War in Prospect Germany Likely to Seize Chinese Forts
London reports from Shanghai indicate Count Waldersee will demand surrender of five leaders and, if refused, declare war. Germany expected to seize Wu Sung fort and Kian Gan arsenal, attack Yangtze forts, and control Shanghai with French support. Russia allegedly handed Taku-Peking railway to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walderses WI
Germany
Wu Sung
Kian Gan
London
China
Shanghai
Morning Post
Walkdersee
Taku
Yang Tse
Kiang Su
Yang Tse Kiang
Foreign Office
Russia
Population totals for Dallas and Fort Worth in 1900 census
The 1900 census lists Dallas population at 42 638, up 12.01 percent since 1890, with ward totals ranging from 3059 to 4763. Fort Worth shows 1900 population 26 688, up 15.65 percent since 1890, with ward totals from 481 to 3681.
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Washington
Dallas
Forth Worth
Fort San Jacinto Reestablishment Depends on Engineer Board
Establishment of a post at Fort San Jacinto Galveston hinges on a report from the engineer officers board appointed by General Wilson to assess feasibility and advisability of fort reconstruction in the harbor. A sea wall may be needed as a prerequisite. The board, led by Colonel Robert, will meet at Galveston on the 20th, as Captain Riche gathers harbor works data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort San Jacinto
Galveston
Wilson
Robert
Proximo
Riche
General John M. Palmer Dies in Springfield at 83
General John M. Palmer longtime Illinois figure and ex senator died at his Springfield home at 8 a.m. from heart failure. He had attended the state fair illumination events the night before and earlier complained of chest pain. His death ends a public career highlighted by service and honorary pallbearer duty at McClelland's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
John M. Palmer
Illinois
McClelland
Palmer
Address to the People from Galveston Relief Committees
An address issued after the Galveston storm places deaths at least 6000 in the city and perhaps 2000 more on the island and mainland. It estimates property losses near 30 million dollars with 2600 beachfront houses wiped out and debris extending along the coast. 98 percent of remaining houses damaged. Bodies uncovered daily as work crews remove wreckage.
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Galveston
Texas
Walter C. Jones
M. Lasker
Clarence Quiley
Central Relief Committees
Joseph D. Sayers
Survey of the Brazos Boats Built for Major Oppikofer
Contractor Watkins leads a crew in Navasota Texas to construct a flotilla of flat bottom boats for Major Oppikofer. The fleet includes four 10 by 20 foot boats with cabins or bunks and tents plus three 4 by 16 and three 3 by 14 foot craft. They aim to be ready by October 5 for river survey work from Old Washington to the gulf to assess navigation feasibility and related data.
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Navasota
Texas
Watkins
Oppikofer
Brazos River
Old Washington
Gulf
Dickinsons Plight After Storm Strikes Dickinson Texas
Dickinson records estimated storm losses around 20000 dollars excluding stock and crops. Crops, especially strawberries, are dying. If cool weather delays recovery, many small farmers face destitution. Builders seek aid as rain continues, forcing possible emigration of residents seeking new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Texas
Patterson Convicted in Texas Killing Case
Athens Texas September 26 Jim Patterson on trial for killing Constable Rhodes of the Trans Cedar precinct December 24 1898. The jury found him guilty yesterday morning and sentenced him to fourteen years in the penitentiary. Patterson was the man the mob claimed to be hunting the night the Humphries were lynched and had been harboring by the Humphries.
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Patterson
Athens
Texas
Jim Patterson
Rhodes
Trans-Cedar
Humphries
Secret edict pledges continued war by Qing court
Shanghai dispatch reports Prince Tuan has issued an edict in the empress dowager's name ordering the war to continue at any cost. It threatens beheading of any official who betrays the Manchus with execution of family and desecration of ancestors tombs.
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London
Shanghai
The
Standard
Prince Tuan
Colorado Floods Rise Across Texas With Rail and River Damage
Widespread flood warnings from Goldthwaite Texas warn of a Colorado River rise ten feet higher than ever recorded with heavy rains upstream. Marble Falls and Kingsland report damage as Trinity River nears 1890 levels in Dallas with roads and bridges suffering. Llano River rises eighteen feet trapping two men while Brazos river bottoms brace for high water and farmers.
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Austin
Texas
Here
Colorado River
Sayers
Goldthwaite
Phil. H. Clements
Colorado
Congress Avenue
Marble Falls
Kingsland
Marble
Northwestern
Trinity
Dallas
Elm Fork
West Fork
Clear Fork
Dallas County
Brazon
Galveston
I. M. Cline
United States Weather Bureau
Brazos River
Llano River
Llano
Petit Adams
Paul Corte
Hillaboro Cotton Mill Contract Awarded in Hillsboro
The Hillaboro Cotton Mill in Hillsboro Texas awarded to D Mahoney of Waxahachie for 15685 dollars. Concrete foundation finished and construction of the large brick buildings to begin within a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillaboro Cotton Mill
Hillsboro
Texas
D. Mahoney
Waxahachie
William M Rice Dies at 85 in New York
William M. Rice died at his apartment 60 Madison Avenue New York yesterday evening. He was 85, childless, with two deceased wives. Born in Springfield Massachusetts he moved to Texas and found success as a merchant and cotton dealer. At death he was a millionaire and his body to be sent to Milwaukee for burial.
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William M. Rice
New York
Madison Avenue
Houston
Texas
Milwaukee
Mr. Rice
Springfield
Mass
Galveston Rebuilding Brings Early Economic Boost
Galveston Texas reports September 26 that the city rises in activity as rebuilding begins. Contractors reap the first harvest from repairing damaged property and boosting circulation, with merchants eager to increase orders once funds flow to laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Morristown Cyclone Buries Saloon Ten Dead Report
Meager details reach Faribault of a cyclone that struck Morristown ten miles west. A barn was lifted and dropped on Paul Gatzky's saloon where sixteen sought shelter. The collapse trapped all occupants. eight bodies and three injured were recovered.
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Faribault
Minn
Morristown
Here
Paul Gatzky
Diaz Inauguration Preparations for Fifth Term Ball
City of Mexico reports preparations for the inauguration of President Diaz for a fifth term. A large fund is being subscribed and a splendid inauguration ball is planned. Diaz has traveled to Morales for a brief vacation and his health is excellent.
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Diaz
City of Mexico
Morales
Choctaw Nation officer narrows storm travel to Galveston
Paris Texas September 25 Joe Everidge states Governor McCurtin and Judge Duke were not in Galveston during the storm. He reports they missed the Dallas train and canceled the trip with McCurtin heading to a health resort in the Territory and Duke to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Texas
Joe Everidge
McCurtin
Judge Duke
Galveston
Dallas
Duke
Colorado
Railroad Resumption Reopens Galveston Bay Link After Storm
Galveston Texas reports the resumption of railroad service across the bay after a thirteen day cutoff. Santa Fe and Galveston Houston and Henderson lines restored schedules as officials and workers' tireless effort reestablishes mainland connectivity and boosts civic confidence.
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Galveston
Texas
Bay
Santa Fe
Big World
Houston
Henderson
Floods batter Fort Worth and Trinity River surge
The Trinity River overflow in Fort Worth Texas reached record levels with 7.22 inches of rain in ten hours. The Clear and West Forks flooded banks, homes, streets and utilities. 400 to 500 residents evacuated. streetcar service reduced. a bridge washed away and basements flooded. Rumors of drownings circulated but not confirmed. Major Oppikofer began Brazos survey work from Old Washington to the river mouth using boats and skiffs, with ten days to prepare and crews chosen locally.
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North
Texas
Fort Worth
Trinity River
Polytechnic
Sycamore Creek
Clear Fork
Clear Forks
Board of Trade
Brazos
Navasota
Oppikofer
United States
Brazos River
Old Washington
Printing Contracts Awarded in Austin Texas
The state printing board awarded contracts for state printing. Von Boechmann, Schuetse & Co. of Austin won first, second and third class work. Ben C. Jones & Co. of Austin secured printing for court reports, and J. L. Stephenson of Abilene received the flat paper contract.
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Austin
Texas
State Printing Board
von Boechmann, Schuetse
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Geo
Survey of the
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Schuykill County
Mitchell
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