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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
5
Mayor Jones reports estimated loss of life between 5000 and 8000 with 10000 homeless. He appeals for national sympathy and aid as Galveston suffers extensive property destruction and humanity endures severe strain. Governor Sayers and local leaders acknowledge the disaster and call for immediate relief.
Lonel Walter Hudnall of the treasury department visits Galveston after the storm. He surveys damage from Morgan Point to the city core, notes sanitation efforts and anticipated rebuilding. He projects 6000 to 10000 may die in the disaster and sees Galveston rebuilt as a prosperous city, with military presence ensuring order. News also notes Col. Hudnall’s estimate and a Houston family update on Mr. Cooper’s daughter Jojo and Wallace.
A list of Gulf Mobile and Santa Fe railroad employees who died in the Galveston incident is given with relatives named. The record includes Warren and family, McKenna family, J. W. Burns kin, F. D. Parker kin, Bee Rhymes family, Reagan family, Huhn family, Clarksin family, Walsh family, WainstoTe kin, J. Junker kin, and M. Legate kin among others. About eight or ten families lack information, and the note calls for securing details.
The Went armpany unveils initial wire price for a quadruplex line linking Galveston to MMDay. Officials note more wires expected soon as distribution joints are set, with Texas sites under consideration and a Houston hub mentioned.
In September reports indicate maritime damage along Louisiana and nearby coastlines. No lives were lost though cattle and other assets sustained damage as schooners went ashore during the event.
The incident in Galveston Texas centers on McMaster secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, arrested for defying Mayor Jones and General Scurry. McMaster claimed authority of water commissioners over the mayor. Reynolds, the chief engineer, was praised for keeping water service stable during the storm.
A seamship Cumberland running between Galveston and Corpus Christi ran aground near the Galveston wharf. It is feared the vessel may be a total loss after cotton hidden aboard washed away. The Mallory steamer Alamo has been floated and refloated with relative ease as part of the incident.
Authorities consider burning debris in Galveston tomorrow near Garten Verein. A collapsed building nearby housed many storm refugees and is believed to contain possible bodies.
Interviewed insurance brokers report storm policies in Galveston carry little demand. They state no insured losses exceed modest sums and reveal minimal storm coverage sold, with figures showing scant interest and low aggregate exposure in area properties.
Flatonia Texas September 1 Mr Phas 3 McLean a farm resident died at Alvin yesterday his remains were brought there and a burial took place today. The death was caused by injuries received during the storm Saturday night. A prominent farmer a few miles from Flatonia was unmarried.
Houston receives relief trains from Chicago American New York Journal and New York Herald with nurses food and medicines. Red Cross workers organize shelter cookery and transport to Galveston while volunteers aid the needy at Houston hotels and stations.
Merchants who hold flatmea from the Horaton general resist committee are urged to file them with B. A. Miesner, Chairman, at once. This notice stresses immediate action on settled goods and payments.
Fragmented report from Beaumont Texas discusses a Missouri governor, a personal contribution, and promises of reconstruction. Mentions finance committee actions and a disputed railway claim, with editor correspondence and a wartime reference.
Galveston Tex September 14 reports widespread destruction from the storm. Several churches including St Patrick’s and St John’s M E suffer total or near total ruin with spires standing and interiors flooded or collapsed. The city’s fire station and other buildings are heavily damaged, while relief efforts shuffle supplies and transportation for evacuees. Transportation lines connect Galveston to Texas City and Houston with limited ferry service and guarded passenger movement.
A September note from Galveston discusses transportation concerns for arrivals in Houston. The piece cites complaints about steamer charges on the Lawrence and the Galveston Houston and Henderson lines. It notes a transportation committee's effort to issue passes for free travel amid an ongoing emergency.
Readable fragments from a September dispatch describe aid actions for Galveston after the disaster. Donations and fundraising efforts appear nationwide with mentions of New York bank transfers and local church solicitations. The report notes contributions from Chattanooga Augusta and Macon among others.
Baseball scores from American League action list several matchups with mixed results. Notable entries include Cleveland defeating Minneapolis and Milwaukee and Indianapolis game details appear incomplete with several city names garbled.
Meantime Hesulia at Harlem Trneh and other runners posted times in sprints and middle distances. In St Louis at Kinloch Park results listed bold performances with Celeste L Or Revenur Demaarte and Necklace among notable entries, times posted for mile and furlong events, while Coakley, Gordon and others placed in varied heats.
Probabilities for Washington area show fair skies over the weekend with cooler conditions. Eastern Texas reports fair Saturday and Sunday with west to north winds and cooler temperatures likely in the latter part of the period.
The Empress Dowager's envoy Prince Ching travels to Shanghai accompanied by a Japanese and Chinese escort. Reports say sharp diplomacy aims to secure a pause before changes in authority and new maneuvers by foreign powers. Chinese officials signal a possible peace push but warn mixed signals from foreign regents and factions.
An interview with Li Hung Chang discusses China’s stance on territorial issues and diplomacy amid rising global tensions. The correspondent reports Li defending China’s independence, rejecting favoritism from Western powers, and noting the emperor’s advisory framework and perceptions of external pressure.
A dispatch from London dated September 1 reports Boer forces losing command temporarily as Sir William or Wiljoen takes over due to health issues. The War Office notes leadership changes amid ongoing military operations in the region.
Fragmentary dispatch discusses Kruger’s stance on the South African conflict and British policy. It notes Boer distrust of foreign intervention and cites plans to press the Transvaal and Free State war effort against looming settlement.
Ohio Democrats hold afternoon rally at Goodall Park and evening session at Goodall auditorium as Bryan addresses labor issues. He cites need for an eight hour law and disputes Republican claims, linking wage concerns to national policy and imperial questions.
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