01 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
1
Fragmented text outlines property damage figures and stray phrases about theaters and local events. The readable portions indicate a large loss estimate around 2,000,000 dollars, with scattered mentions of Houston calendars and local venues.
September 30 dispatch from New Orleans reports at least twenty dead and many injured as a major storm floods outlying areas, cripples streetcar and telegraph service, and damages the riverfront, dry dock, and Char department docks. Rescue efforts continue amid widespread property loss estimated near two million dollars.
A direct message from J K Fahey of Southern Pacific reports severe hurricane damage in New Orleans and surrounding areas. Estimated railroad losses reach about 75000 dollars with extensive destruction of depots sheds shops and boats. Max wind recorded at 120 miles per hour.
A historic storm damaged Gulfport waterfronts with four steamers washed ashore and about $59,000 in losses. The chaos disrupted Mobile and surrounding areas. Public buildings, churches, hotels, and shops sustained damage. the storm's reach affected the city and nearby regions with scattered reports of destruction and financial impact.
The Post promotes sending a newspaper copy to children away at school as a way to stay connected. It invites readers to contact Preston 6ast for circulation details and suggests the paper will keep them up to date with home events.
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