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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1900
Page
2
Responses to the Russian note and a desire to avoid giving the United States a lead in abandoning harmony, seeking direct settlement with China. It may be best to wait for Mr Conger to share his views on leaving Pekin after his recent invitation to express opinion.
A cable from Hearl Li Hung Chang reports an imperial edict directing him to proceed to Pekin to cooperate with Prince Ching in peace negotiations. The Emperor’s edict, dated Aug 27, requests protection and facilities from the powers and a government vessel for the Shanghai to Taku journey.
From Shanghai Sept 19 a Taku steamship report notes great harmony among Allied officers and a ceremonial march through Pekin palace led by Russians with Americans, Sikhs, and other troops. About 150 American troops per regiment participated under Generals Chaffee and Barry. A Russian band and bagpipes played as eunuchs watched, tea was served, and the palace was inspected.
Paris and St Petersburg telegraphed instructions to M. Pichon and M. De Giers directing immediate withdrawal of French and Russian legations and military contingents from Pekin to Tien Tsin. London circles expect U S and Japan to follow, with Germany likely to acquiesce after Waldersee arrives, Britain pressured to act.
A Dallas bulletin reports Governor Sayres placing Galveston City and Island under martial law. Adjutant General Scurry is to deploy state troops immediately to enforce order including directing citizens to bury the dead. The United States government is in charge at Galveston, with soldiers reported forcing burial of victims.
A joint telegram from Galveston officials reports a terrible cyclone and tidal wave flooding the city. About 1500 dead feared with potentially more, eight feet of water in stores, widespread ruin, and thousands left homeless. relief is requested including tents and 39,000 rations and extra sanitary workers.
A telegram from Boston to Governor J D Sayers of Texas offers swift telegraph and cable support to aid Galveston and Virginia Point after a disaster. Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co commits $1000 plus fanfare of temporary five miles of cable and service to establish communications, with stations to be opened. Governor Sayers thanks Charles J Glidden and notes efforts to secure a government boat to move people and messages between Galveston and the mainland.
Mayor Hart of Boston telegraphed Galveston’s mayor asking what aid is most needed as a relief effort. Boston officials expect a public meeting to organize contributions of money and clothing. New York Mayor Van Wyck issued a relief appeal with a $500 subscription and dispatched ten doctors and twenty nurses from Bellevue Hospital to Galveston.
New York reports the American National Red Cross begins relief work for Texas hurricane victims with contributions from across the country. Chicago tally shows $3990 raised by midnight with major packing houses at stockyards contributing $1000 worth of provisions each to aid the relief effort.
The French government sends sympathy to the United States for the Galveston disaster. Houston mobilizes quickly with boats, teams, and wagons delivering food and disinfectants. The District of Columbia urges monetary and clothing aid while Red Cross and women’s organizations offer help. War Department orders immediate shipment of 855 tents and 50,000 rations to Galveston.
Harrisburg governor urges state response to Texas storm aid. Philadelphia relief committee wires $5000 to Governor Savers of Texas for immediate relief. A committee will draft an appeal to businesses and exchanges.
New York dispatch says War Department officials were notified that Miss Helen Gould will send 50,000 rations at her expense to distressed families in Galveston and the hurricane swept Texas district.
New York September 11 The Merchants Association was notified that the Standard Oil Company had informed Governor Sayers of Texas it could draw on the company for ten thousand dollars to support state needs.
Schoeffel of Tremont Theatre and Wallick of the Dairy Farm company organize a Monday benefit with the entire cast volunteering. All expenses are covered by the two managers, and every cent from the performance goes to the victims. Mayor Hart will serve as treasurer and collect donations at the box office.
Adjutant General Corbin received a dispatch from Captain Rafferty of Battery O First Artillery at Galveston Texas dated September 9 reporting no loss of life but post records destroyed and requesting duplicate records from the War Department.
Houston dispatch reports railroads suffering hundreds of thousands in direct damage and major business disruption. Galveston rail facilities including wharves depots and tracks are ruined. Bridges linking the island must be rebuilt while lines of International & Great Northern Santa Fe and Galveston Houston & Northern face heavy losses. Track between Seabrook and Virginia Point and all bridges there are washed away.
The New York desk wires flood with despatches dated September 11 detailing steamship losses. Vague notes mention vessels damaged at sea, with scant specifics on names or casualties. Officials urge caution until full lists and confirmations arrive from port authorities.
Land sank at her wharf while Steamship City of Everett sank at her anchorage off Quarantine. Steamship Taunton, British, is hard aground at Pelican Island. Steamship Mexican, British, stuck in mud in the bay. Steamship Pensacola, Pensacola Fla, put to sea during storm and feared lost. Steamship Tellesfora, Spanish, went adrift and collided with British.
Chelsea aldermen held a session last evening approving a $22,000 appropriation for a new fire station. A bond issue for $200,000 to fund a new high school construction failed to pass. An order sought from Lynn and Boston Street Railroad Company was noted.
New Orleans reports indicate Galveston advices that the steamship Cumberg is due this afternoon with tide time uncertain and Reuters dispatches noting onward connections.
Several steamers including Whitehall Hilarious Roma Kendall Castle Red Cross Benedict Gyller Alamo United States Noma and Norwegian-Greek vessels were driven aground in flats north of the city. Cape Henry Moonstone, en route from Sabine Pass to Rotterdam, stranded mid life saving station area. Tug William Colley aided Moonstone which later returned to port under its own steam.
International President E J Lynch secured signatures of five Boston firms to a nine hour agreement, with more expected. Firms include Shreve Crump Low Manufacturing J H Finch Robert T McGeorge W J Sheridan and Davis R Craig. Lynch also opened Brass Workers Union in Pythian Hall Wells Memorial Building initiating over 100 members and electing officers T I Bense president T H Kenney vice president W L Gleason recording secretary L E Jodgdon financial secretary B K Griffin treasurer T J Nagle guardian.
An advertisement from Elgin Dental Co. touts artificial teeth using Professor Atkins attachment to prevent tooth movement. It claims the best fit and natural appearance, with a ten year wear guarantee and a price of 4 50. Readers are invited to free examinations and immediate appointments.
Two Greek sailors clashed aboard the Carib of the Clyde line in the fo c s le. Antonio Phelas aged 36 received a serious knife wound over an eye and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Cesario Ormachea 23 was detained at Station 1. Both had been drinking and the fight ended with concern that knife fragments remained in Phelas skull.
A Ward 3 rally at Urbane Hall drew about 40 people backing Peter F. Tague for Congress and Jeremiah F. McCarthy for Senator with William H. Hayes and John S. Toland for Representatives. Tague accused opponents of padding voting lists and claimed Corbett's bid is a bluff to help Jim Donovan. Dennison ridiculed Corbett's chances and dismissed the Ward 3 delegation as futile.
The Dorchester school committee failed to elect the final member of the Board of Supervisors after two ballots led by George H. Martin. The 18 to 6 vote on proceeding to ballot and 20 votes on the first ballot produced no choice, and the second ballot also failed. The committee approved a bid of 86,550 from F. G. Coburn & Co. for a grammar school building corner Morton and Norfolk streets and a bid of 14,659 from T. Costello for plumbing at South Boston High School. An order to set the Paul Revere School janitor’s salary at 2244 per year was laid over for the next meeting.
Henry F. Hollis, Democratic nominee for Congress in New Hampshire, sent a telegram to William J. Bryan in Chicago outlining that the New Hampshire Republican platform opposes reestablishing silver as standard money. He says the platform’s stance affects the McKinley campaign and reflects a shift away from bimetallism.
A promotional letter extols GOLD DUST for saving time and labor in household work and, as an example, describes an unusual use for cleaning silverware. The method contrasts the old whitening-powder scrubbing with the GOLD DUST approach, involving soaking pieces in water with a teaspoon of the product.
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