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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1900

Page

3

Dallas Flood Reaches Record High As Arinity Breaks

Reports from Dallas and surrounding towns describe the Trinity and Brazos rivers rising to near peak levels with floods affecting Oak Cliff, Fort Worth, Denton, and Dallas suburbs. A man, Albert Voigt, is reported drowned as swollen currents sweep the Trinity River. Additional impacts include submerged lowlands, disrupted sewer operations, and farm flood damages across Denton, Dallas, and Waco regions.

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Guadaloupe River Rises Rapidly Threatening Crops

The Guadalup e river ascends about one foot per hour after heavy overnight rains in Gonzales Cuero and surrounding areas. Flood concerns grows as valleys report heavy rainfall and clouds persist. Farmers brace for impact as water nears previous peak levels.

Weathered outlook as Brazos river rises in April storms

Reports from Calvert Millican Wall and other points along the Brazos indicate high water and overflow in low lands as heavy rains continue. River levels remain dangerous with several crossings affected while convicts are moved and preparations assess flood risk near Bryan Navasota and Stone City.

Brazos River Falls May Flood Threaten Richmond Area

The Brazos River near Richmond, Texas has been falling slowly but remains high. Forecasters warn continued runoff could push the river above its banks, threatening low-lying areas as April rainfall continues.

Richmond Texas Brazos Rother

Branox River Threatens Sartartia and Sugarland Floods

Sartartia Texas residents monitor the Branox near four feet from bank crest amid fears of overflow. In Sugarland the Branes are about four and a half feet high and hope water stays off plantations.

Sugarland Texas

Flooding and Exodus Mark Brazos Spill and Texas Storm

April reports from Sanday Point and Fayette County describe rising Brazos floodwaters driving residents from Bolton and Columbia, with the river near historic highs. A severe April storm in Flatonia uprooted trees and damaged gardens and crops, signaling heavy losses for local farmers.

Sanday Point Texas Bragon River Bolton

Heavy rains flood Concho region drowning cattle

A severe downpour roared through the North and Middle Concho river region causing rivers to rise about twenty feet. Several hundred head of cattle are reported drowned as waters swell in the North Concho and Grape Creek country with more rain expected and warnings of further rises.

Brazos Hearne de Concho Texas Concho

North Texas rivers rise as freshet looms over Texarkana

Red river shows a one foot rise in twenty four hours but remains below high water. If rain continues three more days the river may hold the freshet from upper tributaries tomorrow night. Sulphur and Little rivers also rise. editor note on Bravos report criticizes exaggeration and its impact on local labor.

Texarkana Texas Red River

Rainstorm in the Southwest Clouds Sweep Texas Towns

Storms across Texas and nearby areas bring heavy rains and winds. Bridges wash out on Kerrville branch. Seguin area traffic disrupted. Eagle Lake reports 18.46 inches of rain since January. In Fortea Lake winds cause structural damage and multiple buildings destroyed. Mexican worker drowns in Sublime after floodwaters surge the Navidad river. Farmers face setbacks as crops lag and roads flood.

Pacific Seguin A. Buell United States

Now Falling Fant at Wharton No Hains Reported

Wharton Texas April 30 The Colorado commenced to fall yesterday at noon and continues to fall slowly A heavy rain followed with wind thunder and lightning Trees broken but no real damage reported No further fall since dawn sunshine intervals raise hope of clearing up and resuming farm work Columbia Columbus Texas April The Colo fate stands twelve feet high and rising Austin Texas April 30 A severe electric storm struck the area early this morning with heavy rain for about an hour No damage reported and clearing weather expected

Eagle Lake Texas Eorte Lake Eplagopal Chetter Yoakum de Witt County Wharton Colorado Austin

Rain and flood damage hit Texas crops and roads

Reports from Corpus Christi and Ganado describe heavy rain and rising Nueces rivers with damage to cabbage shipments and crops. A child was killed by lightning near Granger while seven miles west of here further storms caused homes to wash away and stock loss.

Corpus Christi Texan Wawhouts Antonia Arwanas Paka Infermatimn Nueces River

Mice Farm Damaged by Heavy Rain and Floods

Beaumont area reports say Friday night rainfall swelled bayous and flooded farms along Hillebrandt and Taylors, with water depths up to two feet. High gulf tides blocked drainage, delaying flood retreat and causing crop, fence, and residence damage. Rice crops may be killed, and livestock were struck by lightning in Cuero.

Beaumont Texas Hillebrandt Taylors Buyou Gulf and Lake Ayous Horie Tarme Hall

Mme Nevada Delivers Evening of Rare Music at Opera House

Mme Nevada, Houston prima donna, headlined at Sweeney & Coombs opera house with a mixed recital. She offered Bell Song from Lakme, Taubert Vogel im Walde, and Hong Ri Fan, ending with Shadow Dance from Dinorah and self accompanied Mocking Bird. The gown, gladioli, and gracious stage manner complemented reliable piano accompaniment by Mr. Pratt.

Mme Nevada Sweeney & Coomby Houston Wvdienes Nebbes Eation Martitle Tsrhackong Taubert Mme. Novae Prima Conniort Ecompela Arcist Mma Pratt

Four New Members Admitted to Houston MGNY Artillery

The Houston Light Artillery battery D held a meeting at the armory and unanimously elected four new members. A check from Alderman-elect L. B. Miller was discussed. he requests honorary membership and pays a $5 initiation along with three months due. The group planned the Dallas encampment and acknowledged Mrs. Burroughs for a photograph of James M. Murroughs.

Houston Light Artillery Texan Volunteer Guard L. BE. Miller Miller Cilf

Texas Delegation Plans Philadelphia Rally For National Convention

Texas GOP leaders outline travel with two sleepers and round trip transport to Philadelphia for the Republican National Convention. Colonel Ff YW OR Green and H.R. Grew discussed arrangements and the route via Santa Fe and Fireeoints to St Louis Cincinnati Washington and Philadelphia.

Texas William M. Molongid Philadelphia Dallas OR. Green Eur Lone Star Santa Fe St. Louis

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Promises Health for Women

An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a nationwide remedy for women's ailments. It claims the product strengthens women, addresses burdens, and has restored a million women to health, with letters of thanks printed in the paper and free initial advice from Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn, Mass

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