Arthur Young & Company
Audited the contributions to and disbursements from the relief fund.
Provided food, drinks, blankets, clothing, and moral support to survivors as well as those who were assisting in the rescue and recovery efforts (including the professional divers).
Loaned their office machines to the relief efforts.
Rushed a large corp of emergency workers to install rows of telephones across the fronts of stores and other places for public use.
Trucks were used to transport victims to the morgue established at the Second Regiment Armory building.
Donated complete office equipment to the relief efforts.
Donated sandwiches and coffee to help sustain the rescuers.
Loaned their office machines to the relief efforts.
Donated sandwiches and coffee to help sustain the rescuers.
Threw chicken coops into the water for people to use to help keep them afloat. (See picture of store along wharf.)
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