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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1906
Page
1
A telegraph from Harriman to Union Pacific urges continual food supplies for San Francisco. The city begins rising from the ashes with shelter and care for thousands, restoring order and confidence as relief efforts quickly alleviate suffering despite a chilling rain.
Eyewitness accounts from April 24 describe chaos after a tremor in Portland and San Francisco. A Southern Pacific free train passenger recalls two gray haired women with a monkey in a cage and a woman with bird cages fleeing toward a ferry. In San Francisco, refugees camp at Emeryville and notables like George Rose and Billy Jackman share narrow escapes at Ascot Park.
From the water front boats unload supplies and an endless stream of carts and drays transfer bread meat canned goods milk and hot coffee to sub stations across the city and parks. About 1500 tons of provisions are being moved to feed the needy.
Daily reports describe ample blankets tenting and materials arriving at supply stations. Barracks offer comfort and shelter as crowds disperse to Bay side points. Health conditions are generally satisfactory despite rising hospital cases and isolated infectious diseases.
Gaylord Wilshire of the California Relief association writes that Californians will accept aid without concern for its source. He asks Minnesota unions and President Roosevelt to refrain from interference with anyone helping Californians, including bread from outside the United States.
At a Saturday mass meeting in the Casino theater Californians unanimously adopted a resolution opposing private payments. The measure responds to President Roosevelt rejecting a $25,000 offer from the Hamburg American line and pledges gratitude if the funds reach their intended destination.
In a Washington letter dated April 24 President Roosevelt stresses Red Cross relief for San Francisco must be nonpartisan and reach Chinese as fully as others. He asks Secretary Taft to wire Dr Devine and General Funston to ensure equal aid without regard to race or person.
A slight tremor was felt between 1 and 2 am yesterday in Grants Pass Glendale and Medford Oregon causing local residents to report the quake. No damage was reported and authorities indicate the tremor was minor and localized.
George Slosson defeated Jacob Schaefer 500 to 396 in the final game at Madison Square Concert Hall to become world champion in 182 balk-line billiards. He also secures the challenge trophy, with George Sutton awaiting a rematch after issuing a late last week challenge. Schaefer and Sutton are tied for second, each with four wins and two losses, facing a decisive match tonight.
Washington on April 23 the sub committee hearing protests against Benjamin S. Barnes appointment as postmaster will urge the full committee to authorize subpoena power and the hiring of a stenographer to record testimony at the inquiry requested by Senator Tillman.
Chicago April 23 official announcement states W C Brown vice president of New York Central lines will move to New York June 1 to become first vice president with a salary of 75000 dollars annually.
St Petersburg April 24. The government pushes through changes to the fundamental laws to entrench imperial prerogatives, absorbing temporary laws into the framework. A cabinet commission at Tsarskoe-Selo under the emperor’s presidency works to fix annual recruits and preserve revenue streams, despite opposition calls for compromise.
A Philadelphia woman Mary Vahan age 41 attempted to kill her family by gas after a quarrel with husband Kraft Fahn. She kill ed herself and two daughters Tillie 15 and Annie 11, while husband and two sons Alois 16 and Harry 18 survived and were hospitalized. A husband and two sons escaped as flames spread through the home.
General Greely releases a current death toll update as details arrive this hour. The tally reflects the latest confirmed fatalities and names awaiting verification amid ongoing casualty assessments.
The official Greeley report, via Capt. Winn, lists two hundred fifty seven dead from the San Francisco calamity. Fifty unknown victims were briefly buried in Lombard and Bay Streets areas. In Valencia hotel fourteen bodies were recovered and fifty six more believed to have perished. Paris notes a bomb threat at ex president Loubet's Montelimer villa.
Beloit Wisconsin reports a donation of three thousand five hundred dollars to aid victims from the San Francisco earthquake. The fundraiser reflects local charity and connects Beloit to the disaster relief effort.
Market summary from Chicago on April 24 1906 shows cattle hog and sheep receipts and prices. Hog totals 45065 yesterday 10587 today 2000 estimated tomorrow. Cattle and sheep receipts and ranges listed with packers and grades. Strong sheep demand and steady cattle prices noted.
In Peoria Illinois after a school election seven of sixteen inspectors oppose the Stevens resolution and favor reopening the investigation of school treasurers bondsmen liability for the Dougherty shortage. It is believed a test vote could yield a majority for suing the bonds. Six of eight new members were from the litigation party.
The senate amended the house joint resolution to provide 1.5 million dollars for San Francisco relief, covering extra mileage and troop transportation. LaFollette closed his rate bill speech, praised warmly. Gaines and Madden proposed duties waivers on relief and rebuilding materials. The senate amendment passed and District measures moved to Wednesday adjournment.
In Marshall Michigan on April 24 Miss Maude Newton received a telegram announcing the marriage engagement of Edward J Dennison of this place to Miss Blanche Lightner of Homer, Detroit. The note "You were cut out at 5:30 I won him Blanche Dennison" shows prior friendship turning to rivalry as Dennison favored Lightner.
Frank Holmes, a duck hunter, drowned in Michigan Center lake. His body was recovered by a drag fish spear James Gilmore, his brother in law, near the site where Diver Tebo was blown apart while wiring a dynamite charge to raise Holmes. Funeral will be with military honors.
A telegram dated April 24 reports Dr. W. Decrow a former Quincy dentist was killed at his residence in San Francisco. No further details are provided about the incident or motives.
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