Galveston Disaster Feared Fatal Toll Tops Six Hundred
Houston report describes city in ruins after the hurricane with death toll likely over 600 and widespread property destruction. Texas officials appeal for aid as mass burials begin and relief convoys form. Dallas trains carry survivors and supplies.
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Houston
Texas
Galvestu
Army Barracks
San Anton
United States
Galveston
Sayers
Mohinny
Lialemo
Nelletreiua
Dallas
Texas City
Baddiaga
Nerkely
Ayprewa
Waller
Wholesale Massacre Reports Alarm China Missionaries
London dispatches describe mass killings of Christians in northern China during July with est imated 16000 to 20000 converts killed. Reports note brutal tortures of women and widespread violence as foreign powers weigh swift punishment while diplomats debate withdrawal from Pekin and responses to the Boxer siege.
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London
Chins
Great Britain
Germany
Pekin
Austria
Italy
Paria
Conger
Pua Ting Fu
Eolter
Prince Ching
End of South African War Hinted as Kruger Escapes
London reports Kruger fled Veal Hiver colony and reached Lourenco Marques, with signs of early hostilities ending. Botha reportedly seeks surrender while questions arise over guerrilla tactics. Roberta's report condemns colonial prisoner abuse and poor rations at Pretoria. Chamberlain warns Liberals against breaking the Unionist tie on settlement.
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London
Kruger
Veal Hiver
Lourenco Salarques
South Africa
Louresco Marques
Kroger
Fortegness
Botha
Feld
British War Office
Lord Roberta
Prionerm
Pretoria
Court of
Lord Robers
Joseph Chamberlis
Durham
Laener
Theuay
Ines
United States Delays Direct Talks With Li Hong Chang
The State Department says it has not yet begun direct negotiations with Li Hong Chang despite his plenipotentiary powers. Washington notes awaiting responses on the Kumian route and Conger’s views before advancing any formal talks. The piece also discusses Japan China tensions and a column note on moonshine farmers in the southern U.S.
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Washington
State Department
Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
Tam
Pao Ting Fo
Karl
Hill
United States
Conger
Pekia
Galveston Death Toll Rises Amid Mass Burials and Looting
Mayor Walter Jones estimates 5000 dead with over 42300 bodies shipped to sea or buried in trenches. Rescue crews bury decomposed remains, burn debris where possible, and patrols guard streets as soldiers and police hunt looters. Several casualties reported among patrols and bystanders.
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Galveston
Texas
Walter (. Jones
Poace
Avi
Ehot
Kuafferty
Alum Baking Powders and Adulteration Concerns
Senate committee reports on food adulteration sparking national interest. List of baking powders found to contain alum includes Calumet, Crescent, White Lily, Defiance, Portland, and others with varying makers.
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Senate
Warkinngton
Pacific
Cemical Wurke
Tacoma Crescent
D Ferrers & Cr
Tacoma
Dee-Hive
Washington Mfe Co
Jan Peanciaen
Grant'beraicalt
Defiance
Portlandofee
Mpyo
Byard
Portland
Reno & Dalle
Pacific Coast Trade Prices and Commodities Listing
A dense price list detailing costs for vegetables fruits dairy eggs cheese and meats, with items such as onions lettuce potatoes cabbage tomatoes butter eggs cheese poultry hogs and beef. Regional market figures include notes on hay flour corn and various grains with per unit and per ton or per sack pricing.
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Pew
Ian
Washington
Weekly Trade Review Highlights Slow Industrial Rise
A weekly review notes moderate improvement in East and South regions and a stable overall business tone. It cites an 8 percent wage advance for 35,000 idle workers, steady grain prices, and anticipated October resumption. rail freight cuts are rejected, while wool sales and shipments show mixed results.
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Ag . i
Sahinatecon Ores
Dawe Cé
Saga
Baalness
Ase Weat
Boston
Iuea
United States
Canada
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Honaton
Osu
Bavaide
Heveton
Cotten
Ear Li
Nepardment
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Timal
Sopen
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Legation
Collier's Weekly
Philippines
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Congress
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Yacatan
New Orleans
Saldlera
Allen's
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Ellik Ie
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Olamted
le Yn
Strom
Suexey & OB
Telete
Eoes
Pacific Coast Trade
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Walla Walla
Oregon
Young America, Inc
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Hope
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