Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-03
SAN FRANCISCO.
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Within three hours storming three
short earthquakes were felt in the
city. They were not very severe and
did little damage. but they put the
people in a condition OF mild frenzy.
The strain has been so great that
these shocks seem like the last straw.
and thousands are eager to follow
the thousands that have already gone
away.
The shocks today make about 20
that have occurred during the last
two weeks, only two OF the score be
ing serious in their nature.
The water supply 10 y is ample
and things are assuming aeir normal
appearance so far as Is possible.
Lights can be burned now until mid
night and the severe regulations that
prevailed last week have gone lae
authorities have met and they will
ask the government TO take municipal
bonds in exchange for large loan
of 5000, 100000
WASHINGTON, April 30 senator
Watson OF Indiana, Republican mem
Der of the ways and means commit
ltt. suNS lIb tlnl1llltt Will IlpbdbiN
refuse to suspend the duty on build
ing material for the benefit of San
Francisco sufferers because the pro
fits of dealers in lumber and brick
will be reduced.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 30.-The
Oiental liner of the Japanese fleet,
the Nippon Maru came into port
early this morning from Hong Kong
and Yokohama. When she left ia
pan nothing had been heard of the
earthquake, but arriving at Honolulu
the ship was boarded by hundreds OF
American tourists eager to get home,
who accepted the second cabin and
even steerage accommodations in
their anxiety to get back to the
States.
The Nippon Maru therefore was
loaded down with returning Ameri-
cans who report that since the dlsast-
er TO San Francisco living in Honolulu
has been most expensive, provisions
having doubled and everything going
skyward.
The Hawaiian islands are absolute
ly dependent ON San Francisco for eX-
istence and as the food supply was
suddenly cut off there has been con
siderable distress to those who can
not very well live on the native foods.
Honolulu is in abject mourning over
the loss at San Francisco and all
pleasure features have been put to
an end.
OAKLAND, April 3O.--Charges of
extravaganza in the distribution of
supplies are made. Seven thousand
tons of food was distributed in ten
days This city is now redistricted.
Two hundred in the bread line were
offered 81 day and four accepted.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The
food supply which has been plentiful
during the last 10 days is showing
signs of shortage and the greatest
economy is being displayed in its dis
tribution. The committee on sup
plies this morning reported that only
little over a hundred cars were now
on the way. This would not keep the
people three days and more provis-
ions are necessary. Nothing so I'M
portant as the food question con-
fronts the authorities at present, for
thousands are still dependent on the
relief committee and are likely to be
for some time.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-Strikes
are the next thing that the city may
face. It is said the unions will de
mand an increase in the scales. The
mayor is unionist.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-The
erection of a temporary city hall was
begun here today. 1t was found nee
essary 10 have a structure for imme-
diate use. The new building will
cost, however, several thousand dol
lars and will do for service for three
or four years.
Things are quiet in the city today,
but the steady exodus continues.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-Senator
Flint of California introduced bill
in the senate today appropriating
$500. 900 to rebuild public buildings at
San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-The
conditions are generally better to-
day. The chairman of the committee
OH II ad' irppih9 thN
places open: Forty-four butchers, 20
restaurants, 22 bakeries, 22 fruit and
vegetable stands, II dairies and IL
refreshment parlors; SO groceries, II
miscellaneous establishments, includ-
ing tailors, plumbers, dry goods
stores, druggists and cigar stands.
The commission firms along tne
water front are doing thriving bus
iness.
The prices of dairy goods and some
lines in vegetables are lower.
Many of the larger factories which
were left unharmed are starting up
work. The Union Iron Works has
1890 men employed, and the manage
ment expects within fortnight TO
have 1000 employed.
SAN FRANCISCO, May with
government aid San Francisco will
rebuild in four years; unalded it will
require 15. There is determination