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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1921
Page
1
San Antonio faced a historic flood with hundreds feared dead and millions in property loss. Troops from Fort Sam Houston patrolled the city as water and power failed and streets flooded. San Antonio River and Olmos and San Pedro creeks overflowed, severing city sections and delaying transit.
In San Antonio on September 10 the morgues list identified bodies including Mrs Vashinder with unknown residence, Mrs Emma Gorin of 414 Furnish Avenue, and several Hernandez and Cavazos family members at 1820 South Laredo Street. The city remains free of martial law as the military aids relief. About 2000 people are homeless. A 11 o'clock meeting of military officers city county officials and chamber heads will plan relief. Relief fund subscriptions were opened and generous contributions reported.
Austin records 18.25 inches of rain in 24 hours per Government Observer Morris, the greatest in that period. The storm and tornado injure eight, cause about $15,000 in damage, flood the Avenue Hotel, wash holes in pavement, and flood stores with floating sidewalls. Crews report a delayed train arrival at 8:30 this morning.
Waco reports Little River floods from 11.45 inches causing major crop damage in Milam County. In Houston a Southern Pacific wreck near Noonan leaves Brake man Wagoner dead and Engineer Williams and Fireman Wolfe injured as a mixed freight and passenger train derails after a washout. No passengers harmed per brief updates.
Weather officials said Sept 10 that heavy rains and floods in Texas are unlikely to recur elsewhere. The Texas flood district continues to report rainfall and rising waters as conditions stabilize.
Wireless dispatch announces first report by wireless shortly after 1. O clock. The note indicates continuation on page 12 with reference to a colonel and ongoing coverage.
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