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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
7
Survivors describe terror at sea as a dredge boat sank near Texas during the storm. A Houston man recalls guiding others to safety and a dramatic parachute escape, while Galveston rescue efforts and local scenes show officials, families, and bystanders coping with loss.
Advertisement claims the tablets counteract heat fatigue by keeping the nervous system toned and revitalized. It asserts no nervousness or head ringing, priced at 25 cents.
The article describes Galveston's post disaster outlook with shipping and rail services needing quick restoration. It notes New Orleans and other ports ready to assist, emphasizes Texans’ patriotism, and outlines a plan to rebuild the water front, bridges, tracks, and docks while easing a temporary blockade. The focus remains on reviving the cotton export trade and regional commerce.
Governor receives telegrams from Richmond and Galveston on Baptist convention matters and local health and disaster relief. Updates include deaths, alive statuses, quarantine condition reports, and plans for interior aid facilities. Also reports chartering of Texans Cowl and Moning Co with Fayette mines and tax rolls for Grayson and Cooke counties.
A man who gave his name as John Curley in Sherman Texas on September 14 took about thirty grains of morphine then crossed the street. He was aided by officers and a physician but died despite medical efforts. He said his home was in Houston and he had started toward Springfield.
The La Grange Democratic Club organized at the La Grange courthouse with over a dozen members. Leaders elected include Hownan as president Mann as vice president and Richards as treasurer. The group plans weekly meetings with speakers and sent condolences to Galveston after a disaster.
Obscure OCR fragment honors Joe Aguillo as chairman of the democratic party in Talveston County, noting his role and allegiance to the fighting democracy.
The notice lists state and county officer candidates for Firoxon County. State senators and representatives are named, with several district officials and present incumbents shown, including county judge, tax collector, tax assessor, county clerk, district clerk, treasurer, sheriff, county attorney, and others. No county nominations are indicated beyond incumbents and announced candidates.
Smithville Public Schools opened today in Smithville Texas with 265 pupils enrolled. The staff includes CG Foster superintendent RB Nowlin principal Carrie Lee McDonald seventh grade Stella Warner sixth grade Nella Tipton fifth grade Misa M Brady fourth grade Janamite Bradler third grade Alberta Chesnut second grade Mattie Renick primary and Prof G C Taylor principal of the colored school which serves 55 pupils.
J C Lamkin selected by the Democratic county executive committee to replace John Kloppenburg who resigned. Lamkin cannot make the race and the committee will meet September 18 to determine action.
An obituary notice honors a valued Galveston resident and longtime Democrat, recognizing their faithful service to Texas and the democracy of the Tenth Congressional District. The tribute notes their dedication and the irreparable loss to the community.
A Texas brief notes F. Ponder named postmaster at White Mound in Dragoon County replacing C A W Ponder who resigned. The report lists pensions granted today and miscellaneous names and places including Sterling, Beaukins, Kerr County, Kerrville, and Gainesville with scattered misspellings and unclear roles.
In Lima September 144 a note from the Peruvian house of representatives proposes sending a cablegram to the U S president to express Peru's condolences for the Galveston disaster.
An advertising pill claims Valerio-Phosphate Quinine tabs cure malaria and relieve nervous head ringing. The price tag shown is 25 cents.
Lucien de Helm, ruined by gambling, steals a sleeping beggar girl’s gold coin to gamble again. He wins huge, then reclaims his wealth while imagining adopting the child. At midnight the child dies from cold, and Lucien awakens to the truth, enlisting in the Chasseurs d'Afrique to escape remorse.
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