Calm rebuilding effort in Galveston after disaster
Report from Galveston notes a shift from panic to orderly recovery. Key figures like John Sealy describe relief work, wage payments, and controlled aid while Miss Clara Barton remains engaged. Sanitation improves and dead recovery rises, with continued targeted support for those unable to work.
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Galveston
Tremont Hotel
General Scurry
John Sealy
Sealy
Hutchings, Sealy & Co
William A. McVittie
Sayers
Austin
Clara Barton
Bridge Repaired and Rail Lines Ready for Galveston Trade
Railroads report readiness to resume Galveston traffic as the Santa Fe bridge over the bay nears completion. Major carriers including the Santa Fe, International and Great Northern, Southern Pacific, and Missouri, Kansas and Texas anticipate handling all freight and passenger movement. New Orleans clears a record day as Galveston losses shift business south. Ten carpenters head to Galveston to repair the state quarantine station.
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Houston
P. H. Goodwyn
Gulf, Colorado
Santa Fe
Galveston
Bay
International
Great Northern
Southern Pacific
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Austin
United States to respond to German note on China
Washington reports indicate the U S will publish a careful diplomatic note on the Chinese crisis rather than a direct rejection or acceptance. The reply may circulate to other powers to elicit support for the U S position while maintaining proprieties.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Galveston Eyes Resumption of Trade After Calamity
Galveston reports a train will enter tomorrow via the temporary bridge, signaling commerce revival. An army of workers will line the wharf as cotton and freight flow resume, while city cleanup and industry reestablishment proceed. Homeless needs remain high as remaining homes shelter two to five families each.
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Galveston
Navy Yard Prep Seeks Mare Island Training for Vessels
Report notes sailors to be sent to Mare Island for preliminary instructions before assignment to battleships and cruisers for active duty. Also mentions local historical notes on births and regional industry data.
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Navy Yards
Mare Island
Travel Excursions and Expositions Across Major Cities
Announced are low excursion rates for trips to fairs and conventions including St Louis, Richmond, Palestine, San Antonio, Dallas, Kansas City, Chicago, with dates ranging September to October. Tickets available through local agents or write D J Price G P T A Palestine Texas for details on rates dates and sale limits.
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ST. Louis
Richmond
Virginia
National Baptist Convention
Palestine
Tex
San Antonio
Dallas
Kansas City
Ass’n. Hereford Cattle Breeders
Chicago
D. J. Price
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Shore Mess
Banner Brand Mackerel
Pettijohn
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Soosooe
Brazos County
Ben. S. Read
Bobeogo
John Wittman
Bryan, Texas
Burt Norwood
Liza
Dray Line
F. A. Lee
Calveston
Clara
Barton
Iness
North
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Sabine
Gulf
New Orleans
James T. Hayden
Jefferson
City
Jefferson City
Dublin
Ind
Hagerstown
Here
Blocklinger
United States Naval
Federal Bureau of Navigation
Pacific
Purcell Mills Elevator
Purcell « LT
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Bryan Gracey
Tom A. Searcy
M. F. Heenan
John J. Lee
Henry County
New London
Atlantic
Charlton County
Missouri Penitentiary
Press Publishing Association
Dee Mike, JR
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