Railroad Line to the Valley in Danger Amid Rising Floods
Hundreds work to hold back a dangerous flood threatening the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Authorities fear the railroad line near Sebastian and Brownsville may fail, with sandbags laid along embankments and emergency levee work ongoing at Matamoras opposite Crownsville. Air patrols from Kelly Field cover flood zones as crews reinforce breaches and evacuation warnings spread through Willacy and neighboring counties. Flood waters rose to record levels, with Mission and surrounding towns bracing for further rises as engineers estimate the Arroyo Colorado dam may divert some flow to ease pressure.
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Rio Irande
Wedureday Bryyaters
Cam- Puecous
Sebastian
Willacy
Breoach
Arroyo Colorado
Matamoras
Mexico
Crownsville
Eis
Kelly Fir
McAllen
Jtsax
Seeveral
San'Bepita
Los Indes
ADG Tricu
Mercedes
Thy
Jower
Lake Campau- Teaus
Mayoeaure
Willacy Esunts
Memedes
Chawra
Arroyo Colorada
Mergewick
Rio Grande
Slandine
Jurbar
Hage Paes
Jamyr- Brow
Mistion
Re Grands Cite
Flood Crisis Deepens Along Rio Grande and Gulf Coast Lines
Reports from Cameron County describe rising floodwaters and closures as engineering crews open channels to divert water from the Rio Grande toward the Gulf. San Benito workers battle overtopping and prepare for further releases while authorities monitor Salado and nearby tributaries for new threats to Merced or Mercedes station areas.
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Brownsville
Tex
Gibson Banco
Ya Beailo
San Benito
Los Machos
Cameron
Cameron County
Dinamite
Cory Todas Rosie
Mercedes
Univerify
Iit
Haslingén-Sam Fordses
Gulf ¥ Coast Lines
Nf Merceder
Armoyo
Tigre
Mexi
Mataiunas
Rio Grande
Wrouth
Donta
Cammaucans
Mercedys
Laredo
Torres
Irdi Ralion
RELIEVES CREST REACHED Mercedou Reports All Levens thenet
Flood reports show crest reached at Mercedou with lines of levees intact and water three feet below the high flood stage. Local crops suffer minimal damage, though widespread overflow expected to be accounted against the current flood status.
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Jung
Arroyo
Colorado
Ferry and railroad disruptions amid historic flood at Mercedes
Passengers crossing the Arroyo Wastsef town by boat were ferried across as trains on the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico line faced delays. Mayor Perkins of Mercedes projected water levels ten feet higher than a prior flood, noting drainage improvements will prevent such a rise despite current conditions.
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St. Louis
Browncriffe
Miexien
Here
Raiload Company
Arroyo
Bonus
Brownsville
Mexico
Anil
Amer Fox
Derry W .Perkina
Minyor
Mercedes
Ba An
Flood in Eagle Pass Fails to Reach Town Relief Route
Relief head Henry M. Baker says Actial flood losses affected Mexican shores and river banks but Eagle Pass town remains largely intact. In San Antonio Baker travels to Laredo after wire from Piedras Negras reports widespread damage across the Mexican side. local merchants see reduced business and layoffs amid disrupted communications and flood effects.
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Engle Pas
Rio Grande
Fakerness
Ince
Eagle Pace
Viedras Negras
Hakor
Piedras Negras
Umknavil
Tsaker
Jinkoe
Food Relief Flights For Rio Grande Flood Victims
Three air crews led by Lieuts Diggs Haynie McClarmid and Selzer left Tuesday evening for the lower valley to drop food to marooned families. The flights aim to reach the flooded Rio Grande district, scouting the territory to reach those cut off from outer aid. Planes can cover the entire damaged area within a day, delivering sustenance to starving residents in the threatened west.
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Kelly
McAdlen
Rio Grande
D. Diggs
Haynie McClarmid
Neil
Edgar T. Selzer
Wil
Steicken
Relief effort moves via San Antonio toward Haghe Dasnigenist
Henry M. Taker, a divanter relict pen treentative of the eonthwretern lvl ron of the American Hod Croke, passes through San Antonio on the way to Haghe Dasnigenist in pellet burk. He says workers will be drawn from San Antonio. 46 go to the valley. The Hagin Pats chapter of the A ct is urged to St. Tenth for assistance after the lieutenant had worked away the bridge.
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Henry M. Taker
San Antonio
Veterans to Elect Officers and Pick Convention City
Wiemand Virginia June 21 election of officers and four major committee posts dominated United Confederate Veterans reunion activities. Memorial exercises opened the day as candidates for national commander and Kentucky Brigade commander positions were named, with Jacksonville Nashville New Orleans Louisville among proposed sites for the next gathering.
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Wiemand
Rumtan Anh
United Confederate Veterans
Iy Otes
United Confederate
Arhey Nh Tian S. Carr
Lw.hs
Unideman
Louisville
Rommandee
Kentucky Brigade
Amd
Willian UW Pre Wond
Jacksonville
Eli
New
Edgar Searrs
Wichita
Folia
The
Pai Romney
Obituary of Marguerite Heeting
Mrs. Caray Marguerite Heeting age 20 formerly of San Antonius died Monday at intursion. The body was brought to San Antonio. She is survived by husband Dr Leeding, a infant daughter of Galveston, her parents Mr and Mrs St Cler tower of Hon Antonin, a sister Mrs Gvargt Veunor. Services scheduled for Wednesday at 1 oclock from the ri olence of the 'vents. Ms Wes Phils K. Kenny of Mar nv Cemetery Gallier direction of Hngy & Met'iuimat. Angy & McCollum undertaker Quick ambulance service. Crockett 14. Lady assistant at all hours. Adv. eee pring RE:
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Abey
Marguerite Heeting
Caray Marguerite Heeting
San Antonius
San Antonio
Vents
Wes. Phils K. Kenny
Marnv
Cemeteey Gailer
Hngy & Met
Iuinat
Aimed Pact Delays Washington Negotiations
A muddled report describes ongoing negotiations with unclear participants and shifting positions. The text hints at a large coalition seeking a path forward, mentioning Chile and Peru in a regional context, with no firm timetable or concrete outcomes.
Bank Head Indicted In Okmulgee Bank Scandal
Indictments filed in Okmulgee detail alleged schemes at the Bank of Oklahoma Trust? former vice president John H Mitchell and others. Charges include perjury bribery and embezzlement linked to deposits and withdrawals amid insolvency. Arraignments set for July 5 with Governor Robertson mentioned in connection to the case.
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Okmulgee
Okla
John H.itchell
Ijuaranis State’ Bank of
Okmulges
Anven
Hin Natead
Willian Campbell
Periney
Mr.Rebokl
Mooney
John L Cook
The
Hans
Rebel
Clack
TM. A. Hobertson
Okhalooma
Thaberlaon
WANTS GASOLINE TAX IN TEXAS FACING ROAD FUNDING
A June 2 statement from Texas Highway Commissioner TM Hubbard urges a one cent gasoline tax to raise at least 1.0 million dollars yearly and up to 2.5 million if fully collected, with funds aimed at road and highway needs over the next decade. The proposal, not favored by many, would allocate much of the revenue to highway purposes and excludes general sales tax use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
TM. Hubbard
Ehaten
Texas Highway Cormmleado
Cilding Tim
Te In
Principal in Empty Grave Case Seeks Habeas Writ
Cochran, imprisoned in Stonewall County for swindling tied to a $5,000 life policy payout to his wife, claims detention is illegal. He seeks a writ to force the sheriff to accept a bail bond and move the case to a higher court for proper disposition.
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Austin
Pex
Dume
Tota
Algled
Texas
J. Cochran
Stonewall County
S Sriff
Stonewall
Liscate
Cocheota
Stoncall
Peat
Seleaneatm
Cochrain
Fife
Southwest Tife’ Insurance Company
Godrain
Cachen
Calomel Warning Prompts Health Advisory
A health notice warns that calomel is dangerous and should not be used. It promotes Doan’s Liver Pills as a safe vegetable substitute and claims they restore digestion and energy. The advertisement urges readers to consult a druggist for the alternative remedy and refund options if unsatisfied.
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Anil
Doakon
Margorpus Calmnel
Touaia
May Continue Hearing On Impoundment Charges
A state court set to hear implications against D. McLendon, president of the Birmingham City Council and associates, as the hearing on impoundment charges continued in circuit court Tuesday. The defense resisted the motion.
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McLendon
Birmingham
Alm
Watt
Endon
Birmingham City
W. Clee
Small Governor Len Small Trial Update Noted
A clipped OCR item notes that Len Small's government is mentioned with a trial setup. The report references court actions and attorney involvement ahead of a Saturday night session. Names and specifics are garbled, but the broad point centers on a political figure and related legal proceedings.
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Ty Mwe
Woitkegan
Dunn
Winal
Len Small
Toiley
Court
Altorness Stelring
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