Citywide cleanup and relief actions after Galveston storm
President Cowan orders Deputy Sheriff volunteer corps to clear debris and enforce order in wards while removing labor resistance. Health officials compel druggists to provide medicine to the needy and bill the health department. School buildings suffer extensive storm damage with repairs likely exceeding 100000 dollars. Deaths of several teachers are reported. University of Texas medical buildings damaged. Dominican convent also damaged but SAFETY assured. Relief shipments arrive from Beaumont. many displaced seek transport and shelter amid continuing recovery efforts.
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Cowan
Thomas
Afteen
Association
Debrim
Wilkinson
Health Department
John A. Hopkins
Galveston City Schools
Denver
Avenue P
Rosenberg Avenue
Harry Rosenberg
Ball High School
Avenue L
Weat Broadway
Avenue K
East District Colored School
Wrest
Central District Colored School
Chum
Hopkins
Alice Park
Misa Nelile Davy
W. D. Darnall
E. BR. McDade
Misa A. M. Rowe
Misa Hattle Rowe
Medical Department
University of Texas
Galveston
Avastin
Waa
Destruction of Galveston After Devastating Storm
On board the Sloop Crescent in Galveston Bay on September 12, the city of Galveston is described as obliterated by the storm that raged Saturday. Buildings along the main thoroughfares are badly damaged, with corpses and wreckage filling streets as chaotic scenes unfold.
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Galveston Bay
Galviston
Galveston
Southern Pacific to Build Double Track Bridge at Galveston
G W Boschoke of the Southern Pacific received wire orders from New York to lay rails for a double track steel bridge across Galveston Bay ten feet higher than the old wooden bridge. Engineers survey the site and prep to resume work on the company’s wharves in Galveston.
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Southern Pacific
Galveston
Texas
G. W. Boschoke
New York Rails
Galveston Bay
Aftermath of Disaster Description of Looting and Despair
The account portrays mobs moving corpses after a catastrophe with ships and barges transporting the dead to the sea. It notes widespread devastation, looting by vandals, and the isolation of the city as rescue and relief efforts struggle to reach victims and evacuate women and children.
Storm Hesolcs at Clear Creek
The letter to the editor from T. M. Binison three miles south of Clear Creek reports widespread storm damage between Clear Creek, Gilveaton, and Houston. He notes twenty one residences demolished, a town largely destroyed, crops ruined, and property losses including a dwelling, stable, barn, orchard, and fences. The missive details desolation from a cyclone or storm described as severe and damaging.
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Clear Creek
Qilveaton
Houston
Arcadia
T. M. Binipaon
Six Modlen Found at Quintana Beach Texas
Six Moorled women were found buried on Quintana Beach near Quintana Texas on September 12. Local authorities report they were stripped of their clothing before burial and three witnesses described the scene. Police opened an investigation into the incident and seizure of the clothing is underway.
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Quintana
Texas
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An old and trusted remedy for children teething, Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup soothes the chilies gums and allays pain. It is advertised as curing wind colic and diarrhoea and is claimed to be the best remedy for teething distress.
Montrot and Health Ad Copy Fragment
Fragmentary ad text touts Montrot and Band of time pain for youth health. Mentions Dood gure and Ra07 ip digestie terms. promises healthy condition and relief from disease. Pricing notes appear, with unclear endorsements and a byline A. BK ung.
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Montrot
A. BK Ung
Post invites subscriptions for storm sufferers fund
The Post asks Houstonians Texans and nationwide readers to contribute to a storm relief fund. All gifts will be acknowledged and handed to relief committees for distribution. Yesterday’s receipts include Slumming & Stockbridge New York Orange Texas Citizens of Eagle Lake James Bute McCane Detective Agency O J Holt J P Lantz CG N A DeBajligethy Stuart Atcheson and others totaling cash.
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Post
Houston
Texas
Slumming & Stockbridge
New York
N. Y Relief Committee
Orange
Eagle Lake
James Bute
McCane Detective Agency
O. J. Holt
J. P. Lantz CG
N. A
Galveston Bay Storm Toll and Rescue Efforts Reported
The Post describes J Delaney and a party crossing Galveston Bay during the hurricane. It details flooding from four to five feet in houses, eight feet in yards, and widespread damage. It notes drownings at Fort Crockett, Camp Hawley, Bolivar, and Bolivar lighthouse, plus rescues by lifeboats and S.P. personnel.
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Galveston
Texas
J. Delaney
George W. Bouche
Southern Pacific
Houston
Galveston Bay
Bosthke
Ron
Howe
Mr. Delaney
Noemed Daxed
Alany
Delaney
L. Meggett
Holton Direct Navigation Company
van Vieck
Southern Pacite
Clinton
Juno
Wharton Bates
Direct Navigation Company
Galvestay
Louise
Red Fishight
Piiot
James Capey
Sleepy Joe
Charles FP. Walker
Lamargie
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Firnt
Artilery
Camp Hawley
Camp Hawly
Fort Crockett
Goven
Bolivar
Nichola
Monare
Siotern
B. Shaw
Oldilletie Place
San Jacinig Hay
Ceilar Beyon
Government to Repair Galveston Bay Links After Hurricane
A war department engineers corps met in New York to plan rapid repairs around Galveston and to resume unfinished improvements. They propose a 100 foot wide 25 foot deep channel through Univeston bay to Buffalo bayou and a 40 foot wide 17% foot deep channel to Houston with a total project cost near 4 million dollars. Some funds already spent include 371,180 for Galveston bay and 210,000 for the bayou. The department will aid in rebuilding bridges to protect shipping interests.
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New York
Corps of Engineers
War Department
Houston
Wouston
Buffalo Bay
Galveston Bay
Univeston Bay
Buffalo Bayou
Bayou
Storm wrecks flood Galveston area with multiple vessels aground
Widespread damage reported along the coast as numerous ships and salvage rigs run aground or wrecked near Pelican Capts, Campbell's Bayou, and Virginia Point. The Comatock dredge and multiple tramps lie stranded while light ship 25 and Hygen sustain limited damage. Sheriff Henrys Thomas’s house wrecked. his family survives on a floating roof until rescue. An elderly Harrisburg man from the Jules barge is rescued after clinging to a wheel stand.
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Hitchcock Shoals
Pellam Island
West Bay
Galvaston, Houston
Northern Bridge
Virginia Point
Hygen
Henrys Thomas
Galveston
Lawrence
Doyle
C. Nicolini
Siortion
Mills
Harrisburg
Jules
Louise
Netroyerty House
Morgin Point
Wiley Small
Galveston Resolves to Rebuild After Great Hurricane
Editorial urges unity after Galveston’s destruction, calls for burying the dead and aiding the needy, notes national relief networks and Buckner Orphanage aid, and emphasizes resilience and future recovery. The piece stresses not abandoning Galveston and honoring those lost.
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Galveston News
Galveston
Galveston Kina
Anneal
Dust and Courage Guiding Postwar Restoration
The passage urges unwavering courage as dust settles on land and sea. It calls for burying the dead and aiding the distressed, then a swift, resolute effort to rebuild homes and communities, proving worthy of global compassion and spirit to overcome misfortune.
Destructive September Norther Hits Kendleton Texas
A severe wind and rain storm struck Kendleton on a Saturday night, tearing down buildings including the two story Escre building, the saloon, and the new post office. Many homes damaged, cattle killed, trees uprooted, and Wires down leaving the town without communication. No lives were lost though several were badly bruised as the route of the storm disrupted trains and mail service.
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Kendleton
Texas
USA
Escre
L. ©. Liason
L. J. Blakely
J. A. Shupal
KR. H. Thurst
Traca
Beasley
Missouri City Seeks Aid After Storm Damage
A Missouri City Texas relief appeal dated September 12 requests funds clothing and provisions for residents left destitute by a Saturday night storm. Committee chair A O Sayler promises fair distribution to those in need and lists afflicted individuals and households in a brief damaged notice.
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Missouri City
Texas
A. O. Sayler
Damaged OCR Ledger Of Local Notables And Totals
Fragmentary text lists residents and households with names such as Mrs J C Hutchison and J H Metcalf. It records totals for several individuals, including Wyman Robinson and W H Mercer, and mentions damages and a Be We Day style event in an unclear local ledger.
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D. B. Sheady
J. S
Flanagan
Tasom
Weeees Panne
J. B. Pibertesee
Julia
James Boils
W. H. Friera
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DeVewington
George M. Kekek
A. Ryers
W. O. Bunddlek
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H. Cooper
T. A. Monjore
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Watie
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J. H. Metcalf
Wyman Robinson
Tosa Tota
W. H. Mercer
Sces
W. B. Cochran
Bushnell
Garver
J. C. Hutchison
E.R. Seyler
Seyler
Korat Defends Tremont Hotel After Storm Report
Residents of Alief Texas protest a recent article in The Postram claiming Dr George Korst refused shelter. Korst asserts Tremont Hotel provided refuge to hundreds during the storm Saturday night.
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Tremont Hotel
George Korst
George Korat
Post
Houston
Texas
Tre
Galveston
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