Vast Galveston Storm Toll and Rescue Efforts
Historic storm reports from Galveston and surrounding towns describe widespread destruction and mass homelessness. No lives lost in some areas, but Alvin and Hitchcock report multiple fatalities. Refugees are being evacuated, with relief trains, tents, and supplies dispatched to aid victims. Authorities warn of looting and the need to protect survivors as efforts continue.
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Washington
Cochin
Rafferty
Lat
Gralveston
Texas
Waevington
War Department
Galveston
K&s
Galveston Leader's Telegram From Warfront Date
A deteriorated Galveston telegram dated September 10 reports a prominent Galveston leader deputizing committees to inform that the city of Galveston is under certain rules. It notes concern about leaders and a rising appeal from the scene near the submerged country.
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Austin
Tex
Tyeernior Sayers
Galveston
Mowe
Hosta
Segi
Ie Maser
Eilene
Galvester
Maine Election News Roars Across the State
Returns from 240 towns show Hill leading for governor and Lord edging democrat rivals. Republican gains exceed 15 percent with an estimated statewide Republican plurality near 88,500. Cumberland County centers in a notable honor law and Prohibition contest as results last night favored prohibitionists for sheriff.
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Lewiston
Maine
Hill
Lord
Frank Deimocrst
Portland
Iepublicans
Ueker
ING
Rauke
Tueps
Anas
Leon
Hasta
Cuimberkast
Cumberland Ounty
Aida
Roosevelt Campaign Tour Reaches LaCrosse Meetings
Governor Roosevelt and Democratic candidate Samuel Alschuler spoke in LaCrosse as part of a westward tour. Large crowds filled Empire rink with many outside attendees. Roosevelt's daytime and evening addresses drew strong enthusiasm and support for his presidential bid.
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National Committee
Samuel Alschuler
Joliet
LaCrowe
Wiss
Nebraka
LaCrosse
Wis
Roosevelt
Fargo
West
Madison
Sparta
Winona
Mim
Joossits
Empire Rink
Esc
Aut Sruator Nelson
Minnesota
Fest
Roosevlt
Asch Ngala
Hoosevelt
Tle
Colnel Moosevelt
de Bryan
Abdadake
Riggs
Nebraska Repubblican
Atchison
Kas
Bryan Guests at Chicago Club and University Talks
William Jennings Bryan was the guest of a Chicago club and spoke to Nebraska students at the Chicago University campus. He stood greetings with 200 attendees and discussed political issues. Bryan also attended services at Third Presbyterian Church and dined with General Joseph Wheeler, staying in his room in the evening.
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Chicago
Studenta
Williaw Jennings Bryan
Nebraska Bryan
Sherman House
Colon
Bryan
Coupon
Whuite Ie Lak
Ttn
Auditoriun Hotel
Sd Clubh
Chime University
Third Presbyterian Church
Ashland
Ogden Avenues
Jones
Joseph Wheeler
Adtar. Stevenson
Democratic Leaders On McKinley Letter Critique
Democratic leaders J K Jones and J G Johnson condemn McKinley’s letter as weak. They fault its defense of imperial policy, emphasis on gold standard, and vague Cuba and Philippines plans. They say it diverts from key issues and reveals the administration’s stance on trusts and imperialism.
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J. K Jones
Democratic National Committee
McKinley
Nothler Law
M Kinley
McKintey
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Santi
Johnson
Democratic Executive Committee
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Csy
President at Somerset Wedding Draws Crowds
The presidential party arrived at Somerset station to attend the wedding of Mabel McKinley, with President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley present. The scene included a platform entrance amid cheers, and the president avoided politics while greeting the crowd. Also noted are divorce rumors involving Mrs. Norman Shelly and a report on Western Africa tragedy, Wisconsin factory fire, and labor disputes in Wittsburg.
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Seumerset
OT Tu
Mabel McKinley
Heringnis L. Bier
Mes. McKinley
Katherine Matthews
Washington
Abner MeKlnley
G. J. Cortelyour
P.M. Athxey
Pary
Leonard
NP. Weeeves
Sommerer Station
Alar McKirl
McKintes
Mc Akinley
Bae Wil
Mts
Death at the Meeting in Peoria and Other Local Chatter
Peoria dispatch reports Louis Arnold of Newburg Wisconsin died of heart failure after the parade fatigue during Central Verein duties. Delegate Peter Frits of Indianapolis collapsed from heat and was hospitalized. Various local notices recount mining stock losses and family misfortune, plus a firebomb accident in Stillman Valley and other Illinois incidents.
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Peoria
Ills
Louis Arnold
Newburg
Wis
Central Verein
Tewanny
Peter Frits
IndlarMpolls
Tly
Alaska
Copper Hur
Dewey Bar
Charles J. Clark
Thomas Darby
Huth
Binaunte Homb
France to withdraw from Pekin under Russian proposal
London dispatches report France formally adheres to Russia s plan to pull legations and military forces from Pekin toward Tien Tsun. Telegraph instructions were sent from Varna and St Petersburg directing both France and Russia to withdraw. The move sparks expectation other powers may follow and shift regional tensions toward a resolution ahead of Marshal von Waldersee s arrival.
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London
France
Pekin
Associated Press
Varna
St. Petersburg
Russia
United States
Japan
Marshal von Waldersee
China
Great Britain
Nagasaki
Suya
Dobol
Rome
jCuba
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Jacquiard Hotel
Indus
Triously
Hynston
W.A. Ansley
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Ynston
Dodina
Galt
Great Northern Railred
Sity
the Gulf
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Feightiel
Gilveetou
Romues
Maineelection News
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Dosevelt
Be Hyan
McCkinley
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Kiv Mullys
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Aw York
Nurman
Ly Band
Dawes J. Corbett
Corbett
McCoy
Madison Square Garden
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Norman Shelly
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Jones J. Corbett
Diniell
Cope
Atholuyy
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Ronson
Ticked Crest
Kumasi
Benson
Murund
Janesville
C. A. Hollister Furniture Company
Wittsburg
League
Knights of Liver Assembly
The
Stevens
Springfield
Chicago and Alton
Rebecca Corson
Rupert Corson, Jr
Ramsay
Carlyle
Ill
E. P. Ramsay
Canton County
Springfeld
State Board of Equalization
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Helal
Board of Equalization
Matte Brown
Henry
Mattoui Mattoon
Eity
Effingham
Lls
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Hessel
Seasion
Des Moines
International Convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Canada
Li Hung Chang
Dowager
Li Hung Chung
Rock Island
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