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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
1
Washington received General McKibbin report from Galveston describing widespread devastation after a severe cyclone like storm surge. Island inundated, most buildings destroyed, bridges gone, water and telegraph lines down, and about 1000 probable deaths. Thousands homeless, 20 000 rations ordered, tents for 1 000, and relief being organized.
Mrs John J Moody reports from La Marque that the Texas City coast bears the heaviest death toll yet with fifty six buried the prior day and more bodies along the two mile stretch toward Virginia Point. Residents are homeless and suffering while aid pours in from Galveston and volunteers share food and shelter as more survivors arrive.
The Galveston News editorial reflects on the hurricane aftermath with resolve. It calls for burying the dead, aiding the needy, and rallying charitable aid as the city heals. Residents are urged to rebuild, keep faith, and show resilience amid immense loss.
Stricken residents endure homelessness and hunger but remain hopeful as relief pours in from across the country and abroad. Survivors describe mangled belongings and lost family, while aid centers in Houston provide shelter, meals, and medical care to those displaced by the disaster.
Houston report from Sept 18 cites B F Cameron of Stowell Chambers county that relief workers found more than 1,000 dead along Bolivar beach. Only forty bodies were buried. many lie in water or on land decomposing, with animals mixed in. Some corpses likely swept from Galveston. Officials warn burning remains to prevent an epidemic.
General Manager Van Vieck of the Southern Pacific reports eighty percent damage to Galveston wharves from recent events. He states trains may resume into Galveston within forty days and the bridge could start within two days with work continuing on Southern Pacific wharves. No joint bridge plan is reported, though other roads may use an eventual bridge.
Houston residents take in between 800 and 1,000 refugees arriving by train from Galveston. City officials coordinate shelter and aid as the influx grows crowded and urgent relief efforts begin.
Washington reports the Chinese government accepted Li Hung Chang as envoy with plenipotentiary powers and promised to safeguard American life and property in China. Li will travel to Pekin to start negotiations while Chaffee awaits Washington's word to move seaward. Martial actions and Boxer clashes near Machipo are noted with Russian forces engaging.
Pekin reports the Japanese have arrested and handed over the German minister to China Baron von Ketteler’s assassin. The suspect confessed guilt after being captured for attempting to sell to Japanese authorities.
From a reliable source it is ascertained that the empress dowager, Emperor Kwang Hsu and Prince Tuan are at Ta Tung in Shang Si province. They will stay briefly and then proceed southward to Tai Yuan if not disturbed.
A dispatch from Pekin dated September 6 reports a troop of American cavalry assigned to escort cattle near a hostile town. By September 16, Talal notes the force remains in position as tensions rise and authorities monitor the situation.
A telegram to General Superintendent Kimball of the life saving service reports that the Velasco and Mona barges were swept away by the recent storm and their crews were probably lost.
Galveston typo graphical union appeals to sister unions for aid to care for the living and bury the dead. Immediate action is absolutely necessary as conditions are described as horrifying and helpless. They report being homeless and urge contributions to the relief committee chairman. Signed George V Joins.
A Galveston dispatch to the Picayune describes desperate relief efforts after a cyclone. Bodies litter Galveston bayfront as crews bury hundreds, wrecked stations and jetties restore chaos, and funeral pyres burn hundreds of corpses while rescuers search for survivors amid widespread devastation.
Mayor Humes called upon residents to aid the city with a formal appeal to be published in newspapers. The daily papers will echo the appeal as the leading musical organization plans a benefit concert expected to raise thousands for relief.
New York on September 13 reports diverse sums for Galveston relief. Merchants Association one hundred dollars, Mayor’s fund two thousand two hundred eighty five, Standard Oil one thousand, American Steel Hoop Company and others totaling nineteen thousand, New York Cotton Exchange three thousand six hundred, New York Produce Exchange six thousand, Southern Pacific Railroad five thousand, miscellaneous eighteen hundred fifty. Carnegie Steel Company ten thousand pounds sterling and the Brilliant Oil Company one thousand dollars also contributed.
A telegram to the secretary of the treasury reports that the revenue cutter Galveston is safe. The message comes amid after-action notes related to recent maritime activity and confirms the vessel’s status from Washington. Further details were not available in the intact text.
Seattle, Washington, started a relief fund for Galveston flood sufferers led by the Post-Intelligencer with several hundred dollars pledged yesterday. The drive continues as local citizens contribute to aid the disaster relief effort.
Rebels killed 30 and seized 120 rifles as 300 imperialists held the temple Shaho. Russians guarding a railway work party at South Milupu were attacked but reinforced troops dispersed the assailants. Wounded Russians numbered two as a punitive force under Colonel Preticor moved to burn surrounding towns.
Milwaukee Sept 12 Foreclosure actions by the Central Trust Company of New York target all property of the United States forafilling company known as four trust elements. The move is read as indicating a reorganization plan has been agreed upon, with authorities pursuing recovery and consolidation steps.
Santiago de Chile reports that Senor Godoy of Chile has conveyed to Bolivia a note rejecting any concession by Chile or a rotation of duties related to the Patile. Chile says it is not prepared to concede.
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania September 13. All the collie ves in the region are in operation with practically full forces. Nearly all the heads of the biz companies today say they believe that a small portion of the men will strike on Monday.
Reports say the Galveston cutter and crew survived the storm safely. Officials fear the cutter was driven off course and lost, but the department contacted Governor Sayers to confirm Galveston’s readiness for potential service. The Lighthouse Board orders Mangrove to proceed to Galveston to assist lighthouses along the storm path.
Scranton residents report a widespread coal mine shutdown as locals confirm the anthracite strike in the Lacks awanna district. Mines across the upper valley showed stoppages with officials predicting a full withdrawal of work tomorrow from Forest City to Shickshinny, while mine workers urge orderly action and anticipate a return to normal within a day.
Berney Connelly, trapped for sixty hours in a tunnel above Mullan, Idaho, was rescued near Spokane Washington. He was too weak and injured to be brought down the mountain immediately and will be moved for treatment.
Houston reports thousands of dollars from across the United States and parts of England for Texas storm victims. Trainloads of provisions and clothing rush to Galveston and Houston as authorities estimate at least 600 dead. Relief measures expand amid looting and patrols as rescue work continues and official figures await night reports.
A labor dispute involving mine owners and the United Mine Workers unfolds as President Mitchell plans to lead a national strike. Warnings and mobilization efforts accompany expected mobilization in Hazelton and Toledo as miners face wage demands and potential layoffs.
Readable fragments describe planned action and reactions around a looming event. Mentions Holton Met, Mweelton, and Patak. references to dates, groups, and weathering shifts in plans amid a tense local scene. Names and places appear inconsistently, with uncertain numbers.
Conneaut Ohio Sept 12 the tug Day searched the Layona steamer wreck area but found no trace of the vessel or crew Eleven people are believed lost with the steamer which sank in Tuesday night’s storm Five survivors two women and three men drifted ashore yesterday lashed to a mattress stating they had been in the water The Lyans ed crew of 16
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