War in Prospect Germany to Seize Chinese Forts and Fleet
London reports indicate a looming China Germany war with Count Waldersee likely to demand surrender of five leaders. Germany expected to seize Wu Sung fort Kian Gan arsenal and Chinese fleet, possibly occupy Kiang Su province. French support anticipated, Russia hands Taku Pekin railway to Germany.
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Waldersee
Germany
Wu Sung
Kian Gan
London
China
Shanghai
Morning Post
Count Wallersee
Taku
Yang Tse
Kiang Su
Yang Tse Kiang
Foreign Office
Russia
Population changes in Dallas and Fort Worth 1900 census
Washington reports the 1900 census for Dallas shows 42,638 residents, up 12.01 percent since 1890, with ward figures listed. Fort Worth records 26,688 residents, up 15.65 percent since 1890, with ward tallies provided.
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Washington
Dallas
Forth Worth
Re establishment of Fort San Jacinto at Galveston
The potential reopening of Fort San Jacinto in Galveston hinges on a report by a board of engineer officers appointed by General Wilson. A sea wall may be needed before the post can be reestablished. The board, led by Colonel Robert, will convene in Galveston on the 20th, as Captain Riche gathers harbor public works data.
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Washington
Fort San Jacinto
Galveston
Wilson
Robert
Riche
Geo John M Palmer Dies in Springfield at 83
General John M Palmer ex senator from Illinois died at his Springfield home at 8 am from heart failure. The 83 year old honorary pallbearer at McClelland funeral had been viewing state fair illuminations Tuesday night and complained of chest pain early Wednesday. He slept poorly and died shortly after 7 am.
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Springfield
Ill
John M. Palmer
Illinois
McClelland
Palmer
Address to the People from Galveston Relief Leaders
An address by Mayor Walter C. Jones M Lasker and Clarence Quiley approved by Governor Joseph D Say ers outlines Galveston storm losses. Estimated deaths exceed 6000 in the city and up to 8000 on the island and mainland. property damage may reach 30 million dollars with 2600 beachfront homes destroyed and 750000 to 1,000,000 needed to clear debris.
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Galveston
Texas
Walter C. Jones
M. Lasker
Clarence Quiley
Central Relief Committee
Joseph D. Sayers
Survey of the Brazos flotilla for Major Oppikofer
Contractor Watkins leads a crew building a flotilla of scow boats for Major Oppikofer to survey the Brazos River from Old Washington to the gulf. Boats include four 10 by 20 foot units with cabins or bunks, tents, kitchen, and tools, plus three 4 by 16 and three 3 by 12 craft. Readiness by October 5. data on river flow and form will assess navigability and feasibility.
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Navasota
Texas
Watkins
Oppikofer
Brazos River
Old Washington
Gulf
Dickinson Storm Leaves Town Facing Severe Losses
In Dickinson Texas on September 26 reports show about twenty thousand dollars in losses from the storm, excluding stock and crops. The strawberry and growing crops area is failing and may leave small farmers destitute if cool weather does not bring a recovery. locals seek funds to repair wrecked buildings as rain persists and many may have to move seeking other homes.
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Dickinson
Texas
Patterson Convicted in Rhodes Killing Case at Athens
Jim Patterson was found guilty of killing Constable Rhodes of the Trans-Cedar precinct on December 24, 1898. The jury sentenced him to fourteen years in the penitentiary. The case ties to the Humphries lynching history and Patterson’s alleged mob pursuit.
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Patterson
Athens
Texas
Jim Patterson
Rhodes
Trans-Cedar
Humphries
Chinese Edict Orders Continued War at Any Cost
London dispatch cites a Shanghai report that Prince Tuan issued a secret edict in the empress dowager’s name stating the imperial government will continue the war against the powers at whatever cost. Officials failing to back the Manchus face execution, and their families and ancestral tombs may be destroyed.
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London
Shanghai
The
Standard
Prince Tuan
Colorado River Flood Warnings Reach Texas Towns
Swollen Colorado River rising of unprecedented height prompts telegraphic warnings from Goldthwaite to Governor Sayers. Marble Falls and Kingsland report flood impacts as Trinity River nears 1890 peak in Dallas area with extensive bridge and road damage. No lives lost yet but livestock and crops ruined and township rescues ongoing.
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Austin
Texas
Here
Colorado River
Sayers
Goldthwaite
Phil. H. Clements
Colorado
Congress Avenue
Marble Falls
Kingsland
Marble Fallls
Austin and Northwestern
Llano County
Northwestern
Llano
Trinity
Dallas
West Fork
Clear Fork
Brazos River Flood Warning From Weather Bureau Observer
Dr. I M Cline of the United States weather bureau warns Texas farmers along Brazos River bottoms that river levels will rise through Tuesday and Wednesday possibly reaching twenty two feet above low water mark, indicating a high water mark.
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Brazos
Galveston
Texas
I. M. Cline
United States Weather Bureau
Brazos River
Hillsboro Cotton Mill contract awarded in Hillsboro
The Hillsboro cotton mill contract was given to D. Mahoney of Waxahachie for 15685 dollars. The concrete foundation is finished and work on the brick buildings will begin within a fortnight.
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Hillsboro
Texas
D. Mahoney
Waxahachie
William M Rice Dies at 85 in New York Apartment
William M. Rice, 85, died yesterday evening at his apartment 60 Madison Avenue New York. He had no family and died of old age. Born in Springfield Massachusetts he moved to Texas and made a fortune as a merchant and cotton dealer becoming a millionaire. His first wife was buried in Houston and his second will be buried in Milwaukee. His body will be sent to Milwaukee for burial.
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William M. Rice
New York
Madison Avenue
Houston
Texas
Milwaukee
Mr. Rice
Springfield
Mass
Recovery in Galveston as rebuilding surges
Galveston Texas September 25 recovering city priests prophecy of busier era begins to realize. Contractors harvest from rebuilding damaged property repair prime. Money circulates among laborers boosting business lines as merchants, once canceling orders, now seek to increase them.
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Alveston
Galveston
Texas
Cyclone Destroys Morristown Barn Buries Saloon Refugees
Meager reports from Faribault Minnesota describe a cyclone striking Morristown ten miles away shortly before six. A barn was lifted and dropped onto Paul Gatzky’s saloon where sixteen refuges hid. Eight dead and three injured were recovered from the wreckage.
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Faribault
Minn
Morristown
Here
Paul Gatzky
Diaz prepares for fifth term inauguration ball in Mexico City
Preparations underway in Mexico City for President Diaz inauguration to a fifth term. A large fund is subscribed and a grand inauguration ball is planned. Diaz has traveled to Morales state for a short vacation. his health is reported excellent.
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Dias
City of Mexico
Diaz
Morales
Choctaw official doubts Galveston storm visit by governors
Joe Everidge of the Choctaw Nation says Governor McCurtin and Judge Duke were not in Galveston when the storm struck. 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.
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Paris
Texas
Joe Everidge
McCurtin
Judge Duke
Galveston
Dallas
Duke
Colorado
Rail links to mainland resume as Galveston rebuilds
Confidence rises in Galveston as railroad communication to the outside world restarts with the Santa Fe bridge completion. Train service returns under strenuous local effort, restoring schedules and signaling progress toward post storm recovery and renewed civic spirit.
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Galveston
Texas
Bay
Santa Fe
Big World
Houston
Henderson
Flood Devastates Fort Worth as Trinity River Rises
The Trinity river overflow in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 22 caused severe flooding. 7.22 inches of rain in ten hours sent the river over a mile wide, washing away bridges and flooding basements. 400 to 500 residents fled to higher ground. reports of drownings remained unconfirmed. Major Oppikofer began Brazos river survey work at Navasota, planning boats and skiffs and selecting qualified labor.
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North Texas
Fort Worth
Texas
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 Texas State Board
The Texas state printing board awarded contracts after noon yesterday. Von Boeckmann Schuetse & So. of Austin won first second and third class printing. Ben C. Jones & Co. of Austin printed the court reports and J. J. Stephenson of Abilene received the flat paper contract.
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Austin
Texas
State Printing Board
von Boeckmann
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Survey of the
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Schuykill County
Mitchell
Petit Adams
Paul Corte
Liano
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