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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
1
The Galveston disaster page reports collapsing burial, bodies washed ashore and into the bay, and seawater contamination. Officials warn of pestilence and describe relief delays, massive casualties, displaced families, and military supervision under General McKibben and Adjutant General Scurry as rescue work continues.
Houston officials led by the general relief committee decide to pitch government tents in Emancipation Park to house Galveston evacuees within two to three days. Mayor Brashear urges Galveston to send all people to Houston swiftly and promises ample care.
Mayor Brashear states Houston will care for all who leave Galveston, sick or well, rich or poor, to depopulate the city for sanitation. A special train carries 30,000 rations and 900 tents from St. Louis, while Western Poultry and Game sends 65,000 pounds of food and provisions.
Low excursion rates offered for trips to St Louis October 1–8 for the St Louis Fair, Richmond September 17–22 for the National Baptist Convention, Mexico September 15–16 including City of Mexico and Saltillo for Independence Day events. Tickets available via agents or write D J Price G PTA Palestine Texas for details on rates dates and limits.
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