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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1900
Page
3
A cyclonic hurricane struck Houston causing widespread property damage across wards and districts. The death toll stood at one, with many buildings unroofed, streets blocked by debris, power and streetcar services disrupted, and numerous factories, churches, and homes damaged or destroyed.
A session of the Trades Assembly, meeting under AL Sop, endorsed workers staying on current wage scales after discussions with diverse unions. The group emphasized continuing their present pay on all sites affected by the storm, rejecting calls for wage disruptions or reductions.
A local relief meeting convened at Weld & Neville with Caperly S. Taliaferre presiding. Efforts discussed to charter the steamship Lawrence to Galveston, stock water and provisions, and to mobilize residents for aid as wrecked families face urgent needs. Captain Timmins attended and reported scarce supplies. Public urged to prepare for duties in aiding the distressed coastal community.
A fragmented notice reports a city council gathering on Monday September 10 2000 at 800 am to decide action regarding tele wérvines and related issues. It mentions Lt mur people pendy and calls for immediate communication with the undersigned and railway officials to address affliction and arrange convenient intervals for relief. Mayor Brostvar notes proceedings in a brief unsigned summary.
A massive explosion or series of blasts damaged numerous buildings across the town. Foil and Smith residences were hit. a Preston arrest was severely damaged. A water works reel shed was demolished, causing flooding and widespread disruption. Churches, churchyards, and a blacksmith shop suffered extensive destruction. overall losses run into the thousands.
Descriptions depict shattered glass, tangled wires, and fallen roofs across downtown. Extensive property losses include hotels, stock, and storefronts with totals reaching tens of thousands of dollars. many buildings show water damage and awnings collapsing along Main Street.
A fragmented list records damages across multiple entities including Kirkland Morrow American Brewing Association Central Dry Windig and Sapnot Co. with totals noted for buildings stock and warehousing. Notable figures include Dr Brandon Rod Croft Co $250 on building $100 stock and Dickson Car Wheel Co $100000 for a collapsed building.
Details list extensive destruction across Mueller residence corner Bagby Rosalie and surrounding properties. Homes and businesses suffer blown fronts, collapsed walls, and roof losses including Ben Wolff home, J M Barhart barn, and several stores. The incident devastates St. Trinity methods, Grocers stock, and a baseball park, with multiple frame structures destroyed or damaged and notable losses in the Fourth ward and Fair Grounds.
The Fifth Ward sustained heavy damage from blast or storm actions. Major losses were reported at the Dickhwon Car Wheel company central plant and adjacent facilities including warehouses, roofing, and offices. Estimated total damages reach into the tens of thousands with multiple plants such as the Union Compress and Bayou City warehouses heavily impacted.
The notice states the store will be open as usual this morning at seven o'clock.
Fragmentary OCR text lists several individuals including Molinab and Tullors tied to Capitol Hotel context, with unclear roles or actions. No further readable details clarify event, date, or outcome.
storms wreck Providence and Mafitt streets with roofs blown away and buildings collapsed. Churches including Second Baptist and Vine Street Methodist suffer major damage while homes on Nance Street and nearby properties become dilapidated. Industrial sites like Ace Lumber, Phoenix Lumber, and American Brewery report significant damage and smoke stacks down.
An early 20th century Texas ad touts a bottle of Halls Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments. The message promises relief from gravel, diabeths, cat aions, irregularities, and urges readers to order by mail from Houston Drag Col Hine Camp County Texas with testimonials.
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