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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
5
Flood risks from the upper Ohio and tributaries threaten eastern cities while the south bank near the city suffers the greatest damage. Major plants are ruined, requiring costly repairs, and many workers face lengthy unemployment. Rail links near Cincinnati and Newport are disrupted, complicating communications and relief efforts.
Fragmentary OCR text references Louisville tensions and a date related query. It mentions possible events or meetings and local figures, but lacks a clear incident, outcome, or verifiable details to determine a concrete action or result. The readable portions hint at scheduling or planning in Louisville without specifying who acts or what will occur.
Heavy floodwaters isolate Menderson Kentucky and threaten lowlands. Tracks on the Loudsville Henderson and St Louis line near Hawesville and Griffiths 3 miles west of Gwensboro are underwater. City rail traffic is severely disrupted with services detoured or suspended across Louisville, Jeffersonville, Ashland and beyond as rivers rise to 435 feet and still climb.
A devastating flood sweeps the Wabash River valley with embankment failures near Evansville and Mimica. Homes are swept away, livestock lost, and communication disrupted as rescue efforts continue. One life reported, with extensive damage to farms, rail lines, and local towns including Shawneetown and Nashville amid ongoing emergency measures.
Secretary Garrison tours Hamilton Kansas and views a long row of coffins in the courthouse yard. Officials report civilians and Ohio National Guard handling relief while more coffins arrive unidentified. The scene reflects the flood’s toll as recovery continues.
Governor Dunne reports severed telegraph lines and threatened levee breaches endangering Cairo and nearby towns. National Guard units are deployed as refugees flood the river corridor while relief work concentrates at Shawneetown.
New York Central lines and other routes faced flood disruptions as Ohio and Tulsa areas recovered. Officials announced rapid progress and that most westbound trains would run on their own tracks to destinations by noon tomorrow, with through trains to Cincinnati rerouted via alternative terminals and delays easing later tonight.
The article discusses Josephus Daniels as a potential Navy secretary candidate, praising his leadership in the Salish News and Observer and his long service with the Democratic Party. It notes his past roles, support for the two battleship standard, and alignment with naval strength, while referencing ties to Worth Bagley and family naval connections.
Indianapolis reports a flood aftermath with typhoid diphtheria measles and pneumonia fears. state authorities warn the crisis may exceed prior levels as thousands remain homeless and sanitation worsens. relief efforts expand across Logan, Vincennes, Shoals, and Mt. Carmel while rivers crest and communication remains disrupted.
The article argues that cabinet composition in Britain and the United States reflects party leadership and continuity. It notes the American cabinet under McKinley differed from European models, with many capable elites cycling between public office and private life. It highlights the influence of party dynamics on ministerial selection and the scarcity of clearly identified public statesmen in the United States.
8S. M. Truitt & Son advertises cheap building materials including second-hand lumber and brick. Local merchants promote affordable supplies for repairs and construction.
Cincinnati reports Major actions by the War Department to manage flood aftermath in Hamilton, Dayton, and surrounding areas. General Wood and General Garrison note progress toward normal conditions as military and civil authorities coordinate relief, medical support, and shelter while planning phased troop withdrawals and supply distribution.
Officers have been sent from here to Louisville and Evansville as a preventive measure. A large boat is stocked with provisions, and an officer and crew will travel to Portsmouth Ohio then to Port Pleasant Ky to visit places on both sides of the river and deliver aid where needed. Experienced men with local knowledge join boats and transport means to handle the situation.
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