NOT BURYING DEAD IN GALVESTON RELIEF CRISIS
J Thomas South reports in Galveston that burial has stopped, bodies burnt or dumped at sea, relief is distributed but the worst hit remain unassisted. Water and food are scarce for the crippled. many wounded lack aid as committees are overwhelmed. General Scurry assumes city military oversight while Mayor Jones directs evacuations and logistics amid chaos after the disaster.
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J. Thomas South
Galveston
Texas
McKibbin
Scurry
Houston
Texas City
Galveston Bay
Reef Committee
Jotow Eslimatons
Lew
Charlotte Alfen
Hotton
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Twentieth
Strand
Jones
Cly
Bourry
Austin
Tremont Hotel
Ketchum
McCormick
Houston Light Guards
Perry
Nower
Talventon
Willace Shaw
S T. Marys Infirmary
Regular Army
Naional Guard
Cagualtice
Alonce
Gulf of Mexico
United States Army
Galveston Disaster Toll Soars With Conflicting Estimates
Reports from Galveston describe a devastating catastrophe with bodies washing ashore and many missing at sea. Lieutenant Perry puts dead at about 1000, others claim up to 10 000. relief efforts face logistical strain as survivors endure thirst and disease while authorities assume control of the city.
Statement by R G Lowe on Galveston conditions
R G Lowe issues a summary of Galveston’s post disaster state on September 12. He estimates property damage between 15 and 30 million dollars and notes 4 to 5 thousand lives lost with lives uncertain and no reliable figures available.
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Galveston
Texas
Galveston Death Toll and Charitable Rescue Efforts
A Galveston post reprs sent word that eight thousand may be total in city losses. The steamer Charette M. Allen carried a relief party from Houston to search for bodies. Squads burn bodies as they are recovered while relief work continues with local residents aiding the grim task.
Unclear OCR fragment from Galvestor News
Fragmentary text lacking clear events or statements. Contains garbled phrases about needs and help urgency with names obscured. Unable to extract a coherent report or identifiable entities for a proper summary.
Train disaster aid committees form in Galveston
A chaotic report describes a train route to Gulventon and a relief effort in Galveston. Citizens including James Taylor and Ralph Mehichens coordinate with the Woodmen of the World to collect supplies. Chief John Blackburn leads Houston police in efforts to manage the disaster scene and recover bodies.
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Cohen
Galveston
James Maye Quartes
Horton
L. Durr
Brenham
Baker
Austin
Rolett
Dallas
Gy W. Fonter
Haltans
Calvert
W. A. Mee
Alpin
Galvert
Tenvep
Tempie
J. de Apurlin
Hamiston
Stelling
Galvaston
T Anderson
Dabney
Waco
al Dire
J. Rh
Wood
Galvinton
Grompozyhok
Galverton
Delany
Jones
St Boule A
Tarkel
St Lowes OG
Tufts
Galvestont
Trépke
Hogaton
Geirge M
Dwyer
Gilvedston
G&g
Aorrikou
Pilot
James T. Taylor
Dallias
J. F. Parker
D. P. McAlpine
A. J. Naquin
Joe Wise
Wiliam McBride
B. Buniford
Plummer
Galvestern
George W. Ferguson
Thomaston
Toxin
W. ¢C. Dwain
Wisteria
John Douginas
Walter H. Allison
N. Flore
Theo. Herlig
Sealy
T. DeGrottenfeld
Martin
G. Martin
R. W. Riordan
Dairne
Jamis Welch
Jolio Stewart
M. A. Grant William Haugh
W. Bovork
W. 8. Toney
Clisens
Howton
Joe Kebutser
Messrs. Hocock
Grant
Woodmen of
Throwgl
Houston
John Blackburn
Houston Police
Free Rail Transport Offer for Storm Victims
The rallrowia will transport free so far as their ilmea rug all who are unable to pay fare, and who are storm victim. Persons able to pay will be charged only half fare. Apply to H. Hobenthal, 206 Main treot.
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Rallrowia
H. Hobenthal
World News to Load Houston for Texas City Relief
Breaking dispatch reports two Pullmans and three hostage cars loaded with clothing food supplies and machinery. One car holds disinfectants and the refrigerator car carries meats and vegetables. A World special will head to Texas City with barges for Galveston. The term may pass through Houston Friday morning.
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Houston
Texas City
Galveston
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