26 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
1
AP reports three days of violent winds and floods across Ohio Indiana and Illinois leaving Dayton Ohio under water with bodies seen in streets 30 000 homeless and uncertain death toll. Other hard hit cities include Hamilton Delaware Columbus and Indianapolis with levee breaks dam breaks and extensive property damage.
Amid a near twenty foot flood in Dayton and surrounding suburbs, hundreds may be dead and property losses exceed one million dollars. The circle of flooded districts stretches one and a half miles with six to twenty feet of water. Down towns streets are submerged and dozens of fires exceed firefighting reach. Hospitals report hundreds of patients affected as residents abandon homes and seek safety on upper floors.
In Delaware Ohio on March 25 a seven foot wall of water devastates the city. Seventeen to twenty five reported dead with scores missing and over three hundred homeless. Mayor Leas survived by clinging to a shed. Many people stranded in trees and on housetops as two bridges collapse and the telegraph system fails.
Indiana endures the worst flood on record with the entire state submerged as waters rise in Fort Wayne Lafayette Richmond Marion Terre Haute and many towns. An estimated one hundred thousand people are displaced and property losses reach about 20 million with railroads telegraph and telephone services down.
March 25 report from Leslie Arkansas states a road collision killed John Sownders and five others, with seven more injured. Details are incomplete as Ramsey 827 residents report limited information and unclear fatalities.
Flooding spreads through Bradford Warren townships and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania and New York. Towns like Titusville Greenville New Castle Sharon and Oil City face severe water damage with many properties flooded and evacuation needs increasing. News notes a death by suicide of Walter Musdac Sr in New York.
Governor Dunne held a conference with leaders as the Senate deadlock persists. Support from key factions was noted as lawmakers moved toward a plan to enable action on pressing legislation. Demonstrations and large attendance marked the Capitol briefing as officials sought a path forward.
The article describes continued storm activity in the Obie Valley, with wind, damage, and city preparations. Mayor Beans greets attendees and presents the event program as residents brace for further weather impacts and a potential weekend crowd.
In a local history note, Thagar appears with figures including a Knight Templar and a Shriver in a recount of events from the county. The passage mentions community figures and a year with a notable gathering or decision affecting residents.
Death toll climbs with at least 200 killed in city, 50 in surrounding towns, and 500 injured after Sunday's twister. Seven more deaths reported in hospitals. Snow hampers search while relief efforts mobilize and aid approaches a million dollars. Authorities order carcass disposal to prevent disease as hundreds remain homeless.
In Bulgaria near Bovia on March 22 reports say Turkish forces advanced and breached positions east of the Adtlandpie fortress. The surrounding front lines are described as intense with bombardment and strategic shifts claimed by both sides.
A March meeting launched the county chapter of the Life Movement with new leadership and plans. Attendees discussed goals and organized a local chapter to raise awareness and support daily efforts.
Amid a frenzied rush in Austin, lawmakers debate a law to amend time statutes while other measures move through committees. A home rule constitutional amendment advances after conference committee reviews and a governor's signature looms.
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