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Disasterous storm of 1900 floods Galveston and Wisconsin
A historic storm of 1900 caused Galveston to flood with seven foot water in places. bath houses and piers were swept away while shipping remained undisturbed. North Wisconsin floods from dam breaks and cloud bursts devastated Ashland and Marengo river valleys with losses estimated up to 750000 dollars and widespread damage to bridges, dams, and power works.
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Thes Island
Eitysi
Gulf
Galveston
Galvegton
Bath
Wisconsin
Ashland
Wis
Marengo
White Trivers
Mason
White River
Odanah
Marengo River
Bayfield
Ashland Power Company
Milwaukee
Odawah