River Flood Damages Reported Across Central Texas
The Brazos River recedes while floodwaters affect the upper valley. Rivers like Neches Trinity and Colorado run high. stocks of low land remain wet and farmers lose heat. Drownings cited include a man named Kiercher at Uhland and an infant swept from its parents. Railroads damaged but repairs underway. main lines functioning by next week. The Little Nosque bridge was carried away. total property loss around 1000 dollars for the bridge.
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Mragos
Velasco
Tiles Pont
Uhland
Rockuart
Hklercher
Owwk
Nixon
Nosque
Washington County gains river diverted by flood
Flood reports describe the Brazos river changing course near Brenham and washing away bridges from Waller to Washington counties. Water impedes Texas Central tracks as communities brace for rising levels and crop damage along the Brazos area.
Light Rain Impacts Brazos Region Train Service
A light rain fell yesterday in northeastern Texas affecting Santa Fe tracks near Clay Navasota and Somerville. Officials warn delays likely for trains between Navasota Brenham Hempstead and Brenham with service suspended several days as tracks are repaired.
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Giveston
Texas
Thera
Sovereston Weather Bureau
Brazos
Bevis
Santa Fe
Clay
Navasota
Somerville
W.C. Nixon
Nixon
Traline Life
Brenham
Hempstead
DROWNED NEAR LOCKHART AS FLOOD WRECKS TOWN
Severe flooding along Plum Creek near Lockhart Texas causes extensive property loss. A German villager in Ubland drowns while the Seifert family suffers loss of triplets and home. Dozens of homes farms and bridges are damaged or washed away disrupting railroad service and delaying cotton season.
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Lockhart
Texas
Plum Creek
Ubland
Scericher
Seifert
Sumer
Roe McLuin
Ile
Cardwell
Poe
Giliver
Om Cardwell
Treme
Hot
Blunt
James Cardwett
Clear Fork
Thomson
Miseiur
Kanana
Monroy
Pin Creek
Chencork
Dinmires
San Mares
Lake Forces
Caldwill County
Pion Creek
Kelly Crossing
la Grange
Austin Road
Tven
Caldwell County
Cron
Velasco River Flood Report From Velasco Texas
On July 21 the Velasco river rose about eight inches and remains below the bank. Drift including dead cattle horses and timber travels downstream. A mammoth railroad bridge with iron rails washed away but no one could reach it. No damage expected presently and officials anticipate a receding flood unless higher waters arrive from upstream.
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Velasco
Texas
Roxe
Train service resumes on International road after repairs
Marlin Texas July 31 Train service will be resumed tonight over the International road as water recedes and repairs to a heavily damaged track and several trestles are completed. Sand sacks and weights held the track in place while workers restored safe passage. Crop damage from high water is expected to be extensive along the Tratos area. The water is slowly subsiding.
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Texas E
Washington County
Waller County
Touston
Texas Central
Ute
Hironil
Santa Fe
San Bom
Mont
Houston
Allenfarm
Teenerick
Trans
Marlin
Texas
Tratos
River Flood Report Affects Texas Towns With Falling Levels
July reports show Navasota and Gonzales seeing river falls while others remain flooded. Trains on the Beaumont division are halted east of Altenfarm due to submerged roadbeds with nearby towns at risk of renewed rise. Rail routes rerouted via Hempstead and Brenham as Guadalupe and San Marcos rivers impact crops and bridges.
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Brazos
Navasota
Texas
Bryan
John Thomas
Lewis' Switch
Mumford
Ffteen
Beaumont
Santi Me
Altenfarm
Hempstead
Brenham
Gonzales
Guadalupe
San Marcos
Fini Marcos
Damaged Bridges and Washouts Halt County Towns
A washed away bridge near Roy a toss King's branch and other washouts along Cotton Creek caused extensive property damage. Creeks and branches were higher than the oldest resident recalls, fields unusable for ten days, trains delayed then resumed, several barns and outbuildings ruined, telephone poles toppled, and Felix Lancaster's store and nearby buildings washed away three miles from Bot tom on Bim Creek.
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Aweyr
Troy
Roy
Bim
Bottom
Felix Lancaster
Howie
Kode
Brazos River Rises at Richmond Taxing River Drift
Richmond Texas July reports the Brazos river rising sharply with about thirteen inches in a night. The drift is thinner than two days ago. Residents remain cautious and prepare for possible overflow while bottom farmers gather corn and shelter crops.
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Richmond
Texas
Brazos
River Crisis Eases as Bryan Reports Stable Waters
The Bryan area river remains nearly steady with a possible inch rise, while north of town levels fall signaling the crisis may be past. Sunshine gave way to rain by night but officials say local showers unlikely to affect the river unless widespread.
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Crisie
Brion
Good News at Calvert River Recedes
Calvert Texas reports river levels falling in July, easing fears for cotton yields. Farmers grow hopeful as damage estimates shrink, suggesting losses may stay below one percent.
Falling at Milligan damage not as great as first report
Texas flood notes from Milica Mount Calm and Wharton report the river falling with minor crop damage, though straw stacks damaged and water supply strained. Colorado River at Wharton shows continued drift, debris, and floodwaters, with crowds visiting the river and limited crop impact overall.
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Milica
Texas
Mrases
Severe Local Rainfall Devastates Fields in Kyle
Kyle Texas reports a heavy rainfall on the night of the 28th with record rainfall in the area. Farmers describe extensive crop damage as bollw and other crops were strewn. claims of widespread loss among boll woevily and irrigation impacts.
Railroad Service Notes on McKinney Texas July 81
Recounted railway traffic on the Texan and Pacific line between Dallas and Terrell and on the Katy between Greenville and Dallas led to trains running on the Central track and transferred to the McKinney division track yesterday. Traffic on both roads moved as planned with trains running toward their respective routes.
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McKinney
Texas
Washoatn
Pacific
Tragic Flood Drowns Infant Near Write Creek
In McKinney Texas July 1 heavy rainfall drove Davie family from the Print Fork of the Trinity near Write. While escaping the flood the infant slipped from its father's arms into the swift current and drowned as the family struggled to safety.
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McKinney
Texas
Brasos River Flood Eases After Heavy Rain at San Felipe
Reports from San Felipe Texas note floodwaters threaten Braos River banks with eight feet to crest over. Residents fear worst for days as heavy rains ease and water recedes slowly.
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San Felipe
Texas
Colorado River Rises Amid Three Day Flood Warning
The Colorado river near Stanestill and Columbus Texas rose to twenty eight feet eight inches after peaking at twenty seven feet during the day. Overnight forecasts show a four foot fall expected, with continued high water.
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Colorado
Stanestill
Columbus
Texas
Trinity River Bank Full Forces Flight for Crops
Crockett Texas July 31 The Trinity River stays full and rivers and creeks have flooded crops and property causing thousands of dollars in damage. Farmers and cattlemen move stock from the river bottom as water spills over banks after days of heavy rain.
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Trinity River
Crockett
Texas
Weather Update From Rusk Texas Cotton Deteriorating
In Cherokee County at Rusk for eight days of rain the ground remains very wet though streams are not rising much. The prolonged wet spell and lack of sun injure crops especially cotton which is shedding and shifting toward excessive weed growth.
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Rusk
Cherokee County
Texas
Weather Update From Hempstead on July 21
Reports from Hempstead Texas indicate stalled operations due to ongoing weather. Forecasters expect rain to ease and rainfall to begin tapering by tomorrow, with conditions improving afterward.
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Hempstentd
Texas
Brazce
Weather note and cotton outlook for Piney-line region
At Appleby Texas the area reports daily rain for eight days with good piney-line moisture. Forecasters expect more cotton to be grown this year than last, signaling strong agricultural potential for the district.
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Appleby
Texas
Rain Deluge Reaches Gainesville Texas
A good rain began last night around eelock in Gainesville Texas and fell steadily for two rites providing moisture to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Texas
Eelock
Groves' Black Root Liver Pills Advertised
An active principle from Black Root is claimed to power Groves' Liver Pills. The ad touts health benefits and urges readers to try the remedy despite unclear claims and garbled wording.
Republican executive session at Fort Worth on state convention
The Texas Republican executive committee met in Fort Worth to set a date for the next state convention and approve resolutions. Cecil Lyon chaired. plans for delegates, county conventions, and support for Beatt and Roosevelt were discussed amid talks of a future state chairman race.
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Waco
Texas
Cecill Lron
Ht. G. Goree
Atlanta
J. A. Murtey
Suipway Springs
C. M. Ferguson
Paria
Lack Me. Daniel
J. A. Gurley
Greenville
Gf. Greene
Dallna
J. W. Wolf
Kyle
W. Flannagan
Fot CC
Henry Dellume
Corsicana
A. Morrison
Ennie
Republican State Executive Committee
Tian Fare
Anil
Salt County
Chaletoun
Chas
AL Royminn
Willi
Charlen A. Tornton
Thtycl
Pasant
Tlon
Principiens
Ennacs
Z. C. Beatt
Roosevelt
George H. Greene
Toxon
Lexprom
McKinley
Republican Committee of
Ronpiv
Cecil A. Lyon
Georges P. Crowns A- M. Merricon
JM. Gurley
Charles 4. Teveton
James P. Newcons
George W
Wilmnine
Tames A. Libr
B. Hannay
Theodore Miller
C. R. Bone
R. L. Holtman
Burns Fights Hawley in Texas Political Row
Austin reports a heated Republican clash over appointments arising from the Floresville convention. Judge Walter Burton of Houston attended, opposing Hawley, amid insider friction and a bid by Judge Scott for Congress in Corpus Christi district.
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Austin
Texas
Floresville
Scott
Congress
Corpus Christi
Walter Burov
Houpston
snd-Hawley
Lyon Isla Pice
Resolution to force Tawler for State committee fails
Reported push to compel Tawler for the State committee collapses as the convention criticizes Judge Varna’s handling. The disorder splits the party, denouncing Jade Burts for disrupting ballot outcomes and complicating Judge Scott’s prospects amid district division.
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Labora
Tawler
Judge Varna
Knwley
Jade Burts
Indge
Scott
Gillespie predicts final Democratic split in Twelfth district race
Gillespie suspects Poindexter and Riddle will be turned aside as the Democratic nomination fight in the Twelfth district proceeds. Gleaple of Fort Worth comments on the contest while the veterans group meeting in Dali Texas centers on the political stage.
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Riddle
Poindexter
Dali
Texas
Daly Bi
Ovest W. Gleaple
Fort Worth
Rony
Wiliam Poindexter
le Yuene
Ned Bow
Leer Peigille
Goliewple
Haliotw
Clethorpe
Gillesplir Fimial
Polychester
Pao
Surprise reception for Culberson and Malins in Texas
Friends of Senator Charing A. Culberson plan a July 31 gathering in Texas with personal and political aims. The event highlights Culberson’s social circle and ongoing political connections amid local attention.
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Culberson
Malins
Texas
Charing A. Culberson
Unclear historic delegation visit described in fragment
Incomplete OCR text references a visit by a delegation from a state or region to Orlando, mentioning Senator Cuileraon and Lonnie Banton Hatley. The passage hints at a cordial reception and meetings with promiment locals, but lacks coherent names, dates, or events to specify a definite outcome or schedule.
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Cuileraon
Delegates Return From Progression Convention
Gonanles county delegation and Win. George F. Burgens returned from the progression convention at Bugle Lake. Burgens was nominated for the Democratic candidacy in the Ninth district. Baron of De Witt County was named the Republican candidate in the Ninth district.
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Goornles
Woxaw
Gonanles County
George F. Burgens
Progressioun
Bugle Lake
Burcere
Bere
Yarygoo Autlovity Iathe
de Witt County
Exhumation Finds Bullet Wounds in Morrlews Body
In Sherman Texas July 4 an order caused the body of J. B. Morrlews to be exhumed revealing wounds from the right side to the back and a perforated heart. The autopsy could not locate bullets though one was believed to have entered the body. Legal actions against the Gulf South Western Railway are noted with damages sought.
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Fairless
Sherman
Texa
Estetont County
J. B
Morrlews
L. B
Leftwich Voids &T. Louw
Houthwesters Ralkway
Finniti
W. R. Clark
Cult
Bheoks
Houston and Texas Central Get Mikgouri Pacific Agency
Unclear OCR fragment notes transfer of agency involving Houston and Texas Central to Mikgouri Pacific at Meatmont with limited readable details. The fragment hints at a railway agency arrangement lacking dates or full names.
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Houston
Texas Central
Mikgouri Pacific
Meatmont
Dallas Press Day Arrangements for World’s Fair Opening
Representatives of the Dallas press met to organize a World’s Fair press day at the Texao Biota Fair opening on September 7. Frank B. Tielland was named chairman of the executive committee, to be appointed. committee to meet next Saturday. Governor Dockery of Missouri and World’s Fair officials will be invited to attend the opening in Dallas.
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Dallin
Texau
Dallas
Texao
Frank BP
Tielland
Docnery
Missouri
Illatal
Fire destroys residence in San Antonio. loss estimations posted
At 3 00 this morning a residence in San Antonio Texas occupied by H M Ojenthuah was destroyed by fire. Estimated loss over 2000 with 1100 insured and contents valued at 1000. the home was awed by Mr FE Everett. No insurance on contents mentioned.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mev
FE. C. Everett
H. HM. Ojenthuah
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