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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1913

Page

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Bumper Harvest of Death Reaped by Flood

Ohio floods sweep state leaving hundreds dead and millions in property loss. Governor Cox orders full Ohio National Guard mobilization and calls for emergency relief funds of 250000 while appealing to neighboring states for aid. The disaster stretches across Ohio and Indiana as tents and supplies are urged for worst calamity.

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Indiana Flood Devastates State Destroys Homes and Lives

Indiana reels from a massive flood with tens of thousands homeless and an unknown death toll. Peru faces about two hundred drownings as wires fail and trains halt statewide. Governor Ralston coordinating coffins, food, and relief from Fort Wayne and Richmond while survivors cluster in danger. Authorities fear the toll could reach five hundred as volunteers race to shore up aid.

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Amid Ohio Indiana Floods Tolling Death and Destruction

National Guard mobilized as floods from Texas storms spread across four Mississippi valley states. Ohio and Indiana suffer heavy loss of life and millions in property damage with Dayton city streets two to forty feet under water. Indiana reports 100000 homeless and 20 million dollars in losses. reports of missing and drowning flood in towns and cities, while Indianapolis faces citywide peril and suspended fire protection.

Chicago Mississippi Valley Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri Dayton Laramie Indianapolis Springfield Piqua Peru Ind Phoneton Hamilton Marion Grand Celina Jabash Valley Delaware B. V. Leas Otto Fort Wayne LaFayette Richmond Marton Muncie Kokomo Connersville Loganport Wayne County AL Rushville Inmana Fort Weyne Kokame Lafguette West Lafayette Purdue Logansport Ralston White River Rush Columbus Scioto AL Dayton Miami Shelby County Payton Melaware

One-Round Fight Between McLelland and Mercer in Atlanta

Prominent Atlanta figures John McLelland and Jesse Mercer clashed in a short one round bout at Lycett's store on Whitehall Street. Spectators ended the fight after Mercer swayed, glasses broken, and hats knocked. Lycett acted as referee. McLelland later issued a statement explaining the incident connected to a prior property dispute involving I A Tobias and a distasteful warrant matter.

BE. C. Lycett’s Whitehall Street Jesse EB. Marcer John E. MecCleila Merleland Mercer Lycetts I. 4A. Tobias Newal Sule McClelland Shriner Metlelland Lycett Mettelfind Merver Wercer Tobias Jesse Morver Sova

Slays Wife Then Drinks Laudanum in Georgia Tragedy

In Rome Georgia on March 28 68 year old farmer W Williams shot and killed his wife who had left him lightly wounded his stepson Luther Massey and drank two ounces of laudanum before deputies arrested him. He survived after physicians treated him. authorities plan murder charges at the next superior court term. Williams and his wife had priorly married with children from both marriages.

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Measures to Reform N. S. Stock Exchange

Measures to reform the Nova Scotia Stock Exchange passed largely without opposition, including an act requiring incorporation of stock exchanges and tightening penalties for broker dealings after insolvency. Amendments aim to curb customer securities misappropriation, bucket shop abuses, and price manipulation while proscribing discriminatory practices among members.

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Dayton Flood Ravages Ohio Towns With Hundreds Feared Dead

Dayton's flood horror spans miles with water up to twenty feet, dozens of fires, and widespread destruction. Dayton, Columbus era reports say 45 to 75 dead with many missing, as rail lines fail and isolation persists. Hospitals submerged, bread scarce, and fires blaze amid total darkness. John H. Patterson of National Cash Register notes progress as relief streams toward affected areas.

Dayton Main Street Mt. Elizabeth’s Hospital John H. Patterson National Cash Register Company

Enthusiastic Workers for Woman's Edition

State club women report daily letters from state clubs showing strong interest in The Constitution Woman's Edition. Annie Roby Woodyard, president of the LaGrange Woman's Club in Georgia, says their group is well organized and eager to lead smaller cities in advertisements and subscriptions.

Weather Outlook for Georgia Sees Unsettled Pattern

Weather prophecy notes unsettled conditions with warm spell midweek, followed by a colder Thursday. Forecaster cites higher Wednesday temperatures, a brisk wind shift, and a cooler end of week. Mean, normal temps and rainfall figures incompletely legible.

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