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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1900
Page
2
Percy F. Cavill argues the defeat was due to unacclimated conditions and poor swimming facilities. He cites a shallow pond dim lights and slow race pace plus a costume misunderstanding costing five seconds. Cavill hopes for a rematch and says he will win.
The Endicott, a sidewheel steamer built in 1868, struck Gull Rock near Minot's Light and was beached to ride out the danger. Captain Ellison and crew guided women and children to safety as boats were lowered and shore craft aided. the vessel may be a total wreck if weather worsens.
About 150 passengers arrived at South Terminal after the Endicott struck rocks near Minot's Light. Witnesses described calm amid fear, credited Father O Donnell for reassurance, criticized crew focus on stores, and noted no boats followed early. Captain Mitchell defended actions and crew number at 24.
Eyewitness Timmins reports 3000 killed or drowned with 4000 houses, mostly residences, wrecked or damaged. At least 1000 missing or drowned. A wrecked vessel resembled a large steam tug. Bay shows hundreds of animal carcasses. no bodies found. Women and children sought shelter at the Tremont Hotel lamenting losses.
The quartermaster Walter E. Knight, sole Endicott officer ashore, arrived in Boston with the final train load of passengers to arrange lighters for floating the boat. He spoke to the Post last night, detailing the plan.
A New Orleans message from Galveston reports 2600 dead and widespread destruction after a hurricane. The sea breached the island, power was lost, and Ritter’s saloon on Strand Street collapsed killing nine men. Many homes swept away and the city submerged with no landlines.
A notice promises 825 prizes of Greenbacks and Gold for truthful letters about coffee drinking experiences. Readers are directed to see the Thursday paper October 4 for the statement titled More Boxes of Gold, with further details available from Postum Co in Battle Creek Michigan.
Excursionists from the John Endicott are stranded in Cohasset with many refugees seeking help. Some passengers paid high sums for shares of transport back to shore, including a man who paid $3 for a short dory row. The Glades hotel houses many awaiting funds from Boston friends to return home.
Overton storm reports describe hospitals and the orphan asylum destroyed with large loss of life feared. Water three feet deep in Tremont rotunda and six feet on Market street. Shoreline damage extensive with roofs torn from elevators, wrecked sheds, and boats overturned. several ships ashore or aground near Pelican Island, Galveston bar lightship stranded at Bolivar Point. Two rescued sailors, foreigners, survived hours in the bay.
A sweeping Texas coast storm caused widespread destruction. Reports say one death in Houston, with property damage estimated at 250000 dollars. The Merchants and Planters oil mill, Dickson Car Wheel Yorks, and the big Masonic Temple suffered major losses. Churches and numerous homes unroofed, streets blocked by debris, and many narrow escapes noted.
A San Antonio despatch to the Chronicle reports Governor Sayers receiving word that a messenger from Galveston reached Virginia Point with grim news of 2500 possibly dead. It cites wrecked grain elevators, many buildings collapsed or washed away, and widespread distress prompting urgent Texas aid.
A Beaumont dispatch to the Constitution reports Sabine Pass was completely destroyed by the hurricane, described as the worst storm ever known. The signal comes from Sabine Pass, and confirms widespread ruin in the storm’s path near the Texas coast.
A St. Charles La report to the Commercial Appeal says Port Arthur Texas is four feet under water. One of the New York Dredge Company boats wrecked with several lives lost. In Morgan City a boat blown into railroad rails and bridges caused heavy damage.
A dated promotional letter extols Gold Dust as a solution to hard housework. It argues some women like daily chores, but most avoid wasteful effort, claiming elbow grease and tough toil show honest labor. The writer urges readers to value their strength and choose Gold Dust to reduce effort.
A historical overview describes Galveston Island four miles from the mainland with a peak height under ten feet. It notes Galveston Harbor at the northeastern tip, breakwaters from Bolivar Point forming a safe inward channel, and a four mile water crossing to Virginia Point. The text lists bridges, city layout, public buildings, Oleander Park, Magnolia Grove Cemetery, city parks, and the harbor’s depth over the bar. Cotton shipping is identified as the chief business.
Fair conditions prevail in New England on Monday and Tuesday with light variable winds. Eastern New York also stays fair and warm through Monday and likely Tuesday with light northerly to easterly winds.
A surprise farewell party honored M J Tuttle at Ocean View House in Revere Beach. Ex Lieutenant Hulzman of the Boston School Cadets served as toastmaster and presented a gold link bracelet set with diamonds to the guest of honor.
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