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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1900
Page
5
Reports detail damage across local areas in Texas as the Steele Farm floods on the Brazos river. No seed corn planted and farm buildings damaged. telegraph wires out, wagon bridge washed away, and few residents can reach town to report losses. Embarrassment feared due to cotton shortages and ongoing river flooding.
Reported flood damage stretches across counties disrupting roads and communication. Farmers face seed shortages especially for cotton and corn. wheat and oats show partial recovery while officials organize relief funds for flood victims.
Water in the Brazos rivers rose earlier today with bank full conditions reported at Hig Brazos and near Metivor. Flooding remains extensive between towns with farm land inundated and continued rising expected this afternoon. light rain is not anticipated soon.
Telegrams report the Trinity river rising into the bottomlands of Texas prompting planter families and messengers to evacuate livestock. News says the river rose about three feet by evening, with water expected to fall above Mer rose, and colored workers join the exodus from Androves amid rising fear of flooding as crews rush to relocate stock.
Cluttered report cites April weather observations in Austin and Wharton Texas. Mentions coming rain and clear periods with lightning indications and unsettled conditions persisting into late April.
Fragmentary report describes high water, flooding, and crop damage with references to names and places as scattered readings. The text mentions Troy, Somo Ramage, and a branch, but details are incomplete and identities uncertain.
Elm Fork of the Trinity river near Mingo rises above banks cutting lowlands under water. Cotton and corn in Elo bottom likely damaged as inundation worsens. Katy flyer limited to Waco due to washouts south of there, service resumed this morning.
A San Antonio style report notes heavy rain and cyclone damage near Sealy Texas on April 2. Farmers fear repeat flooding seen last June as rainfall totals remain unmeasured but substantial.
In Bryan Texas on April 20 the Nazos river rose rapidly in the bottoms, lifting three inches per hour. Local stock has been moved to higher ground as flood waters approach the July peak.
The river at Orange has fallen slightly but travelers report Whitman's ferry area still rising rapidly. They warn a flood comparable to the great Mood of 154 may occur, threatening mills and forcing dawn closures.
A Central train reports the Brazos flood receding near Waco with water still about eighteen inches below the track at the lowest spots. Brenham section awaiting official word from Waco on conditions.
A severe week of rain and a strong windstorm near Winchester Texas has left hundreds of acres idle. Flooded lands cannot be replanted for weeks and river bottom farms suffer severe washouts with channels and sandbars eroding fields. The San Antonio and Aransas river bridge remains damaged after the flood.
Apr 3 to Apr 28 reports from Col ... Leon County and nearby areas describe heavy rains, floods, and crop damage. Mills and farmers face disheartening prospects as roads, bridges, and fields suffer, with Archer County noting unusually heavy spring rains and otherwise improving cotton conditions.
The fragmentary report notes farmers behind Rettig crops with cotton and corn planted, grains in poor condition, and worries about harvest prospects. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
April reports from Polk Livingston and Dealvon Grayson and Warren Tyler counties describe heavy rains and widespread flooding. Cotton must be replanted, cotton seed supply scarce, farming lands waterlogged, delays in planting, and mills halting due to flood damage and fallen trees.
Across multiple Texas counties from April 2 to April 28, storms brought heavy rains and hail. Wheat, cotton, oats, and fruit crops suffered significant damage as streams flooded banks and fields, with farmers delaying planting and seeking relief. Communities reported widespread crop losses and soil erosion in counties including Coleman, Montague, Navarro, Fannin, Limestone, and Gonzales.
Grimes County Democrats met April 28 to elect delegates to the June 6 judicial convention in Navasota. J M Smither was indorsed for district judge. Temporary officers were chosen and a credentials committee formed to seat delegates from precincts 1 3 4 5 and county at large. The convention urged uniform action and approved six delegates per precinct and six at large for the Navasota meeting.
April 28 Mexia Texas William Billote Darla born in Oconee County South Carolina April 26 1846 served cavalry in the Confederate army captured near Richmond 1864 held at Point Lookout until March 1865 migrated to Limestone County Texas in 1872 became a lawyer and long time senior partner of Doyle Hindles Harper firm. He served as Mexia mayor for twenty one years and plans to continue until his term ends.
Delegates in Grimes County receive instruction to cast votes for Hon. A. M. Campbell of Grimen County for district. convention also endorses T. H. Yall for congress. Grimes County delegates instructed to vote for Campbell in Twelfth judicial district race.
In Austin Texas April 2 a bankruptcy petition was filed by Frederick Sehmits former merchandise broker. A civil court in the district awarded twenty thousand dollars in a judgment. A decomposed body of an unknown white man was found near the river below the dam. Medical examiners say the corpse was at least a week old and suffered fatal injuries from a fall. The Texan division commander appointed J G Booth as camp decamp captain.
James Allen son of Ab Allen was struck by lightning and killed along with his horse near Marne Manor on April 28. He had left home to fetch medicine and returned late as a heavy rain began. A search found his remains near the house and Judge Ray Nixon presided over the inquest.
Strawberries loaded in refrigerated cars built by Pacific Express ship from League City Texas to St. Louis under refrigeration. Fruit arrived in perfect condition and fetched high market prices after charges. growers receive about 2 per crate. The new cooling cars promise better transport to distant markets, boosting coast country fruit trade.
Ginsars convention near Brenham Texas is delayed due to flood conditions and transportation issues. The meeting originally set for Tuesday May 1 is rescheduled to May 13 with a later authorized date to be announced. A. B. Cole and Charles T. Hunter, leaders, confirmed the change after talks with other officials.
Palestine Texas April 2 Michard Clark a longtime respected resident was found dead in bed by his wife. A doctor was summoned but could not revive him. Authorities say the death appears natural and no foul play is suspected.
Local notes indicate Anderson County has appointed new supervisors and officials to oversee operations in the Seventh Market of Troan. Names listed include Allen, Moore, Wendall, Goldberg, Mears, Vandovener, and Bimniona among others. Further details awaited.
In Caldwell Crllinge Oldwell Texas on April 8 Mr HH German, a candidate for the white legislature, announced he would not seek the nomination. Judge A A Molver traveled to Belton to visit family, Misa Hettlé Lice of Melton returned home from an extended visit, Mr Charlow Folks planned a trip to several polnia in Mexico, Rev Weema Wootton returned from Marlin after several days away.
Fragmentary Alvin items note a May 6 gathering to discuss school matters and local politics. Mentions include county officials and candidates such as Hon. P. Hill and Perry of Velarch, with unclear roles.
Murton ethoola closed yesterday as Prof. Willan Ellera, who guided the students through three years of duty to their town, received a last floral tribute from pupils. Prof. Billers expressed regret and said he will not be leaving now.
A.N. Cordlcians figure known as Neuro Preacher died last night after a strange necro necuciirum incident near Boor Creek. Witnesses report a tumult at a jets warming, with several attendees injured, and calls for medical aid as authorities investigate.
A chaotic afternoon in a Texas town ends with a black man shot by buckshot. Aaron Deckard and Monroe Johnson are named in the incident as officers expel two men amid a broader confrontation.
A fragmentary notice from Matagorda County Texas describes the loss or theft of machinery from the Matagorda Rice Hive and Irrigation company. The report mentions a roller and smoke mark and indicates conveyance by river toward an unspecified destination.
A resident living two miles south of town was found fatally wounded last night. Police report the victim sustained a single fatal gunshot wound from a wired weapon. Investigators are unsure of a motive as they inquired of witnesses and searched for clues away from the scene.
Aceville Texas April 2 The delinquent tax list for Ree county shows total taxes due including polls amounting to 100.5 percent. The 1909 year property tax of 5 409.05 shows total due 20 182 percent.
A described political move suggests Democratic motions to be released under credible authority with a July 1 date. Republicans are listed in opposition and associated places are named in the report.
County political meetings across the state directed delegates to vote for Cincinnati convention nominees. The main note of interest came from the Democratic county convention at an unspecified place where a Storey railroad commission resolution failed amid division over Love for comptroller. Armuler was re-elected county chairman as discussions pressed reforms and fiscal measures including tax increases for municipal improvements.
The Hardin County Democratic convention met in Kountze and endorsed re election of J W Daley to the United States Senate and J W Cooper for Congress. Delegates were instructed to back John P Work for senator and praised him as a proven Democrat and lawyer.
Early April 7 a severe rainstorm hit Sublime Texas near the Navidad river washing fences and crops in the bottom fields. The flood cut crop prospects, with poor corn stands and grass covering the land after days of wet weather.
Partial returns from Johnson County show Geasett carrying the congressional seat by a solid margin and Paindexter likely elected district judge in Alameda. Completes tally will be known by Monday with county offices still undecided as Saturday primaries conclude.
A Hawley faction dominates the Republican county executive committee as nominations proceed in Fen Antonia on April 2. The divided party tightens control amid factional moves and local party realignment.
The Republican committee names Captain Winthrop as chair and will summon members to set a date for primaries to select delegates and adopt a straight Republican ticket for the county.
Dallas county Populists adopted a platform for the Fort Worth convention and recognized the Cincinnati convention. Lavaca County delegates were instructed to back Cincinnati recognition and Representative Tarkington sought re election while pledging support for the National Female. An address was authorized to urge nonpartisan county officer selection.
At the Texas county convention in Corsicana on April 29 delegates to the state convention debated fusion. Uninstructed delegates favored no split in redlutions and many declared they would not vote for Bryan as the fusion candidate.
Athens Vexae reports the populag county convention selected a delegation to the Worth convention and considered the Cincinnati delegation. It aims to form a full slate and elect a ticket, with Wine 2 as a noted point in the process.
Delegates were elected to the Worth convention after the Towson opposition was unanimously adopted at the Texan April gathering in Gatenville. The Cincinnati National convention was endorsed by the meeting.
April 2 Waxahachie Texas report lists primary results by precinct with candidates for railroad commissioner Love for comptroller Henderson for the court of criminal appeals Gotset for congress Hookhout for the court of civil appeals J Rh tromphitl for representative and county offices including Mark Smith district clerk Walter Kimball county clerk A Tasewells sheriff George Sweatt Peter Smith treasurer A By Mc Knight superintendent of instruction Criddle. Majorities not yet available though Goasett and Love appear to lead.
At the Gonstales County Democratic Convention in Menziles Texas on April 29 delegates praised state officers while endorsing George F. Burgent as the county’s choice for Congress. John S. Conway was nominated for representative and W. M. Atkingon was endorsed for district attorney with strong enthusiasm.
Seven candidates closed their canvas in NeKloney Toxey with a speaking event this afternoon. The field includes John R. Smith T F P Vaughan incumbent Robert J. Pafford Tom W Perkins Doley L Pike J ay Grisham and J D Cottrell. The primary to nominate two nominees will be held next Saturday May 5.
One precinct in Palo Pinto Texas met for the primary convention on April 2. Delegates backed RM McTove for com trader and J W Stevens for justice of the court of appeals. W P Gibba, W J Oxford and Lore Riddle were named for other offices.
Returns from the April 28 primaries are slow to arrive as voters indicate opposition to John L. Chappard for Congress. J B R Wilson is slated for state senate, J M Talbot for district judge, R D Hart for district attorney.
In Grege County Texas on April 24 results show DeGraffenfeld winning the congress race while RE Curtis secures the railroad commissioner post. All other races remain uncertain as ballots are tallied.
Sublime Texas April 27 Hon A A Welley announces candidacy for tax collector of Lavaca County. Greenville Tex April 24 Colonel T C Thorton exits from the race for judge of this district.
In Sulphur Springs Texas April 20 Ed Jones colored man about 40 killed himself by jumping into an old well his body not found until around 8 this morning He had long been a heavy drinker and that is given as the cause
John King lef Quarry was killed this afternoon at Gay Hill by a northbound passenger train of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railroad as he walked along the lake shore. The accident occurred near Bresham, Texas, on April 28.
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