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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1906

Page

3

SINGERS IN THE QUAKE ARRIVE AT ALBANY STATION

Refugees from the San Francisco disaster travel to Albany with thirteen opera company members. Crowd at Grand Central Station greets them, robbers feared, animals in zoo roaring, and officials report fatalities among refugees. Notable names include Sembrich, Blanes, Tapp, Guerlitz, Journet, and others.

Ok Spril Opera Company San Francisco Lime Bea Mornin Urusa Sembrich Blanes Tapp Guerlitz Sealer Mise Mbott Mike Alton Journet Yiars Hossi Crrapanars Albany Arid Aml Stengt Seminpresaria Grand Grattal

Married in Arlington City April ceremony noted

A wedding notice appears with names including Ler nk J. haries X and others amid a crowded 1901 San Francisco setting. The piece also recounts a fire flight experience, a sheltering night, and the arrival of performers like Signor Caruso, with updates on Mme Louisa Homer's condition at Wesley Hospital in San Francisco.

Nor Fiuvst Europe Italy Oakland Signor Caruso Roosevelt West Town Wesley Hospital Mme Louisa Homer San Francisco

Death toll from San Francisco quake shrinks as list grows

Official War Department telegram based on a Pacific Division report cites about 277 bodies recovered with roughly 100 identified. General Greely says the San Francisco death roll will not be materially increased beyond these figures, noting 14 bodies recovered at Lombard Street and 6 elsewhere in the ruins, with many victims remaining unidentified.

Division of the Pacific San Francisco Lombard Portsmouth Pedlows Hodwell Pind Rege Drown William Back Aja Butleo Gerree A. Owen Yra Ayo Dears Eobere L. Wraderis Willham Carryarren Furran Man Peliechs Pinaira Deluceht Debrunmer Weaslip Erater Hiestle A. B. Hanson Vehin Lapars Konninn Mr. Johnsen Nusan Victur Sidolna Kempsten Rudolph J. Krouser Kernfield Krouth Gnaler la Altreil Londale Greely Camelidea San Franciscn

Girl in ruins robbed on train to Chicago

A San Francisco woman, alleged to be Miss Lovn, was on a Denver Rio Grande bound for Chicago when she claimed a bandaged left hand and said she had lost a third finger and rings after the San Francisco quake. She described being unconscious on the St Francis Hotel lobby floor after the quake and was en route with Denver and Rio Grande lines to the midwest, claimed to have parents in Chicago.

Cannes Tay Che Owhart Naich Motul Vanek Arion Grean Kitchock Alfred Herta Cpa Itm Mme Lagmooth Jmirnet Bars Colorado Springs Coto Paing Denver

Roofs for Homeless Women Wear Khaki and Blouses

The San Francisco relief effort erects temporary housing in Golden Gate Park for about 40,000 homeless people. Volunteers distribute food and blankets while architects assess converting churches and schools into living spaces. Affected residents receive doorstep deliveries and transportation is provided with committee recommendations guiding aid.

Francisco Golden Gate Park Sharter Committee Furnlé Transportation

Statement on post office damage and city recovery efforts

A letter notes the Committee on Post Office officials will telegraph damage extent to be funded in the pending appropriation. Action will cover other government buildings. The writer, seeking to aid the stricken city, believes disaster will retard progress but not destroy it and urges collective support to rebuild a more prosperous city.

Street Committee On Post San Francisco

Regal Shoe Company Aids San Francisco Infant Relief

J Bliss managing director of Regal Shoe Company Boston telegraphed 126 stores to organize San Francisco infant relief bureaus. Stores will forward prepared foods wearing apparel and other items to Pacific Coast for infants in quake struck cities. Bliss traveled in California and bought food nipples bottles and clothing, sending four freight cars to San Francisco. Donations accepted at Regal’s 1003 Pennsylvania Avenue store.

J. Bliss Regal Shoe Company Boston Regal United States San Francisco Bliss California Los Angeles San’ Francisco Bites Monself Ev Ding Ty Goods Ast Regal Company Pennsylvania Avenue

Red Cross Receives $100000 Gift and 190000 Request

A Californ ia district appeal for $190000 was honored by the Red Cross yesterday as about $200000 was added to the fund. Adolphus Busch of St Louis sent $100000, with Chicago and Detroit pledges of $55000 and $35000 respectively. The total under management nears $500000 as funds are directed to San Benevine.

California St. Louis Charles Hallam Keep Riggs Bank Adolphus . Busch William M. ‘Taft Red Cross Society Washington, D.C Anheuser Bunch Brewing’ Association San Benevine

Three men shot to death on burning San Francisco roof

Eyewitness accounts describe a brutal fire in San Francisco prompting soldiers to shoot three men on a collapsing roof near Windsor Terrace. Refugees recount fear in Union Square as chaos and death spread, with incidents of looting and reports of a police officer killed, and soldiers accused of reckless actions later defended as necessary by witnesses.

Salt Lake City Sam Franciscan Max Fast Windsor Tintel Fifth and Market Mast Tsu Clif Ufe Union Square Fler AL Jefferson ‘Leuire Milit Cashnear Speariish S. Dak Neyo Shenegro

Relief fund swells near fifteen thousand dollars yesterday

A Washington California relief drive reports additions around 15 000 through diverse contributions and new committee members. Macfarland cites monthly payments as practical for smaller donors while Edson and Parker list numerous gifts from individuals and firms, including churches, lodges, and corporations, yielding totals near 15 000.

Washington California General Tt Fief Macfarland Comraliies W. C. Woodward Yel Spencer William F Hart Justice Joseph McKenna M. ‘Gallandet B. Church William Corcoran Hustla Rev B. H. McKim Henry G. Davis B.'Hege Adams E. Chandler EL. W. Ire Herbert’ Wadsworth Corcoran Thom B. M. Newbold Richard Kingsman Charles P., Neill William Tindall J,.z Devine H. Thomas Fairfax, Harrison W. FF. Swartzeil Commssioner Cound Af Waalington Pale Ho. E. Cock Scitente Edson John Joy Edson Drury Company Anderson Spiess Company H. G Coburn BE. Merrick J. di Glar’ Crove Gray Co Blackburn Price& Co Kickmad Company Bear W Duckett Heilmusier Veo Roller Greenapple Waller M. C Weavers Thepin Beall Charles Kettler Redman Si John Jayvis Os -Uhi Fettler Cryce & Jordan Charles G. Plager Instan Datry Company Totah Sore

President Gompers Urges Unions to Aid Sufferers

President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor appealed to all organized labor in America to donate one day’s wages for earthquake and fire victims in California. The Plate printers reportedly contributed $500, and funds were telegraphed to Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco. The executive council urged unions to forward the day’s pay to the federation headquarters for distribution to California locals.

Gompers American Federation Jet United States California Schmitz San Francisco America American Fedetion of Labor Organized Labor of America American Federation of Labor Frank Morrison Northwest Washington,d

Bureau of Chemistry orders hold on all damaged goods after quake and fire

The Bureau of Chemistry led by Mr Gould from Berkeley ordered that all items held for decision or failure to meet the pure food regulations be kept. They stated they will not re establish damaged products due to the sapthiquake and fire.

Michael Fasey Hamsters’ Union Oscar D.cooper Tils City Tve Gould Berkeley

Damage in San Mateo Prompts Home Rebuild

Report outlines damage across San Mateo area with summer homes and city districts affected. Residents in St Patrick's Seminary and surrounding areas plan to rebuild as San Jose and Belmont industries assess impact on local houses.

San Herta i Damaire Sim Carlos Belmont Jase St. . Patrick's Aithy San Jones Tian Country Homes Seminary

San Francisco Resident Heads Fund Amid Sympathy Letters

A San Francisco resident, noted as the largest individual contributor, sent a $20 check to The Post to be used for rain relief. The article lists various small donations and readers' sympathy letters received at the office, totaling about $3,971.75.

Endterone California San Francisco Washington H. x. Restrain

Panics and Paralyzed Funds Across Coast

The subtreasury transfers and Secretary Shaw plan deposits in San Francisco. Authorities warn of a San Francisco disaster could shock the East, while the West faces effects on capital, industry, and property in Oakland and Seattle amid rising fears for remittances and financial stability.

Shaw San Francisco New York Pritiert Badia Wey Oakland Seattle

Alcatraz Escape Tale Arouses Island Awe

Fragmentary account describes curious events near Alcatraz with escape rumors and shocked islanders. Scientists ponder unknown phenomenon as shattered wharves spurred speculation and cautious warnings spread among residents.

Greely requests more regular troops for devastated district

A War Department report from San Francisco urges 2,200 additional regulars to reach 5,000 officers and troops in the war torn district. In Roosevelt’s absence, no action has been taken. Greely offers to oversee policy and movement of forces while Gen Funston handles administration and relic distribution.

Greely War ‘Department San United States Roosevelt Taft Kell Aince Schimita Francisco War Department Ed Lay Germ Funaton

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