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Galveston Flood... Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history...
Galveston Flood... Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history...
Item # 697061
September 11, 1900
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 11, 1900.
* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)
* Original reporting, 2nd Report
* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history
This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include: "FATALITIES AT GALVESTON WORSE THAN FIRST REPORTED" "Conclusion Almost Irresistible That More Than a Thousand Lives Have Been Lost" "THE HOSPITALS CROWDED WITH WOUNDED"
and more. (see photos). Many details described as the whole scope of the disaster was unfolding.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear. Handle with care.
Category: The 20th Century