Galveston Seawall Protects City Amid Severe Hurricane
Reports from Galveston indicate no loss of life and light damage despite a mainland strike by a hurricane that followed the 1900 pattern. Wires failed, communications cut, but the seawall held. Galveston remained cut off with power and telegraph down while hundreds fled to Houston and indoor shelters.
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Galveston
The
Galveston News
Southwestern Phone Company
Southern Pacific
Seabrook
Houston
Southwestern
Alvin
Laporte
Bannemeyer
Veaton
Prairie
Corpus Christi
Victoria
Freeport
Angleton
Texas
Sabine
New Orleans
Mobile
Sietelactin
Mexicans Clash With U S Troops At Rio Grande
Reported across the Rio Grande near Texas, Mexican forces reportedly crossed the river and engaged United States border patrols in a skirmish. Official accounts describe casualties among Mexican invaders and U S troops, with details of wounded and dead, while authorities pursued the combatants.
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Uncle Sam
Rio Grande
United States
Otter
Thousands Left Island City For Safety Of High Lanes
Storm warnings and flooding described as the cause for mass evacuations around Island City. Crowded streets, rising water, and trains halted as authorities brace for worsening conditions. Residents seek shelter while officials monitor the path of the weather and prepare emergency responses.
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Island City
Ironmen Fall In Train Disaster At City Event
Fragmented report describes a stormy night with wind up to 60 mph. It notes the Ironmen collapsing from a scored deficit and lists scattered details about training disruptions, coastal movements, and ongoing emergency responses.
Interurban Service Stranded After Galveston Shutdown
Chaos hit the Galveston area as the last interurban train failed to depart and remained stranded. Reports note meltdowns in the service as crews worked to recover lines and restore routes. Midnight movements were halted, and witnesses described growing disorder while authorities assess the disruption.
Frank Taken From Prison In Georgia Lynching Attempt
Bernord Milledgeville Ga August 6 Leo M Franky Georgia life term convict was seized from the state prison by about 25 armed men who overpowered the warden. Wires to the prison were cut and Frank was placed in a car bound for Eatonton. It is unclear whether he was lynched or if the captors acted with others.
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Milledgeville
Leo M. Franky
Georgia
Smith
Frank
Eatonton
Allies Declare Cotton Contraband Across Allies
An unofficial but authoritative notification states cotton becomes contraband for all allies to ensure uniform treatment. The message, dated August, directs departments and officials to comply and harmonize policies under wartime controls.
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Wally
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Heagyre
Avrmablie
Marenten
Saraig
Martiounn
Mercedes
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Torney
Tae
Amin
Aaron
Gorlann
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Ae Pay
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Mitten Eatier Busenun
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Vale
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Sven
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Irri
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Sarde
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Rometer
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Ironmen
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Wiley
Ana Tor
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American State Department
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State Department
Angee
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