Barton’s Report and Red Cross Relief Effort Expands
September 28 report shows Galveston Red Cross relief operation organized under American National Red Cross direction. Committees and ward chairs establish relief stations, distribute food and supplies, and coordinate with local authorities for months of service amid ongoing reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing Learn
Bart Nim Howard
Fifth Avenue
Gly
Rollo
Focal
Orelief
Galveston
Rosso
Reid
Amerikan National
Red Crosse
Otephen Hag
Amin
Rilief
Peeat Central Warchogae
SaAretine
Red Cross
Rommilteus
Maleenreminn
Chaleman
Mire Clara Barton Addresses Somnolite Folly at Noon
Clara Barton, renowned for aiding the civitiae world, spoke at noon addressing Somnolite folly and the need for temporary homes. The text highlights her counsel on relief work and shelter provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrens
Mins Warren, Jr
Clara Barton
Belterloes
Remarkable remedy package promises home treatment
A questionable advertisement touts a free trial of a cure for numerous ailments claiming to relieve long standing physical suffering. It stresses home care, no cost samples, and claims universal effectiveness across many conditions with a direct approach to patients. The mispelled text mimics a wartime or late 19th century medical pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mati
Stover
Aires Sani
Plain
Waskeee
Houston Post storm fund drive gathers large donations
The Houston Post reports a flood of contributions for Galveston and Harris County storm sufferers. Donations totaling 5880.54 are acknowledged daily, with 1900 allocated to relief efforts including transportation and women’s committees, while 1780 remains unappropriated for Governor Sayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Sayers
Tor Austin
Heme
H. W. Garrow
Houston Transportation Committee
Taliaferro
Waller
Fort Bend
Hampstead Committee
Rosine Ryan
Woman's Supply Committee
R. Qualtrough
Sho
Harris County
J. Qualtrough
Ladies’ Relief Committee
City
Houston
Texas
Houston Post
Galveston
Coset Country
HR. M. Johnston
R. M. Johnston
Red Cross Auxiliary Formed in Galveston Honoring Miss Barton
A special committee led by Metrs and Miss Barton outlines a plan to build temporary homes in Johnatown and Pore Royal and appeals for help for the homeless. Barton meets Galveston Red Cross auxiliary, praising local support and noting the act allowing auxiliaries. She attends a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs George Sealy and speaks to a publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metrs
B. Adone
M Lasker
W. V. McCann
Mize Bortén
Johnatown
Pore Royal
William &. Howard
New York
Ciample
Teara
Miss Barton
Red Cross
Galveston
Red Cros
United States
Congress
George Sealy
Arrivals Reported At Tremont Hotel Galveston
A list from Galveston dated September 28 shows numerous guests at the Tremont hotel including Jr Regimiershoffer from the city Dr A B Gardner of Bellville B F Duggaty of New Orleans Charles D Golding of Houston and many others with bookings from places such as Port Worth Beaumont Dallas St Louis and Houston among names like J J Clark W W Miller and N M Rice Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Tremont Hotel
Jr. Regimiershoffer
City
A. B. Gardner
Bellville
B. F. Duggaty
New Orleans
Charles D. Golding
Houston
G. W. Andrews
Port Worth
M. M. Willams Taylor
C, BH. Jones
Beaumont
Bingram
New York
K. W. Bunning
St. Louis
T. P. Smith
Daliss
Ed Coapman
Etc
John J. Clark
Bedford
W. W. Miller
B. Zadek
Corsicans
Mia
R. B. Kilboueh
Waco
George Ponte
Dalas
R. L. Tye
R. BE. Allison
C. S. Pawkett
Palestine
G. M. Seward
J. A. Stewart
A. Ak N
Temple
V. A. Taylor
Wifh
N. Wheat
Santa Fe
J. M. Cochran
Logis
J. J. Carey
Dallas
W. K. Milleapps
A. MéPhop
Noralk
R. H. Lord
Savannah
Ben
Rogue
Brentwin
J. C. Cochran
la Grange
T. RB. Anderson
Waxahachie
Tom ©. Swope
T. Taylor
T. F. Lawson
N. M. Rice
Templo
Deaths and departures noted in Galveston Texas items
In Galveston Texas September 25 Earnest Hoffman proprietor of the Red Star token ranch is dead after inquiries via The Post. Mrs Mary Ann Stantforth died at the Letitia Rosenberg Home for Women and will be buried there tomorrow. C N Ousley editor of the Galveston Tribune left for Dallas. C E B Jones of Beaumont at the Tremont. Dr A B Gardner of Bellville is in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvexton
Texas
Knights of Pythias relief funds to aid distressed in Galveston
Ben and Rege, state grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, arrived in Galveston to oversee relief disbursement for the order. He is joined by Tom Swope of the R P Texas relief committee. A meeting with local members outlined plans to aid distressed members in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texa
Ben
Knights of Pythias
Tom ©. Swope
General Relief Committee
R. of P. of Texas
School repairs advance funds for multiple Texas campuses
Mr. George Sealy, treasurer of the school board, has advanced money to repair Broadway school Avenue K school Avenue L school and west atrint nego school buildings. The season will open about the middle of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gapyluton
Texas
George Sealy
Broadway
Avenue K
Avenue L
west @atrint
Debris Clearing After Gulveston Wreck Reaches 275 Workers
In Gulveston Texas on September 28 275 men toiled amid wreckage clearing debris and disposing of bodies. Thirty one bodies were recovered as crews worked to salvage the scene and identify victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulveston
Texas
Ma Ing
Unknown 9 Fir Recovered and Disposed Of Totals 2311
A fragment notes a total of 2311 units and nine fir trees recovered and disposed of. The context lacks specifics on location or event, leaving the figures as isolated data points.
Destitution Follows Severe Texas Storm Near Rosenberg
Report from Rosenberg Texas describes widespread hardship after a recent storm. Families lose homes and face a harsh winter as recovery lags with limited funds and aid becoming essential for repairs and shelter. Affected residents include Mr Pless and family with injuries, and Mrs Plew sustaining multiple broken ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberg
Texic
Pless
Leole Krause Howee
Plew
Local Charity Appeals Reported Across Texas Towns
Contributions from Tyler and Aransas Pass aid Galveston relief efforts. Hamilton fundraisers raise funds for South Texas sufferers with totals reaching 448.44 dollars after a supper event. Victoria W P Hogere chapter and the Daughters of the Confederacy send money and supplies for Galveston Daughters needing assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Potntns
Tyler
Aransasb
Namilton
Hamilton
South Texas
Victoria
W. PF. Hogere Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy
Galveston
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Internal Cure
The article argues cats arrh can only be cured by internal treatment that cleans the system of polen. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a convenient effective remedy, claiming they reach the mucous membranes, avoid narcotics, and are sold by druggists for 50 cents per full-sized pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuarts
Dritesivte
Soconte
Denison Patr Closed After Glorious Teniion Fair
The Dennison fair in Denison Texas closed in a blaze of glory with a magnificent success from every point of view. Attendance and results exceeded the project’s expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
Malaria Cure Ad Claims Quick Relief for 25 Cents
An old advertisement touts Valerio-Phosphate Quinine tablets as a cure for malaria claiming to banish laziness and lifelessness. It promises relief with no ringing in the head and is priced at 25 cents.
Trinity River Flood Worsens Near Fort Worth With Possible Losses
The Trinity river rose to thirty five feet flooding the bottomlands and chasing trains from tracks and depots. Water surrounded the water works station three feet deep while the Cotton Belt operations stall and streetcar service halts. Officials fear possible loss of life in the lower bottoms and farm damage may reach one hundred seven thousand dollars. Captain Sam Evans’s family were rescued by neighbors using a rowboat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texans
Trinity River
Cotton Belt
Sam Evans
Beaumont Rice Carnival Plans and Mill Progress
Beaumont Texas September 2 Secretary Shepherd of the Merchants association urges rice farmers to support the Jefferson County Rice Carnival to be held December 7 8 9. He cites funds and cooperation needed to boost Beaumont and Jefferson County. An inspection trip reports Gulf and Interstate track damage near High Island. J A Petty notes the Beaumont rice mill work proceeding with plans for November operation and a new brick engine room. The crop section covers storm damage and rice viability with remarks from immigration agent JTA Heward. Claude West and Lottie Kaufman marry in Oklahoma addition ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Shepherd
Merchants’ Association
Lester
Jefferson County
Jeferson
Neches
T. W. Shepherd
Twxse
Septembeir
Spateler
W. A. Mongher
Meghant
Gulf
Interstate
High Island
Bolivar
Trauk
Dirkie
Petty
Friel
Leo
Vucehn
Avery
Peaumont
Eptember
Jta Heward
Southern Pacific
Havetante
Undey
Trowand
Loulelna
Thee
Southey
Howard Siyr
Brazos River Rises Flooding Koppert Texas Farmlands
The Brazos River floods Koppert Texas with a twenty three foot rise above low water and continues to rise, drifting large trees and threatening farms. By September twenty eight the river falls slowly and about two hundred acres of cotton on bottom farms between Koppert and Falls County are destroyed, with several named farms listed among the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppert
Texas
Brazos River
Jake
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
Waro
Beenan
Fajls
Willer
Warner
Gurley
Darwin
Jenkins
Vanco
Ros
Calvert River Flood Threat Eases After Heavy Rain
Calvert Texas reports rising Brasesa river near high alert level this morning. Officials feared inundation but warn danger has passed as continued heavy rains have irrigated surrounding areas and affected cotton crops moderately. Local residents monitor flood risk and await further updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
Texas
Brasesa
Brazos Rivers Fall Sparks Flood Watch in Hearne
Hearne Texas September 28 reports say both Brazos rivers have dropped but danger remains as flood conditions persist. Officials warn water is yellow and rising levels could threaten nearby areas if rainfall resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas
Brazos
Still Rising at Bryan
The Bra sos river rose and spilled over banks while ongoing flood warnings affect Bryan Texas as residents monitor rising water levels and street flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Colorado River flood damages farms and water supply
The Colorado River rise at Austin shut down the old water company pipes, leaving patrons without water and light. Crops at Wir, Castreman and Mr. Norwood’s plantations were badly damaged. At Hastrop the river rose thirty two feet and a dam break caused forty three feet, injuring low farms and stock losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Colorado
Old Water Company
Wir
Castreman
Mr. Norwood
Hastrop
Atock
River Colorado Near La Grange Reaches Peak
In La Grange Texas on September 28 the Colorado River stood about thirty three feet at the site and rose slowly. Fears of a flood have subsided as the crest is expected to pass soon and the river should begin falling within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
Texas
Colorado
River flood reaches twenty seven feet at Columbus Texas
Colorado River rises to twenty seven feet with damage reported to the Southern Music bridge and rail ties left exposed seventy five feet from the water. County bridges remain intact. No logs of stock or life reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Texas
Colorado
Simell
River Rush Dims Wharton Texas Flood Watch
Wharton Texas reporters note the Colorado River rose sharply overnight and continued rising through the morning. Locals with forty years of experience expect no sudden recession as the river swelled from low levels, water from creeks and tributaries filling the slopes to be flooded before reaching Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Texas
Colorado
Rowch Wharton
Boiler Explosion Wrecks Stations and Damages Homes in Corsham
An afternoon boiler explosion at the Corsham pumping station of W. C. Kinsolving wrecked the facility and badly damaged several black residents' homes. The Rock Brewer boiler was destroyed. a boiler end fell into Aunt Sarah Ann Arledge's room while she was away cooking, sparing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corabuna
Texas
W. C. Kinsolving
Rock Brewer
Sarah Ann
Arledge
Sarah
The Fight Road to Health Sale Ad
An old advertisement promotes health tonics and assorted candy noting prices of 10c 20c and 60c per item. The copy emphasizes portable remedies and druggists offering these goods.
Transfer of McFadden staff shifts in Taylor Texas
The Taylor area reports H J Morgan from McFadden press Hearne Texas moves to Taylor to run the Wrest Lore replacing A G Murray detained. C P Leoney will go to Hearne to fill Morgan’s Taylor post. A note on local concerts and cotton prices follows with social and labor remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Texas
H. J. Morgan
Hearne
Wrest Lore
A. G. Murray
C. P. ‘Leoney
Mearne
Mr. Morgan
Messie
J. A. Thompson
Legette Thompson
Shermin
Wil Thiompgun
Teylor
Bey End
Opinion on Charity Movement and Galveston Relief Efforts
The letter questions the motives of a fundraising drive to aid Galveston and asks whether the organizers have considered the potential consequences of their charitable approach. The writer warns against treating murderers as heroes in the name of charity and urges reevaluation.
Letter on Reconstruction and charity from T. Y. Buffington
A historical letter expresses skepticism about reconstruction aid in Galveston and argues for rebuilding homes and providing employment rather than material aid. The author condemns reliance on “the almighty dollar” and calls for strong local effort to restore the city and its inhabitants.
Woman in dying state shows unexpected rally
A black woman named Sidia Rotlinrow was reported near death yet revived after official doubts. Vatican officials warned of possible death, doctors predicted few hours more, but the patient recovered and faces murder assault and robbery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wach
Toxie
Sidia
Vatican
Corsicana Cotton Mill First Run Prompts Praise
Corsicana Texas September 28 The Corsicana Cotton mill fired up today for the first time to test the engine and boilers. Manager Taylor reports they work like a charm and the machinery is being placed as fast as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Texas
Taylor
Poreibie
Witeesson Wanted in San Bubs Texas Civil War enlistment note
Witeesson sought in San Bubs Texas for a Civil War enlistment record. Duffel widow, enrolled in 1862 under Captain Fbil Browns cavalry and Colonel Reoulde’s regiment at Marshall. Jones enlisted at Jefferson, Texan, served in Drury Fields company A and Allen’s Walker division.
War era shoe shop seeks witnesses in penal recall case
A Shreveport Louisiana shoe shop during the war arranges to obtain witnesses for their applications for Confederate penalogs. Correspondence is directed to John Severs county judge in San Sila Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Allthor Ty
John Severs
San Sila
Texas
Suicidal death of Lockhart resident George Willahington
The body of George Willahington, a Louisiana native described as a landmark of Lockhart, was found hanging from a tree in front of the colored Methodist church. An inquest by Justice Mills returned a verdict of suicide. the man was noted as very poor, hard working, and afflicted with strangulated hernia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Texas
George Willahington
Allan French George
Colored Methodist Church
Bang Lockhart
Justice Mills
Suloie
Train wreck injures and kills engineer Whitten Texas
In Whitten Texas September 37 a Caney Valley train wreck derailed one car. Air Witham Albreht, the bradiemam, was thrown from the car and killed. The body will be shipped to Victoria for interment. Mr Albreicht was a long time valued employee of the Mace wilronl raped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KiMing
Drakeman
Whitten
Texas
Caney Valley
Victoria
Albreicht
Wilronl
Worm Infestation Threatens Robertson County Cattle
In Robertson County Texas on September 25 reports describe screw worms infesting cattle near Hiarne. Wet weather is believed to have increased their numbers and caused many losses. Some stockmen hire hands to care for and treat affected cattle as the disease called duck leg has ravaged herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson County
Hiarne
Texas
Houston thanks to the post shifter from Brazoria
Mrs Christiana Stouch who survived the Galveston storm returns home to Brazoria Texas on a Tuesday and expresses gratitude for the kindness shown by Houston people in the aftermath. Her two daughters and many of her standchildren perished in the storm. Signed Cola Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People of
Houston
Brazoria
Texas
Christiana Stouch
Galveston
Cola Campbell
Green invasion unsettles Hillsboro residents
Hillsboro Texas awoke to an astonishing scene as millions of green insects swarmed the city overnight. Sidewalks, building porches, electric posts, and the Katy depot were blanketed by the creatures. Locals speculate the pests were released by electric lights, and the town buzzed with the extraordinary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Texas
Katy
Theron
Ughtas
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