Old Landmarks Burn As San Francisco Fire Destroys Elite Homes
Historic San Francisco landmarks including the Palace Hotel and Bonemian Club are lost to a sweeping blaze. The Stanford residence Hopkins Art Institute and nearby mansions on California Street were consumed, with the Fairmount Hotel, Flood Building, and other grand structures collapsed or ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Stanford
Fairmount Hotel
Flood
Francisco
Lady History
California
Anderness
Palace Hotel
James Ralston
Sharon Estate
Post Street
Grant Avenue
Bonemian Club
Aig Masters
Falifornia Suveei
Bowell Jones Streii
Sur Br
Wylsis
Powell Streets
Stanford
Honolulu
Leland Stanford, Jr
Mark P Hopkins
Stanford, Co. P. Jluntington
Charles Crocker
The
Huntington
California Street
Crocker
Muntingtom
Pacific Heights
Californians Race West From Chicago After Earthquake
Frantic residents of San Francisco crowd Chicago stations as trains to California fill to capacity. Sleepless nights and urgent checks for word from loved ones drive many to hurried departures, with East Coast and local travelers also seeking updates on affected families.
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California
Chicago
San Francis
Cable Interruption Hits Transpacific Telegraph Link
Special to The Washingage reports that a Pacific cable outage to San Francisco affected transcontinental telegraph service. VP Baker of Postal Telegraph says an attempt to reach San Francisco via cable failed on the Pacific route beyond Hawaii. The interruption could stem from an ocean bed shift after an earthquake or battery destruction in a San Francisco office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
San Francisco
New York
Haker
Postal Telegraph Company
A Francisco
Cabie
Globe
Aawaii
T Ie UK
Baker
Calamity in Salinas Eyewitness Accounts of Great Building Collapse
Eyewitness J P Antony reports a violent quake that lifted a six story Ramona Hotel and toppled nearby structures in Salinas California. Women cried out in the streets as debris and fires spread. hospitals filled and rescue efforts began amid chaos and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cup’s Hospital
Large damage to packers blamed on San Francisco fire
Chicago packers face about 20000 in losses from the San Francisco fire. Armour, Swift, and Morris each operated branch houses there for export trade. Arthur Meeker of Armour said the company had about 50000 invested in its branch, a leased building in the fire zone. Morris also ran a San Francisco branch with roughly 60000 investment. no word from its manager by late last night.
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Chicago
Chicago Packers
San Francisco
Armour, Swift
Morris
Orient
Arthur Meeker
Armour Packing Company
Fim
Disastrous quake warned long before San Francisco event
Madison Wis April 19 President Charles Ri Van Hist of the University of Wisconsin says a disaster at San Francisco was long expected by scientists. He notes San Francisco is dangerously located and would likely suffer severe shocks. Scientists warned the city would first reveal earthquake effects on steel structures due to its high earthquake risk.
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Olympic
Chile
Post and
Mason
Rts
Atletic Association
United States
Famit
Wincd
California Street
Crocker
Montgomery and
Market Streets
Tie Ati
Hush and
Montgomery
Market Street
San Francisco
Bone
Larkin, McAlister
Grove
Lyons County
Salinas
Cal
Loos Angeles
J. P. Anthony
Pacific Grove
Antony
Ramona Hotel
Bilis Street
Macon
Anthony
Vi City
Call
James
Examiner
Phird
Townsend Streets
Fighth
Market
Eighth
Townsend
Twelfth Street
Marketstie
San Franscisco
Uta
Madiso
Wis
Charles Ri van Hist
University of Wisconsin
United States Geological Survey
San” Francisco
United State
Earthquake Reveals Rotary Motion of Shocks
Seis mograph records from the University of California describe an earthquake with a persistent south southeast to north northwest motion and a distinctive rotary pattern. The event lasted about forty seconds of primary tremor, ten seconds of fading activity, then twenty five seconds of renewed intensity, with minor shocks continuing at noon.
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Oakland
Cel
C. Leuschner
Students’ Observatory
University of California
Ion
Vast Earthquakes Plague San Francisco Through Centuries
The article recounts Pacific coast shocks from 1368 to 1900 with major quakes in 1868, 1898, and 1900. It notes the 1898 tremor as the most severe, with damage to property, fires, and a shaken waterfront, plus later 1900 shocks in California. It mentions Mare Island, telegraph outages, and the Charleston quake as context, and cites Professor Berkley on non volcanic causes of earthquakes. A New York delegate reports a diamond ring missing in a cab.
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New ‘York
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
T He Gamage
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Interior State
Pires
San Ore
Pacific
Japan
Australia
Formosa
Cricksor
Oakland
Chicago
New York
St. Nicholas Hotel
S. 7
Los Angeles
Charleston
San_ Francisco
Charles, B. Berkley
Department of Geolos Columbia, University
Vesuvius
C. H. Terry
B.A
Congress
New Willard
Continental Hall
Refugees flood Oakland as San Francisco quake toll rises
Thousands flee across the bay by ferry and train seeking shelter in Berkeley and Oakland. Women and children carry bedding and belongings while churches and universities open tents, meals, and medical aid. Soldiers guard telegraph offices to manage the crush and protect the displaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Fea
Bay
Berkeley
Univer Sity
Faltice
Wheeler
Theesie University
Alifornia
Aupplytt
Unider
Rome
Harmon
Gymnasius
Manny
San
Praneisco
San Francisco
California University
Train Service Restored After California Quake
The Southern Pacific reports passenger trains now run from San Francisco through Albuquerque and Mojave to San Francisco terminus via San Jose and San Pablo ferry service resumes between Point Richmond and San Francisco. External entry to the city remains restricted with limited discharge expected.
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York
Southern Pacific
Rama
San Francisco
South
San Jose
Third
Townsend Streets
Chicago
Black
Albuquerque
Mojave
San
Hay Point Richmond
San' Pablo
Point Richmond
Maine Street
Trafic
Blaxci
City
Cisco
Rithty
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Army Officer Injured In Explosion At Fort Robinson
An army officer, a lieutenant from Wisconsin and Nebraska native, was fatally or seriously burned after a blast while relighting tugs at a fort. He was associated with the Twenty fourth Company of Light levy and trained at an artillery school. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 19xx and is thirty, single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pailis
Chaitae
Fortress
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Wwniversity. Braska
Los Angeles Terrorized Fire Rehearsed Disaster Rumors
Chaos spreads as rumors claim fires and explosions struck Laguna and Pacific areas near San Francisco. Residents report widespread damage and fear as authorities investigate alleged arson and coordinated attacks.
Quake Forecasts Hint at New Seismic Shocks
A fractured dispatch suggests ongoing quake predictions tied to Mount Vesuvius activity and the Calabria event of September, with London and other locations cited. The seismic observatory notes possible further shocks later, though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calabray
London
ARTS
Pope Expresses Sympathy for Italian Disaster
The Pope sent condolences to the Vatican and the Italian government after the Mount Vesuvius eruption. Archbishop Riordan and humanitiel officials conveyed impersonal sympathy, with messages reaching President Roosevelt and American diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parthquake
Italy
Mabathy
Roosevit
Guigordini
Mr. White
Syrapath
Paris Showers Sympathy Amid Postponed Exercises
In a delayed unveiling, Paris indicates sympathy as events are postponed due to disaster. The planned exercises and ceremonies, once set for soon, are postponed to a later date while authorities assess impact and organize rescheduled activities.
Actors Will Aid Sufferers in Earthquake Relief
A fragmentary notice reports actors forming relief efforts for victims of the Francisco earthquake. Receipts and funds are mentioned as measures to support sufferers.
Earth you are in Bosnia vaavad from west to east i
A fragmentary OCR item mentions Bosnia with inconclusive wording and a directional phrase from west to east. The readable text is too incomplete to identify people, organizations, dates, places, or events.
Will Benefit at Peo Theater Test Night
Julie Bonbon Company announces a benefit program at the Peo Theater with a test night and a lineup of acts. The program includes a performance feature by Yule Bonbox and an original character sketch by Mr Mann, plus several additional features on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Bonbon
Peo
Mann
Pripe
Telegraph Equipment Sent to San Francisco by Overland Line
Telegraph instruments consigned by the Western Union to San Francisco ten miles of aerial cable and full equipment. The Overland Limited chief McKissick and assistants departed last night for Salt Lake and Portland to add operators and man the extra wires as connections are made.
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Cnion
Chicago
San Francisco
Qverland
McKissick
Portland
Oreg
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted by Personal Testimony
An advertisement reproduces testimonials praising Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims relief within weeks, notes absence of narcotics, and urges readers to request a free sample and book by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
da Sdon
Jess
Afl Waltérure
Youra
Ats
Ricuardsox
Bright
Washington Daily Pos
Health Office Record Fragments List Ages and Addresses
A damaged health office sheet lists individuals with ages and street addresses, including Caleb J Taylor age 69 at 211 C st, Jane Young age 8 or 9 at 907 sth all ww, Hattie Trembley age 87, Déto Seneytt age 42 at 04 Ith st ne, Catherine Senifze age 48 at 2729 18th at wr, Jon a B Smyth age 59 at 197 Lisecin ave ne, Marla Brown age 1 at Beive court nw, Fanote S Peyton age 20 at sth st ze, Miord Mi Jarvis age 7 at 12 F st ne, John R Edmonds age 35 at 1162 rathl gt mw, Daniel Fenton age 34 at 107 st awy, Benjamin Moore age 14 at 828 Vixon s court sw, Mary Keete age 71 at Hrapd ad sts ue, Henry Clarvod age 3 at 228 Limerick place, Eilen G Mulouhey age 14 at 816 NW Cap st, plus several unclarified ages and names including 31 years and 28, San ne 4S Pernice L Smelt age 3 months at 2 Pigree st ow, Manute Jackson age 5 months at 46 New York ave, Sarah Bkomt age months at 1792 Wash court.
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Caleb. J. Taylor
C'st. At
Jane Young
Hattie Mo ‘Trembley
Déto Seneytt
Ith
St. Ne
Catherine Senifze
Jona B. Smyth
Lisecin' Ave
Marla Brown
Beive’ Court
Fanote
S. Peyton
Miord Mi. Jarvis
F St
John R. Edmonds
Daniel Fenton
St. Awy
Benjamin Moore
Vixon's‘court Sw
Mary Keeté
Sanne
Pernice L. Smelt
Pigree St Ow
Manute Jackson
New York,ave
Sarah Bkomt
Wash. Court
Licensed to Marry in Bond Hop and Beyond
A crowded OCR snippet lists names including August F. Moller, Catherine Thomas, Henry F. Srewerip, Beulah Yeate, and Lillian Carter among others, referencing marriage licenses and a group photograph by the newspaper’s staff artist for the Oldest Inhabitants association page. The fragmentary text also mentions Washington and a Sunday Post art supplement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wael Nater
Sunday Post
Stohn H. Iy
Bond Hop
Catherine ‘Thomas
August F. Moller
Bisoro G
Godfrey
Bale Woolf
Bath
Baleimore
Henry. F. Srewerip
Beihésca
Bana
M. Johnson
Wate T. Brown
Dayton
Vans
Enos
Parites
James
Beulah Yeate
Fatle
Joba
Herpes
Fon
Arthur Rossana
Lillian Carter
Thomas
Nyerd
Sarah C. Gordon
Jozephne & Samper
Larije
Washington
the Sunday Post
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Nob Hill
Frisco
Bohemian Club
Esath Street
Satee A
Mary's
Trospital
Wouter
Dougherty
Igtovedt
Margaret
Willan Doegherty
Pril
Henry Feeward Elviat
West
John W
Jennie Fawcett
Ne Sera
Philadelphia
Augusta
Cabrand
Hane Wekley
Charles R
Sable
Hildebrand
Carren
Fourtwenth
East Capitol Streets
Welock
Mackall
Mua. m
Louis Mackall
Donbarton Avenue
Maisak
AL m
North Carolina Avenue
Annak
Cristian Maisak
Miretal Friley
Church of the Holy
Goraforter
Hila Ga
Dh Dd D. Mulcahy
Andrew Ilveson
Kinergl
Rocth Capitol Street
Priday
Chureh
Annie Vir" Ging
A. Fauehtey
Iby
Sarah FR
Senerab
Lae
al the Central
Fishel
Geary Street
St. Augustin Alexandria
Victoria
Sutter
Pleasanton
Aberdeers
Waldeck
Granada
Pirie Street
Colonial
Loms
Ellis Street
Dufferin
Ellis
Royal
Hart
Ascot
St. Catherine
Farrell Street
Eugene
Knox
St. George
Ramon
Gotham
Taylor Street
Abbey
Eddy Street
Abbottsford
Turk
Netherlands
Polk Street
Savoy
Bush Street
Plymouth
Marchand's
Stockton
Zinkand’s
Fiesta
Keatay Market
Geary
Call Spreckles
Chronicle
Kearney Street
Bulletin
Emporium
Bules & Wigger's
Vel Strausson
Sansome Street
Wallace's
Nathan, Doberman & Co
Bultock & Jones
W. R. SP
Speare
F. Street
N. W
Fretelaca
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Sourterntih SP
Ecimodinus Chapel
J. William-Lee
Ape Fimbaumer
Pennsylvania Ave
Tereghone Mala
George P. Zurhorst
Puneral Parlors
Rast Capheist
St. Northrvest
Aaghive
Fugitive
To-Kalon
Andy
Ersons
Berkeley Park
Southern
Pacific ‘and
F. Bornot & B
Frudolon
Spreckles
Laguna
Ban Brandizco
Firdes
Conti
Poperty
Pope
Paris
Earthouare
Bosnia
Vaavad
Droop. Sone Co
Penna. Ave
Health
Office Record
Baltimore and Ohio
Annapolis
Paul Jones
New Jersey Ave
Cst
Annepolis
Ewners - S
Charles W. Proctor
Charles ‘W. Proctor
Firse Street
Proctor
Police’ Department
Avi
Europe
Scrube.& Co
St. Greenwich Street
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