Flood tolls rise as Ohio floods sweep multiple cities
High water across Ohio and Indiana drives grim estimates of deaths and missing as Dayton and Cincinnati face record floods. Undertakers report 800 deaths in Dayton area while Brookville and Indianapolis struggle with rising cases and widespread property loss.
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Brookville
Ind
Dayton
Ohio
Louisville
Mfesavers
Riverdale
Indianapolis
Indiana
Wabash
Peru
Court House
Dies Just as He Finishes Speech at Newcastle City Hall
John Berry of Newcastle died of an apoplexy after concluding a speech in city hall. A Wyoming pioneer and civil engineer, Berry helped develop the state through the Chicago and Northwestern railroad work begun in the 1870s. He gained notoriety in 1893 by a cross country horseback ride from Chadron Nebraska to Chicago. He is survived by his widow and a daughter.
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Chicago
Ohio
Chicago Telephone Company
E. A. Reed
Central Union Telephone Company
Columbus
Delaware
Newark
Circleville
Sidney
John Berry
Newcastle
Berry
Mr. Berry
Wyoming
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Chadron
Neb
Farewell to Mother Shown in a Soldier's Memory
In Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming Ambulance Company 1 Lloyd B Neonen recalls a distant mother by a fireside. He remembers a summer night train departure and his mother's tearful farewell. He ends with a prayer to return to mother.
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Lloyd B. Neonen
Ambulance Company 1
Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming
Wyoming Weekend Weather Forecast
The Weather bulletin from Washington reports generally fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday in Wyoming, with possible rain or snow in the western portion. The outlook emphasizes dry conditions elsewhere and highlights unsettled weather toward the west.
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Washington
Wyoming
Wyoming Taxpayers Question Cosgrife Bonds Plan
A Cheyenne letter critiques state bond debt and Governor Carey’s message. It argues the state should buy the $114,000 of bonds on the open market to reduce indebtedness and improve Wyoming’s credit, citing high interest and bank deposits. The author urges legislative amendment to allow treasury purchases.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
House
Senate
Carey
Leader
Agricultural Society Holds Meet at Burns
The Laramie County District fair organizers met at Burns yesterday afternoon with strong turnout and optimism for a successful fall fair. The county commission recognized the association and approved $500, plus $250 from the state, to aid the fair. The society owns grounds and buildings and plans new facilities for livestock care and public entertainment. Directors elected include Ed Jacobson, J C Haneon, I T Smith, H L Noyes, M Beatty, A A Bellows, J W Hosarth, W M Smith, Stephen J Bibley, George Story, W H Jarke, Carl Kegler, O Lyon, and George Judge.
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Laramie County
Burns
County Commissioneye
Larante County
The
Association
Ed. Jacobson
J. C. Haneon
I. T. Smith
H. L. Noyes
M. ©. Beatt
A. A. Bellows
J. W. Hosarth
W. M. Smith
Stephen J. Bibley
George Story
W. WH. Jarke
Carl Kegler
O. Lyon
H.W. Wheelens
Cheyenne High School Wins Debate Over Sheridan Team
Cheyenne High School defeated Sheridan 2 to 1 in a state interscholastic debate. Sheridan impressed the audience, while Cheyenne presenters argued that federal government ownership of railroads would yield efficiency and safety, with strong performances from Ralph Fowler and Opal D Mont replacement. The event featured Mr Schweiring and Mr Hawkes observing, songs by Mre Wilcox, and a lively gymnasium crowd.
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Cheyenne High School
Sheridan
Cheyenne
Hawkes
Sheridan High School
Sehwiering
Cheyanne High School
Horace Tschergi
Charles Halley
Baxter Jouvenat
Schweiring
Neissler
Ralph Fowler
Fowler
Opal D'Mont
Tsehirgi
McDonald
Congress
Halley
Fred Harcleroad
Publc
Alded
Mise McDonald
Mrev John Wilcox
Schwiering
Money Raised to Aid Suffering Flood Victims
Local Union Pacific employers report 275 raised for relief of flood victims in Omaha. Over 400 collected yesterday as lists opened. Mr Broderick handles local subscriptions. A mayoral committee solicits funds for Ohio flood relief. Omaha funds will stay separate.
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Chillicothe
Piqua
Milita
Fremont
Tiffin
Toledo
Ottawa
Lima
Defiance
Union Pacific
Omaha
Broderick
Ohio
Historic cyclone death tolls across states and regions
A compiled list recounts consecutive cyclone and windstorm disasters from 1911 to 1914 affecting Adams County Mississippi Illinois Tennessee Kentucky Louisiana Missouri and other areas. It notes deaths ranging from dozens to thousands and property damages in millions across multiple events.
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Adams County
Minalesippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
Peideight
Oath
Louieville
Calverton
Texas
Rock County
Milnois
Wille
Louisiana
Tpo
Hino
Missouri
Regina
Haskatchewan
Canada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Madagnecar Awept
Louisiane
Alabama
Mississippi
Tetipessen
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Antino
Marie
Mercedes Madero
New York
Mra
Cincinnati
Condi
Covington
Newport
Zanesville
Ely
Putnam
Cox
Ecity
Central Relief Committee
Camspaigh Fund
Aera Demorrat
State of
Agricultural Society
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