09 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
1
Widespread flood damage reported as Simonton and surrounding communities suffer extensive inundation. Evacuation pleas rise as rivers surge, leaving homes ruined and families displaced. Officials warn roads may remain impassable, urging caution and shelter in place where advised. Local agencies coordinate relief, with aid and supplies flowing to affected residents.
Fragmentary report details a fatal incident near Hempstead involving multiple victims. Names and exact circumstances are unclear in readable text, but authorities are investigating a tragic event described as a deadly encounter or accident near the town.
A battered transcript shows a Liberal Fund for relief of flood victims raised on Monday. Fragmentary lines reference fundraising efforts, local committees, and community figures involved in relief organization.
Fragmented text shows names and numbers with unclear event. Swan Wechington HEFES FES 3 TSS appears as a人物 and possible organization tag amid garbled lines. No clear date or place present.
The report confirms that two additional rescuers have died during flood operations, with teams scrambling to reach stranded residents. The deaths follow earlier losses as crews battled rising waters and dangerous currents, underscoring the perilous conditions faced by emergency responders.
A report notes a confirmed death toll of 150 from floods with many others feared drowned. The text mentions ongoing searches, dispersed settlements, and authorities mobilizing aid as rescuers comb affected areas for survivors.
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