Cowen Carnival Draws Crowd Despite Erratic Weather
Visitors flock to the Cowen Carnival amid scattered storms and confusion as bands perform and parade routes face delays. Organizers promise continued events with safety measures in place.
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1910
Page
5
Visitors flock to the Cowen Carnival amid scattered storms and confusion as bands perform and parade routes face delays. Organizers promise continued events with safety measures in place.
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