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Galveston Rebuilding Efforts After Devastating Storm
Reporting from Galveston Sept 14 the city begins a slow recovery as authorities mobilize workers to restore water and power. Corpses wash ashore on the lower beach and officials fear dead may exceed 5 000 while rail lines bridges and ships suffer extensive damage. The relief effort expands with supplies and funds, but uncertainty persists about reconstruction and future population return.
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R. G. Lowe
R. L. Harper
News
the Tribune
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Southern Pacific
W. G. Wilmot
New Orleans
Texas City
Direct Navigation Company