Many offers of aid pour in for San Francisco calamity
A flood of sympathy and funds flowed to San Francisco from cities nationwide. Governors mayors and business groups authorized relief offers including 5000 to San Francisco banks and planned 55000 in fundraising. Messages from Boston Philadelphia Baltimore New York Chicago Milwaukee Louisville and more expressed deepest grief and readiness to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak Guia
Mitzgerald
Schmits
Boston
McClellan
George B. Mcvielan
Oliver B. KB. Schmitz
San Francisco
New York
Eilidelphia
Sammand
John Aver. Feiltimore
E. Cl. ‘Manustorday
Health Office Record of Various Individuals in April 87
Report lists numerous names with ages and addresses connected to a health office record. Names include Mikimer Klasdeth 62 years at Caynertne Lee, Terry Brown, Williant FEOmies 45, Toulsa Robinson 22, William EL 7, Harry Gant 35, Joseph Naanl 22, Thomas W. Sutten, Isaac Riwarda 73, Helen Stewart 43, Valenting dagger 43, Anna O Hildebrand 8 months, and others with street addresses and ages ranging from infancy to 73 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikimer Klasdeth
Tuano
Caynertne
Lee
Dath
Telgar L. Gilbert
Terry Brown
Williant Feoimes
Est
Toulsa Robinson
Riggs St
William EL
Plerce St. Nw
Harry Gant
Va. Ave
Joseph Naanl
Capitol Ave
Maer Q
Pet. Nw
Dl Seuss
Juuid Noot
Thomas W. Sutten
Asthum
Isaac Riwarda
Helen Stewart
Sarah Phillips
Dethlem Gatewood
Spring St
Anna O. Hildebrand
Q St. Uw
Undertakers and Embalmers Listings in Washington Area
A list of local funeral directors and embalming services with offices on F Street Northwest and near Capitol, including W R Speare, J William Lee, George Zurhorst, F G Harvey's Sons, and others. Services advertised include chapels, crematoriums, livery, and moderate prices with telephone contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Speare
N. W
Crhoneb
J. William Lee
George P. Zurhorst
Ai Jek
Capitol Av
R F. Harvey’s Sons
FUNER
Ommodions
Pmbalmers
St. Alen
Hines Funerals Advertisement and Services
Fractured OCR advertises Hines Funerals offering services for $75.00 with telephone contact North 135 S Hines. Mentions casket, hearse, body preparation, and cremation options with 24 hour service and no charge for certain offerings. Established 132%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North 135
S.H
Washington Shudders At Earthquake News From San Francisco
Washington crowds surged for extras as San Francisco quake dispatches flooded in. California ties drive concern with Congress members seeking word on relatives and property losses. Noted cases include Julius Kahn, Lacey, and Gillett, plus August Schilling, his daughters, and plans to sail to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Francisco
Mie
National Capital
Jerry
Capitol
Congress
California
Dirsct
Julius Kahn
War Department
Lacey
Iowa
Brewster
St. Nicholas
Gillett
Cit
Leland Stanford University
Palo Alto
Mills College
Oakland
August Schilling
San Franciato
Waashington
Post
Associated Press
Geologic experts dispute Vesuvius link to San Francisco quake
Charles B D Walcott director of the Geological Survey states there is no connection between the earthquake near San Francisco and Mon tah Vesuvius eruption. He cites faulting plains gradual earth contraction sedimentary loads and regional tectonics as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BD. Walcott
Thet ‘Geological Survey
San Francisco
Scientifé
United States
Walcott
Charlestan
New Jersey
Appalachian Mountains
Grand Canyon
Mississippi Valley
Sacramento
Pacific
Walcote
San
Earthquake Frenzy Affects Chinatown In Washington
Chinese residents in Washington react to a citywide quake and fire. In Frisco Chinatown headlines spread as families seek missing relatives and fear for friends, with danger linked to the local crime organization highbinders amid reports of widespread destruction in the stricken area.
Destruction Threatens Major Chinese Nurseries
The article notes that the loss of a large block of Chinese nurseries would deal a heavy blow to the community, citing thousands of dollars invested and establishments rivaling city stores in size and trade, comparable to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Navy wireless station at Goat Island engulfed in quake
Dispatches report San Francisco Bay area earthquake disruption. Navy wireless station on Goat Island could not be located despite round‑the‑clock calls from Farallone Islands and Point Arguello. Officials withheld final judgment while expressing sympathy and readiness to assist Mayor of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Clearing House Association
Clearing House Association of
San Francisco
Citzens
Telice
Bennefit
Te- Meg
Cote
Melican Ecolara
Navy Department
Navy
Goat Island
San Francisco Bay
Farallone Islands
Point Arguella
Port Harford
California
Goat, Island
Taft Wires Funston Department in the Dark
Secretary Taft asked General Funston in San Francisco to report measures taken and authority used, and to issue passes for Associated Press and other reporters as the city faced martial law after the quake. Fire, looting, and evacuations spread chaos as debris and bodies were found, with troops deployed to secure fire zones and protect survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
Associated Press
Taft
Ge Funston
San Francisco
Gen. Fanston
War Department
Presidio
Department
Erodos
Wittio
Western Union
Oakland
J .Sacramento
Market ‘Street
Comany
Wanston
Bay
San
Francisco
Berkeley
Examiner and Call
Sullivan
Gen. Funston
Schmitz
Funston
Viele
United States
Meliftia
Harkeley
Aemdl-jahed
Seismic Wave Spread From San Francisco Quake Across U S
Weather Bureau seismographs show the San Francisco earthquake vibrations traveling to Washington and beyond. Reports describe initial tremors at 8:32 AM with strong waves, recording pen disruptions, and a four hour plus cessation time, marking a major quake impact on the continental network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Weather Bureau
San Francisco
the Pasie
Atlantic Coast
Weather ‘Bureau
United States’ Coast and Geodetic Survey
Cheltenham
J Bega
Buremi
Weathery Bureau
Lears
Machinists Lodge to Aid San Francisco Earthquake Victims
Columbia Lodge No 174 International Association of Machinists voted 100 to start a relief fund for San Francisco quake sufferers. A letter to The Post from Francis G Eppley Recording Secretary urged substantial relief for those distressed, noting donations to the disaster appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Washington
Pacific Coast
Coluimula Lodge
International
Agaocation of Machinists
Post
Columbia’ Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Francis G. Eppley
A Or
War Department orders Greely to aid authorities
The War Department directs General Greely to cooperate with San Francisco authorities and mobilize all resources to relieve sufferers. Troops may be used to defend the city from ghouls and vandals, with forces stationed at the Presidio and Forts Baker Miley Mason and Alcatraz. Shelter for up to about 20,600 people could be provided by tents and hospital shelters. 26 surgeons in San Francisco offered services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Gen. Greely
Pacific Division
San Francisco
Schmitz
Greely
Presidio
Baker, Miley
Mason
Fort McDowell
Fort Baker
Alcatraz
Commmon
Medical Department
Ea Hs
General, Hospital
Angel Island
Atcatraz
Forts Baker, Miley
Y Beuides
San E100
Actors Fear for Friends in Wrecked City
Reports from San Francisco describe widespread concern among theater groups after a massive quake. Cast members learn of friends and relatives in the disaster as companies await departures to Australia and others cancel engagements in the stricken area.
War Department Resolution on Public Property and Aid
Fragmented report details a proposed War Department resolution authorizing transfer or deposition of public property. It mentions Pacific Coast blocks, homelessness from an earthquake and fire, and the call for cooperation to extend aid and resources to affected people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weleeram
Ory
Pacific
California Sufferers Appeal for Aid and Provisions
Red Cross and ATD urge general public support for California disaster relief. Appeals specify money and all kinds of provisions are needed, with San Francisco cited as a key area awaiting aid. The effort aims to mobilize donations quickly to meet urgent humanitarian needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Opening Prayer Reflects Calamity Aid and Trust
The prayer asks guidance for a nation in sudden calamity and affliction. It asks God to grant assurance and trust to those bowed with anxiety, and to remind all that the Eternal God is a refuge with everlasting arms. The tone seeks wisdom, comfort, and unity under divine care.
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Senate
Istaad
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Boston Relief Committee
Guilt
Fitzgerald
Kidder, Pearbony & Clo
Hongkong, and Shanghai Bank
Mnmayor
Pardee
Teller
Gev. Guild
Ielfark
Ines Rous Luther M. Peter
Patsy BE
Quarles
Midanend
Vinvulph Ammann
Vanda Dowing
Jening
Nora ML Grimes
Kewl BL
Plains
Susan
Markluay
Robert L. Armentrout
Minnie E. J. Fleck
Liaville
Isidore Jo” Mulchatt
Jacksonsiire
Pla
Foxbeth McGinnis
If & Hutton
Amy
Duller
Mes B. Cox
Birdie Colline
Dortey
Rose A
Watson Owlags
Bparrowa Point
Morl P. Niemann
Battimore
Jekn T. Weright
Mabel Triton
Thorton E. Frantz
Katie E. Boothe
Iwenoke
Vas Michact
Gartland
Marguerite M. Kelly
Samuel
Butler
Gie
Base Park
James Whitney
Maxie Baker
Alexander
Yattie
Hansborn
Frederick Smith
Maggie Greely
Shirley Hayman
Sadie W. Grant
Thomas Wison
Gussie A. Young
Bernas M Jefferson
Mary
Mary Keefe
Mra. C. Deving
Nateles
Louis Stackalt
Margaret Whann Mackall
Dunbarton Avenue
Mulcahy
Ella G
D. Mulcahy
Andrew Gleeson
Hew
Capitol Street
Vam
San Franeseco
Baltimore
Norfolk
Andrew Jackson Dalton
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Pfaff
Atlanta
Woodward
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Sheriburn M. Becker
Waukee
Louteville
K. W. Brown
Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
Brother Elke
Health Office Record
Undertakers
Vesuvius
Golden Gate City
Chinatown
Tata Sity
Nave
Brother
Macfarland’ ‘Wires
Mactarana
San Francise
Eng
Hanry- BF
Macfarland
Board of Commissioners
Harmnan
Tokalon
State University
Waa
Sonatly
Thousand Horse
Hazen
Nev
Southern Pacific
Kearny
Pany
Mr. Collier's. Company
San i
Buffalo
San. Francisco
Lotta
Ars
Columbia
Grand Opera
California ‘Theater
Inazar
Orpheum
Majestic
War and ‘Departments
Secre
Martin Atti
Ray
RED Cross
ATD
Reet
Seventh Street
Northland
Winnci
Materees
Lamanchusette Avenue
San Domingo
Richard W. Henderson
Street
Chaplains OF
Stinemetz .Com
Hatters and Furtiers
Knabe
Sette
Shedd. & Bro. CO
Ninth Street
Borchell
Mopolian
J. DE Moll & CO
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