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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
4
A late telegraph summary from Galveston reports estimated property losses between 15 and 29.9 million dollars and at least 2 000 deaths on the island with broader figures possible. Governor Say res describes reestablished mainland communications, ongoing recovery efforts, and rapid relief contributions. Reports describe boats, debris, and evacuations as federal authorities oversee relief and prevent looting.
Boston newspapers report a strong, organized push to aid Galveston after the 1900 disaster. Mayor Hart coordinates funds through Lee Higginson & Co. and local theatres plan benefit events at the Boston Theatre Tremont and Grand Opera House to raise money for the relief effort and dispatch supplies promptly.
Houston report Sept 12 storm chaos yields feared 500 deaths from Galveston disaster. City relief efforts rush to deliver provisions while authorities warn of disease risk and mass debris hindering cleanup. Water supply improving though still scarce as survivors cope with widespread disruption.
Galveston fell under martial law with Adjutant General Scurry in command and Governor Sayers directing protection and burial of the dead. Reports describe ghoul-like mutilations and rapid summary executions by soldiers, widespread looting, and extortion. Relief plans include detaining camps on high ground and rapid evacuation to the mainland.
Anxiety grows in Newton over the welfare of William Edwerd Scales and his wife Ella Griffin Scales of 1310 Bay avenue Galveston. Scales, a Newton native from a prominent family, married Ella Griffin on June 12 in Newton. His father is Dr. E. P. Scales of Centre street Ward 1.
Washington reports Fall River Massachusetts reaches 104,863 residents in 1900, up 30,405 from 1880 and a 49.95 percent gain. The 1880 figure was 74,398, with city wards detailed for 1900 showing continuing growth.
Andrew Sexton, aged percent years, jumped from an electric car yesterday when his hat blew off. He landed on his head, suffering a bad scalp wound and was taken to City Hospital. He resides at 33 Edinboro Street.
Survivors recount heroic acts during the hurricane and flood. James Irwin and his wife escaped on roof sections as their house blew away. Mrs Irwin rode a raft all night while he swam to aid others and later heard her cry for help. A St. Louis woman and her daughter were sheltered in Officer Lowe's home when the surge struck. The officer struggled to save them before the house washed away.
Houston reports indicate immense coastal damage beyond Galveston with many deaths and widespread property loss. A preliminary tally lists numerous counties and towns with varied monetary losses, plus damages to telegraphs, cotton, and livestock, totaling millions.
A Western Union apparatus stands on an island, not a telegraph pole, highlighting the visible presence of telecommunication work. The unusual sight prompts local curiosity about the station or relay equipment and its purpose in the waterway.
Two patients with broken hips were admitted to City Hospital yesterday. Louis Rosen aged 6 of 1 Williams street terrace climbed on a carriage towed along Williams street near Shawmut avenue, his foot wedged between wheel spokes, leg broken. Mrs Harriet Hemenway, 82, of 108 Revere street, fell on the sidewalk, breaking the neck of her thigh bone near the hip.
John Swinehammer aged 59 of 10 Salem Street Revere employed at the rope walk in the navy yard had a foot crushed by a heavy casting at work yesterday. He was moved to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
Walter J. Devine, 18, of 664 Ninth Street, South Boston, suffered both collar bones broken after colliding with a furniture wagon on Ninth Street near L Street last evening. Dr Devine had him taken to Carney Hospital.
Washington reports President orders quick dispatch of aid vessels to Galveston after Texas Governor Sayers requests assistance. Revenue cutter Winona and lighthouse tender Arbutus head for Galveston, with gunboat Bancroft and tug Somaset also bound there. Uncertain fate of Galveston amid the storm prompts relief efforts and government contact.
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