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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
7
A blaze in Po t o si Wisconsin, on September 4, destroyed the entire business portion of the town. The hotel post office two war l oons and a barber shop were burned to the ground with losses around 25000 dollars.
Reports from San Antonio and Texas coastal towns describe a catastrophic flood and wind event that devastated Galveston and connected communities. Death tolls remain uncertain as water depths reach six to twelve feet and major buildings, homes, and ships are wrecked or washed away. Relief efforts surge nationwide with tents, provisions, and medical aid pledged for the stricken areas.
Reporter Richard Spilline recalls the Galveston disaster as a devastating tempest and flood. Wind tore the city, water rose from bay and gulf, streets flooded, homes evacuated, and power and gas plants failed leaving darkness. The chaos left the city submerged by nightfall and wreckage widespread.
Washington Sept 11 President McKinley publishes remarks reviewing the Democratic platform on free silver and coinage. He condemns Philippine plans and advocates gradual self government while praising order in the colonies and warning against labor dissolving combinations.
In Des Moines Justice Halloran ruled in Ryan v. Charles Weitz & Son that a labor union operates as a popular trust, violating section ten. In Chicago Gen Joseph Wheeler is placed on the retired list at age 64. In London editors express sympathy for the United States after the Galveston disaster. A threshing engine boiler explosion near Howling killed two men and injuring several.
Indianapolis says no new developments in the pending anthracite miners strike. John Mitchell, president, remains out of the city. Reports from Wilkesbarre and Plymouth note strong UMW sentiment and quiet murmur of discontent respectively. Nearby items include veterans encampment in Syracuse and a threat on Congressman Rhea near Morgantown. Local returns show Republican gains and Democratic increases in state tallies. A German-ruled field case mentions Merr Von Brestein and a bridge to Berlin. Retired Brigadier General Palmer dies in Washington. Senator Wetmore travels to Europe via Paris.
The Maine vote shows Republicans winning their state ticket by a sizable margin over Democrats, with gains and losses compared to 1896. Congressional incumbents Allen, Littlefield, Murleigh, and Boutelle are reelected by 6,000 to 10,000 majorities. 16 counties largely split, with Republicans retaining county tickets and a similar legislature outlook.
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