Millions Offer Aid for San Francisco Sufferers
The article records nationwide sympathy and relief efforts after the San Francisco earthquake of April 1906. Governors mayors chamber of commerce and civic groups from Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Cincinnati Milwaukee Milwaukee and other cities dispatch telegrams and pledge funds and assistance. Meetings plan fundraising drives with figures like five thousand to fifty five thousand dollars cited, plus broader charitable actions through city councils and civic organizations.
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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
Baltimore
Norfolk
Andrew Jackson Dalton
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Pfaff
Atlanta
Woodward
Schmitz
Chicago
Health Office Record of Local Residents and Ages
A Health Office record lists multiple individuals with partial addresses and ages, from infants to seniors. Names include Mikimer Klasdeth, Terry Brown, Williant FEoimes, Toulsa Robinson, William EL Dutch, Harry Gant, Joseph Naanl, Thomas W. Sutten, Isaac Riwarda, Valenting dagger, Helen Stewart, Sarah Phillips, Anna O Hildebrand, and others, with ages ranging from 2 years to 73 years and assorted street locations in the northwest area. The legible data show street addresses on Est. aw., Riggs st., 7th St., Capitol Ave., and Q St, among others, with several entries ending in month-like descriptors such as 8 months and 2 years. The document appears to be a compiled roster of residents for health records or eligibility checks.
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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 Services and Contacts
Local undertakers advertise funeral services with embalmers and directors at multiple addresses. W R Speare at 940 F Street N W offers cremation ready service with Main 4230. J William Lee Funeral Director and Embalmer provides chapel and crematorium. George P Zurhorst and G F Harvey Sons advertise moderate prices and telephone numbers.
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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 Funeral Services Ad 75 Dollar Terms
Fragmented notice advertises Hines Funeral services with 75 dollar charges. Mentions telephone North 135 S H streets and amenities including hearse and cremation options. garbled text references on tart notice and free of charge offerings.
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North 135
S.H
Washington Shudders After San Francisco Earthquake
Washington residents react to the San Francisco quake with distress and anxious crowds gathering around presses and extras. Congress members seek word on relatives while California delegation members report efforts to contact families. August Schilling, his daughters and son delayed plans to sail to New York, reflects on rebuilding, property loss, and Western resilience amid the disaster.
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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 Say San Francisco Quake Not Vesuvius Linked
Charles B D Walcott of the Geological Survey argues no connection between the San Francisco earthquake and Vesuvius eruption. He notes quakes result from faulting plains and earth contraction, with coastal shifts and sediment weight contributing to regional disturbances.
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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 Stirs Chinese in Washington City
Chinese residents of Frisco and Washington react with fear and curiosity after a quake and fire devastate Chinatown. Many seek news about relatives in the stricken area, amid rumors and concern about the extent of damage and the fate of their community.
Destruction Threatens Chinese Nursery Districts in City
A fragment notes the destruction of a crime prone area and warns it would be a heavy blow to the Chinese community. The section housed numerous nurseries with large investments and trade comparable to major urban stores, rivaling New York in size and scope.
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United States
New
York
Navy Wireless Station Engulfed After San Francisco Earthquake
The Navy’s Goat Island wireless station likely failed after yesterday’s quake. Farallon and Port Harford stations tried nonstop to contact Goat Island, but the corridor remained silent. Officials withheld final judgment while dispatches of sympathy flowed to San Francisco’s mayor.
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Navy Department
Navy
Goat Island
San Francisco Bay
Farallone Islands
Point Arguella
Port Harford
California
Goat, Island
Seismic Burst Tracked Across the United States
Weather Bureau seismographs record the 1906 San Francisco quake vibrations spreading to Washington and Maryland. Observers note a strong wave beginning about 8:25 a.m. and continuing for hours, with instruments briefly throwing records off.
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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 Pledges $100 For San Francisco Relief
The Columbia Lodge No. 174 International Association of Machinists voted $100 for a relief fund for San Francisco quake victims. A letter to The Post from Francis G. Eppley Recording Secretary states the donation to aid distressed citizens and asks for substantial relief from the city.
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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 Gen. Greely to cooperate with San Francisco authorities and marshal all resources to relieve sufferers. Troops are to protect the city from ghouls and vandals, with about 3 345 tents and medical staff ready to shelter up to 20 600 persons. Troops stationed at Presidio Fort Baker Fort McDowell Alcatraz Angel Island Miley Mason and related posts are on standby for rapid deployment.
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Taft
Ge Funston
San Francisco
Associated Press
Gen. Fanston
War Department
Presidio
Department
Oakland
Bay
San
Francisco
Western Union
Berkeley
Examiner and Call
Sullivan
Gen. Funston
Schmitz
Funston
Viele
United States
Meliftia
Harkeley
Aemdl-jahed
Gen. Greely
Pacific Division
Greely
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
News from Jin Francisco devastates theater groups in the city as actors learn relatives and colleagues may be affected. Miss Katherine Gilman, sister of a Wheelock company member, and Georgia Meéndurn, wife of comedian George Parsons, face possible loss. Telegrams fail to reach a spouse, while other troupes awaiting departure to Australia await word amid hotel closures and tremors. Local theaters like the Columbia and Grand Opera House remain prominent amid the chaos.
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State University
Waa
Sonatly
Thousand Horse
United States
Hazen
Nev
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Kearny
Pany
Mr. Collier's. Company
San i
Buffalo
San. Francisco
Lotta
Ars
Columbia
Grand Opera
California ‘Theater
Inazar
Orpheum
Majestic
War Departments and Secretaries Move on Public Property
A fragmented report notes a War Department resolution to authorize the transfer of public property to aid disaster relief. It cites homelessness after a Pacific Coast earthquake and conflagration, calling for cooperation and adjournment as the House considers the plan.
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Weleeram
Ory
Pacific
California Sufferers Appeal for Money and Provisions
Red Cross and Sere sto ATD issue appeals for funds and supplies to aid California disaster victims. Officials urge immediate donations of money and wide range of provisions to assist affected residents and relief programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
ATD
California
In His Opening Prayer Senate Yea Jan Eee
A damaged prayer passage from the Senate depicts a plea for divine guidance and comfort for a region struck by calamity. It invokes God’s wisdom, refuge, and everlasting arms to ease anxiety and unite people in faith and resilience.
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Senate
Istaad
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Lamanchusette Avenue
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