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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1900
Page
2
Receiver named for Gulf and Interstate Railroad at Pierce request. City council forms five member committee to seek relief funds while contractor work for wharves and streets proceeds. Army and railroad officials outline power, lumber, and material needs as recovery continues amid numerous damage reports.
In Washington and Denver readers report thanks for Hood's Sarsaparilla. A mother recalls healing her 16 month old with persistent use after misdiagnoses of measles mumps and scrofula. Another user claims relief from dyspepsia chronic catarrh and stomach inflammation. Both praise outcomes and urge others to try the remedy.
The Irada, the largest ship ever to enter Galveston, docked at 7 am to load wheat and cotton. This second entry since the storm proves the harbor’s condition improved. Barge loads of cotton move toward export from Houston, while the Tirlieh steamer Blue Cross also loads wheat.
Paris Texas September 22 It is believed Governor Green McCurtis of the Choctaw Nation and Governor elect G M Duke perished in the Galveston storm two weeks ago They left Talibana to reach Galveston Phiura day before the storm and have not been heard from D and Thomas a Talibang merchant was with them He is also missing If confirmed the death of both leaders could affect Choctaw Nation politics with no acting governor.
Martha Potter Galveston refugee visits Smithville as Mrs Potter and two grandchildren stay with daughter Mrs Thomas Graham. Hattie Ray of Galveston visits. a passenger train wreck near Galveston floods bridge. G Van Leave family near Alvin recounts losses as a house collapse cripples them. Central committee allows saloon hours 6 am to 7 pm starting Monday. John Sealy hospital repairs to be funded by heirs after banker John G Sealy’s death.
Rainfall across Concho Country and Denton County bursts banks and halts transport. D. A. Connally loses sixty cattle and forty hogs as 2000 bales of cotton are destroyed. Water depths rise over foot level. streams flood fields, interrupting telegraphs and delaying rail and stage service.
Severe showers in Alvin Texas damage unroofed homes and businesses. Residents in tents and shelters face hardship while lumber yards and hardware stores report losses. Farmers expect fall crops hindered by rain and strawberry patches ruined, delaying planting and future yields. Local growers seek relief and assistance.
Damage from the September storm continues across Dallas and surrounding counties with about half the Dallas county bridges swept away and vast cotton losses. In Dallas streets and bridges officials warn of costly repairs as the State fair looms in a week. Mansfield reports the hardest rain in years with crop losses and destroyed bales adding to district damage.
The report from Collinsville Texas dated September 2 notes a severe storm yesterday afternoon and night. Cotton is badly injured and covered in mud after being knocked down by high winds that destroyed cotton and corn fields. Farmers decline to estimate the damage due to the extensive wet spell.
Severe rain storm continues through Thursday into Friday across Sulphur Springs Texas with rising creeks and flooded fields. Reports say cotton and cattle affected as floodwaters threaten White Oak area and surrounding properties.
Railroad crews labored through the night to restore service as storms washed bridges away on three lines between Houston and Galveston. Officials announced trains would run on regular schedules with adjustments and several routes canceled or redirected to alternative lines.
In Canton Ohio on September 2 Senator Hanna arrived at 1:85 after neto and was met by Secretary Comeyay. He visited the McKinley home for luncheon then conferred with the president on campaign matters. The president spoke at 31 oign this morning after his iat ran was attached to the regular Peauoy venin tenia.
In Shenandoah and surrounding Luzerne Schuylkill regions calm prevails after troop deployment. Deputies and miners hold steady. mines report no disturbances as leaders urge peaceful conduct while assemblies consider reopening.
The Shenandoah borough in Pennsylvania moved toward stability as Sheriff Toole requested workers suspend operations after troops arrived. Only the William Penn mine operated briefly before strikers intercepted workers heading to the pit. One man, Mike Yacavage, was killed in last night’s shooting. Anie Mogerr, believed to be the targeted miner, survived and is recovering.
Philadelphia reports a week of strike activity with some miners showing willingness to return to work. Despite troop movements in Schuylkill County, most observers say the situation remains quiet and talks of wage concessions are being discussed privately.
Workers in Feranton Pennsylvania express restlessness signaling a return to work Monday. Reports note coal company activity and strike pressure as men consider resuming duties amid stalled negotiations.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania the first week of the miners strike remains calm with no disturbances reported in the Wyoming valley. Sheriff Harvey maintains firm control but reserves troops as a last resort. The Mocanaqua colliery of the West End company is the only mine operating with its usual workforce.
Milton Park announced the Barker and Donnelly electors in Texas with at large electors from Dallas and district picks across the state. He asserted no fusion with the State ticket and warned that Republican refusal to aid Democrats would affect the nation, predicting Bryan's victory.
In Lincoln Nebraska Mr Bryan spoke to neighbors in Waverly and at Firth about imperialism military policy and administration in the Philippines. He urged restraint and warned against expansion while addressing local audiences in a plain spoken half hour talk.
Senator Wellington spoke in Grand Rapids on imperialism and the South Africa war. His pledge that McKinley promised Philippine independence after a stable government drew the strongest applause, a claim he said affected his vote for ratification of the peace treaty. Mayor Rose of Milwaukee followed.
The Forum says Hon. K. Walter, populist congressional candidate, will open campaign at Leenville in Gonzales County on Saturday night October 6. Further dates to follow. Voters focus on crop work and business rather than politics as harvest continues.
Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows closes its annual Richmond session. Key appointments to the grand sire and digest revision were confirmed, including Charles M. Bisbee North Carolina and Pinkerton of New Mexico. Pension total for the city listed as 10,187.58 with small balance remaining.
Four masked men robbed an express car on the Burlington road at Woodlawn, Lincoln, early this morning. They secured a small sum from the local express messenger and fled.
An elevator in the Fisher building at Dearbern and Van Buren streets dropped from the fourth floor to the basement at night. Eight people were injured and one reported fatally, but details remain unclear.
A damaged OCR item reports a fishing vessel named Ome Wan wone unknowns near Grand Danks. It notes a vessel foundering with four drowned and one priest among the crew, while the main ship and others were lost.
An advertisement by Dr. J Newton Hathaway claims to cure chronic diseases and nervous system disorders through a exclusive method. It promises permanent vigor and offers free advice and a venue address at Alamo Flats, inviting readers to request a free booklet.
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