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Newspaper

Houston Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1915

Page

7

Storm Devastates Galveston As Powell Describes Toll

Be Powell and Mf Royle report from Galveston as a massive hurricane ravages the city. Thousands gather to view the wreckage while Mayor Fisher orders saloons closed and troops deployed to restore order. Fire damaged buildings rise amid wrecked ships and submerged streets as authorities assess the scene and estimate the extent of damage.

Houston Powell Mf Royle Pojing Pool & waltIne Ory Havine Houta Wits Tuenhey Messeur Sk Racme Powell Eaid Eulans Galension Fisher Santa Fe Iatvag Aina Darange Blaine Auery Gremen Texas Compacs Fiella Soro Heavenis & Wasloges Galveston Dry Goods Company Burt Mveh Texan City Virginia Point

Wharves Damaged in Coastal Storm Hit City

A severe storm caused minor damage to wharves and waterfront structures in the city. Reported conditions include partial destruction of some seawalls and debris blocking harbors, with officials noting most facilities sustained only light damage and crews moving to assess and repair.

Public buildings used as shelters during theater district chaos

Report describes crowds fleeing to public buildings as danger loomed. Citizens moved toward warehouses and theaters while authorities coordinated evacuations and searched for missing persons amid mounting confusion. Several trains and buses halted as streets filled with evacuees and improvised shelters were established.

Fragments Hint at Investigation Leadership Changes

A garbled fragment suggests Lincecum and Taku connected to an investigative task. Mentions McCalmont as assistant attorney general and references to Seton, Zohn, and various places, but the text is incoherent and unreadable in parts.

Fr Lincecum Taku A. McCalmont Aaja ‘Tant General

Fall of Kovno and Russian Retreat Report

Fragmented wartime note describes fall of Kovno with Russian forces and German air raids. Mentions Petrograd route and emperor, with unclear details on troops and outcomes amid a chaotic battlefield summary.

Petrograd Tuapa Wentve

Post Reporter Leads City Drive Through Damaged Causeway

A chaotic scene unfolds as reporters race to reach the city after a damaged causeway disrupts transit. The report highlights efforts to secure access, with mention of officials, crews, and temporary routes. Names and precise details are garbled in the damaged text but convey urgency and operational challenges.

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New York Stocks Report Shows Mixed Early Activity

A fragmented stock note cites brief quotes and price levels amid unclear context. The report mentions several firms and numbers in a chaotic sequence, indicating fluctuating activity without a clear trend or decisive outcome.

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