Old Landmarks Gone Bohemian Club Loses Home
A San Francisco fire destroys historic landmarks including the Palace Hotel and the Bohemian Club. The Stanford and Hopkins mansions, Fairmount Hotel, Flood and Huntington blocks, and major theaters, banks, and department stores are reported as ruined or heavily damaged with many notable residences and businesses lost in the blaze.
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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
California and
Powell Streets
Stanford
Honolulu
Leland Stanford, Jr
Mark Hopkins
C. P. Jluntington
Charles Crocker
Neutral Pacific Railroad
Hopkins
Taisveraity of
Hopkins Art Institute
Fairmount
The
Huntington
California Street
Crocker
Muntingtom
Pacific Heights
Frantic Californians Hasten West From Chicago Trains
Crowds flood Chicago stations as San Francisco residents rush to leave after a sleepless night awaiting word from relatives. Travelers from the East and Chicago fear for families in San Francisco and seek immediate departures.
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California
Chicago
San Francis
Pacific cable outage reported between Hawaii and San Francisco
Special to The Washingage New York April 0 Vice President and General Manager Haker of the Postal Telegraph Company announced an attempted reach to San Francisco by cable around the globe, noting the Pacific cable failed this side of Hawaii. The interruption may be due to an earthquake shifting the ocean bed or battery destruction in San Francisco, marking the first outage in the globe spanning circuit since the Pacific cable opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
San Francisco
New York
Haker
Postal Telegraph Company
A Francisco
Cabie
Globe
Aawaii
T Ie UK
Baker
Eyewitness reports city tremor and mass panic in Salinas
Eye witnesses describe a colossal quake in San Francisco, with buildings lifting from foundations and roofs caving in. Women hysterical in streets. men dazed on curbs as fires break out. Hospitals filled by noon and debris fills Market and surrounding blocks as residents flee toward Townsend and Third streets.
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Cup’s Hospital
Salinas
Cal
Loos Angeles
J. P. Anthony
Pacific Grove
San Francisco
Antony
Ramona Hotel
Bilis Street
Macon
Anthony
Vi City
Market Street
Call
James
Examiner
Phird
Townsend Streets
Fighth
Market
Eighth
Townsend
Twelfth Street
Marketstie
San Franscisco
Uta
Large damage to packers in San Francisco fire
Chicago packers face roughly 200000 in losses from a San Francisco blaze. Armour Swift and Morris firms had branch houses for export trade. Armour reported about 60000 invested, Morris about 60000, with both leased and in fire zones. No word from Western managers by late night, suggesting possible destruction.
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Chicago
Chicago Packers
San Francisco
Armour, Swift
Morris
Orient
Arthur Meeker
Armour Packing Company
Fim
San Francisco Earthquake Disaster Foretold by Scientist
Madison Wis April 19 President Charles Ri Van Hist of the University of Wisconsin, a noted geologist and former USGS member, says a disaster at San Francisco has long been expected by scientists. He notes San Francisco is dangerously located and likely to suffer severe shocks first among large U.S. cities, especially affecting steel structures.
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San Francisco
Madiso
Wis
Charles Ri van Hist
University of Wisconsin
United States Geological Survey
San” Francisco
United State
Quake Exhibits Rotary Motion in Seismograph Readings
Seismograph records from the University of California observatory describe an earthquake with a distinct rotary motion. The event featured a forty second primary vibration, a ten second decay, and a twenty five second reoccurrence, with subsequent minor shocks. Motions traveled from south southeast to north northwest, and the strongest shocks align with historic quakes in this region.
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Oakland
Cel
C. Leuschner
Students’ Observatory
University of California
Ion
Tremors Across Cities Highlight Seismic History
The report catalogs San Francisco and other Pacific coast quakes from 1868 to 1900, noting loss of life in 1868 and 1898, severe damage along the water front, and the 1900s shocks. It cites Formosa and Vesuvius as distant seismic influences, with the Charleston quake of 1886 as another major event.
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T He Gamage
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Interior State
Pires
Refugees Flood Oakland as San Francisco Burns
Telegraph offices crowded with thousands of refugees arriving by ferry and train. San Francisco fire victims stream into Berkeley and Oakland seeking shelter, food, and medical aid. University of California and local churches open facilities, with tents, cots, and bread from Berkeley bakers. University guards and medical staff mobilize to provide protection and care.
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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 EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE
San Francisco reports indicate Southern Pacific trains are operating from San Francisco toward San Jose via Albuquerque and Mojave. The Santa Fe system resumes through service to San Francisco with the San Pablo ferry in regular operation between Point Richmond and Maine Street. Entry to the city remains restricted for outside travelers.
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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 Fortitude
An Army officer with the Twenty fourth Company of Light Levy was badly injured in an explosion during a demolition drill. The wounded officer, a Wisconsin native and Army appointee from Nebraska, trained at the artillery school in Fortress. He is thirty, single, and a graduate of the Nebraska university class of 1990s. He was rushed to the military hospital for treatment and relighting tasks were underway at the building when the blast occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pailis
Chaitae
Fortress
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Wwniversity. Braska
Los Angeles Terrorized Fire Rips Through City
A chaotic blaze swept Laguna and Pacific areas causing extensive damage and forcing evacuations. Fire crews battled the flames as residents faced destruction and uncertainty, with multiple structures damaged and aid sought from authorities.
Quake Predictions Prompt Further Seismic Shocks
A fragmentary report links Mount Vesuvius eruptions with a September Calabrian quake to forecast additional tremors. Observers in London discuss seismic activity and a London arts observatory notes possible later shocks amid uncertain terms.
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Calabray
London
ARTS
Pope Expresses Sympathy For Italian Volcano Disaster
The Vatican received a message of condolence from Archbishop Riordan on behalf of the San Francisco archdiocese. Pope Francis sent blessings to convey condolences to the Italian government and to President Roosevelt, while noting the tragic loss of life from Mount Vicdivius eruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parthquake
Italy
Vicdivius
San’ Franci Mosy
Patrici Riordan
Vatican
Ini
Hmmantiel
Mabathy
Roosevit
Guigordini
Mr. White
Govel Ernmant
Paris Shows Sympathy Postponed Exercises
An unclear notice indicates a postponed event as Paris expresses sympathy. The readable fragments reference exercises and a delay, with the context suggesting a public or ceremonial postponement amid a disaster. Names and exact details are not fully legible.
Actors Will Aid Sufferers in Earthquake Relief Effort
A condensed report notes actors mobilizing to assist earthquake victims. Funds raised through receipts and donations will support relief efforts.
Earth you are in Bosnia time and place fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bosnia and directions from west to east with unclear context. No definite event or identifiable entities beyond the location.
Will Give Benefit For People Theater Test Night
In a benefit event, Julie Bonbon Company plans a benefit performance next Tuesday after a busy season. Gross Soars presents a two act show from Yule Bonbox with Mr Mann performing an original character sketch. Several other features will complete the special bill.
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Julie Bonbon
Peo
Mann
Telegraph Equipment to Equip San Francisco Line
Western Onion telegraph report states the Telegraph Company will send special train with cable and equipment to fully outfit San Francisco ten miles of serial wire. A carload of telegraph instruments and staff led by Chief McKissick departed last night for Salt Lake City and Portland to recruit operators and prepare extra wires for soon ready connections.
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Onion
Chicago
San Francisco
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsed By Readers
A damaged advertisement text extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It cites testimonials, claims rapid improvement after short use, and urges readers to request a free sample and book by mail from Binghamton New York. The piece notes two bottle sizes and prices and emphasizes a non narcotic formula.
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Kilmer
Bright
Washington Daily Pos
Health Office Records Summary of Listed Individuals
A health office record lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses, ranging from infants to elderly adults. The document enumerates names such as Caleb J. Taylor, Jane Young, Hattie Trembley, Déto Seneytt, Catherine Senifze, Jona B. Smyth, Marla Brown, Fanote S. Peyton, Miord Wm. Jarvis, John R. Edmonds, Daniel Fenton, Benjamin Moore, Mary Keefe, Henry Clарvod, Ellen G. Wuleunhey, and others with varied street addresses and ages from months to 73 years. It appears to be a partial roster or administrative register with scattered punctuation and OCR garbles.
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Caleb J. Taylor
C'st
Jane Young
Hattie Mo ‘Trembley
St. Se
Déto Seneytt
Ith
St. We
Catherine Senifze
Jona B. Smyth
Lisecin' Ave
Marla Brown
Beivie’ Court
Fanote
S. Peyton
Miord
WM. Jarvis
F St
John R. Edmonds
Daniel Fenton
St. Awy
Benjamin Moore
Vixon
Pernice L. Smelt
Pigree St Iw
Manate Jackson
New York“ave
Wash. Court
Licensed to Marry in Washington Oldest Inhabitants Group
A fragmentary notice lists numerous names including John Hy Dry Catherine Thomas and Beulah Yeate with other individuals tied to marriage licenses and a crowd photo from the Association of Oldest Inhabitants of Washington. The piece appears in The Sunday Post Art Supplement urging readers to place orders.
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Wael Nater
Sunday Post
John Hy Dry
Good Hood
D. C
Catherine ‘Thomas
August F. Moller
Bisoro G. $Iedeuser
Yohn.t, Godfrey
Bale Woolf
Bath
Baltimore
Henry. F. Srewerip
Beihésca
Bana
M. Johnson
Wate T. Brown
Dayton
Vans
Enos
Fatt
Parites
James, T
Dares
Beulah Yeate
Fadle
Joba
Herpes
Fon
Arthur Rossana Lilliai Carter
Thoras
A. Nyera
Sarah C. Gordon
Jozephne
Samper
Larije
Washington
The
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Frisco
Bohemian Club
Esath Street
Satee A
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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
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Hildebrand
Carren
Fourtwenth
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Welock
Mackall
Mua. m
Louis Mackall
Donbarton Avenue
Maisak
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North Carolina Avenue
Annak
Cristian Maisak
Miretal Friley
Church of the Holy
Goraforter
Hila Ga
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Andrew Ilveson
Kinergl
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Priday
Chureh
Annie Vir" Ging
A. Fauehtey
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Sarah FR
Senerab
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Olympic
Chile
Post and
Mason
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Atletic Association
United States
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Market Streets
Tie Ati
Hush and
Montgomery
Bone
Larkin, McAlister
Grove
Lyons County
al the Central
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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
Ecimodinus Chapel
J. William-Lee
Ape Fimbaumer
the Connection
Pennsylvania Ave
Tereghone Mala
George P. Zurhorst
Rast Caplted St
St. Northrvest
Fugitive
To-Kalon
New ‘York
Pacific Coast
San Ore
Pacific
Japan
Australia
Formosa
Cricksor
St. Nicholas Hotel
S. 7
Charleston
Andy
Ersons
Vesuvius
San_ Francisco
Charles, B. Berkley
Department of Geolos Columbia, University
C. H. Terry
B.A
Congress
New Willard
Continental Hall
Berkeley Park
Southern
Pacific ‘and
F. Bornot & B
Frudolon
Spreckles
Laguna
Ban Brandizco
Firdes
Conti
Poperty
Pope
Paris
Franses
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Bosnia
Vaavad
da Sdon
Jess
Afl Waltérure
Youra
Ats
Ricuardsox
Droop
Health
Office Record
Baltimore and Ohio
Annapolis
Paul Jones
New Jersey Ave
Cst
Annepalia
Ewners - S
Charles W. Proctor
Charles ‘W. Proctor
Firse Street
Proctor
Police’ Department
Avi
Europe
Scrube.& Co
St. Greenwich Street
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