The Great Storm of 1900
Considered the worst natural disaster in U.S. history
By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
Staff WriterThere were no satellites and radar in 1900 – the only means of mass communication was by telegraph and telephone. Old timers might could tell by changing weather conditions that something was wrong, but that was about all, until it was far too late.Galveston was a beautiful city; the fourth largest in Texas at the time. Residents could enjoy the solitude of being…
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