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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1900
Page
6
Richmond Texas reports a devastating Saturday storm with extensive destruction. Widespread damage includes homes barns and businesses leveled, trees uprooted, power lines and water works disrupted, and numerous injuries and fatalities feared.
The Post voices sharp criticism of McKinley’s acceptance letter, arguing it fails to persuade readers. It contends Republicans push canal study while ignoring progress delays and mocks the president’s rhetoric as intellectually weak.
The piece urges readers to resist despair after a disaster, arguing that calm reflection can restore confidence. It emphasizes resilience among citizens and calls for steady, constructive action rather than panic or defeatist attitudes. It frames hope as essential for communal recovery.
A critical analysis of the McKinley administration’s gold standard policy argues the campaign team and press distort the issues. It also reports on Galveston’s calamity and Houston's sympathy, urging support and reconstruction while noting national weather-related devastation.
The storm devastation from Galveston to Houston prompts calls for immediate aid. Officials urge every business and family to contribute money or supplies to relief efforts as the region reels from loss of life and property. Local leaders stress swift, generous action and mobilization to meet urgent needs.
The Chattanoora Times criticizes northern media for dwelling on Akron mob crime and urges moving past the incident. The piece condemns self righteous journalism and urges an end to enduring contempt for the South’s stance.
Disaster strikes Wharton Texas Missouri area with many killed and homes wrecked. Town cut off without water as storms collapse telegraph lines. Reports from Bay City Matagorda County recount 1100 drowned in Galveston area and widespread property ruin. Injuries listed include several residents harmed in Missouri City and nearby towns.
Residents along the Atascocita road report extensive storm damage within seven to eight miles of the city. The German family’s newly finished residence and barn suffered a total loss around 1000 dollars. Knobeky and Schopin properties faced major damage. Jane Wright, John Bulmer, and Josie Bell residences and outbuildings incurred substantial losses. a smithy shop was blown down. Koehler and Captain George T Lyth’s properties damaged. several other structures damaged but specifics unclear.
A destructive storm struck Weimar Texas at 10:40 PM causing extensive property loss. Churches, stores, and homes suffered damage. forest and gardens were heavily affected. At Avetin normal school and academy hall sustained structural harm with dormitories roofed and windows damaged.
September 10 Sartartia Texas reports a severe storm wrecking Bunrtartia plantation structures. Buildings including the tiger house gin house convict housing and depot were blown down or damaged with total losses to cane cotton and machinery. A Turner and W Riddick properties were destroyed and four convicts killed. A Ellie organized a large crew to defend crops and repair.
A fierce wind and rainstorm in Temple Texas caused heavy damage to cotton fields and structures. Wires down and trees uprooted disrupted the town including Rogers' three story brick block and the Central Texas Cotton Oil plant smokestack blown down. Estimates show a large portion of cotton opened and losses vary.
Brenham Texas residents assess extensive poststorm damage with 100000 dollars of property loss. Officials plan a new city hall on the old fire site and appoint committees to oversee removing debris, securing the courthouse, and restoring services. The only death reported is a four month old baby killed by falling amber.
A severe storm battered Alvin Hitchcock Hitchcock area with fatalities and many injured. The disaster hit the Jacquard Hotel and nearby towns, destroying property and leaving residents homeless. Wounded individuals from Hitchcock and Galveston suffered head and facial injuries and were treated at St. Jo hospital.
A Sept storm lashed Milano Texas and Milam County causing widespread damage. Homes, trees, and fences were toppled while power and telegraph lines were disrupted. No loss of life is reported though property damage was extensive across communities including McGregor and Apchenpeek.
A fragmented OCR read notes a Gordon plantation scene with a potato field, trees, and a command to reach the prairie. Names and full context are unclear, leaving a brief, earthy vignette of land and landscape.
Early yesterday a severe northeast gale tore through El Campo Texas causing widespread damage. Homes barns and storefronts suffered, crops were ruined and roofs blown off with wind speeds up to twenty five miles per hour, as reports from Aransas Pass noted a lurking coastal storm.
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