Looters and Refugees Clash in San Francisco After Fire
Special to The Washington Post San Francisco April 2 Refugees flooded back to ruined homes to find soldiers occupying them as looters and curiosity seekers combed burned districts. Guards patrolled sites near Van Ness and Golden Gate avenues while residents recovered scattered belongings from ashes. Two obituaries note local deaths and services scheduled for April 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Francisco
Ering
Wormin
Ruth Ogle Memoriam and Aftermath of Destruction
In memory of Ruth Ogle who died on April 3, a note from her parents and brother recalls a family tribute. The scene shifts to wartime ruins with a man carrying two lunch cases and a gilt framed mirror, and a description of Wainstock Lubin’s store wreckage where young women cross girders amid rubble and a dangerous wind’s brick shower.
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Ogle
Ruth
Echo
Wottwe Jone
You
Dolly Har
Wainstock & Lubin
Bigary Goods
Undertakers and Funeral Directors in the Capital
An OCR fragment lists multiple undertakers and funeral directors in Washington, detailing services, chapel and crematorium connections, modest prices, and contact information. It notes rigidly priced funerals, embalming, hearse and carriage availability, and offers distant cremation and funeral design services with moderate pricing.
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W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
J. William Hee
Pennassenala
George P. Zurhorst
East Capitel
Ee Patephone
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Accused Broker Fled After Wood County Bond Forgery
Cincinnati April 29 A. E. Rith broker with First National Bank offices fled after forgery of 100000 worth of Wood County Ohio improvement bonds surfaced. He pledged bonds with Briggs Co. and Wooley for a Beloit project, admitted the bonds were worthless after confrontation, promised repayment, escaped by jumping from a train window, last seen boarding a train for New Orleans en route to Honduras. Briggs recovered pledged bonds. Defalcations estimated at 90000.
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Wood County
Ohio
Washington Post
Cincinnati
A. E. Rith
Flrst’ National Bank
Honda
A ‘ i Rich
Cleveland
P.S. Briggs’ & Co
Ala Dn
Rich
Briggs
Wooley
Boffain
New Orleans
Honduras
Onds
Brother's Merciful Shot Tells of Harrowing Earthquake Scenes
Edwin H. Clark, jailed in San Francisco, recounts the Hall of Justice aftermath. He describes prisoners trapped by debris, a police shooting, a fleeing suspect, and mass relocations to Fort Mason and Alcatraz. James Buchanan reports aiding a buried woman’s family as chaos ensued.
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San Francisco
New York
Hall of Justice
Edwin H. Clark
Sergt
1S. Snyder
Clark
Fred
Night Riot at Windber Coal Strike Clashes
Violence erupts between union and nonunion miners at Paint Creek Windber area over a coal strike. More than fifty men fight with knives guns and fists for over half an hour leaving two dying and others injured. Sheriff Deputies cordon off aftermath as wounded are hospitalized and seven men are arrested for inciting riot.
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Windber
Cailed’'a
The
Washington Post
Johnstown
Paint Creek
Minera
Kolves
Baltimore and Ohio
Windver
Windher Hospital
San Francisco Aftermath and Relief Plans Emerge
Plans to raise funds for rebuilding and relief unfold as city runs on recovery pulse. Gen. Greely outlines seven districts with army oversight and civilian clerks to ensure fair aid, while efforts curb graft. The city reports vaults intact with millions in currency and securities as services resume and public morale rebuilds.
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Telegraph Hill
Cottle
Union Street
Montgomery Avenue
EW. Hahn
reHet Committee
Greely
Tost
William Crocker
Olympic Athletic Club
Michaels
Governor speaks for prohibition at Raleigh address
Gov Glenn urged strict enforcement to curb bootlegging and praised Raleigh as a key center for the dispensary fight. A petition seeking a local vote on prohibition or dispensary is to be submitted to city officials this week, with Raleigh touted as the biggest town to back the dispensary plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raleegh
N. C
Glenn
Alfred
Hig
James Iredell Johnson
Raleigh
Seventeen year old killer vows to die for liberty cause
Mile Spindova, a seventeen year old girl who assassinated a chief of police at Tahbaff, testifies at court martial in Petersburg describing Russian agitators and brutal reprisals. Her tale details torture by Cossacks, village massacres, and the destruction of peasants homes, with her concluding claim that she acts to protect the people.
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Spindova
Taboff
Petersburg
Bille
Spirideneva
Sft
Luzhenoffsk
Tahbaff
Ife
Ueata
Chencrecy
Tookingles
Catrovitinot
Alexander Dubrovin
Poviodar
Berozovaky
Clemenoft
Péskestwa
Luzhenomi
Anil
Luzhehoftski
Bortsgobbsk
Cox Sacks
Tha P
Odd Fellows Celebrate Eighty Seventh Anniversary in Norfolk
Special to The Washington Fear Norfolk Virginia April 29 The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Norfolk Portsmouth and Berkeley celebrated the eighty seventh anniversary of the order founded in Baltimore at the Academy of Music in Norfolk More than 1 000 men paraded principal streets before entering the Academy Hon John B Goodwin of Baltimore past grand sire and grand secretary of the sovereign grand lodge delivered the address on the topic of Oga Fellowship
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sovereign Grand Lodge of
Order
Wes
Oga Fellowship
Mayor seeks ninth term ticket in Lonaconing opposition
In Lonaconing a citizens meeting nominated a ninth term ticket to oppose incumbent William Thompson, eight times mayor, at a gathering reported by the Cumberland section of The Washington Post. The slate included several local names and aims to unseat the current leadership.
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Lonaconing
Citizens
Special
Washington Post
Cumberland
William Thompson
Pga
Death After Altercation Leaves Youth Dead in Delaware Waters
Berne of Brooklyn was committed to Newcastle County work house on a charge of causing the death of Lee Givigou, aged twenty, after a fight at Chesapeake City Maryland. Givigou died twenty minutes after being knocked down. Coroner's physician Bastain reported death by shock. jury proceedings were led by Deputy Coroner Ghatcier.
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Washington Post
Wilmington
Del
Berne
Larsen
Brooklyn
Delaware
City
Newcastle County
Lee Givigou
Delaware City
Chesapeake City
Gryison
Bastain
Wateh
Eriedad
Ghatcier
Margaret Divisson
Erts
Near
Howard Cann
Pontifical Mass at Baltimore Cathedral Marks Centenary
A papal letter read at the Baltimore Cathedral celebration honors the cornerstone ceremony ten years earlier. Archbishops and bishops from the Roman Catholic Church attend as Archbishop J. M. Farley presides, and the Pope’s message encourages growth, unity, and religious vitality in America.
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Balticore
Baltimore
Balti
di Uriede Falconio
United States
J. M Fartey
D. D
New York
Church of America
Cathedral
Rome
St Peters
Burke Ke Burke Gives Up Hunting Plans San Francisco Move
London April 29 Richard Burke master of the Tipperary Hunt who married wealthy American Miss Donoghue is giving up hunting and will sell his establishment. He intends to go to San Francisco to supervise the reconstruction of his damaged property there.
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San Francisco
London
Richard Burke
Donoghue
Local clash ends with suspect in custody after drive by shooting
Fragmentary report from Salisbury area notes a gunfire incident with a posse pursuit. A Black man, described as a suspect, was caught after a pursuit near Woods. Special correspondent adds limited details and mentions a conductor and a Salisbury line, with unclear dates and names.
Stock Creek Bass Specials Report From The Washtuitten Fort
A brief dispatch notes a fisher’s pursuit at Stock Creek with bass, and mentions a Washtuitten Fort item. The fragment hints at other possibly related topics and distribution details without full clarity.
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Washtuitten
Tahermeny
Richards Jury Disagrees On Cor Vote In Roane Case
Special to The Washington Post reports a Richards jury deadlocked over a Cor verdict with references to Roane Virginia on April 12 and details of a prior trial. The item notes timing and location cues, naming Roane and Cumberland areas and mentions the shooting context and a watch stop.
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Washington Post
Ae ” Roane
J.C
Highwaymen Still At Large Near Catoctin Mountains
Special to The Washington Post reports three men robbed paymaster W. Scott Kuhn near the Catoctin Mountains close to Point of Rocks. They rode to a point near Washington Function and split up, with Kuhn said to be wounded and about half of the loot in checks from the Second National Bank of Baltimore.
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Catoctin Mountains
Washington Post Royds
iMa
W. Scott Kuhn
E. A. Sharrelis
Baltimore
Washington
Kuhn
Second National Bank
Fire Destroys Post Office and Store in Gilmore
An explosion from a coal oil lamp started a blaze that ripped through the three story Gilmore post office and nearby Classam Porter Livingston building. Loss around 2000 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. Mrs Mary Brice escaped in night clothes as partial mall material saved. The event occurred in mid April as reported by the Washington Post.
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Washington, Post
Camberlan
Mid
General Post
Gilmore
Mary B. Brice
Mater
Classam, Porter
Livingston
Town Fire Brings Bucket Brigade to Task
In a fireswept town the bucket brigade, aided by two primitive engines, battled a blaze that started in Rotel and spread to tents. Every able-bodied man joined the fight as limited apparatus arrived and fire was finally controlled.
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Rotel
May Face Grave Charges in Police Commission Hearing
Washington Post Bureau reports that a complex examination of numerous witnesses in the city police investigation will be completed separately. Commissioners will reconvene at the mayor's office to decide on charges or general course, with hearings likely for each accused officer and further witness testimony. Evidence suggests some officers have derelicted duties and accepted compensation from criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
Ming Streal
Akesandera
Paff
Paft
Itds
Wrong diagnosis delays rescue at sea with tragic result
Fragmentary report describes a late afternoon incident involving Carrington and others at sea. A mistaken medical assessment led to delayed action and a drowning was later confirmed. An emergencies physician attended, but the outcome remained fatal.
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Lewis
Carallen
Carrington
Confirmation and musical fundraiser events in Alexandria churches
Right Rev Bishop Gibson administered the rite of Confirmation at St Pauls Episcopal Alexandria while Grace Episcopal nearby hosts a musicale and Odd Fellows celebrate their eighty seventh anniversary. A fundraiser in Camp Hall will aid graves markers for confederate veterans and the Cumberland County welfare drive reports $85 to the Red Cross as part of total local fundraising of 3,506.7 dollars. A Thursday benefit entertainment is planned at the opera house.
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Gibson
Episcopal Diocese of
Virginia
St. Paul's Episcopal, Church
Alexandria
Christ Episcopal, Church
Iest
Grace Episcapal Church
Jnst
Rector Lodge
Endependert
Order of Odd. Fellows
Pathe
Lee Lamp
Confederate of Alexandria
Camp Hall
Prince Street
Con- Segerpte
Bonierat
Frisco Fund
Winbington Post
Cumberland
Mid
Aptt
Hugh S.’ MéMillen
California
Eugene’ Levering
Maryland
Red Cross‘Society
Howse
Woman shoots husband after attack in saloon near Brooklyn Heights
In Washington Cumberland Md April 29 Mrs Gemee Fogle shot and killed her husband Hendricks W Way after he returned home intoxicated and armed. The man, abusive to his wife and twelve year old daughter Flora, hurled his wife then faced a revolver and five shots ended his life. Mrs Fogle surrendered to authorities.
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Waahtegton
Post
Eete
Cumberland
MreGemee Fogle
Hendricks
Bogle
Brooklyn Heights
Flora
Fingle
Virginia Educator Dead Prof McGuire Passes Away
Richmond obituary notes Prof John Peyton McGuire a well known Virginia educator died after a period of failing health. native of Essex County born 1866 he lived there until fourteen then moved with parents to Fairfax County his father Rev John P McGuire prominent minister. McGuire studied at the University of Virginia two years and aided his father at a Episcopal high school before the Civil War era service in the Confederate War Department and local defense troops. No funeral arrangements announced.
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John Peyton McGuire
Old, Dominion
Washington Post
Richmond
Tot
Dente
Notts Belvidere Street
Mr. McGuire
Essex County
Virginia
Confederacy
War Department
Thought mob pursuit leads Englishman to suicide attempt
In Cumberland Maryland April 29 Michael Mc Gure an Englishman tried to drown himself at White Station near Hiking Wyca. He believed a mob sought him and attempted to take his son to jail at Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ros
Fragmented Advice On Digestion And Nutrients In Apitezo
A disjointed passage extols Apitezo as easy on the stomach and says its nutriments and vegetable iron enter the bloodstream swiftly. The text shifts to reassurance about digestion and health effects without coherent context.
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Page Street
Babylon
Morne
Chinatown
Crocker
Hopkins
Deggers
van Ness Avenue
Golden Gate Avenue
Sutter and
Bush Streets
Jones and Sutter
Aia Lown
Crissey
Uwards
L. Crissey
Massachusetts Avenue
Batterson
Iowa Circle
Eliza ‘Tracy Futterson
Albert M. Fatterson
Geneva
N. X
Undertakers
Trae
Charet
A. L. Rich
Hart Apartments
James Buchanan
Néwell
Golden Gate Park
Chicago
Phelan
Congress
Central Pacific
Union Pacific
Philippines
Islands
Friends
An Vexert
German Savings Bank
Eitg
Prohibition
ODD Fellows
Norfolk
Gathedral
Cornerstone
America
Burke KE
To-Kalo Wine Co
Teld
Maeve
Negro
Posse
Vanes
Waddington
Salisbury
Wea Wiggins
Salisbury and Sperker
Neivig
Cor
Iver
Okie
Nal Inrill
de Ne Eked
Ann Wid
Mdi
MacCoole
Lockjaw
Scumberland
Mia
Follla
Berkeley Springy
W.va
Pennsylvania Glass Land’ Company
Jackjaw
Roanoke
Walter, Correll
Harrisville
W. Var
Ibsey National
Ter SaxesHer
IremsAttack
Drews
Haas &Co
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