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Flood Disaster Brings Rescue Efforts and Aid to Bryan
After the Brazos flood, Bryan mobilizes relief led by John M. Lawrence. Howard Cavitt Clifton Elzie and Robbins drown while aiding others. Albert Worley and Henry Berger survive after a perilous crossing. Army Lt. Brown Krauthoff coordinate camps, supplies, and personnel with Galveston shipments and local donations aiding 14 000 homeless.
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Robbins
Howard R. Cavitt
Tom Evans
Clifton Elzie
Higgs Switch
Higg
Evans
Jase
Cavitt
Elzie
Eagle
Ww. Wipprecht
Higgs
International
Great Northern
Bryan
Ph Newsom
Robinson Plantatio
Koppe
H. H. Hodges
Jones’ Bridge
General Bliss
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Department of
A. and M. College
Gen
Bliss
Lieut
Brown
Mumford
Washington County
Lieut. Brown
C. A. Buchanan
Pitts Bridge
Col .Krauthoff
Harris
Onterday
Koppe Bridge
Straubluff
Jones Bridge
Ssing
Galveston
Jno
K. Parker
J. W
Coulter
Elief
Krauthoff
Charles R
U.S.A
Brazos River
Mittee
Dallas
Col. Krauthoff
Commercial Club
Krauthogt
Citizens’ Committee
Col. Krauthoft
John M. Lawrence
Army
Beaumont Merce
H 8
Assist- Y
Comarris
Hous
Jen Campbell
Gordon-Sewall Grocery Company
Houston
Houston Police Department