Interesting collection of events from the two hemispheres
General Joseph Wheeler retires and American troops will winter in the Philippines. Maine voters approve a Republican win by about 34,000. Texas and Galveston relief efforts, and clashes in Pekin and Sheurn are noted. Portland population rises to 60,420, while other international and local incidents, ships, fires, and deaths fill the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Maine
Theron
Krugersport
Lydenburg
Portland
Pekin
Congress Urges Americans to Lead China Policy
Compiled from late news, the report states Conger advises Americans to guide policy toward China. It notes Colorado and New York Democrats nominating governors, and Botha reportedly signaling surrender efforts. Also mentions floods, fires, wrecks, and mass killings in recent events.
State Department Hints Waiting For Conger Before Action
The United States notes Li Hung Chang’s plenipotentiary credentials but delays direct talks. Officials cite awaiting Conger’s view and other powers' replies to the Russian note. Also reported: New Hampshire GOP governor candidate, Rail transport Lawton sails for Cape Nome, and Duluth population rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hill
Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
Wao
Pao Ting Fu
Li Jung Chang
Karl Li
United States
Li Hong Chang
State Department
China
Conger
L’ekin
New Hampshire
Cheater I. Gordon
W. H. Shaw
Ilinois
Oregon
Native Trops Debate Replacing Volunteers With Native Soldiers
Manila September reports discuss replacing departing volunteer troops with native forces to police and fight insurgents. Native Macabebe scouts have shown effectiveness, with Leyte and Lipa examples. Efforts by Major Allen and Colonel Kennon aim to organize Visayans and Ilocanos, following a six month trial of Ilocanos used as scouts and support roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Luzon
Leyte
Lipa
Philippines
Allen
Samar Island
MacArthur
Kennon
Cabanatoan
Nueva Ecja
Luzon Island
Cabanatuan
Dead at Galveston and faraway events in one report
Galveston death toll rises to about 5000 with over 2500 bodies recovered or buried at sea or in trenches. Police and soldiers patrol debris sites while several looters are shot. The Orphans' Home is demolished, 92 children and 11 others killed. In St Paul rainfall records a 4.29 inch 16 hour storm tail end of the West Indian hurricane. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse race and relief funds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Walter C. Jones
Ketchum
Rafferty
Lucas Terrace Bridge House
St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern
Cold Springs
Bear Springs
Jshevelins
The Wrecked City Galveston Struggles After Terrible Blow
Galveston faces a grim toll with Mayor Jones estimating up to 5,000 lives lost after Saturday’s hurricane. Troops patrol the desolate city as authorities push to restart water, lighting, and essential services. Inland, corpses pile as rescue parties comb debris for survivors. In Port Huron a fire devastates several plants of McMorran Milling Company and elevator, with $225,000 loss and 150,000 bushels of grain destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Jones
Port Huron
Mich
McMorran Milling Company
Port Huron & Northwestern Elevator Company
D. McMorran & Company
Plymouth
Mass
Joseph A. Brown
Long Pond
Multistate Dispatches From Sept 17 Weathered by Crises
Across Buffalo and other cities on September 17 reports note labor strikes at eight hundred butchers in Jacob Dol d packing houses and Klinck s and Danaba y s plants due to dues disputes. In Pekin the Russo Chinese bank closes and moves to Shanghai with plans to confiscate a 5 000 000 tael imperial university fund as indemnity. Carnegie Steel Co contributes 10 000 to Galveston relief. A Galveston death toll telegram reaches Galveston related to a Texas family loss, and a relief telegraph to Governor Sayers totals 1,000 for disaster victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Jacob Dold Packing Company
Klinck’s
Danabay
Dolds
Dold
Pekin
Russo-Chinese Bank
Shanghai
Russia
Imperial University Fund
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Co
Gialveston Relief Fund
Proclamations Warn Native Opposition in Philippines
The September dispatches from Washington reveal two proclamations, one by American commissioners promising amnesty and free transport for insurgent surrenderers, and another insurgent notice offering a 10 day amnesty for spies with one outlaw exception. It also notes American troops may confiscate insurgent funds and warns natives to report looting while denying reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. W. Vaille
Philippines
Ope Marcello Abinsay
Storm in New England and other scattered items
Storm damage across New England assets near one million dollars with fires and destroyed crops. other reports from San Francisco Abilene and Plymouth cover embezzlement appeal hearings train wreck attempts in Kansas and mill strikes in Allentown. forest fires threaten Plymouth and officials report casualties.
Senate urges ban on alum baking powders in food safety move
A senate committee report on food adulteration sparks national interest. The panel recommends banning alum-containing baking powders, listing several brands chemists found to include alum. The measure aims to protect consumers with accurate ingredient information amid industry claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Manufactures
Congress
Ear and hearing remedy and wartime tea sugar note
Local notices discuss deafness cures and ear inflammation remedies with Hall's Catarrh Cure offer and a pledge of a hundred dollars for catarrh related deafness cured. Included are farmer tips on butter quality and a Ladysmith field order granting tea and sugar in lieu of rum to temperance troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Druggista
Tic Hall
Menzies
Gordon Highlanders
Good Templar Lodge
Ladysmith
George White
Five Thousand Bodies Reported After Galveston Disaster
Amidst sparse, partially legible reports from Houston, Galveston survivors and officials estimate up to five thousand dead, with bodies scattered on the beach and inland. About 1,200 Galveston refugees arrived, many buildings ruined, relief efforts begun, insurance and claims oversight uncertain, Velasco Terminal railroad manager E. D. Dorchester notes widespread loss of homes and several drownings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Galveston
Ton
Jones
Parm
Sory
E. D. Dorchester
Velasco Terminal
Velasco
Galvette
Kruger intentions amid Boer War moves and Lisbon report
Morarbique and Mozambique figures dominate dispatches as Kruger plans to set up a government base while Lord Roberts advances toward Komatipoort. News from Pretoria is muddled but strategic moves unfold. Komatipoort is targeted to sever Dutch railway lines and isolate Dutch forces. Other items include a Brooklyn mob law tied to stamp use and a Peruvian cable of condolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
the Tribune
London
the Mail
Co Marques
Mr. K
Vaal
Botha
Lisbon
Kruger
Mozambiqu
War Africa
Lord Roberts
Komatipoort
Pretoria
Jan Hamilton
Lydenber
Carew
Jone
Blomefontein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Wheeler
Germany
England
Pekio
Texas City
Gulf
California Fruit Association
Henry Watson
Albany
Ile
Harrison
Idaho
Chung Li
Rock Creek
Park Coventy
Mont
Frank Forrest
Willis Heard
Laura Linn
Neary A. Chittenden
Oakland
Cal
Carnegie Free Public Library
James Jordon Bennett
Herald and Telegram
Seattle
Iuverness
France
Florida
Reno
Nevada
May Flint
Bay of
San Francisco
Towa
Cleveland
International Board of Arbitration
Haron von Kettelers
Francis Edward Hinckley
Chicago University
West New Hrighton
Staten Island
Chicago
Karl Calvin Titus
Iowa
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Titus
Jerusalem
Poughkeepsie
Holder—Close
Jersey City
Charles J. Allen
Charles K. Holder
Lillie W. Close
Wilson
Wilde
Colorado
Democrats
J. B. Oran
Cascade Reserve
Eugene
New York
John B. Stanchfield
Narragansett Pier
Kroger
Lourenco, Marques
Europe
Box
Ers
Illinoos
Dallas
South Texas
Dennis Dowling Mulcahy
Bngland
O'Donovan Rossa
Newark
N. J
Indiana
Puyallup, Wash
India
Lord Curzon of
Keddleston
India Office
Madras
Bengal
Gangetic
Punther
Prince Ching
Astern Transvaal
Golf Coast
San Pedro
Siberia
Duluth
Nevada, California & Oregon
Lancashire
Bacolor
Lawton
Mercy
Cape Nome
Java
Lt. Dubois
Frof. Haeckel
Dr. Dubois
Herman V. Hilprecht
University of Pennsylvania
Babylon
Nippur
Deutehland
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grose
New
Standard Oil Company
Sayers
Bafale
la Junta
Colo
C. J. Sealey
Gialveston
Cialveston
Cincinnati
Relief Committee
The
Japan
Far East
Durham White Stevens
Legation
Collier's Weekly
Philippine
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
New England
Reston
Porto Rico
Cuba
Jamaica
Gulf of Mexico
Massachusetts
Highland Light
Boston Harbor
Arnold
Julian B. Arnold
Edwin Arrnold
DeHaven
Circuit Court of Appeals
Heacock
Abilene
Kan
Union Pacific
Allentown
Givernand
Abadiah
Paris
M. de Crais
Abdah
Sahara
Formos
Vancouver
B. C
Yokohama
Formosa
Taikakan
Higashi
Ushio
Yucatan
Rujne
New Orleans
Loares
Olmsted
le Roy, N.Y
Jaques Mfg. Co
Aeees Calumet
Calumet Baking Powder Co
Chovage
Home
Home Baking Powder Co
Pacific Chemical Works
Teor
Crescen' Swetews
Crescent Mfg. Co
Tims
de Burne
Hoy
Bariega
Retegey Stog
Time
Moranbique
Brooklyn
Buntty
Ing
Fulton
Eco
Admiral Sicard
Rome
Miral Montgomery
Port Lima
Peru
Estoe
Montana
Butte
Kelley
James Murr
Stewart Mine
Ra the Hugidh
Vance
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