Destructive Storm Hits Goliad Town Killing and Injuring Dozens
A violent tornado struck Goliad Texas at about 3:45 PM demolishing a two block wide strip in the western part of town. The disaster left at least 90 dead and 125 injured with a listing of victims including Mrs Johnson eight year old Margaret Pope and many others. A relief train with medical staff arrived from Victoria and Cuero to aid the wounded as efforts continue to recover bodies and assist survivors.
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Goliad
Tex
Num
O'Connor Guards
Victoria
Cuero
Johnson
Margaret Pope
Stuart Dial
Pinkie Lott
Purl
May Alice
Wm. Scotta
Bill Hoard
Joe Savage
Hi Phosa Savage
Newcomb
Bill Threadwell
Haywood Jones
Farriner
W. H. Maddox
L. N. Vandalsen
G. E. Pape
Maddox
Buelah Dial
Wm. Lott
Walter
Stuart Lott
John Augustine
Sallie Good
Gibson
Libbie Carr
Bessie Oscar
Mollie
Alice Parte
J. A. Turner
Clyde Harbison
John
Haring
Bektar
Lyndia Smith
Nabinger
Albert
Jim Rutherford
Mr. Smith
Rockport
Harbison
May 20 1902 Daily Eagle highlights world events and politics
Reports of wholesale kidnappings from Yucatan and Pat Crowe possibly there. Chicago merchants plan Texas trip as state draws strong attention. Historic Goliad cyclone shifts sympathy to volcano area victims. Somerville building boom noted with new residences and contracts. Falls elections loom with 20 senators and 400 congressmen to be chosen. Democrats hopeful. Dr Hale emphasizes duties of the century including four track Labrador to Patagonia, Cape to Cairo road, race relations, and universal peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett Hale
Twentieth Century Club of
Chicago
Labrador
Patagonia
Europe
Asia
Cecil Rhodes
Cape To
Cairo
Senate to Debate Philippine Government Bill This Week
Congress this week focuses the Senate on the Philippine government bill with debate likely to finish before adjournment for Rochambeau statue unveiling. House action includes a passports measure, immigration restriction and subsidiary coinage bills, plus a potential Pacific cable discussion.
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Senate
Washington
Rochambeau
Burrows
Dolliver
Spooner
Hoar
Bacon
Patterson
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Committee On Rules
Attempt on Vilna Governor Von Wahl in St Petersburg
Unsuccessful attempt was made Sunday evening to assassinate Von Wahl the governor of Vilna who formerly headed St Petersburg police and had trouble with students there.
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St. Petersburg
von Wahl
Vilna
Gasoline Tank Explodes in Pittsburg Wrecking House
A United States Glass company tank exploded around noon on Winnebago street in Pittsburg, wrecking a house and burying several occupants. Six men were removed from the ruins.
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Pittsburg
United States Glass Company
Winnebago Street
Lovers Die After Drinking Carbolic Acid in Despair
St Louis May 17 Despair over obstacles to their love led Antonie Regnier aged 23 and Annie Kickel aged 18 to take carbolic acid Friday night. They died in each others arms.
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St. Louis
Antonie Regnier
Annie Kickel
Two New Methodist Bishops Elected at Conference
Dallas May 20 The Methodist general conference will elect two new bishops at this session. The war claim will remain the main issue until final settlement is reached.
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Dallas
Methodist General Conference
Nebraska too wet to feed wheat amid flood concerns
A brief report notes excessive Nebraska rain threatens wheat feeding prospects while other items include J. T. Mundy of Illinois suing for possession of the Hogg Swayne tract at Beaumont Texas and the arrest of Minneapolis police chief and three detectives on bribery charges.
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Nebraska
J. T. Mundy
Illinois
Hogg-Swayne
Beaumont
Tex
Minneapolis, Minn
Best of It In a Bible Tale of a Salvationist and Drummer
A Salvation Army lass and a drummer clash in a humorous exchange about biblical belief. He doubts, she stands firm, claiming she will ask Jonah in heaven. When he argues about not finding him, she wittily replies to wait until heaven to ask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Neptune Carnival Special Train to Galveston
H & J G offers round trip tickets to Galveston for the Neptune Carnival special train passing Bryan May 20 1902 at 11 05 am. Fare two dollars. Tickets valid only on this special train. Final return deadline May 1 evening. Continuous passage each direction. Agent W S Wilson.
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Bryan
Galveston
W.S. Wilson
I. and G. N. Ry special train to Galveston
The I. and G. N. Ry will sell tickets for a special train leaving Bryan at 4 30 a m May 20 to reach Galveston at 9 30 a m Returning train leaves Galveston May 20 at 7 30 p m All tickets valid through May 20 Fare two dollars for the round trip Passengers may return on the special May 20 at 7 80 p m or stay in Galveston overnight and return May 21st
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Bryan
Galveston
Neptune Carnival Galveston Trip Tickets Offered
H. and T. will sell round trip ferry tickets to Galveston for 480 with continuous passage each direction. Departure window May 18 to 24, 1902. Final return by May 26. W. 8. Wilson, Agent.
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Galveston
Wilson
Wind Stormes Sweep San Antonio and Mineola
A violent wind and rain storm hit San Antonio causing at least 50 000 in Fort Sam Houston damages and 20 000 plus to private homes and trees. St Louis College and West End Methodist church suffered heavy losses and several horses died in the incident. A separate Mineola storm from the southeast to southwest damaged dozens of shade trees homes and store roofs with injuries reported but not serious.
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San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
St. Louis College
Hot Sulphur Wells
West End Methodist
Mineola
Causin
Mr. Willingham
Seri Mineola, Tex
City Ordinance Mandates Muzzling of City Dogs
City ordinances require all dog owners within Bryan to muzzle their pets. Anyone letting a dog run at large unrestrained commits an offense and faces a fine between one and five dollars. Signed by Mayor Attest R H Harrison M Spell and S B.
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City of
Bryan
R. H. Harrison
M. Spell
Mayog
City of Bryan Dog Tag Ordinance Signed
The city secretary must supply dog tags at one dollar each for dogs within city limits. Dogs found at large without a tag will be impounded by the marshal. Attest by R. H. Harrison M. Spell S. B. C. Mayor.
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Bryan
Texas
R. H. Harrison
M. Spell
8. B. C. Mayor
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Crane & Hard
Crane
Huro
Royal Linen Lawn
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Wilson & Jenkins
the Daily Eagle
Donnelly & Carnes
Yucatan
Pat Crowe
Volcano
Somerville
Congress
Emmet’s Prescription Pharmacy
Hunter
Chatham
Neptune Carnival
Shaving
H. B. Dorsey
N. Jametta
Zurch
CRECC
Enerali
Nabors Bros
Central
Ben S
Bevere
Chamory Bennetts
Eeeeee
Huyler’s
McDougal’s Drug Store
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