Flood Deaths and Destruction Hit Indiana and Ohio
Night brought verified and feared tolls as Indiana floods surge across Indianapolis West and Fort Wayne areas. Officials report at least 123 drowned with many more missing or uncounted, while Peru and other cities report dozens of fatalities. Rescue crews from Culver Academy aided Logansport. water floods basements and streets as authorities prepare for broader relief.
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New Castle
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Peni
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Logansport
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Culver Academy
Mietriet
Blaine Avenue
Morris Street
Flood Loss Estimation Tops One Hundred Million Dollars
Chicago reports three thousand dead and half a million homeless across Indiana and Ohio as the Ohio River floods devastate the region. Widespread fire in Dayton, rail lines washed away, and telegraph services crippled compound the disaster with estimates of property loss surpassing 100 million dollars.
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Relief Fund Urges Immediate Aid for Flood Sufferers
The Butte and Anaconda Standard offices refuse contributions. thousands are homeless and starving. Funds will be spent under Red Cross or authorized authority. Butte Chamber of Commerce has sent 1,5000 to Ohio's governor as a preliminary offering and designated newspaper offices and banks as depositaries. Anaconda residents may donate at the Standard or Anaconda banks.
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Standard
Flames Threaten Dayton as Flooded District Burns
Dramatic fire and flood devastate Dayton Ohio amid a submerged district. The Breckel house housing hundreds of refugees was destroyed as gas and exploding chemicals spurred further blazes in two wholesale drug firms on Third Street. Martial law declared, soldiers patrol, rescue squads race to free prisoners amid rising death toll and widespread food shortages.
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Mio
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Callahan Bank
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