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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
3
Three days after the disaster residents recount the devastation at Goliad. The storm left many graves and ruined homes while volunteers from nearby towns help with relief. No new deaths reported among the injured as recovery and care efforts continue for whites and colored residents alike.
Citizens meet to adopt a relief plan aiding Goliad Texas after a disaster. Local committees organize volunteer reporting and coordination with churches and nearby towns to provide transportation, medical care, meals, and shelter as needed. Contributions support supplies and ongoing aid from Ep istopal and other church groups.
May 21 in Galveston. Chairman Henderson of the relief committee demanded funds for Goliad and drew $500 at noon. Since then substantial subscriptions have been received and will be forwarded tomorrow.
Bellville Texas May 2 Bellville's contribution to Goliad amounting to $60 was sent today Mrs T Harley who was killed was long a resident of the plot and many friends here feel a personal loss. Denton to Give a Concert May 21 Denton Texas May 21 The soliciting committee has secured money provisions for the Goliad storm sufferers and will present a concert by local talent for their benefit Saturday night.
Dallan Texas May 21 Mayor Cabell proposed Dallas first relief offer of 4 million dollars to Goliad after storm damage. More funds to be sent and murals planned for tomorrow.
J. L. Wolf & Bro reports retail sales totaling 158.10 dollars yesterday with ten percent allocated to Goliad storm sufferers under the terms of an agreement. The fundraiser aims to support storm victims through charitable contributions from regular sales.
Sailors recount the St Pierre catastrophe and the Korona rescue. Ellery Boott and Charles Thompson survived the wreck of the Reralma near Barbadoes and St Pierre as Mount Pelée eruptions unleashed fire and mud. Captain Carey describes near shipside chaos and daring duties amid the eruption’s dark ash and boiling waters.
The Post lists subscriptions received for Goliad cyclone sufferers from Waters-Pierce Oil company Theo Keller W B Jones M Jones Master Joli Wieman Lever and other Houston subscriptions totaling £ 506.50 100.00 10.00 5.00 2.50 1.00.
A harrowing rescue scene unfolds as Captain Morgan is saved from a ship ablaze. First mate Keott and crew assist passengers while Second Officer Moronin succumbs to injuries. Fire Chief Troon coordinates as the ship suffers severe damage with multiple fatalities and survivors fighting the flames.
May 21 report from Arcadie says General Firmin leads a large army toward Port an Prines. The provisional government has summoned all cillacone to defend the capital as the population remains under arms two days march away.
A fragmentary report from Waco Texas dated May 21 states $400 was sent to support the people of Goliad. The sum was remitted via a relief fund and wired directly to the local agency for distribution.
A fragmentary notice from Gonzales dated March 21 outlines a fundraising push by a salcciing committee for Gillol eter valersre Howe relec BSG. The document references a large shipment or distribution of food to aid a community event and mentions Ridleion as a recipient date.
Veteran editor Godkin, formerly of the Evening Post, died last night. The passing ends a long career shaping the paper’s tone and coverage.
The article covers a Senate debate on the Philippines policy and U S stance toward Cuba. It notes remarks by Mr Wellington opposing the policy and condemning American actions in the Philippines while addressing allied reactions and international responses.
The text presents a dense, garbled OCR of a historical newspaper page featuring scattered names, numbers, and phrases. It mentions locations like Toronto and Wellington and includes references to military or political topics, but most of the content is indecipherable.
A fragmented dispatch describes large armed forces and supplies in South Africa as forces of the two republics extend operations. It notes widespread hostile activity, continued resistance, and strategic positions across the region, with emphasis on resilience and anticipated prolonged fighting.
Fragmented OCR text references several names and places but lacks coherent events. It mentions Albert VY Tawling, Margaret Taylor, and Naomi with scattered phrases about meetings, compositions, and possible public notices, but no clear actions or outcomes.
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