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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
2
Reports from about twenty two flood touched counties in Texas indicate cotton losses between 15 000 and 30 000 bales per county totaling at least 500 000 bales and 8 million dollars in value. Navasota reports flood effects with potential replanting if waters recede.
Flood reports note water rising to forty three feet, impacting riverside areas and prompting evacuation measures as authorities monitor swollen waterways and weather forecasts.
After rising floods residents flee to higher ground as the river recedes slowly. Officials estimate one million dollars in property and crop losses across Brazos and Washington counties with many refugees hungry and homeless. Attempts to cable bridges failed due to scarce timber while the Navasota Washington road bridge remains standing but choked with drift.
The advert claims our own preparations cost 20 percent less than patent medicines by omitting jobbers, advertisers, and retailers profits. It promises typical remedies, skillful preparation, and equivalence to patent products. It offers exchanges if customers disagree after trying any of fifty preparations.
July reports from hill farmers detail sweeping destruction in Milam County Texas. Lands washed away leaving red clay hills, homes wrecked, bridges lost including Black and Wildcat on the Big Brazos. Port Sullivan bridge stands unreachable and Big Brazos flood may hide more bodies.
In Kosse Texas the past week brought record rainfall totaling seven days with only brief breaks. Flooded lowlands submerged crops three to ten feet withmost ruined. Bridges destroyed roads impassable and numerous livestock drowned. Families rescued from rising waters as trains halted and telegraph disrupted.
In Navarro County flood damage extends from Clifton to Waco as the Bosque river falls slowly after a sudden fifty foot rise. Property destruction is noted along creek bottoms while many fishing parties are unaccounted for. Settlers report rapid drift and altered river courses with limited losses overall to Navarro County.
Reports from Gainesville Denton Albany Rhome Antelope Jack county Adeline Greenville Ft Worth and other points say rains were good with no destructive floods or washouts. The Eagle sent a reporter north to fetch the Dallas News July 4 and present the important news here.
Galveston tops San Antonio 11 to 1 in a game today as Sparger earns a St Louis NL trial after the Texas season. Austin defeats San Antonio 6 to 4 in another Texas matchup. Houston and Austin show strong win records in the season standings.
Frank Erne of Buffalo beat George Lavigne of Sagina w in a 20 round fight at Hawthorne Athletic Club to claim the world lightweight championship before over 7000 fans. Lavigne suffered a seventh round drubbing and was saved from a knockout by interference as Erne damaged his left hand.
The dispatches of the third report contain no mention of Aguinaldo. The note suggests no reference to his actions or status in that series.
Officials of the International and Great Northern outline a new line from Lewis Switch to Calvert with aim to reach Waco. J W Beyers of Hearne named agent manager for the Calvert Waco and Brazos Valley railway. I and GN executives Leroy G Trice W L Maury N A Stedman A R Howard J D Trammell participated in the announcement.
A farm tenant named Bob Holland on A B Graham’s Pin Oak creek property south of Dawson reportedly uncovered $2500 in buried money after unusually heavy rainfall washed the soil. Graham, a local lawyer, received a letter from his brother describing the find. The money’s origin remains unknown.
A Call to Action announces Precinct 4 populists will gather at the courthouse on Saturday July 8 1899 at 2 PM to organize a precinct club and conduct related party business. D. D. Dawson President Chairman Bryan June 28 1899.
From Bethel a crowd viewed Brazos flood sights last Sunday and Pat Cole's family visited the Navasota during rain. Rev A M Stewart preached at Bright Light church while Rev B R McClung was delayed by rain in Grimes county. Sickness includes Marion Ferguson, sister Mary, Josie Pate ill for months, and Winnie Buchanan at Wellborn.
A second hand upright piano offered for sale on payments of five dollars per month. Interested buyers may contact J. M. Willingham in Bryan. The item is associated with Bush & Gerts, a Dallas piano manufacturer.
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