert L. Rudolph
Eleventh Ward
House of Correction
Supreme Court
Tarrant
Rudolph
Charles H. Hamilton
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J. C. Smith
Agnes Stewart
Ralph Smith
McCormick Hotel
Mason Streets
Greer Glasgow
Second Avenue
Golden Gate Park
M. E. Wilson
East Jefferson Street
D. Wilson
Oakland
Emperor William and
Empress Augusta Victoria
Congress
Roosevelt
Insurance Bureau
Butler Ames
Massachusetts
Department of Commerce and Labor
Minera Strike
Irwin
Edna No. 2
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Co
McCall Bros
Ohio
Common Pleas
Judge Smith
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