Galveston Hit by West Indian Storm Destruction Reported
Houston reports an apalling disaster in Galveston as the West Indian hurricane devastates the gulf coast. City estimates claim about 4 000 houses destroyed and at least 1 655 people drowned or missing along with heavy property loss. Sabine Pass and Port Arthur also report deaths. A Houston official, James C. Timmins, arrived with details, noting the storm was the worst seen and describing waves sweeping the island and winds up to eighty miles per hour.
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Houston
Tex
Gulf Coast
Texas
Galveston
Sabine Pass
Port Arthur
James C. Timmins
National Compress Company
Morgan’s Point
Timmins
Wa Tremont
Saas
Gulf
Ritter
Strand Street
Comsereiaure d’ Ceumedres
Eeret. Ees
Tax on American Civilians in Manila Provokes Protests
Manila revenue authorities impose a 5 percent tax on salaries of American civilians earning $300 annually under Spanish law. The levy stirs protests among Americans while Filipinos and foreigners accept it. Military operations reports show minimal recent activity as Manila faces its strongest typhoon in years.
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Manila
Buller and Boers Fight Continues Advancing
Sir Redvers Buller advances again crossing the Mauchberg ten miles east of Lydenburg and engaging Boer forces. Lydenburg’s occupation last week marks a late war phase as Boers threaten trek into German territory. Lord Methuen moves on Lichtenburg from Mafeking. Pretor ia papers allege Dutch Railway Company aided the Boers by converting workshops into arsenals and supplying horseshoes.
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Capetown
Redvers Buller
Mauchberg
Lydenburg
Lord Methuen
Lichtenburg
Mafeking
Pretoria
Netherlands Railway Company
Transvaal
Preece Claims Wireless Telegraphy Can Convey Audible Speed
Sir William Henry Preece, consulting engineer for the British post office, announced at the Sh. Association for the Advancement of Science in Bradford that his wireless experiments transmit audible sound six to eight miles across the sea without wires.
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Bradford
England
Sh. Association For the Advancement of Science
William Henry Preece
British Post Office
Coal Shortage Strains France as Companies Seek U.S. Aid
Paris reports a coal famine hitting gas, rail, and steamship firms dispatching agents to the United States to study relief options and sign large contracts if favorable. Many industries face fuel shortages and the poorer classes fear growing hardship.
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Paris
France
United States
Ship May Flint Sinks After Collision in San Francisco Bay
The American ship May Flint collided with the bark Vidette in the bay off the mail docks and sank after drifting into the bows of the battleship Iowa. No lives are reported lost and the cause remains unknown.
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San Francisco
May Flint
Hong Kong Preparations for Timed Celebration Spark Tension
Chinese authorities in Hong Kong brace for a night event with elaborate security measures. Troops issued ball cartridges and six Maxim guns are ready as police are ordered to suppress any disturbance amid looming celebrations.
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Hong Kong
Pac
Belief Government Soon to Act on Prosecution Peace Talks
Readers expect government action on prosecution policy with focus on who may negotiate for peace. Ex Secretary unlikely to serve further.
Chinese negotiations near new phase as Wu in Washington
In Washington Minister Wu arrives from Cape May and meets Acting Secretary Hill and Assistant Secretary Atlee at the State Department. Talks reportedly focus on China with a possible new phase and a forthcoming proclamation, while US officials consider an independent Chinese commission and list potential American negotiators including General John W. Foster.
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Washington
Hill
White House
Adlee
China
United States
Arene. Pean Chancelleries
Chiasse
United
Mr. Wu
Earl Li
John W. Foster
Li Hung Chang
Census Aunt Washington Report on New York Population
The census bureau releases 1890 population figures for New York showing an increase from 76,215 to 102,026 in Xenere N Y. area with a rise of 26,811. The report details percent changes and notes regional growth patterns.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Xenere N. Y
Notable Injury Report After Incident
A person was thrown out and struck heavily on the head and shoulders. recovery is doubtful. The event details remain unclear.
Lead for Big Sheep Ranch Dispute Over Wyoming Land
Omaha dispatch reports a leading claim by J A concerning ownership of vast land in Carbon county Wyoming. The notice indicates a contested tract comprising much of the twelve townships and outlines implications for the title and extent of the property.
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Omaha
Neb
J. A
Arborville farmer posts high corn yield claim
York Nebraska res Sept 8 reports W H Lynn a prosperous Arborville farmer says his corn will average fifty five bushels per acre from samples he brought in.
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York. Neb
W. H. Lynn
Arborville Ip
Prospect of a Long Strike in Wyoming Valley
Wilkes Barre Pa September 8 The coal companies refusal to confer with miners at a New York conference deepens local belief in a lengthy strike. Big plants think any strike ordered will be protracted and hard fought in the Wyoming valley.
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Wilkesbarre
New York
Wyoming Valley
Roberts Prepares for End of War Signals
London dispatch notes the authorities expect near victory as Lord Roberts leads forces toward final operations. Multiple indicators point to approaching peace as the army pressures toward decisive actions and the war’s conclusion.
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Roberts
the Tribune
London
Lord Roberts
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