Houston Relief Committee Donations Totals and Contributors
A historical Houston record lists cash donations to the Relief Committee with numerous names and amounts including 800 00 250 00 60 00 500 00 and 1000 00 from various individuals and firms across cities such as San Antonio New York and Cincinnati. The document names donors like Albert Wilcox Co. and Lawrence Carey while noting involvement from unions and local merchants at Travis Street and public offices in Houston.
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Corea
Cae
Bey Mimittea
Houston
Icra
Paot Veensesesseeesees
Iy Teva Iettsdae
Hermann
Inman, Nelms & Co.seissers
Yong Albert Wilcox & Go
New York
Travis Street
Wrelle
Mines
ROG Werahins
Helmspay
Houston Drug Company
Meesevaeeseres
Biman
Howard
Hh & Co
Henry Alexander
JO. Andrews W
W. Biketmoeyer
Moon
Hubiskos
Rodgers
Eeanetne Vine Company
Eeanetne Vine Company. £ 00 Bhirgsh & Bra
Patheckineass
Woll & By
G. Coleman
Mt Canyon Seed
Ieeden Oe
Tomphorde
Bassbaawersh vi
Pendolph Bros
Waeke
Simon Rosse & Son
Waldo
Cy Blaster
Ces
Sov
Daesedue & Oy
S. Hennineer
He Reed
J. Payton
Tillford
J. B. Roberts
A. Andeson
Lorna
Alec
Hutchiton
Helttman
T. Py Repnant
Eera Nation
H. Anderoom
Henninger
Ccvs
Waddillidges Saseceesey
Lacy
Denham
Newport
Lamarque
Hakan
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Cceecee
Sketsa Eels
B. FY. Sehrmidt
Pahertcic
J. A. McClejlard
Chwihon & Co
Cecens
Rowe Sflev
Bubaa Bess
Harivare
Paren
Tames E Giallo
Fottal Bank of Hush
AL Stude
Teer Oe
James Appleby
William Dmasen
Hes
J.B. Prench
Joe M. Sam
Mes
Joe M
William Huble
Leensee
Winvairden & Ago
Bomacviedy Vecerne Vivardsy
Oath
Rociens
Lees
Maeter Plumbers
Krup
Laredo
Texas
Porth
Brunner & Feist
Cincinnati
DD. Taylor
Escerenees
C. Schwape
Houston Lumber Exchridge
CMPW
Tial
Maredacie
Beal
Daline
Chou
Relief Committee Formed for Galveston Storm Victims
A local group establishes a relief committee across wards to aid Galveston storm sufferers. The document lists ward chairs and members including Rev J J Johnson and Rev G H Smith, with a broad appeal to U.S. citizens of all colors to organize aid for the distressed city.
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J. J. Johnson
G. H. Smith
Third Ward
J. H. Crawford
H. Watts
C. H. Keelan
J. W. ‘Watsos
W. H. Clark
D. G. Terrell
E. H. Wiliams
Op. C. Hunt
Jo Roan Cotton
L. W. Greesley
H. J Beseley
J. H. Mathews
B. Sparks
J D. Husd
Ed. Harden
A. Soot
Willam Jones
Halord Taylor
Hunter Fields
Krapley Green
Fourth Ward
Revy
Coombs
C. N. Love
L. R. Jones
L. W. Waines
Hamp Riley
Henry Jones
P. A. Sharkle
B. F. D. Taylor
Dan Girvin
Oscar Prevost
H. L. Scots
Jamés Kyle
Fifth Ward
Minigan
W.H. Scott
A. T. Locket
A. Dixon
W. H. Roott
Sixth Ward
United States
Galveston
Cafferera
Galverton
Onche
Galveston Disaster Relief Appeal Seeks Aid
The message urges immediate aid from church groups clubs and secret fraternities for 15 000 homeless colored people in Galveston. Contributions should go to Fred Mason secretary general committee Houston Texas with names of several church leaders listed as coordinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Mit Ageert
Gal
Houaton
Texas
George Bl. Wilson
J HL Crawford
Leon Jones
FL Ky
el Bake
William Freeman
Fey
P.O. Hast
Ll. A. Blakeny
T. F. Williams
Fred Maron
Dudae
CIN District Court
Membre
Howston
Witt
Galveston
Horizon
Galveator
Texas City
Hall
Howeronla
Nate
They Reach the City and Toner Their Services
A Columbus relief meeting mobilized to aid Galveston storm sufferers. A party led by Dr Harrigan and 12 associates offered medical aid, supplies, and manpower, pledging funds. The group arranged free rail transport and planned to meet the Galveston train at 4:30 AM with doctors from Harrison and Simpson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Galveston
Houston
Ull
Colups Hus
Toany
Dr. Harrigan
H. G Jameson
H. R. Brown
A. A. Gregory
A. W. Halim
George Gagenworth
A. C. Mix
0. A. Zumewash
Perry Middlebrook
Thorntons McCormick
Charles Itjtopey
M.filey
French Simpron Jr
Sewvers
Drumelste
Southern Pacific
Firid
Harrison Acceptal
Wwrricon
Firnshear
Hospital Corpa
Harrison
F. Simpsons, Jr
de Harrigan
AH. Harrison
Allevton
Relief Efforts Coordinated for Galveston Post Disaster
Judge Wilkon reports Galveston faces water shortages food and clothing scarcity with thousands needing aid. Houston and Dallas Elks lodges pledge funds while committees organize local collections and visits to assist Galveston Lodge and its widows and orphans under state grand master oversight.
Knights of Pythias lodge meeting aids storm sufferers
Members of the Knights of Pythias lodges in the city are requested to meet with Lamer lodge No. 185 tonight to perfect plans for raising funds to aid storm sufferers. The call emphasizes communal support and organized relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Lamer Lodge
Cure for cancers and ulcers with Blood Balm remedy
A public notice extols Blood Balm Co. tonic B. B. B. as a cure for cancers, eating sores, and malignant ulcers claiming poisons in the blood are drained by the therapy. It recounts testimonials from Fredonia Alabama and offers free trial bottles and medical advice at 193 Mitchell St Atlanta Georgia.
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Story
Fredonia
Ale
Blood Balm CO
Mitchell St
Atlante
Telephone Company Donation Amid Storm Aftermath
Charles J. Glidden, president, donates funds via Dr. B. H. Baker after a heavy loan to Southwestern Telephone. Baker coordinates aid in Houston and nearby areas including Virginia Point and Galveston with a $1000 company gift and $500 personal contribution.
Central Christian Church Seeks Relief for Storm Sufferers
Members urged by Pastor Mash to gather at the church tonight to coordinate aid for storm victims. Brethren are stated as largely destitute and appeals are already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
J. CO. Mash
Federated Labor Union Sends $25 to Galveston
The Federated Labor Union met last night and sent twenty five dollars to Galveston by special messenger, and they promise more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Labor Union
Galveston
Woodmen Relief Organization Formed in Texas
A Woodmen relief group organized in Galveston with J B R Stewart as president and W T Barden as secretary. G W Hocock M A Grant and J Schnitzer form a committee to assess needs of distressed members as camps across Magnolia Old Hickory Red Oak Pow Oak and Clack Jack provide support.
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E. T. Barden
Woodmen Raellef
Texas Avenue
Oimon
United States
M. A. Grant
J. Schnitzer
Galveston
J. BR. Stewart
Elecies
W. T. Barden
Magnolia
Old Hickory
Red Oak
Government orders tents and rations sent to Galveston
War department orders 855 tents and 60 000 rations shipped to Galveston with supplies divided between St Louis and San Antonio. The items may be delivered tonight or tomorrow and could be quickly duplicated. Pennsylvania urges relief gifts for Texas victims with railways offering free transport of funds and goods.
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Galveston
Washington
War Department
St. Louis
San Antonio
Herbal Bloodpurifier Promise From Health Cure Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Herb ine as a blood purifier and health tonic to prevent disease and pimples, claiming it keeps youth by supporting digestion and circulation. Sold by A B Klesling for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Klesling
Kellys Kick at Opera House Promises Legitimate Farce
A local notice previews the farce Kellys Kick as a clean humorous play at the opera house with prem y girls in bright costumes singing solos duets and a boy quartet. The piece aims for reasoned comedy rather than horseplay and outlines a light, legitimate story for matinee and evening performances.
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Neil
Kelly
Houston Gaslight Company Offers Wide Range of Heating Fixtures
Houston Gaslight Company advertises a severe assortment of gas fixtures cooking and heating stoves radiators instantaneous water heaters hot plates coal coke coal tar and oil tar for prices and particulars apply to John Sheare general manager phone 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Gaslight Company
Ase
John Sheare
City notice offers tax reduction for early payments
Notice to taxpayers states city council resolution dated September 6 1900 grants a discount on 1900 taxes if paid before December 31 1900. Signed by James P Welsh Olly Assemor and Tax Collector. Also advertises Sour Lake water at 1 per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seasion
James P. Welsh
Olly Assemor
Cure at Sour Lake Promises Quick Health Reset
A brief health notice claims a patient named Bour ie recovered from catarth of stomach and bladder effects at an establishment described as a leading health resort in Sour Lake. The report emphasizes complete cure and quick relief at the facility.
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Catarth
Sour Lake
Houston Gas Light Co. offers insurance after cyclone damage
Houston Gas Light Co reports losses from Saturday night cyclone damage and continues writing insurance against loss by tornado cyclone and wind storms. Call on us for terms.
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Relief Committee
Pecee
Dinergat
IM Seng
Stas B
Solorud
Mason
Miliema
Aed
Ofork
Spindtte
Mocom
Tomitens
Ehy
Hary Brock
J. Helen
Dave Ricker
Bell
Chajan
L. Mmile
Key
J. Burch
Columbus Relief Committee
Wilkon
Hhport
Ftellee
George G. Timmins
Bike
Golfowlup
Ed H. Howe
Dailde
H. H. Willan
Dallas
Ed V. Willman
George G. Thimins
Beoretry
New Orleans
South Texas National Jtmuk
Galveaton Todge
Clark Steen
George G. Timmink
St. Laura
Galverton Elks
Arawer
Puller
H. R
Louis No
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Charles Hhodis
Muler
Jocal Jodge
Odd Fellows Helief Committee
Old Fellows’ Hall
H. F. Roberta
Willatian
W. A. McMillen
Lone Star Lodge
H. F. Roberts
William Obrietian
BE. Or. Parker
G. Wl. Davie
Ohadramin
Vielting
Missouri City
Alvin
William Christian
House's Bank
Tom Alderson
G. 0. Fabm
Tom C. Swope
Lamar Lodge
Kaidits
Pythian
John Ruderedorf
the Christian Church
Woodman Hellef Organization
WAL
Harrisburg
Stone
Pennsylvania
Portons
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
T. W. House
America
H. Waddell
Corner Prairie Ave. and
Fannin St
Houston Gas Light CO
S. O. Cottons& Bro. Insurance Agents
Cotton Exchange Building
L. Lachenger
Gereeine
Main Street Jeweler and Telephone
J. T
K. N. Miller
Aig-306
Levy Building
Main Street
Capitol Ave
Guyer
Lipper
the Batter and Furnisher
Calibars
Winchester
Ithica
Remington, Smith
Bering-Cortes Hardware Co
Prairie and
Milam Streets
Pillot’s Book Store
Carpenters
Masonic Temple
Heyer’s Drug Store
Citizen's Telephone Co
C. L
Theo. Bering
Okarataan
H. B. Jones Sons
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