Flood Death Toll Soars Across Ohio Indiana Cities
The flood leaves Dayton and surrounding cities counting hundreds of dead and missing. Undertakers estimate 500 to 800 bodies, with competition for unidentified remains and a morgue in a garage. Cincinnati forecasts reach 70 feet as river levels rise and relief efforts focus on flood zones.
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Dayton
Ohio
Louisville
Mfesavers
Riverdale
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Condi
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Wabash
Peru
Court House
Dies Just as He Finishes Speech
John Berry of Newcastle dies after finishing a city hall address. A civil engineer and Wyoming pioneer, he helped develop the state after arriving in the 1870s and gained notoriety for a rapid horseback ride to Chicago in 1893. He is survived by a widow and daughter.
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John Berry
Newcastle
Berry
Mr. Berry
Wyoming
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Chicago
Chadron
Neb
Mother by the Fireside in Fort D. A. Russell Memoir
A wartime reminiscence from Lloyd B. Neonen of Ambulance Company 1 at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming describes a mother at home, memories of a farewell, and a prayer to return to her. The nostalgic piece recalls a gray-haired mother gazing at a baby's picture and a farewell train scene.
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Lloyd B. Neonen
Ambulance Company 1
Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming
Wyoming Weekend Weather Forecast Seems Fair With Rain Risk
The Weather Washington report notes generally fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday in Wyoming with possible rain or snow in the western portion.
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Washington
Wyoming
Wyoming taxpayers pressed by Cosgriffe style fund debate
A Cheyenne letter to the editor argues for state purchase of $114,000 in bonds and notes, citing high interest and banking deposits. It endorses open-market bond buys, criticizes current spending, and references a legislative amendment proposed by Democrats to direct the treasurer to buy remaining bonds with unappropriated funds.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
House
Senate
Carey
Leader
State of
Agricultural Society Holds Meet at Burns
The Laramie County District fair society met at Burns with strong turnout and optimism for a successful fall fair. Officials noted recognition by the county commission and eligibility for 500 dollars by law plus 250 dollars from the state. Directors elected include Ed Jacobson J C Hanson I T Smith H L Noyes M Beatt A A Bellows J W Hosarth W M Smith Stephen J Bibley George Story W H Jarke Carl Kegler O Lyon and George Wheeler.
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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 In State Debate Contest
Cheyenne high school defeated Sheridan by two judges to one in a statewide interscholastic debate last night. The Cheyenne team argued for federal ownership of railroads with Ralph Fowler and Horace Tschergi leading the affirmative, while Sheridan's side argued the opposite led by Charles Halley.
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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 Help Suffering Flood Victims
Local Union Pacific employers report 275 raised to date for Omaha relief with over 400 collected yesterday as fund lists opened. Mr Broderick handles local subscriptions while a mayoral committee solicits funds for Ohio flood victims. Omaha funds stay separate.
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Chillicothe
Piqua
Milita
Fremont
Tiffin
Toledo
Ottawa
Lima
Defiance
Union Pacific
Omaha
Broderick
Ohio
Major U S Weather Disasters and Death Toll Totals
A fragmented historical record lists numerous cyclone and windstorm events across Adams county Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky Louisiana Missouri Illinois Canada and surrounding regions from 1911 to 1914. It notes thousands of deaths and wide property damage including hundreds to thousands killed and millions in losses in towns such as Louisville Calverton Regina and other localities with dates ranging from early 1911 to mid 1914.
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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
Brookville
Covington
Newport
Chicago Telephone Company
E. A. Reed
Central Union Telephone Company
Columbus
Delaware
Newark
Circleville
Sidney
Zanesville
Ely
Putnam
Cox
Ecity
Central Relief Committee
Camspaigh Fund
Aera Demorrat
Agricultural Society
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