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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
1
Wired by Gen. McKibben from Galveston to Washington, the latest official report shows money and supplies pouring into the disaster area as people respond from New York to California.
Washington reports Houston dispatches describe Galveston wreckage from the cyclone. Destruction spans fortifications, buildings, and clothing stocks. thousands homeless, destitute, needing clothing, shelter, and food as relief trains and donations pour in from St Louis, New York, Cincinnati, and other cities.
A special report from Galveston describes relief efforts expanding as destitute receive supplies, the ill get care, and physicians work gratis. Reports from nearby towns note widespread destruction. Details include 30 to 400 Galveston deaths, Bolivar Point devastation, washed shores, wrecked rail depots, and extensive property losses. Secretary Bailey pegs Wharf Company losses around 100000, with shipping losses possibly higher.
Telegrams from many points indicate a case of severe distress as crews work to relieve flooding across the city. Thirty craft are involved in recovery operations while residents endure damaged homes and disrupted streets. Cleanup on Tremont Street will take months to complete.
Galveston Texas relief officials report thousands of homeless to clothe and feed for weeks. Appeals urge food clothing money and household goods from cities and individuals. Checks payable to John Sealy chair finance committee funds directed to W A McVittie relief committee leader.
A statement from Galveston reports the death toll cannot be known exactly with figures between nine and ten thousand feared. Property losses are estimated at vast sums with widespread destruction. An appeal is issued to aid rehabilitation of ruined churches and diocesan institutions founded in 1547.
New England fears and losses rise as the famed West Indian hurricane nears, with nearly a million dollars to cover storm damages. The gale caused widespread wood fires and destructive fires, burning thousands of acres of woodland and dozens of houses. Southern Massachusetts reports heavy losses to corn, telephones, and shipping, though ships still gained lee as winds shift toward winter quarters. Highland Light logged 45 mph gusts with no vessels in sight. tomorrow’s forecast shows continued westerly winds.
Washington reports that Li Hung Chang has the power to protect American lives in China and will travel to Pekin to assume responsibility. Prince Ching says he can negotiate but cannot act without Li. An urgent telegraph asks Li to come to Pekin, while Ambassador Wu confirms Li’s credentials and a final settlement depends on his actions.
Dispatches from London and New York report Kruger may return to the Transvaal or stay near Lourenco Marques as Botha may press on. British and French forces are advancing, with reports of engagements near Barberton and Batters ton as the war outlook remains unsettled amid calls for neutral bases and possible diplomacy.
A vain search at daylight for the steamer Lyon wreck near Conneaut Ohio found no trace of the bat crew. Five survivors drifted ashore yesterday after 15 hours in the water. The Lyon carried 16 crew members and vanished in Tuesday night’s storm.
A major coal strike begins with 143000 miners involved. Union leaders expect a complete stoppage starting Monday, as demand for bargaining power rises and production risks grow amid the ongoing labor action.
President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson endorsed a strike call affecting about 142 000 miners in the Pennsylvania anthracite region. The action, approved by the Mine Workers executive board, prompts widespread stoppages across Lackawanna and Shamokin districts with unions ready to quit Monday. Officials caution against premature disruption but expect a full strike in many mines as protests unfold.
W A Harris United States senator and Hugh Farflely running for attorney general spoke in Tedge City yesterday. The event drew a mixed audience as Bernot Orchestra played during a petitions meeting and introduced the candidates with remarks on rights of way and local concerns.
Indiana Senator Albert Beveridge will not speak at the Topeka gathering as planned. The Republican state committee announced the event is canceled and the national committee disavowed Beveridge appearing at that time. Window Glass Factories to Start in Pittsburg with talks of consolidation and a national campaign effort led by state committee members Ridgley and others.
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