Calveston Suffered Utter Devastation in Gulf Gale
Reports from Galveston on Sept 10 describe a savage hurricane flood that destroyed most of the city. Estates, wharfs, and streets were wrecked. thousands feared dead with estimates ranging into the thousands and tens of millions in property lost. Relief teams and national aid were requested as telegraph and rail lines failed.
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Chicago
Houston
Texas
Seasuoke
Mouston
Dallas
Virginia Point
Long Bay
Gath
Galveston Suffering After Train Disaster Report
Reports from Galveston Texas indicate massive loss of life and city destruction after a catastrophic event. Estimates range from 2000 to 3000 dead with widespread property ruin and survivors recounting debris, lumber, and bodies on the shore.
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Dallas
Tex
Hooston
Virginia Point
Galveston
Felton
Mes
Vaughan
Western Union
Houston
Sabine City
Avante. Ga
Teanmont
Tes
President McKinley Renomination Acceptance Letter
President McKinley submits a formal letter of acceptance for the Republican renomination for the presidency. The document, dated Execut ive Mansion Washington September, is addressed to Senator William M. Lodge and outlines his views on the Philippine question and the events shaping current policy. The message argues circumstances forced the present position and aims to justify continuing efforts in the region.
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Washington
McKisley Bus
Otteiv
Execut
Willian MW
Republican Policy and Imperial Stakes in Bevan Behalf
The article critiques Bevan era policy on Puerto Rico independence and free state voting while defending tariff shifts and anti trust aims. It argues for American shipping support, civil service merit, and maintaining current policy to withdraw from China and prevent dismemberment, framing geopolitics and domestic reform as intertwined.
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Bryan
Spain
Porto Rico
Mr. Bevan
United States
Great Britain
Chins
State board rejects all bids on state printing and coal
Springfield Ill Sept 10 The state board of contracts rejected all bids on first and second class printing and coal for two years concluding bids were too high. Springfield Coal Association submitted the lone coal bid at 140 4 ton, but was not considered. Hartman appeared lowest after bid method differences but was withdrawn. new bids to be opened. Stationery contracts let to Jaquin Co Peoria and Talbot Hamann. second class stationery to Gradan y of St Louis. First class stationery bids rejected after expert review.
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Springheld
Ill
State Board of Contracts
Springfeld Coal Association
Pea
Inine
Slo
WIM
H. W. Rookker
Phillips Brox
Hartman
Barton
Rookker
Phillips
Gradanany
St. Louis
Tragic Robbery Leads to Violent Attack on Farmer Riggs
Farmers hunt for two alleged Black men after they robbed and tortured William Riggs, leaving him critically injured. Rev. Qlin W. Rose of Sabula 12 is named as mob leader and Riggs’s brother-in-law. Local tensions rise as residents press for swift punishment.
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Galesburg
Coad
Coad’s
William Riggs
Riggs
Qlin W. Rose
Sabula
Horror Narrowly Averted as Endicott Strikes Rock
Ex excursion steamer John Endicott struck a sunken rock near Minots Light while on the Boston to Plymouth run and foundered off North Selankate. All 64 aboard were saved using lifeboats and nearby vessels. the vessel sailed from Plymouth toward Boston on an inside run.
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Plymouth
Boston
Slim
Imperial edict empowers Li Hung Chang to settle Chinese trouble
Washington and London report Li Hung Chang and the Chinese minister in London receive powers to negotiate terms without imperial reference. Diplomats note Pekin may remain the foreign army camp as the crisis prolongs. Buller’s forces win at Spitzkop, Boer losses high. two cotton exchange failures linked to Texas hurricane. General McClellan worsens. no public statement from Buzzard Bay candidates.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
London
Minis
Ing
Chaffee
War Department
Taku
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Mapy
England
Berlin
Great Britain
Germany
New York Cotton Exchange
New York
Cotton Exchange
Texas
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