The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-20

Ferry Building, San Francisco. CAL
Anrit 2o.-rhe fire is under control, 1t
having been checked at vanness ave
nue. and in the Mission. The fire is sthI
raging north Of Russian hill toward the
bav but will not spread west. Proba-
blv a fourth Of the city is saved
Measures are being taken for the re-
lief of the destitute.
Last night was a horrible one FOR
the refugees. Most of them were
v.i+non+ food or water and their suf-
eer;nes we're terrible Bakeries are
starting today and bread is being sent
over from Oakland. Supplies of bread
and milk are needed Immediately.
swift & Co, have 100000 pounds OF
canned beef at South San Francisco
and this viii be Of nate4s9l assistance
washington. April 2O.-The following
telegram was received by the war de-
nartnent shortly after II O'Clock TINS
forenoon. from General Funston:
.eBurned district now approximately
as follows. From water front up
Broadway to Mason street, thence south
to California street: thence west TO
Jones. thence diagonaIly to Nanness
and Golden Gate avenue. All this line
now actively burning Fire on follow
ing line practically out. from Nanness
west on Golden Gate avenue to Fill
more, thence south to Market, thence
on irregular line to Valencia and
T'wenty-sixth, thence irregular line east
to bay
Indications are that active fire line
viii advance west to Vanness and
north to Union and Montgomery ave
nues About 100000 people homeless.
Everything quiet Troops cooperating
with police Famine seems inevitable
All the large supply stores burned.
Most energetic efforts from outside only
can prevent frightful suffering
Weather now fine and it is expected Ia
remain go. I request that everything
possible be done in the way of food
supplies, tentage and blankets. Nc
more troops needed at present.
New York. April 2o.-The Western
Union received the following dispatch
from San Francisco shortly before 6
o'clock, Pacific coast time:
The fire in the residence section has
been stopped at Octavia street and is
now confined to Telegraph Hin. mas
much as there is a large burned ares
between that part OF Telegraph hill now
on fire and the section of the eltv fur-
eher west and since the fire IS practical
iy oot in this burned area the flames
viii probably not spread much f1Jr+be,
in this section One great danger which
may lead to fresh fires about the cit,
is likely to be the kindling of fires ii
stoves by ignorant persons. There !.
seanceiy chimney in town that j:
SAFE to trust to a stove hre."
New York, April e0-A westsry
Up3on telegraph operator who made
tour Of the city with a military escor
lasl night sent the following dispatch
TO New York today.
me thousands who spent last nigh
out of doors were fairly comfortsble
most Of them being sheltered bv tents
considerable distress. however. wa.
caused by heavy fog which cana u,
curing the night ana also bv dew
S5i-1lls+laen are IN evidence about tn
Terry house by the thousands an n
lnern waiting anxieusIy TO ger o,r =
ne elty and all of them earrving 1,i,
h9Hdles- The principal food Of thas'
VINO remain in the city is composed q
Se,tlned goods and crackers. The refugee
VINO succeeded in getting out of ea5
Fss'ilelseo are met as soon as they ente
Khe neighboring towns bv -enrsze+
ives or bakers who have made lars,
supPhes Of bread and who innnedis =,
osal them out to the hungry people"
7,-a.3sl.i WASHINGTON, April 2o.-rhe followin,
at the war department tadax-- =
san Francisco. Cal. Aprii On m
IRE which heretofore had cren+ aro,,,,,
the base Of Telegraph hill ana 1eet IN ~
1ew houses standing there. has cren ei5
Iel.e oaeA rom the west and is now in ful
VIII no doubt take everything da,z-n 81 =
Nest OF there The main fire has reach