Great Galveston Storm Martial Law Report
Reports indicate Galveston placed under martial law with troops ordered to bury the dead. Descriptions from Houston and New York detail a catastrophic cyclone, massive death toll estimated around 1,000, widespread destruction, and bodies floated to sea as authorities struggled to bury the dead amid ruined telegraph and railroad lines.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Sayem
Galveston
Scurry
New York
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
English
Houston
Tex
Galverston
Gulf and Interstate Railroad
Fuller Getaila
Alderman McMaster
M.morrisey
Twelfth Street
Brest
Dickey
United States
Richmond
Hitchcock
Altalomia
Arcadia
Velasco
Seabraoke
Belleville
Arcee
Aid Flows To Galveston From Forts And Cities
Washington wartime relief orders dispatch 855 tents and 50 000 rae hons to Galveston split between St Louis and San Antonio. Chicago sends 16 car relief train with food and clothing. Rock Island funds 32000. New York mayor appeals for 300 to help Galveston victims with doctors and nurses from Bellevue Hospital volunteering for the effort.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Galveston
St. Louis
San Antonio
Tomorrrow
Chicago
Ill
New York
van Wyck
Alan
Breashear
Moustan
Texas
Bellevue Hospital
York
Where there's a wil there's always s ome or more lawyers
A terse proverb echoes the idea that disputes always attract legal counsel. It reflects a sharp wit about lawyering tied to everyday trouble and the enduring role of lawyers in resolving conflicts.
Rear Admiral Watson Relieved Iron Dury at Anville Station
Navy department announces Rear Admiral J C Watson relieved Iron Dury and detached from cruiser Baltimore to return home for orders. Meanwhile General Barry travels toward Manila and General James G H Wilson arrives in route via Nagasaki and Tien Tsin with updates dated Sept 3 and Sept 10.
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Watson
Anville
Iron Dury
Associate
Washington, D. C
Ley
Navy Department
J. C. Watson
Asiatic
Baltimore
Manilla
Tien Tsin
Nagasaki
Japan
Thomas H. Barrys
James GH. Wilson
Fourth Child Dies Amid Family Suffering in Menasha
The Menasha Wisconsin area reports the fourth death in the Menachy family from diphtheria within a week. An eleven year old, a three year old, and a farmer’s son are among the deceased as officials note no new cases at this time.
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Menasha
Wir
Casper Smurenek
Pomerrew
Marner
San
France and Russia Press Pekin Troop and Minister Withdrawals
London dispatch reports France and Russia plan to pull back legations and military contingents from Pekin to Tien Tsin. Telegraphic orders from Puriy and St. Petersburg directed Pichon and Giers to coordinate with Generals Frey and Linowitch for immediate withdrawal as circumstances permit. Japan signals willingness to withdraw its minister and troops, aiding a regional pullback as Russia plans to winter about 15 000 soldiers at Chih PL.
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Associated Press
London
France
Pekin
Tien Tain
Puriy
Se Petersburg
M. Pichon
M. de Giers
Mussia
Frey
Linowitch
United States
Japan
Germany
Count von Waldersee
China
Great Britain
Tokyo
the Times
Russia
Chih PL
Democrats Gain Ground In Maine As States Targeted
Secretary Walsh and National Committeeman outlined planned targets in Maine based on a 3 percent Democratic rise and a 12 percent Republican loss. They named Maryland California Virginia Delaware North Dakota and Illinois among boosted prospects. Bryan stayed in his hotel room while Hanna and Paine downplayed disappointment, signaling continued campaign confidence.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Walsh
Doknion
Democratic National Committee
Maine
Maryland
Virginia
Alifornia
Delaware
North Dakota
National
Johnson
Me. Urvan
York
Vermont
Gryax
William J. Bryan
Auditorium Hotel
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ayl
Hanna
Paine
Republican National Executive Committee
Mainé
Willam J. Bryan
Coal Miners Set for Possible Strike in Shamokin
Shamokin on September 11 reports George Hartle bin of District No. 9 says locals hold meetings after President Mitchell's talks. If strike word arrives by Wednesday night, officials predict no colliery in Northumberland County will operate.
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Associated Press
Shamokin
George Hartle
Bin
Unicel Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Northumberland County
Hearty Cheers for Roosevelt in South Watora
In Flangreau S D on September 11 a large crowd greeted Governor Roosevelt as his train arrived. A brass band waved him ashore and General Frisby introduced him. Roosevelt spoke from the rear platform amid enthusiastic cheers as the train moved on.
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South Watora
Hepubican Donlnee
Flangreau
S. D
Roosevete
Roosevelt
Tirisby
Echo
Sons of Veterans Open 19th National Encampment in Syracuse
Syracuse N Y Sept 11 The nineteenth annual national encampment of the Sons of Veterans opened with Commander in Chief A W Jones presiding The National Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans held its annual convention in connection with the encampment The lieutenant governor of Ohio also attended as presiding officer of the event.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Sons of Veterans
A. W. Jones
Ohio
Farwer Law Year Rot St Coens Fut Farwer Law Year Rot St Coens Fut
John McAdams faced allegations of abusive language and was found in a morning incident following a disturbance. Police report notes Ups as complainant, with witness Charles Kempt describing the scene. A cable car incident involved several individuals, described as thugs, with unclear motive and sequence.
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John McAdams
Charles Kempt
Maine Is All Right in Early Returns Amid Shifts
Early returns from 350 towns and plantations show Hill for Republican with 65,529 and Lord for Democrat with 20,000, four years ago Powers 60,574 and Frank 24,784, indicating a 9 percent Republican loss and 18 percent Democratic gain. Later figures from 30 towns yield Hill 64,056 and Lord 34,615, a 20 percent Democratic gain and continued Republican decline. Knox County shows a Democratic senator elected. overall Democratic representatives rise slightly from 1535.
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Associated Presa
Lewiston
Hill
Lord
Powers
Frank
P. mi
Frank Uemoniat
Knox County
Hill and Croker at New York Democratic State Convention
The Democratic convention in Saratoga to nominate a state ticket drew large crowds with delegates and politicians from Syracuse and Buffalo. McGuire and Mackay were seen as fit for governor with Hill’s supporter Kempner potentially swing voting. The body elected Sen. P. J. Metaren temporary chair and debated measures on the canal fund and an anti ice trust resolution.
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Saratoga
N. X
Syracuse
Muffalo
Aavor McGuire
Mackay
Ute
Cole
King’s County
Cojer
Senataur P. . Metaren
New York
Eanal Fund
Black
ICE Trust
Trecess
Pinkerton and Arnott wed in quiet home ceremony
David C. Pinkerton and Florence M Arnott were married at 1 8 o clock this morning at the bride’s mother Mrs Arnold’s home 37 Deane street. Rev J W Greenwood of Trinity Episcopal church officiated in the presence of immediate relatives. The couple plan a brief wedding trip and expect to be home after October 20 at 1st Wright street.
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David C. Pinkerton
Florence Marnott
Toray
Mias Vlarence M. Arnel
Mra. Af. Arnold
Deane Street
J. W. Greenwood
Trinity Episcopal Church
Pinkerton
1St Wright Street
Dowager Empress Captured by Russians Report
Dispatches from Nagasaki report the dowager empress of China captured by Russians at Johur. Separate cables from Washington note Li Hung Chang ordered to Pekin to negotiate peace with Prince Ching, seeking protection and travel arrangements. Italy eyes China peace terms and evacuation of Pekin linked to indemnity talks. Local riots in Tai Kuk Tsui quelled. Meade arrives Manila bound for docking.
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Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Shanghai
Italy
Associatedress
London
Nagasaki
Japan
China
Johur
Chang
Washington
Lt C
Prince Ching
Robert Hart
Imperial
United States
Earl Li
Expedition to Pao-Ting-Fu Forms Mixed Army
The Pao-Ting-Fu expedition sails today with about 4,000 men. An earlier report from Taku notes the force will depart Friday, listing units from Britain Italy Japan Russia and the United States among the troops.
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Associated Press
Chefoo
Shanghai
Taku
Pao-Ting-Fu
U S Hopes Li Hung Chang Can Guarantee Safety for Americans
The acting secretary of state replied to Wu’s edict granting Li Hung Chang expanded powers for peace talks. The United States said it does not express an opinion on his authority yet, but hopes his credentials are full and that he can promptly assure that American life and property will be protected across the Chinese empire.
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Associated Press
London
Sept. U
Legation
Prince Ching
Twang Huamen
Li Hung Chang
Liu-Kun-¥i
Nankin
Chang-Chih- Tung
Hankow
China
Pekin
Pao-Ting-Bu
Tang Chang
Washington
D. C
United States
Death of Mrs Johnston widow of W B Johnston
Mrs Sarah Johnston aged seventy five died this morning at 1 o'clock at 191 Doane Street of general debility. Born in Nova Scotia on April 4 she resided with her daughter Mrs Harding on New Street. Funeral services will be private Thursday at 2 20 p m from the residence.
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W. W. Johnston
Doane Street
Sarah Johnston
Willam BR. Johnston
Nova Scnta
Harding
New Street
Cabinet to resign in a bid to clear political scene
Paris Sept 11 The Journal Dispatch Debotte quoting a deputy says part of the cabinet favors resigning in a body before reassembly. They argue the government has fulfilled its task the Dreyfus affair is ended defense of the republic is solid and the exposition exposes will close. Resignation is seen to avert Interpellations on strikes and expo incidents.
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Sranch
Associated Press
Paris
Dispatch
Debote
Dreyfus
Republi
Duluth Population Grows to Over Fifty Thousand
Washington Sept. 11 Census Bureau reports Duluth Minnesota has a population of 52009, up from 1155 in 1890. The increase totals 11854 persons, a rise of about 50.93 percent, as the census tallies the city’s growth over the period.
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Hasan
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Censis Bureau
Duluth
Minn
Property owner vows action over Algoma street paving
Moses Hooper threatens a city lawsuit if the block pavement on Algoma street remains defective with a depressional gap at the curb and standing water. He cites contractor fault and the board of public works must correct the laying before the street is finished. Hackworthy Construction reports brick shortage delaying completion while cement covers most of the street. Columbus physicians organize to shield themselves from deadbeats, with living worry among other folks and ghosts seen by some.
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Galveston
Court House
Texas
Monahan
Board of Public Works
Moses Hooper
Algoma Street
Chouper
Monehan
Hooper
Fie
Hackworthy Construction ¢ Company
Wihout
Market Street
Algoma Strent
Columbus
Big Storm That Swept Texas Heads Toward Wisconsin
Weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau warns of a powerful West Indian storm moving northeast from Texas. It will bring severe gales to Lake Michigan tonight and lakes Superior and Huron into Wednesday, with thunderstorms and squalls across parts of Iowa Missouri Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Ohio Ontario. Shipping on Lake Michigan advised to remain in port as authorities issue full port advisories. Willis L. Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau, notes the danger.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Western Union
Frouston
United States Weather Bureau
Galves
Weather Bureau
Gulf
Texas
Wisconsin
Washington
Tr. C
Towa
Lake Michigan
Floton
Astern Superior
Iowa
Missouri
Dilnois
Indlana
Tower Michigan
Ohio
Ontario
Rice
Willis L. Moore
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