Dayton Workhouse Prisoners Revolt in Flooded City
Dayton Ohio reports indicate most marooned residents near the Big Miami River are safe after days of flood. The workhouse held 60 prisoners without food or water since Tuesday as riots and threats to guards occurred while authorities evacuated and organized relief across North and South Dayton.
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Dayton
Associated Press
Miami River
J. N. Allaback
Allaback
Johnson
National Guard
Phillips
Burns Avenue
Fourth Street
Big Miami River
Chef Allaback
Riverdale
Helena Street
Downtown Relief Commission
Charles Parker
H. E. Taackhart
Miami City
Jefferson Street
Third Street
Canal
Becker
Flood Relief Efforts Continue as Water Recedes
Tonight the flood outlook brightened after a morning of rising water. Food for breakfast and dinner was left after 6 pm, with trains of provisions expected to arrive tomorrow. Snow flurries and gusty winds challenged rescue crews who pressed on. An official one-sheet news poster was published by the National Cash Register Company emergency committee warning residents to beware of thieves and burglars.
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National Cash Register Company
Disastrous Flood Sweeps Down Ohio River Valley
A disastrous flood is sweeping the Ohio River valley. In Gallipolis the river rises eight inches hourly and a stage of 55 to 58 feet is expected, signaling immense damage. The Great Kanawha is rising rapidly and towns Pomeroy Middleport and Point Pleasant may flood by morning.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Ohio River
Kanawha
Pomeroy
Middleport
Point Pleasant
Omaha Mayor Sends Sympathy to Ohio Flooded Towns
Omaha mayor Dahlman sent a sympathy message to afflicted Ohio towns expressing hope reports of flood disaster might be exaggerated and urging calm, as Omaha residents await fuller details.
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Omaha, Neb
Dahlman
Ohio
Omaha
Friends Await News On Minister's Safety
In Manchester New Hampshire March 27 friends of the Rev. Harry J Rhodes who left the city four years ago await further news regarding his safety. No additional details were provided in the fragment.
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Manchester
N. H
Harry J. Rhodes
Pastor Takes Fremont Post. Brother Resides Here
The Rev. Rhodes, formerly pastor at Manchester Christian churches, has moved to Fremont Ohio to assume a pastorate and his brother William F. Rhodes lives in this city as the family awaits word from the former Manchester pastor.
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Fremont
Manchester
William F
Rhodes
Granite State Odd Fellows Offer Funds
Grand Secretary Frank Way of the I O O F in New Hampshire telegrammed Grand Secretary C P Lyman of the Ohio Odd Fellows at Columbus offering sympathy and announcing NH lodge readiness to give 500 for flood sufferers with more to follow if needed.
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Manchester
N. H
Frank Way
C. P. Lyman
Ohio Odd Fellows
Columbus
New Hampshire
Odd Fellows
Relief Red Tape Cut by Wilson in Flood Crisis
President Wilson opens federal resources for homeless flood victims in Ohio and Indiana. Over 350000 dollars spent as Garrison surveys Ohio, Navy to provide rescue crews and boats, and cabinet to canvass the full situation. Postmaster Burleson may visit Ohio as mail routes suffer widespread disruption and relief supplies are rushed to flooded areas.
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Washington
Wilson
Ohio
Indiana
Garrison
War Department
Navy Department
Central West
Army
Great Lakes
Burleson
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Daytona
H. G. Catrow
Catrow
Almot
Granite State Odd Fellows
Lake Street
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