Devastating Galveston Storm Report Sparks Widespread Losses
A Galveston hurricane described as the worst in memory causes massive property damage and at least 1,000 deaths or disappearances. Reports from Sabine Pass and Port Arthur indicate heavy losses. city submerged, water supply failing, and hospitals possibly destroyed. Timmins, who arrived by schooner, says the Tremont hotel area shows extreme destruction with tens of thousands displaced and rescue efforts impeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rons Bavay
Eesand
Srimore Wien
Sabine Pass
Port Arthur
Calves
Galveston
Morgan's Paint
Houston
Timmins Soni
Astietes Madate Nitivane
Timmins
Tremont
Mr. Timmins
Ritter
Lfe
Tremont Hotel
Market Street
Fragmented OCR reads like a jumbled political column
A garbled text segment presents a confused debate about allegiance and state power. Names, places, and events are unreadable, yielding a patchwork of phrases with no clear actors, dates, or outcomes, suggesting broken archival OCR rather than a coherent news item.
Jay Gould and the torn Union Pacific feeder incident
In a San Francisco Argonaut account, Jay Gould plans rail construction and edges out rivals by claiming control of bonds and rail access. Smith tears up a feeder line at Gould's orders, sparking stockholder lawsuits as workers learn Gould owns the feeder yet not the stock. The confrontation reveals Gould as sole proprietor of the feeder network.
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Apéd Gould
Jay Gould Ounce
Smith
Stith
Kioald
Gould
Union Pacific
Jay Gould
Rose
New York
Union Taelie Road
New Valise Tale From A Portland Woman
A Portland woman recounts a tale of a beloved traveling bag made of black Russian leather. The bag passes through multiple owners and journeys from the White Mountains to Oxford County to Montreal, vanishing then reappearing battered, prompting its owner to replace it. The piece contrasts whimsy with a moral about attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alno
White Mountains
Oxford County
Montreal
Africa
Leviston
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tonfe
A historical health advertisement claims a universal cure for stomach weakness via South American Nervine Tonfe. It asserts rapid relief from indigestion and related ailments after the first dose, promising safety and consistent results. Sold by S Schley & Bro in Fredericton, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Schley & Bro
Bragelsts
Fredericn, Md
Fragmented King and Doctor Dialogue in Odd Chronicle
A garbled narrative blends a king, a doctor, and humorous observations about medicine, fame, and a telephonic misunderstanding. The text shifts to a short clipping about a Memphis Scimitar item and Harper Whiskey’s gold medal at Paris, noting Barnhein Bros and local Frederick, Maryland distribution.
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Harper
Paris
Barnhein Bros
Louisville
Frederick
C. N. Hanet
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Voit Chicazo
The
Chronicle
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Virginia Point
Tim
Ehapherd
Reed
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Uae
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Talahas
West
Theopie
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Companite
Omy
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Skye
da Court Street
Clara
Caase Telephone
Memphis Scimitar
Greece
Rome
You Chen
Iden
Uncle Samuel
Bostilles
Pierce
Grover Graham
Steiner Brothers
City Opera House
Alden ‘Bass
Sol
Smith Russell
Fred. G. Berger
A. R. Yearle’s
X. Hews & Bro
George A. Gilbert
Merete Market St
Uncle Sam
Isabella Gas Works
Patrick Street
Apsdtt
Buffalo Restaurant
Chas N. Hauer
Cleanlinners
Supremeifq
Tiyon
J. Siser
Percestelare
Ifields
WM. S. Miller & C8
Anna Siering
Baltimore ST. Baltimore
Sitka
Keeley
Keeley Institute
911
Daniel 8
Washington, D.C
Taere Tuother
Keslay Tadeg Ie
Duster
Ce'chinmaa
Ba Maer
Central Hardware
J. L. Kervand
Ensraver
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D. C
Carty
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred’k
Clothiers
Tailors
B. H. Blagkston & Son
North Market Street
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Convas
B. Rosenour & Sons
Schloss Bros. & Co
Etchison
W. H. B. Etchison
S. Market St
Frederick, Md
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