Plan for Galveston flood relief by Knights Templar
In a Galveston disaster discussion General Stoddard proposes churches and charities follow the Knights Templar model. Knights provide homes, food, and clothing for refugees along railway towns for a month, aiding recovery. Bryan and Calvert host homes. funds flow from Maine and California. Major C. W. Preston and family to visit. Local committees will care for refugees and aim to shelter all in ten days.
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Galveston
Stoddard
Knights Templar
Knights
Bryan
Calvert
Maine
California
C. W. Preston
City Council Eyes Rail Crossing Fix And Land Sale Details
The city council met Friday night and adopted a resolution to require railroads to fix street crossings to full width and keep them clear. City Attorney Butler will go to Austin Monday to pursue securing bonds for street improvements. Aldermen Buchanan Lawrence and Wipprecht form a committee to handle selling or leasing land near the oil tanks for the proposed ice factory and cold storage plant.
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Butler
Austin
Buchanan
Lawrence
Wipprecht
Death of Dr. Allen links Buchanan family sorrow
Dr. Allen died yesterday in Independence after months of ill health. He formerly resided in Belton and was a frequent visitor here. The community extends sympathy to the Buchanan family. A Galveston relief mass meeting raised sixteen dollars plus food donations. Willow Springs Lodge contributed five dollars. The cemetery association invites the public to view improvements and help pack the graded driveways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Buchanan
Independence
Dr. Allen
Buchanan
Belton
Galveston
R. B. Goosby
M. W. Burgess
Willow Springs Lodge No. 48
Ladies of the Cemetery Association
Destruction in Alvin Texas Appeals for Aid
Mayor R H King of Alvin Texas reports widespread ruin with 95 percent of homes destroyed leaving about 5000 people homeless and destitute. He urges rapid relief including food clothing seeds and shelter materials as box cars are used as housing and only 14 houses remain standing.
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Houston
Associated Press
R. H. King
Alvin
Tex
Dallas
Galvaston
Notice to Bryan Water Light and Power customers
Take notice all indebted to the Bryan Water Light and Power Co. are urged to settle. Cash for labor and material. dues due by Sept. 30 to avoid service shutoff. By order of the Company. Also committee appointed by Masonic lodge to secure three houses for Galveston storm relief and notices for available rental houses. You can get the best meal at Guiffre's restaurant in the Zenatti block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Water
Tee, Light and Power Co
Company
W. H. Harman
John B. Mike
John McCorquodale
Masonic Lodge
Galveston
Guiffre
Zenatti Block
Report of the Merchants and Planters National Bank
Bank examination shows resources of 840 992 45 with loans and discounts 208 065 26 and deposits totaling 240 492 45. Capital stock plus surplus and profits listed. notes liabilities include deposits and reserves. A D McConnico sworn as cashier on September 5 1900 before Notary Robt Armstrong of Brazos County Texas.
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Vreminmson U
Lawpol
State of Texas
Atzos, & I
A. D. McConnico
A.D. McConnico
Cas
Robt. Armstrong
Notary Public
Brazos Co
Texas
Connact
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Webb Bros
the Daily Eagle
Connelly, Palmer & Carnes
City Council
Emmet’s Prescription Barmacy
Merck
Bear
Sayers
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Abilene
Kas
Union Pacific
Flyer
Fiver
Leavenworth
Kansas Penitentiary
Ham Johnson
Johnson
Paris
Sofia
Bulgaria
Roumania
Prince Ferdinand of
Havana
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Treasury
General Fund
Huntsville
Ala
New Hope
Paul Baker
John Webster
Baker
Santa Fe
Kansas City Cattle Company
Cuchillo
Sierra County
Travis F. Jones
H. ©. Williams
Kansas City
Barbotion
London
Roberts
Lawrence Warehouse
Farmers Cotton Yard
Brick Warehouse
Ease Darwin Cotton Yard
Liban S Atte Dawson & Bowman Yard
Wilson & Dean
Bryan Grocery Co
Homer MccCollough
Rsesi
Merchants and Planters National Bank
Ronde
E Cor
W. Enarisn
America
Burt Norwood
Harper Whiskey
Bernheim Bros
Louisville
Harper
J. L. Hearne
C. A. Wood
Joe B. Reed
Exchange Hotel
Wood
Chicago
M. Born & Will
Will R. Thomas
Bryan, Texas
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