Galveston Flood Death Toll Climbs Amid Martial Law
Governor Sayers reports Galveston flood conditions worst since disaster. Deaths estimated around 5,000 with widespread destruction along the coast. Martial law orders looters shot as jails fill. rescue work and relief efforts accelerate with aid flowing from state and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayers
Texas
Associated Press
Galveston
Schurry
Jones
Galveston Island
Bolivar
Peninsula
Dickinson
Alvin
Alta Loma
Texas City
Brookshire
Richmond
Missouri City
Stagard
Bay Guy
Matagogra
Patton
Bolliver
Bolivar Point
Quintana
Sugarland
Belleville
Wharton
Fairview
Sartartia
Arcola
el Campo
Jonés
Strike Called by United Mine Workers In Anthracite Region
A dispatch from Indianapolis reports the United Mine Workers of America declare a strike in the anthracite region at 5:30 p m. The strike begins next Monday with an expected 142 000 miners walking out. President Mitchell and part of his office staff will stay in Hazleton Pennsylvania.
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Indianapolis
Indi
Dispatch
United Mine Workers 'of ‘America
Mitchell
Hazleton
Li Hung Chang Ordered to Pekin for Peace Talks
Li Hung Chang received an imperial edict directing him to travel to Pekin at once and cooperate with Prince Ching to pursue peace negotiations and a settlement of all war difficulties. The edict, dated August 27, empowers him to negotiate and guarantee protection for Americans and their property as he proceeds.
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Hari
Yi Hung Chang
Pekin
Prince Ching
Washington
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Robert Hart
United States
Earl Li
Daring Burlington Hold-Up Near Haigler Nebraska
A lone robber boarded Burlington Denver train No. 3 about two miles east of Haigler Nebraska at 2 am Wednesday September 12 and robbed two Pullman cars of $400 to $500 plus jewelry. Brakeman Tomlinson and a Pullman porter were forced to awaken passengers and aid the theft before the criminal fled between Haigler and Laird. Lincoln police were alerted after 3 am, and a $1009 reward was posted by General Manager Holdrege at Omaha for the capture.
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Burlington Denver
Haigier
Neb
A. 5
Tomlinson
Haigler
Laird
Cale
Lincoln
Holdrege
Omaha
End of Boer Resistance Signals From Transvaal
United States war department interprets a dispatch from a military observer as indicating the complete collapse of Boer resistance to England. Captain Richtmann is authorized to return to the United States. President Kruger reportedly arrives at Lorenzo Marquez and may sail for The Hague soon.
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United States War Department
United States Army
Lorenzo Marquez
Transvaal
Richtmann
Department
England
United States
Kruger
Will
Hague
Holland
September Fest in Omaha Promises Ongoing Concerts
The Musical Festival at Omalia unfolds through September with Bellstedt's Famous Band drawing crowd from Omaha and beyond. Knits into Carnival week with Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben events and revived theater attractions. Freight rates from Omaha area points boosted by Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley lines for Carnival week. Friends of Penn College advance funds for a new campus building and fifty acres of land at Oskaloosa Iowa.
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Omalia
Omaha
Bellstedt
Fremont, Elkhorn, & Missouri Valley Railroad
Knights of
Ak-Sar-Ben
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad
Penn College
Meeting of Friends
Oskaloosa
Thurston Daughter Born at Washington Home
A daughter was born to Senator John M. Thurston and Mrs. Thurston at their Washington home. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well.
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Senator
John M. Thurston
Washington
Mines Shut Down and Strike Looms in Pennsylvania
The large anthracite strike in Pennsylvania under United Mine Workers is nearly launched affecting about 145000 workers. Officials predict most union workers will strike with many nonunion workers joining, while operators expect the strike share to be overstated. Reports from Luzerne Lackawanna Schuylkill Carbon and Northumberland counties warn of potential clashes between miners and operators and possible disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Ytce
Mine-Workers Union
Luzerne
Lackawana
Schuylkill
Carbon
Northumberland
Dorward Destroys Tu Liu as Boxers Withdraw
General Dorward's expedition reaches Tu Liu on the Grand Canal and finds the town already surrendered to a local officer and eight Bengali Lancers. Dorward orders the town burned after looting. En route villages offer peace offerings and remain undisturbed as Boxers disband in the region.
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Tien Tsin
Dorward
Tu Liu
Grand Canal
Frances Smith Found Safe After River Search
Frances Smith age 17, daughter of Mrs. William Smith of St. Joseph Missouri, disappeared and was presumed drowned after a river search. Police detectives later located her. she had married Charles Herren, a grocery wagon driver, and lived quietly elsewhere in the city. The marriage occurred at Atchison.
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Frances Smith
William Smith
Water Street
St. Joseph
Charles Herren
Atchison
May Be Heir to a Million and May Seek Inheritance
Grace Porter a Des Moines telephone operator likely becomes heir to $1,000,000 after the death of her wealthy aunt Mrs Mary Adams of South Bend Indiana. Porter, described as young and recently separated from her husband, has gone to Indiana to pursue her interests.
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Ana
Grace Porter
Iowa Telephone Company
Des Moines
Mary Adams
South Bend
Ind
Adams
Porter
Indiana
Bible Society Sells Printing Works Amid Competition
The American Bible Society will sell its Bible printing plant at Fourth Avenue and Ninety Street New York after fifty years and print Bibles by contract due to competition from the Oxford and International Bible companies of England.
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Fourth Avenue
Nintieth Street
New York
American Bible Society
Oxford and International Bible Companies of of England
Dakotans Must Hang: Reprieve Denied for Two Murderers
Acting Governor Devine refused a ninety day reprieve for Ira Jenkins and Hans Thorpe convicted of murder. Thorpe’s attorney claimed unsound mind while Jenkins sought a stay claiming innocence. Jenkins to be executed locally and Thorpe in Minot tomorrow.
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Bismarck
8. D
Devine
Ira Jenkins
Hans Thorpe
Thorpe
Jenkins
Minot
Victoria Cross Awarded to Sergent Arthur Lindsay
The London Gazette records Sergent Arthur Lindsay of Strathcona's Horse receiving the Victoria Cross for rescuing a wounded trooper under heavy Boer fire at North Standerton on August 5.
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London Gazette
Arthur Lindsay
Strathcona
North Standerton
Exodus From Galveston Grows Amid Escape Efforts
The Galveston evacuation accelerates as boats depart frequently. Among those leaving are General McKibben and Lieutenants Ferguson and Perry. McKibben will report to the war department in Houston and then proceed to San Antonio for official business, aiming to return later.
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Galveston
General McKibben
Ferguson
Perry
McKibben
War Department
Houston
San Antonio
H. E. Huntington
Southern Pacific
Withdrawal of allies from Pekin sparks shock in Shanghai
A Shanghai dispatch says the contemplated withdrawal of the allies from Pekin causes great sensation and is seen as a mistake likely to trigger disturbances across China. Many doubt the allies ever reached Pekin and view the evacuation as fabrication aimed at officials. Observers say a lesson must be learned to prevent future outbreaks.
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Shanghai
Pekin
China
Six Drowned in River Crossing at Eau Claire Mill
Eighteen Northwestern Lumber employees rode a boat on the Eau Claire river near Eau Claire Wisconsin. A heavy gale capsized the bateau spilling eight men into the water. Six drowned while the other ten clung to the overturned boat and were saved by a second crew. Names listed include John McQuestion Andy Mc Quade John Liter Ab Parr Thomas Cameroun and William Brayfrock. Bodies of the drowned have not been recovered.
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Northwestern, Lumber Company
Eau Claire
Wis
John McQuestion
Andy McQuade
John Liter
Ab Parr
Thomas Cameroun
William Brayfrock
Quiet on Eve of Election in Cuba Debates Outcome
Havana dispatch notes calm public mood as Cuba’s election looms with a likely national party majority in Havana provinces. Some districts delay results until Sept 17 and remote areas lack telegraph service, relying on messengers for reports. Also reports a $5 008000 imperial German loan insured by New York Life and a Marquette steamer reaching Milwaukee after severe storm. passengers suffered injuries.
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Cuba
Havana
National Party
New York Life Insurance Company
The
Evening Post
United States
P. M
Pere Marquette Line
Holland, Mich
Milwaukee
Trains Collision on Vancouver Island Kills Four
Two coal trains on the Esquimault and Nanimo railway near Ladysmith collide on a trestle. Superintendent Robert Fisher, Alexandrian mines general manager, dies instantly along with engineer Walters and two firemen.
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Esquimault and
Nanimo
Vancouver Island
Ladysmith
Robert Fisher
Alexandrian
Walters
Gold and Silver Exports From the Port Week Totals
Exports of gold and silver from the port reached 869 055 dollars in silver bars and coin and 112 914 dollars in gold for the week. Imports of specie were 17 687 dollars in gold and 16 800 dollars in silver.
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Ag Ag
Snow Hits Hills As Lead Delivers Early Snowfall
News reports snow and rain at Lead on September 15 with a cool wind and two inches of snow observed on Bald Mountain, confirming chilly conditions in the region.
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Lead
Bald Mountain
Tragic Gulf & Interstate Train Wreck Claims 85 Lives
Telegram from Lake Charles reports the Gulf & Interstate train leaving Beau mont for Bolivar Point was wrecked by a storm. The ferry landing failed and water flooded cars. Five dozen passengers took refuge in Bolivar Point lighthouse. eighty five were blown away or drowned. Survivor Mr Poe spent over fifty hours without food. Gov Sayers notes ongoing relief contributions.
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John H. Poe
Lake Charles
Gulf &Interstate
Beaumont
Bolivar Point
Poe
Holivar
Bay
Sayers
Honor General Lawton Monument Dedicated in Fort Wayne
The people of Fort Wayne Indiana dedicate a park monument to Gen Henry W Lawton. A cannon captured by Lawton crowns the tribute. The ceremony on September 18 was under the Union Veteran Legion with Col W J Bryan as principal orator. The event opened with a parade.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
Henry W.lawton
Union Veteran Legion
Assassin of Baron von Ketteler Arrested in Pekin
Japanese authorities arrest the assassin of Baron von Ketteler the German minister to China. The suspect confessed and was handed to German officials. He claimed the imperial government ordered the act and said the crime involved a watch taken from the victim.
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Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
Yestiern
China
Attempted wreck of trains in Abilene Kansas
Three attempts to wreck Union Pacific trains were thwarted in Abilene. Obstructions of ties and heavy iron were placed on the tracks before both the westbound Flyer and the eastbound Flyer but were discovered, allowing trains to stop safely. Free rural delivery begins Oct 1 in Nebraska with multiple carriers serving portions of Auburn Nemaha and York. Dr F B McKeeley named prison surgeon at Superior. Mine Workers journalist Scott warns about anthracite issues. Manchester master spinners federation calls for a twelve day October work stoppage.
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Abilene
Kas
Saga
Union Pacific
Nebraska
Auburn
Nemaha
Martin H. Welles
Clayton E. Blessing
York
York County
David L Hunter
F. B. McKeeley
Superior, News
Master Spinders'' Federation
Manchester
Eng
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Suceess
Kroger
Oma
Thurston Home
Boxer City
Fort Dodge
American Bible. Society
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Demeanor
Cubana
Placid
Germany
Roslyn Ferrell
Columbus
Gulf
General Lawton
von ‘Ketteler
Order
Brock
Scott
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