Prayer Amid Flood Tragedy On Southern Pacific Train
Ruby Ellis of Wichita and her 9-year-old daughter Mildred Mary endured over four hours trapped in an overturned Pullman car on the Southern Pacific and Denver Rio Grande tracks near Pueblo Colorado. Rescuers reached the cars as water rose to the mother’s chin, they clung to upper berth rods and prayed aloud while passengers searched for belongings and hope.
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Pueblo
Colo
Pacific
Denver
Rio
Ruby Ellis
Wichita
Kan
Mildred Mary
Jesus
Aska
Gann
Colorado State Highway Commission
Congress
Shoup
Colorado Springs
Uimp
Colorado
Harding Appeals for Flood Relief in Arkansas River Valley
The report details extensive flood damage across Arkansas and tributaries with twenty million dollars needed for relief. It notes 52 bodies recovered near Pueblo and St Charles Mesa, varying death toll figures, and efforts by Red Cross, military, and public service to restore water, electricity, and shelter. Governor Shoup urges funds. refugee camp established. epidemics feared abated.
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Valley of Arkansas
Ralph Taylor
Pueblo Chieftain
Pueblo
St. Charles Mesa
Associated Press
Red Cross
South Side
Mosgues
C H Shoup
Fair Ground
United States Public Service
Danter
Patrick Hamrock
Colorado
France
Devas
Arkansas River
Canon City
State Line
Shoup
Pueblo City
Arkanaap River
Fountain River
Pueblo Atone
James L. Lovern
Frank B. Heag
Levey Repair Committee
EB Withers
Puddle Water ‘Works
G. K. Charg
Arkanazas Valley Ditch Association
L. G. Gann
Pueblo Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Washington
Kansas
Dodge City
Kans
Kansas State
Holly
Colo
Piercaville
Pueblo Flood Strikes City as Army Clears Debris
Desperate relief efforts unfold as Pueblo fights flood damage. Refuges seek belongings amid wrecked streets and submerged homes. Officials urge federal aid, proposing a five million dollar levee plan and rapid repairs to the Arkansas and Fountain river systems.
Fire Demonstration Accident Strikes Canal and St Charles
In Lanta Georgia on Tuesday June 7 1921 a deadly accident disrupted a planned public fire apparatus demonstration. Two men died or were dying and several others suffered injuries as fire engines clashed with spectators at the Canal and St Charles street corner. Crowds watched as the improvised four car float collided during the event.
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Lanta
Canal
St. Charles Street
Thirty-Six May Calls for Stenographers and Bookkeepers
The Southern Shorthand and Business University at 11 Whitehall Street opens June 6 for a summer term of 66 years in business. High school and college graduates and teachers plan to attend to prepare for stenographer, bookkeeper, cashier, or secretary roles as the May demand for 36 positions grows ahead of a fall business boom. Enroll this week, learn Graham Pitmanic and Gregg systems, and request the catalog.
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Southern Shorthand and Business University
Whitehall Street
Southern
Graham-Pitmanic
Gregg
Atlanta
Southern Business College
Kress
Woolworths
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ST. James
Times Square
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Grand Central
Pennsylvania Terminals
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Harding
Itmnore
Saint Simons Hotel
Apierican
Saint Simons BY the Sea
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Laie Bennett
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Lincoln Highway
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Max Grodsky
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Lowe Brothers
Lowe Brothers Capany
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Friddell Bros
Peachtree St
Miller Lumber Co
Ridge Ave
Stewart Avenue
Stewart Ave
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Heras Co
Glenwood Ave
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