City under protection as mass casualties overwhelm Galveston
Sept 11 report from Galveston cites Mayor Jones estimating 5000 dead with 300 bodies already taken from ruins or buried in trenches. Police chief Ketchum leads burials as soldiers patrol. looting incurs deadly fire. Many bodies remain unrecovered in rubble, including 92 children and 1 nun at an orphanage destroyed.
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Galveston
Tex
Walter (. Jones
Ketchum
Rafferty
Lucas Terrace Bridge
Regulary
Baracks
Camp Hawtey
Bolivar
Vandalism in Galveston After Storm Sparks Rumors of Atrocity
Dallas residents recount chaotic scenes from Galveston with claims that both black and white looters carried out widespread vandalism. J N Griswold, GC&SFR agent, reports severed ears and fingers, stolen jewelry, and bodies abandoned in the sun as mobs roamed the city. Dozens of names and alleged victims listed, with calls for troops to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Galveston
J. N. Griswold
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Road
Texas City
Partial List of Dead in Galveston After Disaster
A Galveston report describes salvage efforts with troops enforcing work, roads aided by Houston supplies, and a first outside communication via Texas City. The list names many deceased individuals and families, with numerous pairs and children among the dead, reflecting the scale of the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Houston
Texas City
J. P. McKenna
P. J. McKenna
James Warren
H. Kaufman
A. H. Hunter
T. F. Rhaffs
Burress
KE. V Kline
Mia
L. L. Holbeck
Lillie Tesue
Esther
Laura May
Lille Tegue
W. T. Berge
T. A. Lorence
Ethel Parker
Charles Wolfe
B. Brockelman
J. T. Brockelman
A. S. Johnson
Screwman
O. Oudel
City Island
P. A. Almers
W. L. Battisa
Vonden Baden
A. C. Bell
Guy Bell
Raymond
Mary Quin
A. W. Warnke
William Connett
Connett
Fred Ze
Heart Searing Details From Storm Ravaged Texas Districts
Houston dispatches reveal more heart rending features from the Texas storm area. No wire communication with Galveston yet and early reports come only by tug boats and refugees.
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Houston
Texas
Galveston
Galveston Death Toll and Destruction Rise After Storm
The article reports an estimated 1,000 deaths with wider property losses. In Galveston bodies are moved by barge to sea to prevent pestilence while graves cannot be dug. Ghouls strip valuables as relief trains rush supplies. many adjacent towns report deaths and heavy livestock losses. Rail lines and bridges suffer vast damage. connections to the mainland must be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Richmond
Hitchcock
Taloma
Arcadia
Velasco
Seabrooke
Belleville
Arcola
International
Great Northern
Santa Fe
Volunteers Offer Aid After Galveston Disaster
The White Cotton Screwmen's organization offered 500 laborers to clear debris in Galveston as floods recede. Soldiers patrol streets, amid shootings during attempts to halt pedestrians, while efforts rushed to restore water and mail service and bury decomposing bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Houston
Lawrence
W. Brb. van Vieick
Southern Pacific
Texas City
Second Train From Houston Delivers Relief to Storm Sufferers
A second International & Great Northern train left Houston with men water supplies burial items and relief gear for storm victims. Militia called to assist burying the dead rescuing the living and general relief work. Dr Aiken and eight injured were cared for at an infirmary while General McKibben arrived with soldiers and aid including 10 000 rations and 1 000 tents shipped toward Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Houston At & P.m
Aiken of
Hitchcock
Santa Fe
McKibben
Galveston
First Relief Train Reaches Houston Area After Destructive Safford Event
The Santa Fe sent its first relief train to Hitchcock and found conditions along the line similar to those in Galveston Houston Henderson. Many homeless residents live in box cars or sit among wreckage. Sufferers lack shelter and sustenance and will receive free transport. Pearland suffered complete destruction of buildings with no lives lost. Alvin also reports heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Santa Fe
Hitchcock
Galveston, Houston & Henderson
Pearland
Alvin
Sheep Herder Murder Stuns Grass Range Area
John Storholt 28 found dead beside a cabin near Grass Range after a dispute with partner Halverson. Initial notes pointed to suicide but investigators say the back of the head was shot, a 32-40 rifle at the scene, a Norwegian note, and a tied case of possible foul play. Local authorities and a coroner’s jury pressed for more evidence.
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Standard
Lewistown
Mont
Fergus County
John Storholt
Grass Range
Smith
Shaw
Storholt
Ole Binger
Wooll
Halverson
Long
Aftermath of bubonic plague losses in Hawaii
Washington reports claims of 2,500 dollars or more arising from measures to curb bubonic plague in Hawaii and other possessions. Japanese losses are estimated at 300,000 and Chinese losses near two million dollars. The Japanese consul general asked reimbursement. McKinley authorized a five member commission, but claimants objected. Hawaii may be asked to adjust with federal help due to lack of funds.
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Washington
Hawaii
Hwaii Fieet
McKinley
Dole i
Honolulu
Death of A M Esler Shocks Helena Mining Community
A telegram from northern Montana announced the sudden death of A M Esler a leading mining man long resident of Helena The message came from his daughter to his brother confirming the loss to the local mining and Helena communities.
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Montana
The
Standard
Helena
Sept. JL
A. M. Esler
Galveston Death Toll Report Reaches 8000 in Telegram
Telegram from Galveston leaders to the Associated Press dated Sept 11 states a conservative death toll of 8000, with 5000 destitute families and extensive destruction. Urges clothing food water and shelter for women and children and asks nearby cities to open asylums and send provisions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Galveston
Associated Press
Jones
Tex
W. ©. Jones
M. Lasker
President
Island Savings Bank
J. D. Skinner
Fusion in Colorado Practically Assured
Colorado conventions of the democrats silver Republicans and populists resumed work in Denver with fusion likely. Delegates discussed office division, a $1 per delegate relief gift for Galveston flood victims raised over $900, and a platform backing silver coinage at 16 to 1 and an eight hour workday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
B. F. Montgomery
Cripple Creek
Galveston
Committee On Resolution
Charles T. Thomas
United States
Walcott
Edward ©. Wolcott
Wall Street
Colorado
Wolcott
Thomas
John C. Bell
Gryan
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
Teller
Lennox Arrives From China With 4 Army Horses
The United States transport Lennox arrived today from Taku China. It will return to the Orient in a few days with four horses for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
United States
Lennox
Taku
China
Orient
Population shift in Duluth reports 52.96 percent share
Duluth Minnesota officials announce a population figure of 52.96 percent tonight, marking an increase of 19 854 people or 8 9 percent from 18W to 1909 in the city results.
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Washington
Bent
Duluth
Minn
Washington Refuses to Enter Peace Talks with Li Hung Chang
State Department confirms Li Hung Chang envoy credentials not questioned but peace negotiations cannot proceed until all powers reply to Russia. Washington maintains stance despite envoy status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Russia
Li Hung Chang In Abeyance for Shanghai Negotiations
The state department delays direct talks with Li Hung Chang after a formal statement. Reasons include pending replies to the Russian note and awaiting Conger’s opinion on leaving Pekin. Wu visits the department seeking transport to Taku and the department’s stance on Li’s functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Li Hung Chang
Conger
Pekin
American Troops Did Not Plunder at Tientsin
Washington reports released by the War Department state that American troops did not loot Tientsin. The dispatch notes that Chinese looting occurred before Allied forces arrived, with Allied troops protecting civilians and property.
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Tientsin
Chefoo
Corbin
Washington
Amercan
Tilentsin
Meade
Marine Corps
Coolidge
Waller
J. M. Lee
Ninth Infantry
Morris C. Foote
Ninth
United States
Major Foote
Major Lee
Chinese minister in London receives credentials for peace talks
The Chinese minister Sir Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh in London is reported to have received from Li Hung Chang a copy of imperial credentials appointing plenipotentiaries to negotiate peace and outline conditions. Similar documents are said to have been sent to Chinese ministers in other capitals, and the credentials are claimed to satisfy American and European governments. He says he received a decree like Wu Ting Fangs and forwarded it to the foreign office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh
Li Hung Chang
Imperial Household
Chi Chen Lo Feng Luh
Associated Press
Wu Ting Fang
United States
State Department
Washington
Foreign Office
Japan agrees to withdraw minister from Pekin and allow concert measures
London dispatch reports the Tokio correspondent says Japan will not object to withdrawing its minister from Pekin and to other measures urged by the powers. It notes Japan can promptly adopt military steps if needed and rumors say Russia plans to winter 15,000 troops at Chi Pi.
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London
Tokio
The
Times
Rave
Japan
Pekin
Russia
Chi Pi
Italian cabinet to start talks with China over indemnity
A Rome dispatch reports the Italian cabinet will open negotiations with China. It plans to demand an indemnity and if accepted, will terminate intervention with no new proposals for further war in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
China
Expedition to Paotingfu Assembles Multinational Force
Dispatch from Taku dated Sept 6 and Shanghai Sept 10 outlines a planned Paotingfu operation. The force totals about 4,000, including British two cavalry regiments, horse artillery, 200 infantry, Italians 1,000, Japanese 300, Russians 300, and Americans 500, with the expedition set to leave Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taku
Shanghai
Paotingfu
Riot in Taikuktsui Quelled by Kow-Loon Police
Hongkong dispatch reports a village riot in Taikuktsui quelled by police reinforcements. Nine arrests were made. The United States transport Meade arrived from Manila to dock.
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Hongkong
Taikuktsui
Kow-Loon
United States
Meade
Manila
France and Russia Move to Withdraw From Pekin Toward Tientsin
Paris and St. Petersburg direct M. Pichon and M. de Giers to pull legations and troops back to Tientsin with Generals Frey and Linowittch to oversee immediate withdrawal if possible. London diplomats expect the United States may follow suit.
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London
France
Pekin
Tientsin
Associated Press
Paris
St. Petersburg
M. Pichon
M. de Giers
Russia
Frey
Linowittch
United States
Diplomatic Stakes Quietly Rise Over Global War Warns
The passage suggests a delayed ultimatum stance by Germany and China and implies Britain may be compelled to align her position as Count von Waldersee approaches, signaling shifting balance in the wider conflict.
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Japan
Germany
Count von Waldersee
China
Great Britain
Imperial Edict Urges Li Hung Chang to Pekin Peace Talks
Washington reports Minister Wu received Li Hung Chang's imperial edict dated August 27 directing immediate travel to Pekin to work with Prince Ching on peace negotiations and war settlement. Li asks for allied protection and voyage facilitation as he departs Shanghai by sea. Sir Robert Hart to secure steamer space for the trip. Wu may seek a U S gunboat for Li's use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Prince Ching
Shanghai
Robert Hart
United States
Earl Li
Chinese decree names Prince Ching as plenipotentiary for peace talks
Officials of the Chinese legation decline to publish the decree text but say it appoints Prince Ching, head of the tsung li ya men, as plenipotentiary along with Leung Chang. It is noted Lut Kun Yi and Chang Chih Tung might be considered, though not named in the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Legation
Prince Ching
Tsung li Yamen
Leung Chang
Lut Kun Yi
Nankin
Chang Chih Tung
Hankew
Helena Bishop Leads Montana Aid Run for Houston Storm Victims
The Helena diocese mobilizes relief after a Houston cyclone leaves 20 000 homeless and 1 000 dead. Bishop Gallagher of Houston appeals for help. Bishop Brondel responds with a $200 start and a statewide drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Houston
Brondel
Standard
Helena
Texas
John B. Brondel
Temas
Mont
Gale Veston
Monstana
Nome creek suit adds to Alaska land claim disputes
Seattle filing by H L Blake Chris Kimber and A L Porter expands a wave of lawsuits over Nome creek claims against J L Hagelin John Boynetson N O Holtbberg and KB O Lindblum. The action seeks recognition as partners in prospecting when gold was found in Nome late in 1808 and accuses rivals of staking the claims early in violation of an agreement.
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Seattle
Wash
H. L. Blake
Chris Kimber
A. L. Porter
J. L. Hagelin
John Boynetson
N. O. Holtbberg
KB. O. Lindblum
Nome
Hagelinberg and Boynetson
Aakt Coury
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