Relief Work Moves Forward as Governor Sayers Is Asked to Help
The Houston relief effort for Harris County and surrounding areas continues with the committee seeking state aid. Judge Wilton and Eiger Watkins travel to Austin to request authority to retain funds already on hand and organize ongoing aid. Captain S. Taliaferro oversees外 outside relief from the cotton exchange and Main Street offices, while Mrs. Qualtrough and the ladies committees run clothing and sewing operations at the Market Hall and other headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harts County
Wornhg
Austin
Sayers
W. EH
Wilton
Eiger Watkins
Yast
Ponecesion
Qualtrough
Ryan
Setragany
Mula Street
Taliaferro
Teliaferros
Main Street
Commerce
Franklin Avenues
Houston Texas
Charles Dillingham
Houston
Texas
Weq
H. Jogoy
Bay
Stroud
Oklahoma Territory
New Jersey
Spring and Rubber Company
Jersey City
William Powell & Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
D. RR. Bridges
Haq
Corrigan
J. K. Mayo
Iraq
Sedgewick
Kansas
Resine Ryan
Jeilea
Market Hall
Youne
Pet Ryan
Howton Light Giliard
Committee to Furnish Clothing for Storm Sufferers
The general relief committee on clothing for storm sufferers from poln's outside Hartia county operates from 606 Main street for sending clothes to those in need. Houston ladies are urged to call and assist as work is dire and donations are solicited led by Mia Rosine Ryan, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Relief Committee On
Poln's
Hartia County
Main Street
Houston
Relief efforts funding and distribution details emerge
A historical message outlines funds sent to relief committees for shelter, supplies, and ongoing aid across Alvin, Alta Loma, Pearland, Dickinson, Texas City, and surrounding areas. It lists amounts for each locale and describes distribution of groceries clothing groceries and other essentials, plus relocation of headquarters and volunteer efforts amid martial law concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Loma
Arcana
League City
Texas City
St Lutiarque
Dickingon
Columbia
Alvith
Pearland
Hitchcock
Velanto
Quintana
Chenango
Edgewater
North Galveston
Caenca
Alvin
Manvel
Liverpool
Ampater- Gam
Alagoa
Krocetins
Hitchcwck
Arendia
Rdcowater
Greigerien
Lowewe City
Musterroom
Manuel
Dickinson
Groce
la Macrine
Velaceo
Grocertin
Hravoria
Trains Bring Refugees Through Houston in Delayed Arrivals
Several trains bound for Houston from the Island City yesterday faced delays as routes on the Galveston Houston and Henderson and Santa Fe railroads were maintained between there and Galveston. Passengers and names of people linked to the crossings and camps are listed among those arriving at Houston over various lines, with reports of late arrivals and shifting crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Island City
Galveston
Hender
Howton
Hendersoy
Turrer Hal
Shaw
Livérwal
Joseph Carred
Manville
Ko W. Poole
Valveatsa
Mire Miaty Little Wid
O'Mealy
Wilard
Capitol Hotel
Min
Handal
Jogo
Woo Fiisher
Child
AC Muller
Mes Carthy
Moore TB
Monly
CW Pregtar
The
Hoteling Mouse
Aid
Relief Report From N L Mills On Brazoria County Storm
Colonel N R Mills reports to Captain Taliaferro on the extent of devastation across Brazoria and nearby counties after the late storm. He lists towns nearly wiped out and urges rapid relief including shelter, shingles, lumber, clothing, and medicines, noting large needs at Angleton Velasco and Arcola while Galveston suffers the greatest losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Mills
Taliaferro
Biasorla County
Galveston County
Manlani
Vialt Pointe
Columbia Tao Railroad
Hon
Hitch
Ils
Columbia Tap
Braziria
Arcola
Chénatige
Sandy Point
Atgidton
Velusta
Houston
Thin Point
Bragoria
Thompenn
Sandy ‘Poyit
Cleveland
Bingham
Marin Chenanga
Angleton
Haven
Sayers
Harvin
F. EB. Jones
Shairman
Ralief
Quintan
Perry's Landing
Araamii
Hraror
Valasin
Mulliken
Paul Kreuzer
Conrad Albright
Cohuintla
Bragorin
Es Nol
Mills
Marriages and local notices from a 19th-century record
The report lists marriages including Charles W Sthoalikop and Mien Jette Wheat and Julia Gallacher with details of locations and officiants. It notes a burglary charge for Chath Jones, exams for county tax inspectors, and upcoming church meetings and teacher-related events at local halls and avenues with various ministers and organizers mentioned.
Personal Mestion Reports Movements of Local Residents
Mr. W. FB Dixon left last night for Washington DC on W Dummens trip. Mrs. J L Cooke, formerly of 225 Galveston, comes to the city. R A Chadwick of 1417 Main Street and Mrs. Howeird with her son and two daughters Hana and Teotle from San Diego arrived yesterday and will settle there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FB. Dixon
Washtexton
Dcl
J. GL. Cooke
Q. Galventon
Mea
Baptist Church Committee Seeks Funds to Rebuild After Storm
At the First Baptist church meeting the committer was appointed to solicit subscriptions to rebuild the church wrecked in the September storm. The group will meet at 4 PM today at the home of Mr. Charier Stewart on Malin Street. Members named include Mrs. W, Mrs. Charles Stewart, Miss Dee Stewart, Mrs. J. M. Collier, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Leverton, Mrs. Slimpson, Mrs. Downey, Mrs. W. Stapler, Mr. L. S. Pilegerald, and Mr. Ro P. Spears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsing Pandas
First Baptist Church
Sight & Communities
Charior Stewart
Malin Street
Mra. W
Mine
Charles Stewart
Misa Dee Stewart
Woodmen Circles Unite to Aid Flood Victims in City
The Woodmen of the World circles New 16 and 22 form a relief committee with HQ at 19 Congress Avenue to assist flood sufferers. Members include Mrs M J Crocker Mrs T Wilnou Mrs Frances Lane Mrs Minnie Bheck Mrs M arant Mrs F Poodleton Mrs Wate Mitegaraid Mrs Jima Mrs Leona Teorplel Mrs S Wlexsout Mrs A Minster Mrs ft Andria Mrs Reynolds Mrs Anderson and Mrs Cleasan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmsn of the World
New
Congress Avenue
M. J. Crocker
T. Wilnou
Frances Lane
Minnie Bheck
Ma.ran
Proposed Homes For Storm Refugees In Victoria Region
Dr J Jory Piecekard of Beaumont seeks to adopt a child of good parentage aged 6 to 11 years. His family includes wife and two young girls. Mr B P Kennedy of 118 Washington Street offers to adopt a child aged 7 to 10. Walter Ferrier of Millsboro Texas proposes a six month trial adoption for a girl aged 9 or 10 with a permanent home to follow if satisfactory. G B Gunn for a Grandview Texas committee notes cotton pickers could find employment near Grandview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
J. Jory Piicekard
Beaumont
BP. Kepedy
Washington Street
Walter Ferrier
Millsboro
Texas
Anya
Scarregga Bound Over After Fatal Fence Dispute
George Scarregga, who shot and killed Fil Johnson at his residence on Ve Lasco Street and Prairie Avenue, waived examination in Justice Malech's court. He was held to await trial with bond set at $1000 following a Thursday evening dispute over a fence fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scarregga
Fil Johnson
Hie
Velasco Sirent
Prairie Avenue
Justice Malech
Chocolates and Fruits Shipped to MC Xanthos
Contentioner MC Xanthos at 605 Main Street reports a large shipment of fine chocolates. He also carries the choicest fruits and the famous Allegrett chocolate purity guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contentioner
Main Atreet
Forest Park Evening Concert Programme
Forest Park presents a varied program this evening featuring Miarch Hatde a reen the Bea Pasquinads Gellachalle melodies from The Bohemian. The program includes Orpheene OMenbach Solo for cornet and Browy Cowptive pieces The Forge in the nse and Bal O Anfanta and Jackson Grand Fantasie Albion. Prof Reed’s American Vitagraph March Keaba Temiple Weldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Garone
Rowena Thrand
Mr. Fisher
Pasquinads
Gellachalle
Orphene
Omenbach
Cornel
Browy
Cowcriptive
Plere
Forge
Nse
Etsy Oetac Saeddey Michaelin Tntormessac
Bal O'Anfanta
Jaxone Grand Fantasie
Albion” Baetwisg
Arts of
Yartiinh Labs
Reed
Keaba Temiple
Weldon
Fires Prompt City Fire Department Activity Yesterday
The fire department was called out three times yesterday. The first, at 12:00 a.m., was a flue fire at Char study Chartres Street home of Mrs. C. Ebert. A later blaze at 10:10 a.m. damaged two rooms in Schneider’s square area. A third incident at 3:00 p.m. involved a chemical explosion above L. Lechenger jewelry store, quickly extinguished by the chem crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Chartres Street
Mra. C. Ebert
Tt. &. Pandieton
Schnieder
Op. Om
L. Lechengera
Eualt
Quinine Tablets Marketed Amid Nervous System Claims
A fragment reports Valerio-Phosphate Quinine tablets marketed with claims of no head disturbance and 35 venta. The note appears as a product blurb with limited context on usage and safety.
Cit izens Telephone Co of Texas repairs all sites
All locations are repaired and fully operating. A new phone line connects customers to contacts. Contract via Phone 45. An ailment claim notes cure of catarrh of stomach and bladder at Sour Lake, advertised as a health resort with the slogan there’s only one Sour Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Telephone Company of Texas
Sour Lake
America
Texas Rice Farmers and Beaumont Merchants Debate Credit
A long letter exchange shows Texas rice growers seeking credit terms from Houston and Beaumont merchants to support planting on the coast. Messages urge bankers and shopkeepers to extend lines, noting regional abundance and comparative crop credit history.
Caution to Owners of Buildings Urges Chimney Checks
Property owners in Houston and vicinity are urged to examine all chimneys and fires for cracks or defects caused by the recent storm and to repair before use. The notice emphasizes preventing fire losses and lists several insurers and contracting firms including Childress & Tasior Cochran & Catton, Drew & Co, Lipper & Raphae Brothers, Spears & Kattman, Weemer & Bering, Torrey & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Loas
Childress & Tasior
C. L. Cochran
Catton & Brother
Drew and Co
Raphae) Brothers
Spears & Kattman
A. L. Steele & Co
Torrey & Co
Weemer& Bering
Fre Insurance Aponta
New York Life Policy Holders Urged to Register After Storm
W H Roberts Houston branch urges Galveston policy holders who survived the storm to register or mail their current address. The note notes possible losses and reminds policies include cash loans at five percent interest. movers to interior areas should inform the agency to aid processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life
Carnent
Galveston
W. H. Roberts
Agency Directy
Houston
Lone Star Oil Company seeks patronage after loss
Our notice appeals to patrons and friends to continue support after a heavy loss. D. M. Garvin, manager, states the company will resume its lubricating and illuminating services with the best quality in the state, calling for trade and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elementa
Lone Star Ol
D. M. Garvin
Fire Department Letters From Galveston Chief Wegner to Havaton Chief Hussey
A historic collection shows Galveston residents and officers thanking Havaton Fire Department for aid. Chief Wegner seeks supplies noting their own department is crippled and requests acid and soda by express to assist chemical needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassey
Wegner
Hewaton
Abd
Galveston
Big City
J. J. Bhutsey
Havaton
Hussey
Jlint
Oandlig
Central Station
Askine
Ndoydul Kouw
Ashrey Dramatic Company Closes Engagement With Strong Run
The Ashrey Dramatic Company presented The Read White and Blue 92 yesterday afternoon and Weins of Teonemen at night with lavish sets and strong acting. Miss Bayer and Mr Morley led a solid cast while Veins of Tennessee drew praise. Today’s matinee repeats Veins of Tennessee and tonight The Lane of the Living closes the engagement. Generous support came from the German Insurance company of Wree dort Illinois gifting $100 to the Gal Yorion relief fund with Mess Drew & Co. as Houston agents pleased to handle the contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashrey Crmiatic Company
Ashrey Dremetiy Company
Weins
Teonemen
Tennessee
Misa Bayer
Morley
Eatis
Wreedort
Til
Yorion Relief Fund
Mess
Drew & Go
Houston
Mrs Hennessy Dies at 102 in Range Texas
Range Texas September 1. Mrs Hennessy aged 102 died after July. Rev Father Hennessy of Houston and Captain William Hennessy of San Antonio attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessy
Range
Texas
Henneday
Tucklay
Hor Sons
Father Hennessy
Houston
William Hennessy
San Antonio
Refugees Transferred to Turkey Under Hazy Arrangement
Fragmentary report notes sixteen refugees moved to Turkey amid a larger group of fifty on a day described by an auntie in Turner Hall. The piece mentions a sink ig committee and a radio show and hints at service payments, but details are unclear and motives are not explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tukey
Otty
Turner Hall
Sink Ig
Turner Taf Tadioe
Death of Mrs. Fanny Wille at 1800 Chenery
Mrs. Fanny Wille aged sixty five died at home yesterday at around two o clock. She leaves two sons, a daughter and several grandchildren besides a host of relatives. Funeral services will be held at her residence and burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny
Anny
Wille
Chenern
Arddoo Olock
Xranidchildren
Glenwood Cemetery
Synagogue Seeks Storm Day Services at Corner Preston
A local congregation planning uncertain weather precautions will hold services at the hind hell corner Preston while issues with leadership and the Adah congregation are noted. Barnett is mentioned in relation to the President role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickel
Preston Agit
Congregation
Adah
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Harris County Committee Gees
Gen. Wozencraft
Dallas
A. P. Wovencraft
Cate Jan
Wovencraft
Harrig County
Ayer
Sarvaparius Ari
Lowell, Mass
Atkrs
Mia, Rosine Ryan
Talintarte
Tallforro
C. Towlen
pertHim
Towles
Honaton
Scurry
John Grant
United States
Marahul
Brazoria County
N. L. Mills
Capt. Taliaferre
Charles W Sthoalikop
Mien
Jette Wheat
Justice Mill
Bie Omnes
Westaway
Chath Jones
Alae
Willams
Justlon
Harvey
Julia Gallacher
Whiehitnton Avenue
J A. Pimeey
Mere
Gadbold Will Pease
Mary Aiimets
Texnders
Ani
Theron
JM Haleed
Mewtings
Bila Chope
Faanen
Penne Avenue
T. Mobley
Waen
Barnett
Heaton
Ballidene
Eame
Parker
Grow
Mietrat Hiroe
Tollandity Manufacturing Company
Baptist Church Matters
Woopdmen
Scarregga
Walved
MC Xanthos
Texas Rice Farmers
Fon. Gray
Maken
Bon. Gray
Stertuity Manufacturers
A‘e Colli
Exi
Hotchin
Litdiwawe
Air
Jwe Murray
Murray Wilit
Merenania
Murry
Houkon
Wharton
Mathgirda County
Texan
Ineo
Parceia
Howeton
Sidieray
Cascarets
Bour Lake
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ayj
Farin Micha Anh
Attled
Bering-Cortes
Milam Street
Grateell
Bor
Fire Department
Ry Ball Wegner
Fiew Department
Mr. B. Wesner
Galyeston
Hroveton
al Iuenes
Guyer
Union Inbor
Lipier
Lipper
the Hatter and Fpublishionm
Weakpeehote
Olae
Dy Presse
K. N. Mil
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