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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
1
Fire tears through eight submerged Dayton buildings as flood refugees fear hundreds trapped. Martial law imposed, soldiers guard ruined homes to curb looting while rescue teams battle rain and debris. Motorboats bring new hope as crews search Fifth Street area for prisoners and casualties.Continued on Page Five.
Chicago reports say about 3,000 may have perished with a flood sweeping the Ohio river valley. Homelessness tops 500,000 and property losses reach $100,000,000 as Dayton, Piqua, Fremont, Tiffin, and Indianapolis suffer vast ruin. Railroads suffer major damage with miles of track washed away and communications down.
The paper urges readers to check the daily Constitution advertisements to save time and money while finding the best goods from worthy merchants. It emphasizes reading all ads every morning for profit.
Ohio faces the worst flood in its history as rain pours in torrents. Reports place Dayton and Columbus hardest hit with the potential for hundreds to thousands of deaths and cities isolated by rising waters. Officials say relief is unlikely tonight as wire services struggle and towns report varied losses.
Reported flood casualties across Indiana climb with estimates of at least 125 dead, while authorities warn the final tally may be higher. Brookville, Metamora, Cedar Grove, and Kenton suffer extensive damage as relief efforts struggle and public services fail. Peru reports twelve bodies found in a single house. cities from Fort Wayne to Terra Haute endure major losses. Three flood districts stretch across the state as Wabash, White river and White Water river basins drive the disaster.
Dayton observers atop the National Cash Register building watched a fierce blaze sweep the flood district late tonight. The Beckel house, housing flood refugees, was reportedly destroyed after starting near Patterson Tool and Supply Co on Third Street and spreading west aided by gas and chemicals. A nighttime mob tried to dim lights fearing explosion as university students from Cincinnati were raided and dispersed by traffic officers.
Generous Atlantans answer the Ohio flood distress call with fast subscriptions. Police on the morning watch report The Constitution started a relief fund and raised $975, plus $160 in initial subscription. Prominent locals pledge further gifts as Atlanta recalls past disasters and offers brotherly aid. The Ad Men telegraphed further offers.
Georgia forecast calls for rain followed by a fair Thursday, a cold night, and a Friday with a fall in temperatures. Local readings show lowest and highest temperatures, mean temperature, and rainfall figures with excess parts from the month and year.
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