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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1900
Page
1
James C. Timmins of the National Compress Company reports from Galveston after a deadly September tornado. He cites more than 1000 dead or missing and about four thousand houses destroyed along the coast. Houston says wires and rail service are down and losses reach at least 250000 in the city.
A steamer bringing 315 excursionists from Plymouth to Boston ran on a submerged ledge near Minot's Light while passing Scituate shore at low tide. The John Endicott beached at Gull Rock, all aboard landed safely as passengers were moved ashore. Father O Donnel and William Connery organized passengers to prevent panic amid the hull damage before the ship settled off shore.
The President's letter accepting the June 19, 1900 Republican nomination is released. He endorses the platform's gold standard, laments calls to reopen the currency issue, and urges continued support for sound money, referencing 1896 victory and ongoing bimetallism debates. The document highlights silver party unity and calls for immediate free coinage at 16 to 1, with continued implications for policy.
Morris March and Butler list iron and brass beds along with chamber and dining room furniture at 42 Summer Street. The catalog emphasizes sturdy metal beds and matching suites from the Morris March and Butler firm.
Houston reports a catastrophic cyclone devastates Galveston with thousands feared dead and widespread damage. Meagre updates from Sabine Pass and Port Arthur suggest heavy losses. James C. Timmins, National Press superintendent, arrived in Houston with details after fleeing Galveston. The hurricane is described as the worst ever known. Continued on Page 2, Fifth Column.
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