Relief Committee Totals Contributions to Date
The Relief Committee of Houston area sufferers reports total receipts of 24,826 70 100 00 up to yesterday evening. Lists show many donors including Wells Fargo, San Antonio, New York, Houston and Texas City firms and individuals. A detailed ledger records distributions to 18 towns with food essentials and supplies allocated to thousands of people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal Relief Committee of Housingjorma
Rar
Well Fargo Ie
Separ
Ceeesnes Heer Td
Haune
Texas
Hanes
Eeteteernas
Ghia Haces
Suenceaenne
Aiseeee Cesar Eens
Seyiets Peidaeoune
Hatkney Weessersachanaseite
WS Park
C.eeseys
Columbus
San Antonio
Dotneon
Bittainsham
Ale
Iy Itoa Works
Pennaylof Lovelady
Munn
Marion
Pola Lode
P. Ie Wall Bros
Street
Pola de Maccabees
T Barlow
Texne
Mimball
Chiviso
WakeAplil
Chariotte
Oud
Victoria
Texanic
Lavgy
Ancient & Ding Company
Toxas
Ester Repeating ‘Arms Co
Aiployes
Houston
Torvas
Shinar
TANEP
Flanders
Moore
Aytttey
Gallatin
Bielety
Goa
Ine Agnor
Texye
Kre Eet Rates
Armistus,i
Chin ‘ ‘ Tenn
Wheel Company
Fon
Verlin
Cate
Orleans
Port Arthur
Sobeen
Paris
Nacog
T Bra
Youkum Texon
Mig. Co
Alabama
Aye Tee Company
Newton
Line Radakie
Charles
Raeais Mina
Mua
Bev
Aiala Duit ‘Ornin
Howson Oh Archer Cit
Knights of Pythias relief committee opens Jones building for distressed
The Knights of Pythias relief committee secures 1205 Congress Ave for a three floor relief center with cots water and gas to shelter distressed Pyuthians and families. Upper floors house women and children while more space is prepared if needed with residences on Mestre Molulchean and Buckingham. Donations total 3168.54 with many lodges contributing across Texas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythiad General Relief Committee
Jones
Congress Avenue
Coreer of
San Jacinto
Pyidlane
Im Luis
Koore
Hist
Optinos
Mestre
Molulchean
Buckingham
Yossi) Kkipedte
Neues
Gélenbuy
Kniwks of
Pytilos Relief Fund
Winboro
W. PF. Skillman
Exchequer
Sulphur Springs
Fidelity Lodge
Toney Grove
Greenville Lodge
Greenville
Meridian Lodge
Meridian
Whitney Lodge
Whitney
Elm Lodge
Denton
Cowan Lodge
Waco
Paragon Lode
New Orleans
Valentine
Troy
Italy
Hice
Bayard
Little Rock
Ark
Baylor
Seymour
J. W. Wheat
Ivanhoe
Palestine
Virginian
Houston
Harmony
Corsicana
Lotus Kigg
San Antonio
Gran Lodge
Kolghta
Pythias
Texas
Less Patrol
Gainesville
Granger
Mineral Wells
Caldwell
Red Star
Mosquto
Commerce
C. Rubin
Columbus
Ohio
Ruby Lodge
Fort Worth
W. C. Burren
Weathered missive to Carrier Brotherhood of Texas
A fragmented 1900 missive from Houston dated September 1 addresses Bire and Froethers and references a furnace story and a night event over Galveston and nearby areas. The text is garbled, yielding limited readable details about a city event or incident and interwoven names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
Teves
Bire
Frotherea
Galveston
Generous Help Pours In For Galveston Sufferers
Monied and material relief floods in from cities across the nation. Seabury Johnson of New York wires aid in gauze and supplies. Mayors and citizens from Charleston Galveston Santa Barbara and Port Arthur contribute funds and goods. A vast network of committees in Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma coordinate shipments of hay provisions clothing and medicines to Galveston and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabury & Johnson
New York
Buckeye Pipe Line
Lima
Ohio
Adger Smith
Charleston
Mra
H. Melasky
Avenue M
Galveston
Brashear
Santa Barbara
Cal
Ypc
Savin Oki
Gat
Crescent News
New Orleans
Citizens
Port Arthur
Houston Committee
Kurgits
The
Maccabees
Navacota
Ae Senfeld
Hilsboro
Texas
C.F. Dewend
Relief Committee
Moline
Dumnes Met
Sherman
Little Rock
Ark
St. Louis
Hients
St Louis
Robert H. Seymour
Warrenton
Texia
Monsre
Fo M, Crawford
F. Carter Pope
Ensenn Ladies
Mucenooes
Brenham Bive
No. 1
Electric Wheel Company
Quinny
W. H. Brown
Peoples Bank O
Cali-Mall
A. A. Augustus
Cleveland
Rose
Texum
A. J. Burleson
Freleler
Mies Lou Palmer
Young Lauren’ Home Mission Society of Trinity
Indieidust
Niatopia Assembly
Royal Society of Counlfellows
Miatotia
G. H. Mueller
New York Exchange
Commercial Club of
Gallatin
Tenn
Eneres Themen H. King
Peppin'a National Bank
Vin Ehitend
Payetteville
CB. Harpett
Houston
W. D. Willams
Landers Hotel
Knoxville
India
Youre Men's Business Club
Lockhart
Crawford
Shiner
Texie
Thornoke
Towns
W. L. George
General Hoge
Zanenythla
J. M. Kennedy
Marlin
Levy
Ois L. Lyons & Co
Nev
B.D. Mamet
Natty News
ATV
Qabreau
New Brunswick
N. J
Droge
Marshy
Austin
Relief committee appointments by ward leaders and auxiliaries
The text lists ward chairmen and members for a general relief committee across four wards. It names Rev. J. Dixon and Rev. W. Mooney among chairs, with multiple associates including professors and doctors. It also records women’s auxiliary leaders in each ward and the committee’s chairman and secretary R. F. Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Relief Committee
First Ward
Bak Soreood
Phillip Gonzales
John Brooks
William Green
Steve Goodson
Felix Cordiy
George Harrin
Profesor
W. White
J. C. Dixon
H. H. Gaskin
Mc. Jamerson
Lemmons
Thomas Robinson
John Devoe
A. A. Harper
William Mooney
N. H. Cline
S. H.gates
Dr. Covington
L. S. Stoonn
Dr. Laach
A. T. Gordon
L. L. Kelley
R. Brown
L. Freeman
J. J. Asbury
John Friday
Ta Lb. Devoe
R. H. Mason
A. Parish
A. Moore
R. F. Harper
Traveling Men Urged To Aid Galveston Disaster Victims
President Michaux appeals to the Travelers' Protective Association of America urging traveling men nationwide to support Galveston disaster relief. He says members are wounded and the association will aid all stricken companions, asking donations by post office, express money, or drafts to Joanhes FE Ludlow, San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaux
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
United States
Houston
Texas
Citioens
Galveston
Thowa
Joanhes FE
Ludlow
San Antonio
Relief fund urged for flood sufferers by Dallas group
A letter from J. B. Seeger Grand Counselor of United Commercial Travelers urges contributions to flood relief for Dalveston and other cities. He deposits $2 and asks members to forward funds to Grand Treasurer L. Schneider in Galveston or to him, recommending substantial support from grand council funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Seeger
GENDRAL STODDARD RETURNS TO HOUSTON AS RELIEF HEAD
General H. B. Stoddard deputy grand master of the Knights Templar returns to Houston from Galveston to direct relief efforts with Houston and Galveston Masonic committees. He cites Galveston losses at about 600 lives 3600 injured and notes property damage still rising as repairs begin. He urges people to avoid Galveston while relief work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Stoddard
Knights Templar
United States
Houston
Galveston
Masonic
Lim
Houstoo
Grand Recorder Knights Templar of
Texas
Stoddard
Ufe
Storm relief funds strictly for storm sufferers
The Houston relief committee states contributions are for those who actually suffered in the storm. Many applicants not affected by the disaster sought aid, but funds and supplies will be used only for those proven to have suffered. Dependents on local charity remain under existing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Relief Committee
Houston
Problic
Boot and Shoe Trade Appeals for Storm Sufferers
Boot and shoe merchants Achenbach & Schulte issue appeals to the trade in several cities. Drafts for storm sufferers are drawn for amounts including fifty, one hundred, twenty five, and twenty dollars to benefit those affected. Names include Houston Brockton Newton Rochester Louisville and Traders National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achenbach & Schulte
Houston
Brockton
Mass
Stacy, Adame & Co
Newton
N. J
H. W. Merriam Shoe Co
Achenbach & Behuste
Houster
Rochester
National Bank
A. Ford & Co
Loulaville
Louleville Leather Co
Relief Effort Mobilized for Texas Disaster Victims
A Texas disaster prompts a broad appeal for sympathy and aid. Inmates at Rusk Penitentiary offer to contribute funds, sending 1.60 as a start, while George B. McClellan post and the Woman's Relief Corps set up relief headquarters at 1013 Franklin Street to marshal state and national G A R support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husk
Konation
Rusk
Texas
Ishasd
Union
Rusk Roo
Meron Fardeaatie
Heoustun
Coly
Emall
Omoh
Governor Bay
Local names appear in scattered roster list
A fragmented OCR line lists individuals including Rust A M Engle Charles Ricker H Mims ae McCollum J J Bobell BR A Grant Billow Max Hart Gua Meyer and several Mrs names with titles, indicating a compiled roster or society roll from a historical page.
Meuston Vicechange Aids Sister City Relief Drive
In prosperity and adversity the Moneian Cotton Exchange members step forward. They donate liberally to the relief fund and join committees as they aid their sister city in collapse. Railways may carry free fares for the needy across the river with regional railroads joining the effort. The exchange offers exchange freedom to Galveston brethren for an indefinite period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Exchange
Gertaken
Howiston
Funnd
Colton Exchange
Southern
Relief Efforts Target Storm Ravaged Towns for Aid
Outside towns hit by the storm appeal for food clothes and medicine. The general relief committee plans to dispatch sub committees to Houston to assess and relay needs. Alta Loma requests a physician and medicines and merchants propose visiting all affected areas to gather exact shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Relief
Houston
Alta Loma
Central Christian Church Storm Aid Committee Seeks Donations
The storm relief committee at Central Christian Church asks for contributions via treasurer W. Miller at the Kioto Building. Many need aid and the committee will distribute gifts carefully. J. C. Magan, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
W. Miller
Kioto
Opi
J. C. Magan
Ladies Committee Seeks Infant and Child Clothing for Fast Shipment
The ladies committee urgently requests donations of all infant and children’s clothing up to seven years old. They ask that articles be donated and sent in for early shipment today.
Relief network mobilizes as Houston flood calls rise
A flood relief appeal from Hosenberg spurs medical staff, volunteers, and civic groups across Texas. Doctors Baldridge and Straus offer services. Emma Laert and Mra. Makely coordinate aid, while Ward and city leaders direct supply distribution via the International and Great Northern line to Galveston and Houston. Local committees in Beaumont, Alvin, Webster, and Little Rock organize shelters, food, and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosenberg
W. H. Baldridge
Wille
Texas
Dr. Straus
Emma Laert
le Grave Ankitg
Ursuline
N. H. Hartman
Hesutiont
Gillie Higgins
Beaumont
Oeal
Mra
Marus Hosbarium
Temple
P. A. Heckman
W. &. Proctor
Houston
International
Great Northern
Jewily
Webster
Rom G. F Pulaiser
Crawfordeville
Lews
J. Wood
Bells
Touh
G. F. Chagibera
Wm. Cay
John T. Moore
Iru
J. W. Lauber
Christian Church
Joseph Dulles
Hattie Heal
PF. A. Love
Texarkana
Tio
Julia A
Little Mook
Ark
Wmn. &. Mitchell
Board of Trade
Peden & Co
Galveston
Endarson
Hesig
Tueir
Ae Piiées
Gerge Henckel
Hitchcock
Cousmittes Yutterdey
Alvin
King
Ian
Advuiph Goldman
Ganom
Powods Ahingiing Calle
BE. G. Miner
BE. D. Holt
Hous‘ton
Albert Lebane
Regert
Relief fund scams prompt caution after storm
Dr. V. 8. MacNider offers free services to Masons and Knights of Pythias relief efforts. Reports warn against unverified fund collection and urge donors to give only through authorized committees. Telegrams note Gould disaster losses and requests for hospital linens, pillows, and cot supplies, with coordinated support from Houston shelters and city halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arecurien
MacNider
Pythias
Tovslon
Otten Bachange
H.W. Taylor & Co
James Lawler
New York
Sears
Gould
New York Oqoaffee Company
Battie Uryan
Lesprovie
Houston
Main Street
Sid Huston
Dire
Tinsley
Manwenr H. F. Mactitegor
Hospital and
Méimbeors
Rainsford
Masonie Te Hee
Ma- Bolte
Notes From the Storm Survivors Across Galveston to Houston
Residents from Galveston share their escape details after the great storm. C Schmidt and family learned wives and kin reached safety at various Houston and Dallas homes. Several Galveston residents including Joe Meyer and Rev. A J Bush survived while reporting widespread destruction and homelessness.
Detachment of Caldwell soldiers aids Houston evacuation
A detachment of eighteen men from Caldwell Texas under Lt Jenkins reached the city by governor order to preserve order during the evacuation as Houston troops move to Galveston. Mrs Mussey seeks her husband and son Blumer Mansy, reported seen yesterday. A Cradle of St Andrew member who went to Galveston with Light Guards contradicted by Lt Norton who reached Houston. guards report roll call shows sailors well supplied and comfortable. additional troops relieved. A package of letters and photos addressed to Mrs M E from New Orleans found at Virginia Point. owner can claim at the Houston Post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Texas
Jenkins
Cty
Houston
Galveston
T. A. Mussey
Blumer Marssy
St. Andrew
Galveoton
Norton
Virginia Point
Misv
M. E
Harvard Witeot
New Orleane
Heusten Post
Thrilling Experience On Gulf Bathtub Rescue Reported
Readable fragments describe Mrs. Burleh Bally and Miss Blasehbe Kennedy fleeing Galveston by sea and reaching Fort Worth. A Marine describes a bathtub rescue as they floated past, with uncertain details and torn text about their ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Fort Worth
Burleh Bally
Mies
Blasehbe Kennedy
Galvesne
Jones
Kennedy
Undelivered telegrams flood Western Union office list
Long list of undelivered telegrams at Western Union Telegraph office route shows names including Mrs V B Austin J C Allen Louie Anderson and many others with multiple entries and a second list appended for 317 Main Street. The notices resemble a routine post at the telegraph service with numerous personals and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Offie
Main Atreet
Gor
Mra
V. EB. Austin
J.C. Allen
Louie Andersen
BR. T. Burwell
D. Benjamin
Aaron Blum
Bluford
A. EB. Bradford
Arthur Bents
A. H. Haker
Miso Dalone
Fred Baker
Josue Boyd
James N. Brown
Dan Campbell
Cooke
Clara Bemmand
Hi OD
Condick
KE. B. Couch
J. G. Clark
Bassia
G. Craig
Mia
N. Colbert
G. J. Connor
J. AL. Votter
B.C. Chespnut
Owen Compton
Dele Durst
Mre
Lo Botdensfelder
F. A. Ryan
le Harimen
George M. Huggins
K. C. Huckerson
Alice Haseley
W. Hayes
W. HM. Hancock
Willie Hart
Haden
Ben A. Haldenrick
J. W. Hereford
Robert T. Holman
George Hail
Nathan Jones
Joe Joswph
R. A. Johnnson
Jenole Jota Mieediraguwels
Mics Loulan Broke
P. G. Keene
B. N. Littlejoba
Joe Leamann
B. C. Landbettar
H. R. Loronece
W. A. Leonard
Edward Lee
A. T. Liusse
Joe Leaimnans
Sheperd
L. GC. Plecket
Walter S. Pelpner
Pifiner
Cable
L. P. Parker
F. Potter
Tom Pelnter
Emily Potter
Paaver Colored Methodist Church
Afelia Weatheimer
Captain Ward
Co. T. Wolvha
D. B. Wilson
Cooper Wilden
Alex Williams
Wilts
Paul Waddell
W. R. Vanganer
W. G. Wright
Paul Wadell
John Watson
Charles A. Zilker
J. M. Zielowsky
F. Zimsherman
Western Me
Main Street
V. B. Austin
Frank Anderson
F. O. Allen
Sates Balone
Joure Bi. B. Glenn
Arnold Anderson
James M. Burroughs
Louie Anderson
Lucy Ballinger
W. J. Byrnes
Lao M. Byrne
R. Borefield
Jessie Boyd
A. H. Daher
R. T. Burwell
W. C. Breewill
William Blakeslee
Clara Bucard
Herbert T. Brown
John Butt
J. W. Breedlove
Houston National Bank
Arthur Bios
G. A. Blenford
Aston Blum
G. A. Bluford
Jake Benson
H. D. Condick
Owenn Compton
SB. B
J. BH. Foley
Charles R. Fox
Geo. Felgin
Francis Fouter
J. C. Fredericks
F. B. Flanders
Warl Ford
Louis H. Filman
Joe Foley
O. F. Grant
T. W. Gorsan
O. M. D. Grigsby
8. Gregg
George L. Glass
H. B. Hobba
Dr. L. Heiddngufalder
F. A. Hyatt
George Hall
L. Hartman
Sarah Harrison
W. H. Hancock
J. M. Hassell
Bem A. Heidenrich
George H. Huggins
Mra. Hoffman
W. H. Howard
D. C. Hutcheson
Mies Allen
Erama
la Rose
R. R. Lurebane
M. RR
McKnight
Leo McMullen
Etta Moore
Shenae Mitchell
Ida Maxey
Mondie
Mary Meager
H. L. Moores
Charlies Miller
A. GO
McCulloch
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Song Relief
Inc
Coriey
Meyer
In- Aaye
Retomatic
Goody
Claudine
O. W. McKaukie
League City
J. le. Risnett
R. H. King
Arcada
Robert Craughton
Rosenberg
Holstor Lang
Columbia
R .B. Loggins
J. T. Lacy
Texas City
Angleton
Novik Galvestoy
Bradford Hancock
Johp J. Moody
Bar Bulic
J._H. Washington
Dickinson
Phil Plerae
Stafford
J. T. Dorrity
Sandy Point
J. B. du Bose
Richmond
K. OF P
Odd Fellows Relief
Grand Lodge
Independent
Order of
Odd Fallows of
Hutchins House
T. R. Anderson
Waxahachie
G. C. Fabn
Dallas
R. M. Chapman
Grand Minster
P. T. Smith
G. C. Swatt
C. B. Lewin
Ennis
OC. Smith
D. C. McCord
M. B. Alkire
Hood Smith
Cary Pahm
Leann Pillot
Tremont Hotel
H. M. Chapman
George C. Sweatt
Waxunhachie
George BK. Parker
Thie Point
T. Np
A. L. Greenough
Paravlo
A. I. Greenough
Waa
T. B. White
S . T. Morris
Texas Children’s Flame Society
Dealey & Baker's
Continental National Bank of Chicago
Houston W National Bank
Talon League Club of
Chicago
Chcago Stock Exchange and Board of Trade
Houdien National
Masoolc Lodge
Jacksonville
Masons
Aiora
Colored People’s Relief Committee
A. M. & Church
R. A. Mason
Gendral Stoddard
Boot and Shoe Trade
Hell of Work
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass
Mnaltnutiine
Simprot
Beal
Ida Hitter
Capitol Avenue
F. Schmidt
Fromhalventon
dare+ ivested
F. Schmitt
Travia Atreet
M. &. Jones
Charlies
Nathan
Morrison
Lamar Avenue
Ec. W. Dorrin
Houston Knet
Wet
Co. G. Rust
Alvin Tusday
W. Anderton
D. Crago
B. G. Delesdernier
Maggio Avn
East Avenue
Sitoum
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