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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
13
Eleven people drown in Belton Texas after Nolan Creek rises 30 feet before daylight washing away homes and damaging 60 000 to 100 000 dollars. Three bridges collapse severing north south traffic as authorities search for bodies along the swollen waters.
After a heavy wind last night, relentless rain flooded Cleburne streets and creeks overflowed, raising fears of an eight year flood. Water ran into stores on East Henderson, rail traffic slowed, and interurban cars faced washouts between Fort Worth and Cleburne with delays on Katy and Santa Fe trains.
River crest reaches forty feet at Austin as cofferdams fail and water climbs two feet per hour. Unprecedented floods sweep Belton Nolanville Killeen Holland and Lampasas river towns causing widespread damage and loss of life.
The Colorado river has risen 31 feet at Wharton Texas and is climbing about an inch per hour. Large amounts of driftwood flow past indicating flooding beyond its banks. The river is now more than half a mile wide, though no serious damage is reported in the area.
Snyder Texas reports more than an inch of rain fell overnight and into the afternoon. Creeks rose higher than in several years amid continued rainfall and rising water levels.
Rain continues to damp Dallas Texas on December 2 as cloudy conditions persist through the day. Farther south moisture lingers while temperature remains mild and light showers pass over the metro area.
For San Antonio and surrounding area the forecast calls for unsettled conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday with likely showers and cooler temperatures.
Observations at a m show St Louis 54 in cloudy conditions with a 4 mile southwest wind and rain. Chicago 48 with northeast wind and rain or snow. Milwaukee 40 partly cloudy with east wind and colder. Kansas City 52 with east wind and rain. New York 46 with east wind and rain. Boston 42 with north wind and probable rain. Washington 46 with north wind and rain. Fort Worth rainfall totaled 2.50 inches with ongoing rain and rising Trinity River.
Torrential rains caused flooding on Pease river forcing two families to be swept from their teams and vehicles. Both families were rescued and another family lost a horse while crossing the stream. Cotton crops suffered heavy damage.
The Brazos River at 7 am registered 2.19 feet, the highest level since the 1908 overflow. Total rainfall since September 1 reaches 21.45 inches, impacting the Waco area.
One of the heaviest rains in months struck McKinney Texas this morning worsening road conditions across Collin County. Drivers faced slick streets and localized flooding as the downpour persisted with little relief in sight.
Two masked robbers ambushed Lee Farmer of Italy Texas in Fort Worth this morning. They took $23 in cash and $200 in notes plus several personal items and even seized his shoes before forcing him to run through a heavy rain for several blocks.
Captain Gilbert V. Wildman Lushington of the British naval flying corps died when his aircraft collapsed at the naval flying grounds in East Church England. He had just flown a long mission with Winston Churchill on Saturday while Captain Henry Fawcett sustained only minor injuries. Wildman Lushington belonged to the royal marines artillery but was attached to the naval flying school in East Church.
The ad urges readers to use the Light want ads for items that are getable sellable rentable or tradeable. It promotes fast results by matching items with buyers renters and traders through the classified section.
The note explains light want ads aim at households where sales, rentals and trades are watched discussed and consummated within the community. It highlights the advertising strategy targeting home audiences.
The Light claims the largest paid home circulation of any Southwest Texas newspaper and asserts a 100 percent higher local paid home circulation than any other San Antonio paper.
A compact listing appears with instructions for 15 word phrases repeated at increasing costs across four blocks.
A high pressure area stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific as a storm system remains in the Rio Grande valley. Rain and unsettled, cloudy weather persist statewide with colder temperatures upcoming. Del Rio reports .96 inches, San Antonio .20 inches, and several Texas towns observe showers.
Frank C. Davis says he submitted petitions with 1600 voter signatures to force a city council vote on a commission government election. He claims the council ignored both petitions despite meeting the 10 percent requirement and warns he will seek a writ of mandamus within a week or ten days if no action is taken.
The Perdenales river rose 17 feet and Bear Creek ran near bank full between San Antonio and Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg railroad damage reported with several bridges out of plumb and some small ones washed away. The Perdenales bridge remained undamaged. R A Love, builder of the road, expects traffic delays of only three to four days.
Florida oranges totaling 1.5 million fruits were moved in 25 carloads at 90 cents per crate to a Pittsburg market, preventing spoilage as freight yards overflowed. Florida strawberries opened at 75 cents a quart in the same market.
President Wilson considers spending Christmas holidays in Columbia Washington Augusta or near Corpus Christi Texas. He will decide only days before departure and may forego vacation if Congress stays in session.
The San Antonio Light states it receives the leased wire day report from the Associated Press, a service described as the greatest and most reliable general news source. It notes the AP report runs about 20,000 words daily alongside The Light’s own extensive news service.
Hasty preparations by Constitutionalist forces under General Francisco Villa aim to occupy Chihuahua City after Federals evacuate amid starvation fears for its 35 000 residents. Villa says Chihuahua will base attacks toward Mexico City with 8 000 combined force.
Report from Hermosillo cites deserters claiming Guaymas and Mazatlan garrisons prepare to evacuate. Juarez rumors of fall dismissed as unfounded with forts and Federal gunboats in Guaymas increasing attack risk. Govt may concentrate northwest forces for defense against Constitutionalists.
All indictments pending in the U S District Court against firms and individuals from El Paso Tucson and Douglas Arizona for smuggling arms to the Mexican Constitutionalists were dismissed by Judge William Sawtelle after sustaining demurrers. Several remaining indictments accuse conspiracy to smuggle war munitions across the border.
Manuel Madero uncle of the late President Francisco I. Madero, held at the fortress of San Juan de Ulua in Vera Cruz, will be returned to the capital. Officials said his transfer abroad stemmed from a military oversight prior to incarceration.
Fate of Ralph Lopez, who killed six men, was still unknown as deputies planned to remove mine bulkheads and search the Utah Apex tunnel. Sulfur fumes and wet gunpowder gases filled the passages while seven sheriffs hunted Lopez who had not emerged from shelter despite the deadly atmosphere.
Advertising columns urge merchants to monitor home product ads and train sales staff. Readers learn what to buy and where to buy, so shelves should stock best grades of demanded merchandise and showcase them in windows and stores. Prepared service helps retain regular customers and boost sales opportunities.
Gen Geronimo Trevino a noted Mexican figure arrived in San Antonio with Mrs Trevino from Laredo. He stayed at the Menger hotel for two days before heading to Del Rio. He declined to discuss Mexico's political situation and said he was tired after the trip.
The nomination of former Toledo mayor Brand Whitlock to be minister to Belgium was prepared today at the White House for submission.
President Wilson delivers his annual address to Congress in the House chamber. He highlights a waiting policy on Mexico, strengthens Sherman antitrust aims, urges early rail and currency reforms, rural credits, self-government for Porto Rico and Hawaii, and independence for the Philippines.
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