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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
1
Galveston faces a dire post disaster crisis with an estimated 30 000 residents remaining from 37 789 before the flood. Reports show about 150 deaths since Wednesday due to starvation exposure and lack of medical aid. Bodies lie in debris as authorities evacuate and a feared pestilence looms amid urgent relief.
John H. Poe reports that eighty five lives were lost on the Gulf and Interstate train from Beaumont to Bolivar Point. Poe, a passenger, survived by taking refuge in the Bolivar lighthouse as the wind and rising water wrecked the train. The crash stranded the vessel and many New Orleans travelers were aboard.
Governor Tanner honors a requisition from Iowa Governor Shaw for the extradition of Alice M. Hamilton who allegedly entered F. M. Millard’s room in Creston on June 25, seized a valise and stole 2,200 dollars.
Six persons seriously ill with ptomaine poisoning in Grand Crossing after consuming sardines. Officials report five or six may die, health officers tighten inspections while investigations continue into foul canned goods.
Mrs. W. L. Leazery arrives in Oshkosh seeking her brother J. Patter son, 20, who has been missing. A letter for money arrived a month ago from the city and was sent back by the post office after he did not claim it.
The United States Leather company acquired the Fayette Shaw Leather Co operations in Wisconsin. Fayette Shaw Leather, based in Boston, produces leather goods valued at about $3,000,000 yearly and employing around 1,200 workers.
Hogs receipts about 29 000 with bids around 5.20 5.35 for typical packing lots. Cattle receipts near 11 500 with ranges from 5.75 6.10 for top steers to 2.75 4.90 for various cows and bulls. Sheep receipts about 10 000 with western lambs at 4.10 5.90 and native lambs at 4.00 5.85. East Buffalo and St Louis notes follow with varied prices for hogs cattle and sheep. Milwaukee grain shows grains firmer with No 2 red wheat around 73 74 75 cents and oats steady.
In Indianapolis dated Sept 14 the United Mine Workers reveal why a strike was ordered against Pennsylvania anthracite operators. They cite long‑standing wages under 250 annually, rising living costs, improper tonnage, excessive deductions, per k eg powder costs, doctor fees, and control of medical staff as core causes.
The note describes miners migrating children from schools to work in breakers due to low pay and high living costs. It details refusals by management to address grievances, ignored wage conference requests, and the push toward a strike after exhausting peaceful means.
Chicago September 14. Twelve persons are known to have perished in the great storm that swept the lakes from the southwest Tuesday. The doomed Lyon is among the vessels cited in reports with crews missing.
At the Tri State fair grounds the Democratic county convention broke up when several colored boys stirred up a nest of bees. Delegates panicked, police quieted the scene, and nominees were stung and treated. John Roberts, a delegate, was carried to a hospital after a bad sting.
Frank Christ, 25, formerly of Thetis, Wis., died after his arm was torn off by a threshing machine flywheel at Elmer Phelps farm Oakfield. He bled to death after directing the disposal of his remains while nearby.
Alvin Strike a Palmyra boy dies after boiling-water accident two weeks earlier. George P. Gregory of Havana’s San Jose Correctional School succumbs to yellow fever. Ruth Burgett, a 10 year old, killed instantly in Milwaukee by a fast nail train from Chicago and Northwestern.
Washington dispatch reports the move toward Cuban independence will begin with a constitutional assembly. conservatives fear a radical, hot headed majority may seize power while the US seeks treaty rights to guard Cuba from foreign aggression and misrule.
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