San Francisco Crisis: Pardee backs Guard withdrawal stance
April 24 San Francisco dispatch outlines Gov. Pardee defending the National Guard amid Mayor Schmitz and Greely disputes. The governor supports the guards and dismisses charges, while Schmitz pushes for troop withdrawal to prevent clashes. Roosevelt relief fund handling praised. military to oversee sanitation and relief distribution. talks on electric streetcars and a possible special legislative session continue.
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San Francisco
Gov. Pardee
Greely
Schmitz
Devine
The
Red Cross
Citizens’ Committee
Pardee
National Guard
Spain
United States Army
Themeyer
Licensed to Marry Multiple Couples in Early 1900s Virginia Notices
A fragmentary 1908 obituary and wedding notice list shows numerous marriages and related events. Names include Herbert Fugitt Frances G. Macrar Juha J. Jamiun of Roanoke Va and Nellie Fwal of Senitavide Va. others like William Whitt Annie Slavens, Thomas Churen Wis e, and Madeline Karliman appear with brief details. Funeral notices reference Rev. Osborne Ingle and Rev Ernest Smith, with services in Linwood Place and St Johns Church Forest Glen.
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Herbert
Fugitt
Frances G. Macrar
Herzog
Frederiha M. Kimnold
Juha
J. Jamiun
Roanoke
Nellie Fwal
Senitavide
I Mile
Barham
Tilliefinch
Janes
Hitt
Gulu
Langon
Ada F. Randall
Winiany WH. Schwelenberg
Harriet A. A
William Y. Whitt
Annie B. Slavens
Toth
Monerey, Va
Neralief
Reinhold de Ake
Joyy
Edward F
Husbxind
Ant Joy
Vureral
Linwood Place
Sibley Hospital
Alme
Frovenes
Euneral
Geier
Sens
Eset
Seventh Street
West
Mass
St. John's Church
Forest Glen
Mary
Kavpvman
TMI
Madeline Karliman
Conrad Keutimaen
Xervlees
Church of the Reformation
Second Street
Pennsylvania
Avenue Southeast
Flarry L. Tobey
Conanxl
Baltimore
Wilson
Wp. m
George R. Wilson
Charity Inch Wilson
Health Office Record of Insane Patients and Ages
Fragmented list records patients at government hospitals and asylums. Names include Margaret Johnson Anne Aller Josephine Morse Jane Sweeney William Staples Acrlum Horp and others with ages from 10 days to 85 years. Locations include Twinlag City Elizabeth Coxon and 1362 5th St. WS. Dates noted April 26.4 and related entries reflect facility care and patient status.
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Martha d
Anderso
Para Powis
Elizabeth A. Coxon
Wears
Margaret Johnson
Anne Aller
Vents
Moori
Twinlag City
A. Moore
5Th St
Josephine A. Morse
Ukeaty
Vpar
Nies Pov
Waeh
Asylum Hom
Fpaert
J. Richardson
Bumuewareer
James Stevens
Jane Sweeney
Willam J. Staples
T Sr
Toger Wash
Acrlum Horp
Sealah Wood
Gost
Mosp
Teeané
Weed
St. Aw
Neliie M. Gran
Bisant Mt
Milage
Mart Bearson
Phelps
Sih Hamittoy St. Bright
Undertakers of Washington State and Nearby Areas
A garbled 19th or early 20th century directory snippet lists undertakers and embalmers in Washington with multiple firms and contact details. Names include W.R. Speare, George P. Zurhorst, Harvey's Sons, Hines, and Gulde. Services advertised include funerals at moderate prices, cremation, and various casket and hearse packages, with addresses on F Street NW and East Capitol Street.
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W.R. Speare
F Street
N. W
William Ler
Penneylvania
George P. Zurhorst
Capitol St
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
ST. NW
Birlety- Stat
Lnsa
Nerin
NORTH
S. H. Hines
Dertaker
St. Aw
Eny
California Red Cross Relief Efforts Accelerate After Earthquake
Sufferers have enough as districts receive supplies. Dr Devine San Francisco Red Cross agent confirms needs are being met. A message to Mague in Washington reports 387 ears in San Francisco, 40 loaded cars in Oakland, and 150 express cars en route west of Omaha. Police say no more perishable food is needed. Relief work improves. $250,000 in new donations plus $100,000 existing funds push total toward $1,000,000 for San Francisco.
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Jamey D. Pheland
Roosevelt
Pardee
Gén. Funston
Guggenheim
Finance Committee
Baker
Oakland
Gresly
Th. Devine
Red Cross Society
Greely
Funston
George Torney
City Board of Health
Torney
James W. “d
California
Devine
San Francisco
The
Red Cross
Magee
Washington
Southern Pacific
Omaha
San Fryncisco
Berkeley
New York
Earthquake Relief Money and Building Plans In California
The House Public Buildings and Grounds Committee estimates up to 400000 dollars will fund restoration of California public buildings after the earthquake. The San Francisco subtreasury was destroyed. the mint will hold temporary quarters, with a new customhouse planned as permanent home. The San Francisco federal building may require 90000 dollars to restore, while Santa Rosa lacks a post office building and may gain one under the current bill. Reports on San Francisco damage will prompt a special relief appropriation. Bogus collectors warning issued for San Francisco relief funds. Secretary Bonaparte donates 100 dollars to Red Cross relief. Navy vessel Arkansas crew send 9 dollars to aid San Francisco sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholdt
House Committee On Public Buildings
California
San Francisco
Ing
Mint
Customhouse
Federal
Sante Rosa
San Francisco Relief Fund
Troop Reinforcement Ordered for San Francisco Crisis
Gen Greely's repeated appeals prompted the War Department to dispatch 2,500 additional troops including Eleventh Infantry from Fort Abraham, Sheridan troops, and detachments from Des Moines to San Francisco. After cross examination and delays, Oliver, assistant secretary, assured Greely of full support. The report lists new hospital deaths and ongoing investigations into injuries, with a goal of a full 38th casualty report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greely
War Department
San Francisco
Eleventh Infantry
Fort BD
A. Russell
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Fort ‘Snelling
First Cavalry
Fort, Clark
Fort Gam Houston
Eleventh Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Funston
Department
Gen. Greely
Oliver
Fback
Catherine Brown
James Paris
John Bers
John Bers (Or Day), J. Rankin
Harry Chesebro
Ag Sing
Ani Evama Kiltner
Eredy
Herman Meyer
William Vail
W. Myrke
Avanese
George Walker
Marc Paris
Young
Honeymooners Perish In San Francisco Earthquake Crash
Washington couple Mr and Mrs J J Odewald reached San Francisco for a honeymoon just as the quake struck. They sent a brief message saying they were safe. Their friends recount the tragedy as they were swept away in the disaster and charity wardrobes from Washington are promised for those affected.
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Washington
San Francisco
J. J. Odewald
Hymen
Golden Gate
Pacific Coast
Appavel
Washiington
Roosevelt Aims $800000 Navy Yard Laborer Funding
Senate report from the Naval Affairs Committee favors an $800000 appropriation to hire additional laborers and mechanics at the San Francisco Navy Yard. The sum is to be immediately available and reported with a unanimous vote. Also noted is a Mercantile Club card party hosted by the Washington Hebrew Congregation ladies auxiliary to support the California relief fund.
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Adi
Roosevelt
San Francisco Navy Yard
Senate
Committee On Naval Affairs
Mercantile Club
Washington Hebrew Congregation
California Relief Fund
Washington Post Relief Fund Receives 3566 From Donors
The Washington Post relief drive for quake victims in San Francisco raised 3566 yesterday with donations from various subscribers. P T Moran sent a 25 dollar check, Oliver Melitheony gave 20, and the list includes John Fortar Lawrence 30, Margarén and Kathie 6, and others contributing amounts ranging from 5 to 30 dollars. The fund continues with weekly contributions and ongoing subscriber support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
San Francisco
P.T. Moran
Oliver Melitheony
California
Post Fund
John Fortar
Lawrence
Margarén
Kathie
Vandegrift
Moran
Ran Tyler
Tyler
Scienceivers
Maccabees Call for Aid After San Francisco Disaster
District Commander D. W. Gall appeals to Maccabees members to aid homeless brothers following the San Francisco earthquake and fire. He cites over 1000 members displaced, asks local tents and individuals to contribute through Dr. L. B. Bisler in Port Huron, Mich., to fund relief and burial efforts as the calamity’s toll and needs grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
D. W. Gall
The
Maccabees
L.B. Bisler
Port Huron
Mich
Dr Staffords Lecture At Relaspo Theater On Julius Caesar
A large audience attended Roy Dr Staffords lecture on Julius Caesar at Relaspo Theater. He praised Brutus, celebrated Antony, and delivered an eloquent analysis of leading roles. Proceeds from the lecture were divided between San Francisco relief efforts and the Tabernacle Society.
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Roy
Ehanaeter
Brutus
Mara Antony
Moledo
Ohio
Winkiton
Ane Sands
Mra. Teving
Mary McCartney
T. E.mcguigen
McGuigan
Maurice
Rete ‘Toy
Thomas Feeter
Stephan. Biking
Areito Ibe
San Francisco
Tabernacle Society
Californians Extend Aid Effort After San Francisco Earthquake
An emergency meeting of the California State Association at the Scottish Rite Hall urged continued support for quake victims in San Francisco and nearby towns. C T Vogel read donor lists, bonds to Gov. Fan, and reports from members on relief needs. The fund has raised about 125 dollars with multiple local contributors listed, showing community generosity amid widespread hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California State ‘Association
Scottish Rite Hall
San Francisco
O'Donoghue
Fan
Red Cross Society
J. Leonard Garver
Ramage
Green
Nathan
Mrr. Duffy
Boyer
McCord
W. “Manley
Greene
Ryan
Relief Fund Contribution Blank Facsimile
Facsimile of the relief fund contribution form urges households and offices to copy the blank for others in their circle. Subcommittees plan to call for envelopes today and encourage participation. If not reached, send the envelope by mail using the addressed form.
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Relief Fund
Charity Drive Boosts Frisco Relief Effort Rumors of Large Donors
Washington reports John Joy Edson leads a sweeping fundraising campaign for Frisco sufferers. Nearly 200 official appeals received with checks up to 500 dollars and hundreds of contributions expected as canvassers finish in 116 districts. An estimated 30 000 to 70 000 contributors will require a sizable office force to balance accounts. A Monday report from the General Relief Committee plans a full accounting and notes additional donations from California fund sources.
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John Joy
Edson
Washington
John’ Joy
Edsob
Washington Loan
Hudson
General Relief Committee
Macfarland
Bhout B
Parke
California’ Fund
Vamameta Brdneh
R. H. Davis
Zahm H
Moore
Crave ’ Company
Sherida
John Foy' Ebon
Canvikini
Carroll Ford
Emple
Beaurity
Guekers
AL Wong
Memo
Hines
Fran Moas
Igi
Thi Cee
John
Newman B
Coches Paresis
Boya
Alshc
Benefit for sufferers in New York illustrated in Sun Sunday Post
A benefit effort under the auspices of J Harry Hanlein and Franke Hagan sails from Queenstown to New York. The excursion features the Muck Rake and Bartie errand with splendid pictures to accompany the illustrated Half Jones section of The Sun Post.
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J. Harry
Hanlein
Franke Hagan
New’ York
Queenstown
Bartic
Kew Yorks
Foe
The
Illustrated
Jone
Post
San Francisco Inferno Clears Ten Thousand Acres
A Tribune summary notes about 10 000 acres burned including vast destruction across San Francisco and nearby yards and docks. It states many banks and buildings were in the affected area, with over 230 000 residents and 40 000 transients, though 160 000 people remain in homes undamaged. Marine yards, South Beach docks and the Pacifc Mail facilities are mentioned along the waterfront from Mission Creek to Hunters Point.
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Qekland
Cal
Tribune
San ‘Francisco
Potrero
Sh Francisco
Mission Creek
Hunters Point
Huilaing
Bisktat
Devisadero
Relief Ship Buckman Brings Aid After Sea Peril
The Buckman under Capt EB Woog arrived in San Francisco carrying 2200 tons of provisions and relief crewmates aid for the city’s homeless. Sailors and passengers report a submarine eruption near Cape Blanco that produced a massive tidal wave forcing the vessel to ride out the danger.
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San Francisco
Buckman
Alaska
EB. B.woog
Red. Cross
Tone
Seattle
Cape Blanco
Fire rate increases in Philadelphia central district
The Fire Association of Philadelphia raised premiums in the congested central districts by 25 percent. American Fire Insurance reinsured its entire outstanding risks with Commercial Union of England except perpetual insurance. Local companies largely held offline but are expected to raise rates to cover extreme city risks, not extending to small towns.
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Philadelphie
Apruz
Mothers appeal for baby clothing in San Francisco drive
A relief effort announced in San Francisco aims to aid 190 infants. Mothers are urged to donate baby clothes, with meals and supplies to be distributed via the Baby Eat program and organized through the Regal Store on 1003 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
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Washington
Retief
San
Regal Bhoe
Pennsylvania, Avenue
Supplies Sent to Tuxedo Coats Aid California Sufferers
Washington contributions for California relief arrive at Sixth Street station with tuxedo coats, blankets, and clothing. A girl brings a bamboo work basket of feminine items. Mayor Schmitz thanks Commissioner Macfarland, while others donate funds and shop proceeds to aid veterans and families in California.
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Sixth Street
Schmitz
Macfarland
Barker
Washington
California
Edward L.springmann
Htc
Springmann
Springman
Merat & Mertz
Legion
Leval
Department of Columbia
A. C. Taber
Man National Theater
San Francisco Relief Fund
BE. E. Schmitz
San Francisco
Anacostia
Roosevelt signals start of Chicago all star benefit show
In Chicago on April 6 President Roosevelt telegraphed a signal that opened a Bernhardt benefit under the lakefront tent for San Francisco sufferers. Mme Bernhardt then spoke in French and a long program followed with actors from local theaters performing in various venues.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Bernhardt
San Francisco
Mme. Bernhadt
Tale
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Perfor
Herrman’ Schussler
Spring Valley Water Company
Col. Torney
Presidio
Garrett McInerney
Fardee
James’ D. Phelan
William Wacd
Finns C. Gourhert
Hineog W. Fylend
Katie V. Trintbie
Willan G. Latgue
Margaret Coliler
Charles Caves
Sarah A. Sohnenn
Monza‘ Ross
Janie Leftwich
Henry Taylor
Sophia Wells
Howard Baley
Annie Bans
A ‘Phurstay
Thomas’ Churen
Wise
Osborne Ingle
Ernest Smith
Zudee
Diushter
Health Office Record
Northrrest
Rene
Dr. Devine
Bonaparte
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
United States
Arkansas
Jorday
Sunday Post
Mrs. Odewald
Vera
Stafford
F. Macfarland
Nota McGibi
Parker
E.S
Uthard Penen
Joy
W. Riley Deabble
Andrew. Parker
SAN Francisco Relief, Fund
Big Philadelphia ‘ Company
Mme
To-Kalon
Washington Post Art Supplement
Washington People
Big Sunday Paper
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