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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
2
The report details flood damage around the city including ruin at the brewery and riverfront properties. It describes water-filled basements, ruined beer and bottles, and extensive damage to the Lone Star Brewery area with islands formed in the river and rescues of residents.
In a Houston barbershop a man identified as E W Patton of 2018 Alton street fainted and died during a shave after predicting it would be his last. He warned a clerk at a drug store he felt near death and spoke of Vitalitas as a remedy before the incident. The surrounding area faced rising floodwaters with multiple bridges damaged and residents rescued as officers deployed boats and staff worked to restore services.
An editorial argues for straightening the San Antonio river to prevent future floods after two inundations in sixty days. It contends current bed obstructions worsen floods, that the project is affordable, and that a deepened, widened channel would permit swift flood water passage and protect life and property.
The report describes widespread flood damage as streams overflowed and bridges over Leon creek and Salado Creek washed away. Sand dumped on tracks kept them from washing out while basements flooded and minor property damage occurred. Officials warn residents to seek high ground as rivers rise and many communication lines fail.
River of Martinez Creek rose 12 to 14 feet after 9 PM Wednesday flooding the West Side. Homes along Alazan and San Pedro Creeks were evacuated as water submerged tracks and sidewalks. Police reported widespread damage and possible casualties among Mexican residents, with several areas cut off by rising waters.
Rail lines from San Antonio northward report extensive washouts and flooded tracks. Bridges down and water swelling along the San Antonio & Aransas Pass and Colorado River span disrupt long-distance service, with no northbound trains operating on the M K T and I N G N routes midweek.
Officials report heavy washouts from Austin to Waco as flood waters rise. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas and other lines face major disruptions with tracks submerged and bridges twisted. Rescue efforts include police, fire crews and mounted units evacuating residents in St Mary's, Fannin and River avenues areas. Service along several routes expected to be interrupted for two weeks.
Fire chief Phil Wright alerted residents along River avenue as water rose waist high. Col. Charles H. Treat sent troops and wagons to assist the rescue along Alazan and San Pedro creeks while firefighters and police warned and evacuated residents. Between twenty five and fifty women found refuge at fire headquarters before being placed with friends.
River rose toward critical level threatening the Water Supply Company plant on Market street and the San Antonio Gas & Electric facility on Villita street. Fire crews aided by pumps and bucket bailers protected fireboxes as officials watched bridges and gas mains under the Nueva street span.
Street car service remains broken on all lines as water depth prevents passage. Cars are turned back where water is encountered and a connecting hack service ferries passengers. General manager Eysenbach says no risk to dynamos, anticipating heightened demand after subsidence and many cars out of commission.
The railway mail service in the city foresees heavy congestion due to no trains on the I and G N Katy and Sap lines amid widespread Texas flooding. Local clerks rush to manage mail to prevent bottlenecks as delivery becomes impossible in any region for some time.
Communication lines down across the region as storms flood the Guadalupe near Boerne rising to 20 feet out of bank. Leo Springs sees improvement with no rain at noon and Olmos stream receding on the San Antonio side of the Leon creek divide.
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