Stricken Galveston Faces Aid Crisis and Death Toll
Mayor Walter J. Jones places the Galveston dead at about 5,000 with 2,390 bodies already disposed of by burial or sinking. Looting, gunfire, and mass graves mark the wreck as relief efforts struggle. The orphanage wreck killed 92 children and 11 nuns. regular troops and police patrol the devastated city amid ongoing casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Walter J. Jones
Rafferty
Lucas Terrace
Camp Hawley
Bolivar
Tremont Street
Houston
Stanley G. Spencer
Charles Li Keller
Richard Lord
W. L. Daly
Richard Johnson
Alfred Day
Mabel Stickloch
John Magelke
Wensmere
W. J. Wenman
Tivo
Jack Delaney
Magia
Ida ‘Schofield
Baxter
Dudley Bell
Will J. Rice
Claude S. Fredman
Mis
Helen: Somers
George S. Weil
Michael O'Keefe
J. B. Treadwell
OG. T. Clark
A. Longnecker
Beveridge
John IF
Compton
Johns
Broecker
Thomas Webster
J. R. Correl
John Bowe
Walter Betts
Howe
B. T. Masterson
Charles Wolfe
Torre
J. F. Roll
Joe Hughes
Kate Evans
Charlies Sherwood
J. B. Palmer
Gary Burnett
Mollie Parker
Hattie Woodward
Harmon Plitt
Peter Hamburg
Murray Roudeux
Lessie Davis
Mamie Quest
Gordon
Mamie Smith
Jos. Lab
Mrs. Schultz
W. H. Lisbong
Vandalism reported after Galveston storm confusion
Dispatches from Galveston and Dallas describe widespread looting and mutilation following the storm. Officials report black and white offenders, with negroes chiefly blamed, robbing homes and bodies, stealing jewelry and silverware as relief efforts begin. Federal troops possible. Texas authorities pledge support to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Dallas
Megroes
J. N. Griswold
D Division
Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe
Estaniding
Texas City
Bay Shore
Austin
Exas Island
Texas
Galveston Appeal Seeks Aid for Shelterless Families
Galveston relief committee reports 5000 dead and at least 5000 families left shelterless. Most infrastructure damaged, schools and charities destroyed. Immediate needs include food clothing and essential goods for survivors. May or W. O. Jones sign the statement with local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Maynor W. 0. Jones
Disaster in Galveston Described as City in Ruins
Reporter Richard Spillane recalls the Galveston disaster with widespread flooding and wind reaching 84 miles per hour. He details submerged streets, collapsed buildings, and a heavy death toll, quoting early casualty lists and noting aid requests from Alvin and Velasco as the city reels.
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Gulf and Bay
Galveston
Avenue N
Avenue P
Tremont Street
Gulf
Olympia
Coast cities urged to send water and provisions
The fragment urges coastal areas to supply water, kerosene oil, gasoline and candles to those in need. It mentions relief for children and a hope that authorities will respond promptly to the demand for essential items.
Miners Talk Over Strike and Threat of Walkout
Reports from Indianapolis say no new actions in the anthracite miners dispute as the United Mine Workers board defers a strike. John Mitchell warns of possible action if no conference with operators occurs, while headquarters receive commendations for delaying the walkout. In Aberdeen, two boys die in a farmhouse fire near Northville, with others escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Chicago
New York
Mine Workers of America
Mr. Mitchell
Aberdeen
R. Calmerton
Northville
Anarchists Condemn Pope to Death Reported
In Rome on September 10 police say they have obtained information from America that anarchists have condemned the pope to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
America
Belle Plain Burglary Night Retaliates. One Foe Wounded
At Belle Plain Kansas a midnight burglary at Martin and Kossat store ends with a robber wounded and two citizens injured as hundreds of townsfolk converge after the alarm. George Emerson is named as one of the wounded burglars and the other robbers escape.
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Belle Main
Wichita
Kan
Belle Plain
Here
Martin & Kossat
George Emerson
Memorials and political notes from September events
In Fort Wayne a monument to General Henry W. Lawton and a park were dedicated with William J. Bryan as principal orator. Governor Mount spoke on the Philippine war. In Canton President McKinley and Mrs McKinley arrived by special train, with crowds along stations but no formal demonstration. Des Moines reports typhoid cases easing at Independence hospital as officials inspect facilities. Baseball scores: Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 9, Philadelphia 11 Pittsburgh 6, Chicago 6 New York 6, Boston 4 St Louis 6 Chicago 1, Kansas City 13 Detroit 4.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry W. Lawton
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Mount
Aguinaldo
Governor Mount
Canton
McKinley
Somerset
Johnstown
Des Moines
Judge Robinson
Board of Control
Independence
John Downie
Kiune
Hil
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Burnle
Kansas City
Detroit
Wheat and cattle prices rise in Chicago market report
Chicago grain and provisions show higher wheat on strong cash demand and better Liverpool prices. Live stock in Chicago and Kansas City shift with cattle and hogs mostly steady to higher, while South Omaha and other markets post varied receipts and prices.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Northwest
Texas Fen
Texas Gras
Texas Bully
Texas
Kansas City
Braden
South Omaha
First Day of School Brims With Energy and Class Lists
Students fill the streets in bright dress as the city begins a new school year. The high school opens with 604 total pupils and 23 classes, including geometry civics algebra English and science. New teachers Mr Clark and Miss Wallace address pupils, with sermons by three ministers and a solo by Miss Iva Hammond. Student officers are elected for Alpha and Theta societies and the senior class boasts record enrollment and non resident attendance.
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Marty Mandy
Jonxer
Dow
Hoom
Miss Hoyt
Miss Hoke
G—Ith
Miss Fisher
Miss Croucer
Miss Simons
Miss Brown
Miss Kain
Tves
Luir
Clark
King
Wallace
Enders
Fleisher
Simons
Iva Hammond
Miss Wallace
Mr. King
Mr. Clark
Mrs. Hoke
Eddie Hoppe
Willie Morgan
Pearl Rees
Etta Hoke
Theta Society to Award Friday September Twenty-Eighth
The 1902 Junior class plans a Friday September twenty eighth event to mark its organization. Officers named include President Frank Travia Vice-president Wm Steinwell Secretary Grace Cooley and Treasurer Wm Evinger. A class motto Excell will reflect hopeful character as they prepare for high school graduation. Green and pink colors were adopted.
Riverton Notes Show Visits and Local Movements
Riverton residents share visits with relatives in Crawford Nebraska Shenandoah and Red Oak. Mr Daniel Shull dies at his east Riverton home after a brief illness Funeral planned at M E church. Emil Wahrer and family plan to return to Riverton Miss Carrie Hough prepares milling rooms and announces opening September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Adams
Crawford
Kynett
Red Oak
Killen
D.L
Shull
Coleman
Isaac Smith
Anna Feil
Johns
Pennslyvania
Coleman Smith
Clark Smith
Tarkio
Emil Wahrer
Riverton
Carrie Hough
Sunny Side Brimming With Local Happenings
The community reports mixed weather with rain praised after Monday. Knox area bridge work continues led by J L Whipple. Local visits include Miss Unadilla Hines at Thurman and Mrs S Stinson hosting. Rev Hoff delivers farewell at M E church and tabernacle meetings in Knox show strong turnout. Winsome travel and attendance mark the week with trips to Omaha Sidney and Nebraska City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tj. L. Whipple
Knox
Unadilla Hines
Thurman
M. E
Rev. Hoff
Tabernacle
Winfred Brown
Omaha
Wm. Mosier
Sidney
Nebraska City
Hog shipments and local notes from Mount Carmel
Jho and Giffin shipped two carloads of hogs to St Joseph Tuesday. Jho Brown, severely hurt Tuesday, is improving rapidly. Shenandoah residents Beil visited the Wi Allen family in Mount Carmel area Sunday. Peter Gingrich spent the week prospecting in Kansas. Oslin family visited Coykendall’s Sunday. Della Sykes attended a music class in the vicinity Tuesday. W P Crown is digging potatoes and making hay. Fred Halliday visits his parents in Hamburg.
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Jho, Brown
H. C. Beil
Shenandashi
Geo. Wi Allen
Peter Gingrich
Kansas
Oslin
Suny
Coykendall
Della Sykes
W. P. Crown
Fred Halliday
Hamburg
Endured Deaths Agonies cured by New Discovery promises relief
J M Guarrettson of San Antonio Texas endured years of asthma and agony until he used Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption. The advertisement claims it cures asthma consumption coughs and colds and all throat chest and lung troubles. Priced at 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial at Bartlett and Doyle's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Guarrettson
San Antonio
Tex
Dr. King
Bartlett & Doyle's
Will You Be Good Farm Offered at 838 Per Acre
A refined 87 acre bottom farm described as a perfect garden spot is offered at 838 dollars per acre. A B Noble, representative estate agent, Midway Hamburg, handles the listing.
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A. B. Noble
Midway
Hamburg
Break Up a Cold in One Night Elusive Cure Claim
An advertisement promises a fast remedy to break up a cold with Week's Break-Up-A-Cold stabletae from Stoner & Co and offers a cheerful refund of the chase price if the cure fails.
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Stoner & Co
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Jones
Trouston
Richard Spillane
Associated Press
Gulf of Mexico
Weather Bureau
St. Mary's Infirmary
Rosenberg Avenue
Rosenberg
Ball High School
Catholic Orphan Asylum
Port Point
Haines
Alvin
Velasco
Nation of the
Lawton
Fort Wrayne
President
Buffalo.Bill
Eddie Hoppe Ban
Schoorcome
Sunny Side
Mount Carmel
Jho
Giffin
St. Joseph
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