06 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1933
Page
1
Refugees recount the hurricane’s fury as water damage and wind wreck homes in Harlingen and McAllen. Roofs ripped, windows shattered, and communication cut off, with reports of injuries and possible deaths amid widespread destruction and scarce shelter and water.
The tropical hurricane moved from the Gulf of Mexico just south of east and followed a nearly straight path inland. It swept a several hundred mile arc from Freeport to near Brownsville, with its center inland between Brownsville and Corpus Christi. Devastating winds centered near Harlingen caused severe damage across lower Rio Grande towns as the storm moved northward.
A Harlingen hurricane battered the town with winds over 100 miles an hour. Part of the hotel roof caved in and the railway station roof tore off while debris filled streets. A temporary hospital was set up in the Reese Wil Mond Hotel to treat about 50 injured as relief workers sifted debris for victims.
Eighteen passengers mostly from San Antonia and Texas cities fled to Winburn field in two American Airways planes to reach the storm devastated Lower Rio Grande valley. Water stood a foot and a half at Brownsville airport, but pilots expected receding water to allow landings by late afternoon. Plane from McAllen reported water receding there while others continued reconnaissance flights over the valley.
Aerial survey by Capt. C. E. Giffen from Brooksfield traces hurricane damage from Fort Brown to La Feria. Fort Brown and San Benito show severe destruction while Harlingen and Donna report significant losses. Flooding and toppled structures mark the path, with substantial home and business damage noted.
Dallas Times Herald reports federal investigators study how Harvey J Bailey, alleged brains behind the Ursehe kidnapping, obtained a pistol and saw blades for a jail escape. Two men allegedly helped Bailey and jail personnel allegedly delivered him in a nude deal.
Viscount Grey of Fallodon, former foreign secretary and U S ambassador, remained unconscious and growing weaker after a relapse on Monday. The illness, described as severe, has left him in a coma-like state with no improvement reported.
The document provides temperatures and weather notes for numerous locations including San Antonio Dallas Abilene Albuquerque and New York. It notes daily temperature ranges sunrise and sunset times and general sky conditions from a weather station bulletin.
The first sign of winter appeared on the government weather map as snow fell at Edmonton, Alberta, with a temperature of 32 degrees. Snow had been reported in Montana at high elevations, marking the season’s first fall to reach a normal level on the bureau’s maps.
A U S customs airplane prepared in San Antonio Wednesday to fly to Brownsville, home of customs collector Harry Sexton, as the new department chief had yet to be heard from. Pilot Robert Deitel aided by D S Conner would fly if needed, with 100 mile winds hindering progress. Citrus devastation reported across the valley with earlier fears easing, but San Benito Harlingen and Mercedes faced heavy property loss. Lieutenant J W Egan returned after surveying the area, noting significant damage to smaller structures and wet highways, while larger buildings largely stood.
Sept 6 Kingsville reports a devastating gulf hurricane with water and food shortages as relief trains from Houston and San Antonio move toward Harlingen. Operators describe the scene as the worst seen, with homes wrecked and casualties mounting. Nurses and medical supplies accompany relief efforts to aid injured and displaced residents.
Fort Worth September reports boxing among courthouse crowd as Rev George E Prince and Rev W G Jordan clash over alleged intereference in marriage business. A second bout followed, separation occurred, and observers judged the outcome a draw.
One of the East’s largest breweries plans nationwide distribution for Flanagan Nay draught and bottle beer once Texas permits. Send experience, financials, and bank references to Sales Manager at 441 West 25th Street New York. Read and use light want ads for results.
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