Desperate Galveston Flood Aftermath Report Delivers Aid Call
Official dispatches from Galveston describe widespread devastation from the floods. Tens of thousands are homeless with bodies being recovered along the coast as federal troops and state militia restore order. Relief consignments from New York and elsewhere arrive while residents seek transportation to Houston and beyond.
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Texas City
Delaware's Remocratic Ticket Nomination
The Democratic state convention adjourned after nominating a full ticket led by Peter J. Ford for governor with W F Hoey as lieutenant governor and Alexander M. Daly for the short term in Congress. The platform calls for more school funding, better roads, tax reform, and repeal of the $1 registration fee amid opposition to Addicks. A dramatic scene featured Ford's unanimous nomination. A separate item reports a fatality at Baldwin's Works in Philadelphia from a four inch steam pipe explosion killing James Mulcahy and injuring seven others. Additional notes cover illegal prize fighting discussions in New Jersey and a New York ruling that drivers of small horsepower vehicles need not be licensed engineers.
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William Londer Sirman
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James Kelly
Harry McQuinn
Adolph Hoeschler
Patrick McConagle
James Smith
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Olmstead
Galveston Relief Plea After Disaster
The Galveston relief committee led by Mayor W. G. Jones issues an appeal for aid after vast destruction. Officials warn at least 3,000 families are shelterless and most institutions are wiped out. Urgent needs include food clothing and household goods, with requests for water fuel and candles from nearby cities. Debris cleanup and body removal proceed under tight military control.
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Galveston
W. G. Jones
Roosevelt's Welcome to Yankton
Roosevelt arrives to a crowded Yankton hall with a torchlight procession and parade. Indians in native dress joined the mounted escort as Governor Roosevelt and Curtis Guild of Boston addressed the crowd, marking a highly celebrated event.
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Yankton
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Germany Seeks Bir Loan From U S
New York September 12 a German government representative surveyed local financiers to gauge feasibility of a loan floated in the United States. Estimated size ranges from 25 million to 30 million dollars. The portion to be raised here remains uncertain and is described as guesswork.
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Germany
New York
Guegswork
Foreigners in China Under Siege Report Massacres
A refugee reports large Boxer forces near Pekin and Pao-Ting-Fu, with massacres of American and English missionaries across Shan-Si and Shan-Li. Details describe sieges of foreign groups, casualties, and retreats, including the French cathedral defense at Tal-Ka and suspected murders of Miss Whitechirch and Miss Palmer. British marines withdraw with naval guns as protection petitions rise near Tien Tsin.
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Tien Tsin
Russia's Predominance in Pekin Outnumbers Allied Force
London dispatch cites Aug. 31 reports from Pekin showing Russia expanding control in the city. Russian troops outnumber Japanese and are expanding into the countryside, with Cossack raids driving Chinese villagers to build military camps. Massacres at Pao-Ting-Fu shock foreign residents and prompt calls for vengeance as relief of the legations highlights Russia's growing influence. Washington reports about $2,200,000 in plague-related damage claims tied to Hawaii efforts to curb bubonic plague, with Japanese and Chinese quarters burned and widespread losses. Officials urge U S-Hawaii cooperation to settle the disputes.
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the Times
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Hawaii
Washington
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British and American boat races mar Bar Harbor regatta
A south west wind and rain spoiled the Bar Harbor regatta as five British gigs raced the American cutters. The Crescents flagship boat led from the start to finish, while the New York crew won the six oared cutters by about half a dozen strokes.
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Bar Harbor
Crescent
New York
Philadelphia Primaries Highlight Rivalries in Party Clash
The Philadelphia primaries feature J Hampton Moore and Ashbridge backed candidates. Walter Street inspector Witham, and Jacob Singer vie for positions while Moores allies claim endorsements. The race centers on city offices including mayor and common pleas bench with multiple nominees named.
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Beermeyerr
Epi
Walter Jd Street
Walton
Qheky
Martin Wane
Faethe
Ababbanes
Miller achieves six day title in wreck at New Haven track
Serious bicycle accident during a six day race at the Coliseum board track in New Haven last night leaves Miller and Canadian Archie McEachern badly injured. Miller suffered a possible brain concussion and was taken to hospital after being thrown ten feet into the air near the press box. McEachern also sustained severe injuries as a puncture caused a crash involving pacemakers and riders amid a high speed collision.
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Champlon
New Haven
Coliseum Board
Archie McEachern
Canada
McEachern
Cfxafaverete Fame
Hove
Cotton Exchange Bull Run Ends After Massive Trade
The New York Cotton Exchange saw yesterday's volume reach about 900000 bales, following 1280000 bales on Monday. Prices fell 71 to 46 points as bull dominance cracked and bear losses mounted, with two notable failures amid volatile trading.
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Cotton Exchange
Bates
Brooklyn schools face 17000 unused seats amid overcrowding
Fragmentary Nuggets of News note 17000 children in Brooklyn cannot attend city schools due to space limits. Reports cover state senator Samuel A. Losch of Schurmounts Pa dying at Atlantic City aged 38, a Bloomfield N J organist under arrest for burglary, looming battle in Columbia, a bulldog killing a four month old baby in Prospect Ky driving the mother to insanity, and William S. Graham in Philadelphia inheriting a 3 million estate from brother James.
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Brookiiz
Samuel A. Losch
Schurmounts
Atlantic City
Frank Crossark
Bloomfield
N. J
Columbia
Johnston
Prospect
Miners Strike Threatens Major Collieries in Susquehanna Region
National Mine Workers leader Fred Dichter arrived in Scranton to urge patience and unity as 2000 workers face possible layoffs if Cameron Burnside and Henry Chey mines shut down. Companies cite unpaid investments and delayed strike orders as causes, with tensions rising among executives in Shamokin and Hazelton area mines.
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Hazleton
Iyaceen- Silke
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Rewnileg Coll Atti
Shamokin
Cameron, Burnside
Henry Chey
Fred Dichter
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Scranton
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Dil
Striking Threat From United Mine Workers Chief
Chicago Sept 12 John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers warned of an immediate strike if no conference with New York operators is arranged by Thursday morning He said arbitration seems unlikely yet hopeful but reluctant action is now deemed necessary New York Democratic Ticket Nominated for Governor and Officials at Saratoga Sept 17 John B Stanchfield named for governor with Willian F Mackey secretary of state John Norton Atwater Palmer Clarke Stewart listed for statewide posts.
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New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
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Saratoga
N. Y
John B. Stanchfield
S. & Taylor
Chemung
Willian F. Mackey
Erie
John F. Norton
Rensselaer
Edwin A. At
Tintehess
George H. Palmer
Sehohari
Guy H. Clarke
Madison
Russet A. Stewart
Onendags
Five Congressional Nominees Appointed in New York Conventions
Sept 2 conventions nominated Republican candidates for congress in five New York districts. Eighth district selected Richard Van Cott, twelfth Alderman Her, thirteenth William R Wilcox, fourteenth William H WoHiem, fifteenth Alderman Elias Goodman. Ninth, tenth and eleventh districts failed to nominate.
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Richard Vancoi
Her
Wiliam R Wilcox
Pretae
Elias Goodmen
Pleasentville man surrenders in murder case
Richard Mathis of Pleasantville surrendered at the Atlantic City police station after being wanted as an accessory in the murder of William Matthews near Pleasantville last Friday. He is a brother of Jota Mathis who is now in jail on the driving fatality charge. Matthews was killed and sent to the county jail to join her brother.
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Richard Mathis
Pleasantville
Willam Matthews
Walker
Jota Mathis
Hie Brother
Horatio Sparrow Leads Jericho Decoration Day Debate
In Jericho Horatio Sparrow threads a tense town meeting about a Decoration Day parade and decorating soldiers’ graves. Deacon Spooner and Abner Jones spar over who should lead the parade while townsfolk debate duty, pride, and the timing of commemorations.
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ML. Quan
Curious Climate Anomaly On Siberian Island Described
A Newcastle Chronicle item describes curious meteorological conditions on Sexbolien island off eastern Siberia where dual ocean currents keep the coast cold while higher inland areas grow warmer. Low regions harbor arctic vegetation and dense forests, yet center elevations host temperate to subtropical flora amid unusual climate patterns. The report also recounts a Lincoln anecdote from Elgin Tennessee about his church departure and a witty reply to townsmen.
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Sexbolien
Snyhatten
Siberia
Inlanc
Europe
Newcastle
Eng
Fragmented Southern Heengia exchange on breaths at death
In rough dialogue a pair discuss someone’s last sickness and death from lack of breath. One says the man suffered greatly before dying, while the other notes the February breath shortage and the grim toll it took. The text reflects regional speech and incomplete narrative.
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Heengia
North Berwick Named Wealthiest Town in Scotia
In properties to pomulation North Berwick is said to be the wealthiest town in Scotia. kK has an annual value of real property per inhabitant of about Sc disapansse swords hate the high tem per of the faucus Damascus blades without their wandesta feribilitsy.
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Scotia
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