Galveston’s Appeal Describes Massive Losses
A public address from Galveston outlines death toll estimates of 6000 plus 2000 nearby, and property losses above 30 million dollars. It details beach-front devastation, debris removal costs, and widespread housing damage, while praising relief efforts led by Governor Sayers and Red Cross figures.
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Galveston
Joseph D. Sayers
Red Cross Society
Texas
Sayers
Clara Barton
The
Red Cross
Central Relief Committee
Reports on 1900s events from multiple cities
Washington considers Galveston fort reestablishment based on a board of engineers report. Iron Mountain shops at Baring Cross in Little Rock burned, 400 men left jobless, loss near 250000 dollars. Skagway to Dawson passenger rates rise to 60 and 50 with other routes unchanged. Diaz elected president of Mexico, inauguration set for December. Occidental fire near Santa Rosa burns 150 square miles, damage about 1500000 dollars.
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Washington
Galveston
Wilson
Little Rock
Iron Mountain
Baring Cross
DeSoto
Vancouver
Skagway
Dawson
Santa Rosa
Occidental
Freestone
Galveston Mayor Walter O Jones Nominated for Congress
Houston reports Walter O Jones mayor of Galveston has been nominated by Republicans in the Tenth district to succeed R B Hawley, whose retirement from politics is confirmed by a letter Hawley sent.
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Jones
Galveston
Olara Barton
Houston
Walter O. Jones
Tenth Congressional District
R. B. Hawley
Hawley
Fiji islanders move to federate with New Zealand
Melbourne dispatch reports Fiji islanders taking steps to federate with New Zealand as regional ties intensify. The note highlights a push toward political unity and cooperation between Fiji and New Zealand in the late 19th century context.
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Melbourne
New Fesland
Appeal for Homes and Aid for 10000 Displaced Americans
The speaker urges immediate housing for about 10,000 ruined and improvised camps to prevent poverty and restore self respect. They call on well to do and charitable groups to provide longer term solutions beyond food and medical aid, noting current supplies cover only a tithe of needs.
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Alore
Excursions to Fairs and Conventions From Major Cities
Special round trip excursion rates offered for events including Saint Louis Fair in October, National Baptist Convention in Richmond, Palestine Fair, International Fairs in San Antonio and Dallas, Texas Kinite Fair, and Hereford Cattle Show in Kansas City. Ask ticket agents for details on rates and sale dates. correspondence to D J Price, G P and T A, Palestine Texas.
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ST. Louis
Richmond
Virginia
National Baptist Genevention
Col
Palestine
Tex
San AN
Dall
Texas
D.J. Price
G.P. &T.A Palestine
Texs
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California
Colorado
Howell Brothers
John Wittman
Bryan, Texas
Burt Norwood
Cohbogocses
Brazos County
Ben. S. Read
Qld
Liza
Dray Line
F. A. Lee
Py A. Lee
Reelief Committee
Water OC
M. Lasker
Clarence Ousley
Joshoa D. Sayers
City of Mexico
Mexico
Congress
Porifiio Diaz
Mayor Jones
Purcell Mills Elevator CO
Purcell
Grocerie
Bryan Grocery
Tom A. Searcy
Wilcox
Bryan Eagle
M. F. Heenan
Press Publishing Association
Dee Mike, JR
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