Galveston Disaster Survivors Recall Devastation and Loss
A Galveston survivor recounts the deadly hurricane that swept the city, describing 75 mph winds, engulfing floodwaters, and the death toll as thousands. He details rescue efforts, missing relatives, and fellow residents like Mr. Clinton and Mr. Jennings, who endured wrecks and injuries while seeking dry land. The narrative notes damaged blocks near the gulf, overturned trains, and calls for substantial aid from Houston.
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Jennings
Etront
Avenue
Kot
Jen- Binge
Claton
Joyce
Clinton
Losses Reported After Santa Fe Wreck Near Alvinia
Reports from Alvinia and surrounding towns describe wide devastation after a Santa Fe wreck. Seven killed, depots destroyed, freight cars blown from tracks, water tank hurled onto the line, and homes shelled by disaster. Relief urgent as residents plead for aid and supplies.
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Galveston
Santa Fe
Alvinia
Tempest Rips Through Nuveasula Causes Severe Damage
A violent tornado struck Nuveasula causing widespread destruction. Cars, roofs, and storefronts were damaged as power and telegraph services were disrupted. No fatalities were reported, but many families evacuated and buildings suffered extensive harm.
Devastation in Brenham After Ukraine Tornado Night
A violent tornado tore through Brenham and surrounding districts causing widespread destruction. Homes, churches, hotels, and public buildings were demolished or severely damaged, with many structures collapsed and a few injuries reported. only one death confirmed among county residents, while relief efforts focus on the stricken area and rebuilding.
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Nuveasula
Hut
Dumain
Columbia Opera House
Wilwon
Pas
T Kupepman
Troy
Conoly
Tig Shaw
Antines
A.O. Seth
Boolkaan & Croix
W. G
Belumseher
J. Yotlens & Co
Planing
Walla
Wisden Si
Sam Madeley
Angleton Suffer Severe Structural Damage After Incident
Hardware merchant Mr. McRea reports extensive destruction across Angleton with many homes and public buildings ruined. He notes two deaths, George Duff and painter William Pickling, while Colonel F J Duff is seriously injured. multiple large residences and the Delaney hotel are listed as wrecked.
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McRea
Angleton
Inme
George Duff
William Pickling
F. J. Duff
Delaney
Phillips Howl Cog
Bartell Wrick
Frank
Walter Stevens
Glisscock
Barbee House
Moxare
W. BL
Walter Kennedy
Hempstead Schoolhouse Wrecked in Severe Storm
Hempstead Texas recounts a devastating hurricane like storm on September 1 that leveled the Hempstead school and damaged multiple structures. Homes businesses and church buildings suffered heavy damage as winds tore through the town flattening walls and roofs.
Gidding Windmill Damage Amid Storm Flooding
A severe storm damaged windmills near Giddings with roofs, windows, and fences destroyed by heavy rain starting around 1 o'clock and continuing into the morning. Property across the area reported shattered glass, toppled structures, and widespread yard debris as floodwaters affected canals and nearby facilities.
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Giddings
Tele
Agaly
Perites
Shade Trehens
Boston
Tragic Morgan Point Storm Claims Several Lives
Rescue crews recovered from Morgan Point and Seabrook area as a hurricane wrecked bayside resorts. Survivors describe hours of fear, with Mrs Nicholson and others drowned and many homes destroyed. families from Houston faced loss and peril while aid trains evacuated the injured and shelter-seekers.
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Sinout
Powers
International
Great Northern
Miksourt
Ani
Deepwater
Seabrook
Hamilton Cottage
Dr. Nicholson
Jane Woolllock
Lark Street
la City
Dow
Nicholson
Tau
Elise
Lola
Lewet
Howe
Peporte
Mellheiny
Fleiger
Brown
Hey
Henry Brown
Galveston
Mouston
Fom
Itermediate
Tia Porte
Morgan Point
Housted
Bavalde
Doonwater
Storms Kill and Wreck Texas Towns
A devastating storm swept Density and surrounding areas in Richmond Texas last night, causing widespread destruction. Eight lives were reported lost among the Black community, with the Baptist church and Methodist church severed, many houses damaged, and several residents unaccounted for or missing.
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Richmond
Texas
Ts Pal
Hhide
Rv Matliown
Colorel
Beavly
Destruction of Shade Trees in Columbus Noted
At Columbus numerous shade trees blown down across the city. Telegraph and electric wires down, telephone service disrupted. A waterworks dumping house and a wagon shop were damaged, several houses wrecked, and the night train reportedly derailed with no injuries.
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Tania Bedequet
Morgana Point
Hoysten
Te Pol Pela
Dracquet
Baloga
Winness
Uncle Tile
Jones
Poiit
Columbiia
Taras
Septembay 9
Columbus
Wade Treau
Iheny
Ae Wevere Ag
Iste
Hurricane Damage Reported Along Lower Coast Areas
Damaged sections include Rockport, Corpus Christi coast where northwest gusts and high winds struck during the storm. Boats were driven toward shore, docks breached, and cotton fields suffered severe losses with debris scattered across harbors and streets. The coast braces for cleanup as crews assess widespread impact.
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Hockport
Corpus Christi
Corpite
Christ
Roxas
Damage and Fire Weather Reach Sullered Sey Bryan
Fragments describe a September 1 storm in Ay Hay Ay Texas causing property damage. Reports note blown structures, broken windows, downed telegraph lines, and fear among residents as nightfall patterns continued.
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Sey Bryan
Tesas
Che
M. Bonveville
Wular
Giles
Follune
Cabilwell
Buchanan
Wrecked Churovhes Defy Odds in Sudden Tie
A cryptic report notes a wreck involving Churovhes and Ledbetter amid a September clash with Texan foes. The narrative hints at blows, blocked plays, and confusion on the court as observers speculate on outcomes and ongoing tensions without clear details.
Windstorm Effects Reported Across Texas Towns
Severe winds caused property damage in Nacogdoches Prairie View Hempstead and nearby areas. Wires down and trees uprooted disrupted power and communications with no injuries reported. Authorities note buildings suffered structural damage though the event spared residents from serious harm.
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Prairie Views Hempstead
Texas
Ti View
Hearne Texas Suffered Damage After September Storm
Hearne, Texas endured storm damage after a September storm that lasted about a day and a night. Officials report extensive destruction, while residents assess losses and seek relief.
Quinine Tenet and the Luxative Broma
Fragmentary note discusses a laxative remedy titled Quinine Tenet and its claimed effects. Sparse readable text mentions dosing prudence and cautions implicit in old medical advertisements. No clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes remain readable.
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