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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
1
April 19 reports from Oakland and San Francisco describe a devastating quake that collapsed hundreds of buildings, killed hundreds, left 20,000 homeless, and caused losses over 100 million. Water failure and widespread fires followed as utilities failed and communications were disrupted.
A severe earthquake forced suspension in San Francisco with power outages and halted streetcars, railroads, and ferries. Fires raged all day as firefighters dynamited threatening buildings while explosions terrified residents. A follow up quake occurred five minutes after the first, with another shallow tremor three hours later.
Reports from San Francisco and districts outside the city describe severe damage. In San Jose and Palo Alto buildings fell and several people died including Junius Robert Hanna and Otto Gurts. Dozens more injured as fires erupt and structures collapse.
The circus showcases a daily dare as Mile de la Tour, the chauffeuse, is strapped into a car that performs a complete midair somersault, described as the limit of blood curdling acts. The accompanying image captures her poised for the ride.
Three shocks hit Salinas California at 515 am lasting five three and forty two seconds. Damage estimated at 2500000. One man Armstrong from Santa Cruz broke his leg leaping from a window. Numerous buildings destroyed and every window broken with chimneys crashing through roofs. Spreckels sugar factory nearby sustained major damage.
A San Francisco dispatch lists casualties from an unspecified event. Names include Annie Wheelan, Myrtle Minze, W. Kornfeld, William Vail, Anna Webster, and many others with addresses across Langdon, Folsom, Stevenson, and nearby streets. The report notes a boy of 12, a 4 year old, a doctor, a policeman, and multiple unidentified victims. Otto Settner, 16, died after crying to his father, and two unknown white women and men are reported among the dead.
The article reports a devastating blaze in San Francisco with fire ravaging the city. It notes the loss of about one hundred thousand homes and describes a harsh political scene as Roosevelt criticizes Congress over a new form of beneficial legislation and urges a declaratory bill.
Chicago markets show mixed cattle hog and sheep activity with official receipts and shipments from Apr 18 and 19. Beef cattle and stockers move slowly while natives and western lambs show strength. packers report varying quotes across light to heavy grades and hogs at lower end near yesterdays close.
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress based on a Moody letter condemning packers and alleging moral guilt in the beef cases. The missive reveals a sharp rift with the judiciary over the Judge J Otis Humphrey ruling and the administration's trust busting drive.
The city faced another water supply cut off hindering firefighting efforts. Officials caution that limited pressure and service gaps threaten response times and public safety as hydrants run dry and residents stockpile water.
The Treasury authorizes telegraphic transfer of ten million dollars from the New York sub-treasury to San Francisco. Funds will be deposited in New York and paid out on San Francisco's order, amid disrupted telegraph service and damaged Western Union office.
Reports from April describe San Francisco devastated by fire with widespread destruction. Western Union alerts state 100000 homes destroyed and water cut off. General Funston notes city practically destroyed and martial law not declared. Oakland and Chicago dispatches confirm ongoing blazes and disrupted wire service.
A Western Union bulletin from San Francisco reports both buildings burned today with a diagonal travel up the hill from McAllister to Battery and Main to Sixteenth. Water supply failed as wind rose and authorities forbid entry into the city amid growing suffering for food and water.
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