Galveston Hurricane Toll and Aftermath Detailed
A Galveston hurricane report describes 90 mph winds, extensive sea-wall damage, and fires. Prolonged storm surge wrecked bayside structures, with many buildings collapsed or destroyed along the boulevard. Port Arthur and Texas coast towns report multiple deaths, widespread property loss, and martial law as relief efforts mobilize.
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Commercial Association
H Kempner
Cotton Xchoanes
Solotovich
Maritime Association
EM Barb
Labor Council
Nv Hammersmith
Merchants’ Assocition
G W Srigge
Galveston News
Dallas
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Gulf
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Murdoch
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Tugh
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Lone
Tremont Hotel
Sutire
Gulf Coast
Oxan City
United States Army
Texed City
Port Boliver
Galventon
Waer
Blake
Patton
Caplen
Rollover
Soliver
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Sabine
Sabine Pass
Round Lake
DE Duffy
Tus Gertrude
Dujaynard
Bolivar
Red Fish
Cou Iter
Bremond
Hans
Carpenter
Texas City
Masor
J Franklin Bell
Gaveston
Finland
Fears for the safety of steamer Marowijne near hurricane path
New Orleans reports over forty eight hours overdue from Belize with thirty five passengers and crew. Officials suspect the Marowijne was in the hurricane center near the Caribbean channel, possibly disabled or drifting toward the Mexican coast. Wireless contact has been minimal and two notable passengers from St Louis were aboard. The ship built in Belfast in 1808 now under American flag, seeks sighting as storm conditions continue.
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New Orleans
Marowijne
United Frat Company
Belize
Honduras
Edward N ‘Tobey
John Co. Cooney
Rt. Louis
McLaren
Workman, Clark & Co
Belfast
Mobilis
Murphy
Lyda M Deering
Mobile
Collins
New York
Sedan Deering
New England
Sabine
Lexas
Boston
Tile
Comua
Lizzie EB Dennison
Progreso
Mexico
Walter Bodden
Dennison
Biusfields
Bluefields
Puerto Cortes
British authorities release several ships at Kirkwall
London August 18 The Swedish steamer Narvik from Philadelphia July 19 for Stockholm and the Norwegian steamer Stryn from Baltimore July 23 for Malmo and the Helga from New Orleans July 17 for Aaltierge were detached at Kirkwall by British authorities and released. The Kronpringesson Margareta from San Francisco June 22 for Stockholm detained at Kirkwall on August 43 has been ordered to discharge her cargo for action by the prize court.
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London
Narvik
Philadelphia
Stockholm
Stryn
Baltimore
Malmos
Helga
New Orleans
Aaltierge
Kirkwall
Kronpringesson
Margareta
San Francisco
Prige
Ambassador Sharp Inspects Prisoner Camps in France
August 18, Ambassador William G Sharp and Lt. Col. Spencer Cosby toured civil and military camps in France, visiting sites at Mans, Poitiers, Issoudun, and Chateauroux. They inspected about 5,000 POWs and 1,000 civilians, noting gardens, schooling, and sanitation with plans for further visits to Normandy and Brittany camps.
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William G Sharp
France
Spencer Cosby
Aro
Sharp
Cosbs
Centat France
de Mans
Poitiers
Issoudun
Chatesmoux
Brittany
Germany
Corsica
Algeria
Kitchener Inspects Western Battle Line in Paris Visit
Lord Kitchener and Alexandre Millerand inspect part of the western front in Paris with General Joffre and Sir John French. They are impressed by troops morale and pledged unity of Britain and France to press on until victory. Millerand says France is united with its allies and determined to end the war.
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Paris
Lord Kitchener
Alexandre Millerand
Joffre
Sir John French
Mdm Millerand
Lord Ritcheters
Tipperary
Millerand
Offreda
Great Britain
Ravennis
Noted Suffrage Leader Praises New Jersey Event
Dr Anna Howard Shaw, famed suffragist leader, expresses deep gratification over the reception at the Lucy Stone memorial tablet dedication in Orange, New Jersey. She predicts New York and New Jersey will vote in favor of woman suffrage this fall.
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DE Anna Howard Shaw
Anna Howard Shaw
Orange
Lucy Stone
Shaw
New York
New Jersey
Lash Used By Possum Hunters In Kentucky Counties
In Kentucky Caldwell and Christian counties masked men, about fifteen, attacked homes of white and Black residents spreading threats. Parsonage assaults reported, with warnings left for residents to move. At Princeton a note and thorn switches were placed at Jo Goodwin’s home, prompting discharge of Black laborers. Jo Goodwin’s son Preston B McGoodwin ministers to Venezuela.
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Nashville
Tenn
Caldwell
Christian Counties
Kentucky
Princeton
Hopkinsville
Christian County
Jo ‘Goodwin
McGoodwin
Mr .Ihoodwin
Preston B McGoodwin
Venenuela
New Orleans Welcomes Cardoso Brazilian Minister to U S
In New Orleans on August 18 Brazilian Minister to Mexico Jose M Cardoso da Oliveira arrived after a long mission in Mexico City. Officials hosted a luncheon and dinner, with Cardoso planning a rest before reporting to Secretary Lansing in Washington. He declined comment on Mexican friction and left for New York en route to Brazil.
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Mexico
Jose M Cardoso da Oliveira
Mexio City
Vera Cruz
Cardoso
Martin Behrman
Lod Hall
Washington
New York
Brazil
Yeon J Canova
State Department
Cardosto
Lansing
United States
Mexico City
Carranza
Janz
Mexica City
Invasion Aims Reportedly Target Shetland Not England
A London correspondent claims the German objective in any invasion is to seize Shetland rather than England. The note suggests Skibo Castle would be spared, with no sign of literary or musical assets affected.
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Fitzsourg Wazette-Times
London
England
Shetland
Skibo Castle
Venizelos Demands High Price for Greece in Balkan Policy
Roma August 18 reports confidential Athens advisories outlining Venizelos policy. He seeks union of Greek territories via Entente cooperation, preferring strong Allied influence in the Balkans, with Greece advancing national aspirations and possible territorial concessions under conditions. The former premier aims to extract Greek gains while avoiding fragmentation. Serbia’s parliament meets in secret as Entente plans face cautious Balkan reactions.
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Torm
India
Turkey
Italy
Aggean
Areece
Epizugi
Atbania
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Greece
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Toondon
Hleutherios Venizelos
Blon
Gounaria
Wuapateis
Athena Serb
SECRE
Peondon
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Nish Serbiasig
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Pardo Takes Oath as Peru President in Ceremony
Lima August 18, 1933 Dr Jose Pardo took the oath of office as Peru’s new president. A public holiday was declared and troops lined the street. Labor groups and societies paraded to the palace with the president. A new cabinet includes Enrique de Riva Aguero abroad, Dr Luks Juhia Menende interior, Aue allo Garcia Lastres finance, Wences lao Valera justice, Colonel Benjamin Hpente pole works, Dr Behanaria 8a.
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Lima
Peru
Jose Pardo
Pardo
Minster of Foreign Affairs
Enrique de
Lodge Indorses Administration on War Munitions Policy
Boston August 1. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge endorsed the administration’s note on Austria-Hungary refusing to embargo munitions exports. He said he supported the note as right and asserted he had previously voiced opposition to the doctrine that America must always back the president. He blamed agitation for foreign interests and said the presidential policy is not a party matter.
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Boston
Austria-Hungary
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge Xenio
Foreign Relations Committee
Tsanfigld
Todgeaid
Worcester
Austria
Bathing suits drop in price this week
Bathing suits are one-third off this week with potential one-half off next week. Kay suggested her husband. The ad markets a malaria tonic and health claims for adults and children priced at 50 cents.
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Rom
Lovinsite Courier-Journal
Kay
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