O'Reilly Death Prompts Catholic Burial Plan
John Flood aged 60 dies at 2 East Brookline Street after a life tied to Irish republican activity. Saved from Potter's Field by Clan Na Gael members who arrange burial from Clan Na Gael Hall and Calvary Cemetery. Flood, once in English service, refused to testify against O Reilly and endured lashings. He lived in Boston employed by the water department, with no US relatives.
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John Boyle O’reilly
John Boyle O'Reilly
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Brookline Street
T. J. Sullivan
Broadway
Boston
Flood
Thomas J. Collins
Potter's Field
Patrick A. Foley
John J. Teevens
Mr. Sullivan
Her Majesty's Service
Portsmouth
Eng
O’reilly
Fenlan Brotherhood
O'Reilly
O’reilly Flood
Boston Water Department
Clan-Na-Gael
D Street
Calvary Cemetery
Thomas Chambers
Limerick
United States
Young Men's Democratic Club weighs endorsing Bryan in 1896
The executive committee of the Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts met in secret to decide whether to endorse William Jennings Bryan for president. They voted to send a resolution opposing McKinleyism and favoring Democratic candidates, while avoiding a direct Bryan endorsement. Some members, including James F. McConnell and Benjamin W. Wells, support Bryan regardless of club action, risking member resignations but trusting volunteers will fill gaps.
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John M. Palmer
Simon Boliver Buckner
Young Men’s Democratic Club
William Jennings Bryan
William T. Jenney
Medford
Francis S. Coolidge
Young Men's Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Kansas City
Post
Jenney
Bryan
Corcoran
McKinley
James F. McConnell
Benjamin W. Wells
Tragic Galveston Storm Destruction Described by Reporter
Galveston lies in ruins after a devastating cyclone with estimated deaths around 1000. Richard Spillane, AP stringer, reports Houston as the nearest hub for telegraph communication and relief planning as Galveston faces prompt burial of the dead and urgent needs for food and aid. The storm’s force and the resulting flood turned the city into a raging sea. Continued on Page 4.
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Houston
Tex
Richard Spillane
Galveston
Associated Press
City
Mayor
Citizens’ Committee
Here
Gulf of Mexico
Busreau
Local forecast for two fair days ahead
The forecast calls for fair weather Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer readings on Wednesday. Winds will be light and variable on Tuesday, shifting to south and southwesterly by Wednesday.
Maine Election Signals Democratic Gain Across State
In Portland on September 10, Democrats show a statewide gain over 1896 averaging about 20 percent, while Republicans fall about 12 percent for an overall net Democratic gain near 32 percent. Leaders say Maine mirrors Vermont in foreshadowing a November upset.
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Littlefield
Manley
Hanna
Portland
Maine
Vermont
Returns From 240 Maine towns show GOP loss and Dem gain
From 240 towns and plantations, Hill 54,648 and Lord 30,252 are reported as Maine totals. Four years ago Powers 60,574 and Frank 24,784 reflected a larger GOP lead. The figures imply an 11 percent Republican loss and 18 percent Democratic gain, with an estimated GOP majority around 2,978.
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Portland
Hill
Lord
Powers
Frank
Maine Goes Republican in State Election Victory Sep 10
Maine voters backed the Republican State ticket and all four Congressmen with a large legislative majority. The campaign featured spirited local contests and upheld the state’s GOP tradition except for a brief break.
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Maine
Galveston Ruins Prompt Immediate Aid From McKinley
In a dispatch dated September 10 1900 from Houston Texas William McKinley is informed that Galveston lies in ruins with hundreds perhaps a thousand dead. The mayor and citizens’ committee urge swift state and national relief including food clothing and money to ease the suffering.
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Houston
Tex
William McKinley
United States
Washington, D. C
Galveston
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