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Schmitz, Eugene E., fl. 1857-1906 Proclamation by the Mayor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04967.01 Author/Creator: Schmitz, Eugene E., fl. 1857-1906 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Broadside Date: 18 April 1906 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Broadside declaring martial law by the Mayor, in the aftermath of the San Fransico earthquake. Authorizes security forces to kill looters, requests citizens to remain at home from dark until dawn, and has directed that electricity and gas remain off. Warns citizens of the dangers of broken chimneys and leaking pipes and fixtures. Housed with 4967.03 inside 4967.02, a book.

Schmitz, Eugene E., fl. 1857-1906
Altvater Print, fl. 1906

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