Brazos Flood Recedes After Devastating Texas Toll
Across Calvert and Brenham areas the Brazos floodwaters receded slowly after days of rising, leaving one white and numerous Black deaths, destroyed bridges and rails, and hundreds displaced. Rescue efforts continued as homes and mines flooded, with reports of dead cattle and widespread destruction along Little Brazos and main Brazos tributaries.
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Rosina Brown
Dawson
Port Sullivan
Little Brazos
Will A. Waters
Dallas
Hearne
Brazog
Meridaith
Aldridge
Child
Miss Mayo
Black Bridge
Milam County
Flood Devastation Report Near Brazos Bottom
The area along the Brazos bottom reports heavy losses of cattle and hogs and fears of fatalities. A negro boy drowned in Davidson creek near here last night. Meager reports continue from the Brazos bottom.
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Brazos Bottom
Davidson Creek
Here
July term opens as heavy rains wash out bridges
Bell County Texas district court convened under Judge J M Furman but adjourned to tomorrow due to downpours and washouts. Bridges washed away. losses may reach 75000 dollars. Santa Fe San Angelo line on time. Katy trains running. City electric plant submerged. no lights for two nights. Wheat crops in bad shape. farmers in Belton report severe losses.
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Belton
Tex
District Court
J. M. Furman
San Angelo
Santa Fe
Katy
Flood Conditions Update From Texas Districts
Reports from Austin and Hearne to Hempstead indicate improving conditions after heavy rain in scattered Texas localities. The Brezos river upper course is falling but still rises and floods new areas near the gulf. long submersion has doomed remaining flooded cotton. Prominent buyers assess yield impact amid ongoing inundation.
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Austin
Texas
Hearne
Hempstead
Brezos
Gulf
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