Galveston Phases Out Martial Law with City Restored
Galveston reports improving conditions after nine days of martial rule. Civil authorities resume control at noon with General Scurry remaining to assist law and order. Saloons stay closed and relief efforts continue for storm victims amid ongoing inquiries from Austin.
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Dead in Small Towns List 254 Tally Outside Galveston
The Houston Post lists 254 dead in locations other than Galveston. Towns named include Arcadia 1, Alvin 18, Alta Loma 2, Arcola 9, Angleton 6, Near Barzoria 15 convicts, Brookshire 2, Columbia 13, Dickinson 9, Fairbanks 4, Hitchcock 37, League City 1, Lamarque 32, Letitia 1, Liverpool 1, Morgan Point 2, Patton 32, Richmond 18, Rosenberg 10, Sandy Point 8, Seabrook 16, Virginia Point 13 with 14 missing, Velasco 7. Two dead at Houston and two near Port Lavaca not included.
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Patton
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Sandy Point
Seabrook
Virginia Point
Velasco
Port Lavaca
Trains Resume in Stricken City as Bridge Opens
The first train reached Galveston at 6:15 AM and trains move slowly yet steadily. More arrivals than departures, freight outlook improves. Martial law ended at noon. High demand for wharf labor and street cleaning workers.
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Galveston
Relief Effort in Houston Aids Storm Refugees
Houston reports large scale relief for Galveston and other storm refugees. Local doctors staff temporary hospitals, volunteers nurse, badges signal aid, trains welcome arrivals, and escorts ensure needs are met swiftly. Houstonians donate generously to relief funds amid $250,000 in storm damage locally.
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Mustache debate swirls around Jim Howard case
Frankfort Kentucky reports on Sept 21 recount a dramatic alibi trial scene for Jim Howard. Defense witnesses testify he was clean shaven on Jan 29 while others claim a moustache appeared by Jan 30. The prosecution links point to a broader murder case and prior trial themes.
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Jim Howard
Bowman Gaines
Ben Rake
James F. Daly
Ed Parker
London
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Secretary of State
Caleb Powers
Tragedy at Fort Davis Follows Dance Outing
A fatal shooting affray occurred in Fort Davis Texas after a dance. J. E. Stewart died from injuries sustained in the clash between white men and Mexicans. Wreckers were sent to investigate the scene as officials reported the incident.
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Tex
J. E. Stewart
Excursion offers to fairs and conventions across several cities
Low excursion rates announced for events from Saint Louis to Palestine and Dallas including the St Louis Fair National Baptist Convention Palestine Fair International Fair and Texas State Fair with special round trip pricing. Contact D J Price G P T A Palestine Texas for details.
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