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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
2
A Post reporter chronicles Galveston after the storm detailing communal solidarity as neighbors aid one another. A young man braves flood to rescue relatives, while hospitals and shelters endure and the city faces near-total ruin. Officials foresee rebuilding with aid from wealth and enterprise, though many residents are left destitute and seeking new beginnings.
Report notes three photographers venturing to ruins faced hostile crowds and had their equipment damaged while attempting to capture scenes. The incident highlights dangers faced by observers documenting the aftermath.
In Galveston on September 14 the wharves and most buildings are demolished and three feet of water covers the area. The loss to the Red Navigation company is about 100000 dollars with steam tugs docks and several barges wrecked. Several vessels are beached or sunk and lives are reported lost. Relief measures include hot coffee for workers and shoe distribution for those aiding families, with the relief chairman coordinating supplies and sanitary efforts.
Mr. Griffin states that mail will be sent with every relief boat, with a crew in charge, as mail service across the bay is temporarily halted. No regular mail will be dispatched for some time.
In Galveston on September 14 1900 Hon Joe Lf Jameson a state revenue agent is sworn as special officer directing about 300 laborers in the East Ind area clearing debris and cremating found bodies. Debris removal intensifies as families are wiped out and lists of the dead remain incomplete. A train of tents from the quartermaster arrived for immediate pitched shelter. Communications show city authorities turning over relief duties to Adjutant General Scurry and Major Fuyling steps authorized to requisition needed property for the relief force.
In Galveston on September 14 relief efforts center on work for able workers, with clothing and bedding arriving for distribution. Men who work will receive shoes, while women, children, and the severely wounded are to contact Chairman Henderson at Tremont Hotel for transport to Houston and onward support. Mayor Jones and General Curry supervise the orderly operation with their aides.
In Galveston on September 14 a 16 year old boy confronted a looter at a body, fired a .38 pistol to stun him, and after the assailant struck him twice the boy shot again. The assailant was knocked down, mauled, and bound before the youth, aided by a town rope crew, escorted him to town.
The town enforces martial law as large gangs clear debris under a supervising leader. Volunteers fill many tasks and impressment remains unnecessary, with Galveston deemed to recover from the disaster.
A Galveston bulletin lists ward by ward physicians organized to care for the sick in the city. Each ward names chairmen and assistants with street locations and offices, detailing a citywide medical relief plan.
In Galveston on September 14 Fred Williame of Company A First Texas regiment Houston Light Guards was accidentally shot in the left hand when a plate dropped from a comrade’s pocket. He was treated in Houston and listed as not seriously hurt. Bishop Khillagher reports church losses in Galveston with Trinity church ruined and orphanage damaged, but cathedral spared.
The boat brought Colonel W W L Prather president of the University of Texas Colonel Brackenridge of San Antonio Beauregard Bryan of Brenham and Tom H Henderson of Cameron to inspect the state of the medical department buildings in Galveston to judge if the school could open with the upcoming term. Wrecked houses in Galveston indicate damage and the probable plan for further action tomorrow.
The authorities will burn badly demolished buildings to clear sites and pursue systematic wreck recovery. In Galveston Colonel I J Polk directs Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railway crews to complete tracks on both bay sides so trains can run two ways by weekend. He supports a proposed temporary bridge plus eventual permanent replacement and reports a $6000 Santa Fe relief fund.
Telegram from Loula Klopsch of Christian Herald asks Galveston to cooperate in relief work and provide headquarters for a representative en route. Request is for rapid response and at expense of the Herald.
Miss M. Elizabeth Simmons of Dallas, a trained nurse, arrived in Galveston with letters of recommendation from Dallas citizens. She volunteered for emergency aid, was assigned to duty, and will remain.
In Galveston Texas Census Supervisor Hart Gettle said this morning the population count loss will not exceed 5000.
Mr. Lewis Braun of Velasco reports 2000 residents homeless after flood and washouts. Citizens’ committee appeals for shelter, winter supplies, and building materials as farmers face severe conditions. A donation of shingles was received and saved for use. Authorities note 20 people are reported home.
Citizens of Waller Texas gathered at 11 a m to organize relief for the homeless and needy. A committee wired Governor Sayers urging immediate aid and the distribution of funds and provisions to prevent further suffering. The appeal notes crops destroyed and lives at risk.
President L. L. Foster and Prof. Gitaecke surveyed Prairie View College after a morning arrival by rail from Collage. They arranged repairs for damages and then returned to College Atution. Worry arose about Miss Addie Douglasn of Say Ag nelo regarding her possible location in Houston and whether she should report to the school office.
In Eagle Lake on September 14 Mrs. L. B. Beadle, believed by husband and friends to be stormbound en route to Galveston, failed to reach Galveston in time. Misconnections and care for her children kept her from the journey as the storm approached.
Austin seeks 1 million cotton pickers from Yalveston to be moved into Hed River country. Whanhackle requests a thousand pickers. communications reach Towstin for mobilization plan.
Floods at Galveston crippled Rock Island shipments and diverted all wheat and cotton exports to New Orleans. Freight costs rose on cotton about 1f cents per bale, sparking buyer hesitation and delayed purchases as rates moved higher.
Sherrill Reeder of Denton wed Evian A Sherrill and Migs Kafritin in a ceremony at the groom’s brother W Sherrill home. Moore-Gowan reports the marriage of Orville Moore to Jeanie Cowan in Lewisville with Rev. J J Moore presiding. Garrison-Mayo notes upcoming marriage of Florence Mayo to Be Link B Garrison in Victoria Texas.
Multiple obituaries and notices from Texas areas. References include Wheelock Prestage Davis Lott Mount Morant Garr Stillwell Fields Porhom Melton Appleby Atlanta El Paso with dates and burial or funeral plans, noting deaths, interments, and local remarks.
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