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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1900
Page
4
An article extols Teruna a tonic for women suffering fatigue and weakness caused by debility and catarrhal ailments. It contrasts inactive, listless days with lively movement and suggests the tonic offers relief to many without favoring a single case.
In Maine the 1900 election results show Democrats gaining overall turnout and satisfaction from increases since 1896, while Republicans retain Gov. Hill and most Congress seats. Cumberland County backed Prohibition Sheriff Pearson, signaling GOP concerns as Senate seems solidly Republican and lower house largely so. Knox and Bangor precincts reflect mixed county results with local swings and notable vote totals.
Charles A. Boutelle of Badger wins reelection as Republican representative in Maine’s fourth district by a margin rivaling that of the governor’s race in most eastern towns. Thomas A. White challenges in the Democratic column with scattered strong showings, while results show district voters sticking to familiar patterns with few surprises. In nearby Augusta, Burleigh appears set for a strong victory in the third district as returns come in.
The Maine Republican chairman J H Manley reports a sweeping victory for McKinley’s administration and a large GOP majority in the state. He notes county wins, a 32,000 statewide margin, and reelection of the delegation to Congress.
Bath Maine Sept 10 George B E Hughes Democratic State committee chairman said in an Associated Press interview that early returns show a 48000 vote Republican majority for Indiana governor. He argues national administration repudiation and broad Democratic gains across states with defection not localized.
Vote results from Lewiston Maine show Republicans winning the city with strong margins. Powers led with 1286 and Lord 1273, while the sheriff race backed by a margin of 905 against Foup. Republican representatives were George B. Haskell Lana Willa Sabourin and Stephen J. Kelley.
A cyclone struck Galveston on a Saturday, winds reaching 84 mph as gauges failed. The bay and gulf waters flooded the city, destroying electric and gas plants and submerging swaths of homes. Dozens are dead or missing, with heavy losses across mills, warehouses, and the Cotton Exchange saloon. Texas City also reports drownings and wreckage along ten miles inland. The Galveston News confirms its staff is safe.
A Galveston despatch dated September 9 reports the storm's death toll near 1000 with property losses in the millions. The hurricane began Saturday morning, flooding the island to Twelfth Street by noon and advancing inland at about fifteen inches per hour. By 6 p.m. water stood 36 inches in Tremont Hotel lobbies.
The Texas city endured a catastrophic storm with winds near eighty four miles per hour. Water submerged streets up to ten feet, many buildings collapsed, and hospitals churches and schools were ruined. Rescue efforts reveal numerous deaths and extensive damage across Tremont Avenue and the bayfront.
It claims immediate relief and a permanent cure for a skin condition, stating it is a mistake to endure pain and promising cures at any drug store for OU cents.
A Galveston dispatch lists numerous names of those killed in the disaster. The roll includes Stanley G. Spencer, Charles L. Keller Sr., Richard Johnson, Mabel Stickloeh, and many others linked to local firms, families, and city life. The tally notes both white and colored victims found in damaged buildings and various homes, with several specific families identified.
A San Antonio dispatch reports 120 men at Fort San Jacinto Galveston with only 15 escaping. The captain in command is among the killed or captured and Lt. Col. C S Roberts adjutant-general department of Texas is in Galveston inspecting but may also be among those not escaping.
A Tremont Hotel meeting considered relief for homeless and starving residents. Medical attention and disinfectants are desperately needed. Appeals were sent to President McKinley and Governor Sayres, urging immediate publication of the appeal and broad aid to avert starvation and death. Local volunteers strive to help, but relief remains urgently insufficient.
Professor Willis Moore reports the Gulf coast disaster storm, now over Oklahoma, weakening as it channels inland. He cites Galveston debris, a stranded ship, and an inland six mile reach of Gulf waters, warning the death toll may rise. He fears the full extent of life and property loss along the Gulf coast remains unknown.
Washington reports Governor Sayres requested 10 000 tents and 60 900 rations for storm sufferers. Acting secretaries approved. tents to come from San Antonio and Jefferson Barracks with possible Kansas City shipments. Revenue cutters ordered to Mobile to aid relief. Red Cross chief Barton offered assistance. Dallas mass meetings raised thousands for gulf coast victims.
Elevators at Galveston contained 2,223,000 bushels of wheat. Railroad and cotton men estimate the loss of all kinds of property including the cotton crop at from 15,000,000 to 20,000,000 dollars.
National officers and directors of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Philadelphia pass a sympathy resolution for Texas hurricane victims. The body discusses grave matters to submit recommendations to the 1902 convention. Attendees include John T. Keating James E. Dolan P T Moran James Bree Patrick O Neill P J O Connor M J Byrne William J Cronin.
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Hopkins presided yesterday over Hubert Maguire’s trial for criminal assault on Lizzie Sullivan of 87 Selden Street Dorchester. He was found guilty and sentenced to State Prison for 12 to 15 years with the first day in solitary confinement and the remainder at hard labor.
At the Roxbury Business Men's Association meeting resolutions were adopted praising John J. Mansfield for his 1910 Legislature record as Ward 17 representative. Voters are urged to support his renomination at the Democratic caucus on Thursday September 27. Mansfield thanked members and pledged to continue serving Democracy, labor, and his constituency.
The Hon. George Fred Williams approves expanding the CHAIRLESS LETTER FUND beyond its origins. After consulting partner Mr. Howland, 20 690 circulars were ordered for New England distribution as letters from New York and the West pour in with substantial gifts. Yesterdays mail was among the largest since the fund began.
The Young Men’s Democratic Club of Harvard College close to 400 members plans to invite William Jennings Bryan to speak next month. President Edward L. Logan says Secretary McNary of the State committee agrees Bryan will likely accept. Bryan is set to address Yale students in New Haven, and Harvard aims to share the spotlight rather than let Yale dominate. The club will engage in the campaign, supply speakers to the national Democratic committees, and has joined the Federation of Clubs, led by Harvard alumnus William R. Hearst.
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