Ohio Flood Wreaks Havoc in Piqua and Nearby
Despatches from Sidney report 100 to 500 drowned as Piqua and Shawnee floodwaters rise. Public square submerged under nine feet of water and residents on rooftops. In Troy and Columbus efforts to reach marooned families hindered by swift currents. Gov Cox calls for relief funds and rapid aid as neighboring states offer assistance.
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Ohio and Indiana Floods Kill Thousands and Wreck Towns
The massive floods in Ohio and Indiana have caused up to 2000 deaths and tens of millions in property damage. Dayton reports 500 dead and up to ten million in losses with waters up to the second story. Indiana towns like Peru and Indianapolis also suffer heavy fatalities and destruction.
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Flood Havoc Across Ohio and Indiana States
Floods devastate the Ohio and Indiana regions with Dayton Piqua Troy and many towns inundated. Death tolls reported in Dayton and Piqua alongside widespread homelessness and property loss. Massillon Canton and other cities suffer severe damage with rescues and shortages of fuel bread and coal.
Massillon Flood Wrecks City Powerless Shops Closed
Canton faces reestablished car service by evening amid flood damage and fuel shortages. Massillon endures its worst disaster with losses near half a million dollars. Thousands homeless sleep in churches as fires flare in the manufacturing district and city hall distributes clothing. Evacuations and fear of epidemic linger as electric light plant remains down.
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Massillon
Big Pumps Resume Operation Amid Water Famine Relief
Waterworks officials report the big Tod pump back in service easing a citywide water shortage. A burst main under the South Cherry-st bridge had cut thousands off in the southeast, rupturing millions of gallons lost. City ads promote a March 30 free Orpheum show and a Monkey Hippodrome event.
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Dayton flood and fire ravage city of Dayton Ohio headline
Daytons flood and spreading fire leave city in ruins with dead and homeless residents. A marooned man shot his wife and three children then himself to avoid death in flames, a witness reports. The disaster evokes memories of Titanic heroism and Johnstown tragedy.
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Spring Values in Rugs and Carpets Advertised
New vanity cases and coin holders inverting silver prices will please you Walter H Double Jewelry Sterling Novel ties and more 120 and 125 East Tuscarawas Street Advertisement Largest line of floor coverings in the city Canton Home Furnishing Co Advertisement See The Orpheum Show This Week Advertisement.
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Canton Home Furnishing Co
War Secretary Orders Tents and Rations for Dayton Flood Relief
Secretary of War Garrison announced the immediate shipment of tents for 50,000 people and 100,000 rations at Gov. Cox of Ohio's request. Tents are boxed and ready for shipment in Philadelphia for relief work in flooded districts.
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Rugs and events advertise Canton home furnishings
The notice urges readers to select new rugs from a large stock at Canton Home Furnishing Co. It also lists multiple advertisements and mentions cancellations of the Knights of Columbus Easter dance in Massillon on March 27.
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Local Weather Observations from Canton District
Official observer Carl H. Meyer reports yesterday and today with times 7 am and 2 pm. Data shows precipitation and temperature readings including maximum and minimum values for the Canton District.
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Skating Olympia Rink Hosts Thursday Benefit
Skating Olympia Rink holds Thursday night event to benefit a Marine band with continuous music. Ad indicates ongoing promotion and admission details.
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