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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
1
Indianapolis reports reveal United Mine Workers leaders John Mitchell and W B Wilson detailing the causes of the Pennsylvanian coal strike. They warn of a near certainty of stoppage, cite low wages and high living costs, and call for public scrutiny while preparing financial support for miners.
Scranton reports near total stoppage as lackawanna district miners walk out. Working mines short handed or shut entirely with expectations of full shutdown tomorrow from Forest City to Shickshinny and districts beyond. Mine Workers' officers say they urge orderly action but will not restrain strikes. A Monday response to the strike order is anticipated.
Hazelton Pennsylvania September 13 Some collieries report reduced staffing as union members stay home amid a looming strike order The UM W union plans a full walkout but many miners are not yet unionized J P Pardee president of Hazelton National Bank and executor warns Coleraine Milnesville and Evans collieries may be abandoned if the strike proceeds affecting about 20000 workers
Galveston Texas starts slow rebuilding after last week’s disaster. Troops curb crime and restore essential services while volunteer crews bury the dead and disinfect affected areas. Rail bridges and electric plants were destroyed, stranding ships and plunging the city into darkness as relief efforts and plans for transportation to Houston unfold.
General Wilson seeks reports on Galveston fortifications and harbor works after heavy tides. Dispatches from Texas recount jetties settled by 12 to 14 feet of surge, batteries ruined, torpedo buildings wiped out, and dredges and the Anna dredge to be moved for removal and deeper channels.
Thousands of dollars and trainloads of provisions flow into Houston and Galveston for Texas storm victims. Mayor Jones estimates Galveston deaths at no fewer than 5000 with property losses up to 20 million. Troops patrol streets as looting is checked and efforts begin to rebuild after disaster.
The Post-Intelligencer began a relief drive in Seattle for Galveston flood victims, raising hundreds of dollars. Mayor Humes urged public aid and the chamber of commerce supported it. A formal appeal will run in papers today and a major city's musical organization plans a benefit concert to boost totals.
Conneaut Ohio Sept 12 The tug Day found no trace of the steamer Lyons or Yew after hours of searching at daylight. Eleven are believed lost with the storm on Tuesday night. five survivors two women and three men drifted ashore yesterday tied to a mast after fifteen hours in the water. The Lyons crew numbered fourteen.
San Francisco on September 13 reports rapid progress in a relief fund for Galveston. Subscriptions collected by newspapers banks the board of trade and the mayor total nearly 8 009 in three days with 1 500 forwarded to the Galveston mayor. Several carloads of supplies are being prepared for shipment.
J Sealey of GalvestonTexas received a telegram from the Galveston mayor announcing the death of 21 relatives including his mother two sisters and three brothers. He said he believed no relatives remained on earth.
The Chicago clearing house association has decided to send 10 000 for the relief of the sufferers on the gulf coast. The donation aims to aid victims of the disaster and support relief efforts across the region.
A terse report notes 1000 deaths at Bolivar in Texas on September 13. The item lists Bolivar as the site with a mass casualty context and references local authorities and the event timeframe.
New York totals contributions for Galveston relief reach 124599 from MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION and other groups. The transport McPherson will depart at noon Monday with donated supplies, joined by the El Due for cargo of food and clothing. A false report of a Southern Pacific train wreck was denied. Tweed vows continued aid and flood of improvements, estimating SP losses under 400000.
General Manager Van Vieck returns from Galveston showing about ten percent damage to SP wharves. He says SP will move cargo to Virginia Point and begin rebuilding the bridge within two days, with trains likely entering Galveston in about 40 days. No joint bridge plan, SP will rebuild and allow other roads to use it.
In Galveston the demand for lime carbolic acid and disinfectants intensifies as many bodies wash ashore from the sea and officials order cremation of the dead to curb the spread of disease. Telegrams flood Dallas and other Texas cities begging for supplies.
Third Vice President Barr of the Santa Fe railroad reports from Galveston that dock operations will resume once tracks into the city are opened. He says dock damage is not serious, grain elevators are largely undamaged, and track damage is about 40,000 dollars to repair.
Galveston appeals to sister unions for relief to care for the living and bury the dead. Immediate action is necessary as conditions are horrifying and helpless. Send contributions to chairman relief committee signed George V. Johns.
A Velasco Texas life saving service keeper reports in a telegram to General Superintendent Kimball that the barges Velasco and Mona were swept to sea during a recent storm and their crews are probably lost.
Denver Colorado contributions to flood relief rose by subscriptions of 8.5 to reach a total of 9400 dollars sent from the city.
A fund of 2500 dollars was raised in Topeka Kansas for Galveston sufferers. In addition several carloads of provisions will be shipped to them over the Rock Island.
General Superintendent Kimball reports a Galveston life saving crew landed at Texas City after a surfman and keeper’s wife were missing. The keeper of the San Luis station on Galveston island is also noted as missing, with a family member described in the telegrams.
Li Hung Chang pledges protection to American interests and promises immediate cessation of outrages on missionaries and native converts. He will attempt to establish a stable government in Pekin.
Foreign troops remain in Beijing as Li Hung Chang moves to establish a Chinese government. Russia delays evacuation until a new administration is arranged, while Washington weighs responses to Russian notes and prepares for potential negotiations to settle the Chinese troubles.
London dispatch reports Russia and Germany backing a split of China with Pekin under allied military control for the winter. Russia and Germany announce 15 000 and 22 000 troops respectively, while Japan signals 22 000. Empress dowager aims to use Ching as a hostage as negotiations surface. Li Hung Chang to sail to Pekin, Chaffee awaits orders to march seaward.
Washington reports Li Hung Chang pledges to safeguard life and property of Americans in the Chinese empire. The State department sought assurance, Li responded by cable from Shanghai, Wu presented it to Dr. Hill, and the president will determine sufficiency. Progress depends on joint commissions for compensation bases.
London reports shown that Britain and Germany refuse to evacuate Pekin while Austria and Italy will follow Germany. A proposed compromise ties Pekin garrison strength to negotiations with China as Li Hung Chang urged to take the vice regal seat. The emperor bears responsibility for Pekin events. opposition to Yuan Lu as peace commissioner remains strong among foreign colonies.
A cavalry convoy of Americans attacked 300 imperialists at Temple Shaho, killing 30 and seizing 120 rifles as the foe fled north. Boxers attacked Russian railway guards at South Maapo station. two Russians were wounded. A punitive force under Colonel Pretickoff was ordered to burn the surrounding town.
British Indian officers on recently arrived transports are ordered to debark at Hong Kong. Cavalry units will move north following the discharge.
Semi official word from Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and one or two other banks states they form a syndicate to float the new man loan. They will be aided by the Deutsche Bank of Berlin and others involved in the arrangement.
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