Stanchfield Nominated for Governor at Democratic Convention
At Barton Dam? No. Stanchfield set to be nominated by the Democratic State convention with Taylor presenting his name. Croker and Murphy forces display clear control while upstate leaders may challenge. Mackey likely to run as second on the ticket with Norton, Atwater, Palmer, Clarke, and Stewart named for key posts. The convention resumes at 11 tomorrow amid tense doubts about upstate moves.
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Baratoga
N. Y
John B. Stanchfield
S. S. Taylor
Chemung
Croker
William F. Mackey
Erie
Mackey
Stanchfield and
John T. Norton
Rensselaer
Edwin A. Atwater
Duchesse
George M. Palmer
Schoharie
Guy H. Clarke
Madi
Russell A. Stewart
Onondaga
McCarren
Lee
Cornell
de Forest
Ice Trust
Il A. m
Hill
Croker-Murphy
New York
Horrible vandalism alleged after Galveston storm
Dallas residents report widespread looting and brutal acts in Galveston after the hurricane. Women’s clothes stripped, jewelry stolen, pockets picked, and corpses left in the sun. Claims blame on both negroes and some whites. Troops urged as death toll nears 5000 with 8000 homeless.
Miners 10 Strike Sways UMWA Leader Mitchell
Chicago report quotes John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America saying he will travel to Indianapolis and will order a strike if operators in New York do not agree to meet in conference. He expresses reluctance but deems no alternative. He notes arbitration may be possible but prospects are not encouraging.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Mr. Mitchell
Boston Schools Record Perceives Major Financial Figures
Boston schools report shows 716.82 million? 2,300? 2,100? 2,000? 10. unclear figures but indicates a financial summary or budget items involving large dollar figures and student counts.
Boston schools reopen with 716 institutions and 50 pupil per teacher plan
Boston opens the new term with about 82 000 students returning to 716 schools including one normal school eleven high and fifty seven grammar buildings plus associated primary and kindergarten rooms. Plans use portable units to ease crowding while repairs were modest and some new desks and sanitary upgrades delay openings at Phillips Brooks Comins John A Andrew Adams and Polk streets.
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Boston
Seaver
Parkman
West Roxbury
Phillips Brooks Grammar School
Phillips
Comins
John A. Andrew
Adams
Polk Street
Rebuff for Earl Li Hung Chang in Washington
The State Department received Li Hung Chang’s credentials with cautious restraint. Acting Secretary Hill conveyed a cautious reply to Wu, saying the United States does not judge the envoy’s authority yet ready to begin direct negotiations remains in abeyance until powers reply. Wu sought transport for Li to Taku. department’s answer suggested travel matters on hold.
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Washington
State Department
Hill
Earl Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
Pao Ting Fu
Li Hung Chang
Earl Li
United States
Li Hung
Taku
Italian shot at lodger in Charlestown home
Giovanni Damore, 3 Union Place, an Italian, shot Mrs. Mary Damano, 29, in the right forehead with a revolver during supper. Damore fled and was not captured. Damano lodger in Damore house. motive unclear. Damore's wife is American. husband of Damano is in Connecticut.
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Giovanni Damore
Union Place
Mary Damano
Local forecast hints at showers and warmer winds
The Wednesday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies with possible afternoon or night showers and warmer air. Brisk southwest winds are expected. Thursday trends toward fair, cooler conditions with westerly winds.
Galveston’s Terrible Plight Urges Immediate Aid
A Galveston relief statement warns of up to 3000 dead and 5000 destitute families. Nearly all churches and schools are destroyed and most buildings obliterated. Urgent need for food clothing and household goods. requests shelters for women and children and supplies of water kerosene oil gasoline and candles from coast cities.
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Galveston
Tex
Calveston
Notable Donations to Galveston Relief Fund and Partners
Notable contributions include gifts from Standard Oil Company Sir Thomas Lipton Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company Charles J. Glidden of Boston Miss Helen Gould and others totaling multiple figures for Galveston relief efforts. Rations and support are cited as part of the fund distribution.
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Galveston Relief Fund
Standard Oil Company
Thomas Lipton
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Charles J. Glidden
Boston
Helen Gould
Burials in Trenches as City Rebuilds After Floods
Galveston reports describe bodies buried where found after the disaster as water is brought from Houston to relieve shortages. Soldiers patrol streets with passes, and several shootings occur amid the chaos. A steamer brings water and provisions while officials seek mail service links and relief.
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Lawrence
Houston
W. G. van Vieck
Southern Pacific
Texas City
Calveston
City Under Martial Law Despatch From Local Superintendent
Despatch from the local superintendent of the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company at Houston reports martial law conditions. The note continues on page 2, second column, detailing immediate curfews, troop movements, and disruptions to telegraph service across the city.
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Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Hous
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Stanchfield
Boa Trust
Coler
Ts Sapa Co
Mies Sine
Dallas, Tex
Dallas
J. N. Griswold
The
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Gener
Groes
Jones
Vorenberg
Washington, Hanover and
Elm Streets
Pres. Mitchell
Perceves
Waverly Electric
Columbia Sales Dept
Columbus Ave
Bernard M. Wolf
Col. Hanover
Portland Streets
Atl
Antic Ave
Fellner
Pavonia
New England
A. J. Houghton Co
Hugo
Geo. B. Hugo & Co
Flavonia Beer
Shawmut Ave
Tel
Tremont
France
Pekin
U.S
Damore
Austin
Sayers
Bernard M.wolf
Cor
Hanover and
Portland Sts
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