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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
1
A distressed message from Shawneetown reports families driven from homes by floodwater after the river breached a levee. Governor Din Nregted Adit appeals for 2000 tents and aid to relieve hunger as residents seek shelter along roads and in makeshift camps. One person was killed in the flood’s aftermath.
A sweeping flood and disease outbreak devastates Indianapolis and surrounding counties. Quarantines imposed on West Indianapolis and other districts. four deaths reported at the courthouse. Refugees urged to return only after conditions improve. City and state officials clash over relief measures as bodies are recovered and waterborne illness looms. Streetcar and water service resume amid ongoing emergency.
Secretary Garrison presses toward Dayton with plans to cooperate in immediate services despite disheartening delays. Reports from Washington say Major Mavis advanced the route as weather and road conditions hinder progress while reconstruction work continues and officials pledge continued effort.
In Peru Indiana twenty bodies have been recovered or identified in the water as of today. Lieutenant Governor ONeill said by telephone that efforts continue to recover bodies and care for the dead. He noted the cold weather may halt disease spread and that the situation remains probative as water recedes.
Flood waters receded but death tolls mount with estimates around two to five hundred. officials on Ohio and Indiana fronts report dozens of towns hit hard, with Cincinnati and Terre Haute among warned areas. Rescue crews, undertakers, and governors mobilize as rivers rise and safety points are urged.
A list identifies Albert Becker, Mrs Clara Dillon, James Gillard, Isaac Krauns, Mrs Sarah Wolford, Miss Ida Thompson, Mrs George Schlossen, George Surtlet, Louise Pohrniorf among the dead. The disaster left hundreds homeless across Troy and Sidney Ohio as levee failures prompted evacuations and property loss.
Reports from Columbus Ohio describe a frantic scene as crowds gathered around morgues seeking missing loved ones after a disaster. Fire crews and rescue workers pulled hundreds from debris along damaged streets while authorities opened a temporary hospital to treat survivors and provide care for children and families.
Zanesville Ohio struggles as floodwaters overwhelm large sections of the city. Reports describe extensive property damage, multiple fires, and the evacuation of residents from submerged areas. Emergency crews work to control fires, safeguard infrastructure, and facilitate rescues amid rising waters.
Estimates vary as to the number of deaths in Dayton and surrounding areas after the flood. Reporters describe raiding, looting, and rescue efforts, with many homes flooded and residents evacuated or seeking shelter as relief committees organize aid and water safety measures.
A large fire devastated Rivertale and surrounding districts, with losses estimated near four million dollars. The blaze destroyed homes and warehouses in North Payton and Weal Dayton, while evacuations and martial law delayed recovery efforts. Investigators report no fatalities, though extensive property damage and displaced residents occurred as authorities mobilize to restore order and begin rebuilding.
Report from West Dayton Ohio on March 2 describes newly explored flood areas and rescue efforts. U.S. crew reports conditions not as dire as feared with some deaths confirmed in Market and South Central districts. Food and drinking water distributed to flood prisoners, as water recedes and levee safety measures begin.
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