Week’s Happenings Across Nations and States
President Wilson moves to recognize China with a universal invitation through Bryan. Tariff on raw wool dropped after talks with Ways and Means. Campbell to U S Court of Claims named. Parcel post upsets express firms. mail service restored in flood districts. Various political and legal actions unfold, including bond issues, ratifications, and local incidents across multiple states.
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Wilson
Republic of China
Bryan
State Department
House Committee On Ways and Means
Confrees
EB. K. Campbell
Birmingham
Ala
United States Court of Claims
Major World Events Mix of Political, Business and War News
The American Academy in Philadelphia studies high living costs while Ethel Roosevelt marries Dr. Richard Derby at Oyster Bay. J. P. Morgan Jr. to manage Morgan interests with a vast fortune. Frances Depauw dies in Los Angeles after a stroke, and Senator Burleigh’s illness is undisclosed. James McCréa’s funeral draws railroad leaders. Huerta backs Lascurain as provisional Mexican president. Vaterland ocean liner launched in Hamburg. Emmeline Pankhurst jailed and begins hunger strike. Italy honors officers from Tripoli, Montenegrins seize Great Tarabosch fort after costly bombardment.
Ohio flood toll climbs as Cairo reports record high
Cairo, Illinois reports the Ohio river at 54.5 feet late April 3 as levee breaches raise rescue efforts. Reports from Indianapolis and other cities describe flood relief plans, funds, and urgent aid needs for thousands of families. Ohio Governor Cox and relief officials map emergency measures and federal support.
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Cairo
Ohio
8. A. Martin
H. A. Jamison
Sixth
Missouri National Guard
Bird Point
Mississippi
McMunn
Naval Reserves
O'Brien
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
General Relief Committee
Shank
Joseph C. Schaf
Schaf
Ralston
Terre Haute
Peru
Logansport
Nat’ Nal Red Cross
J. C. Cobb
Brookville
Dayton
James M. Cox
Hamilton
Zanesville
Columbus
John T. Patterson
Cox
Patterson
John Bell
All America
Shawneetown Devastation Deepens on Ohio River
Shawneetown Illinois reports near total destruction as the Ohio River breaches the south levee. With winds around 46 mph, water rises to the 67-foot level, submerging Main Street and forcing remaining residents to shelter on upper floors.
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Shawneetown
Ill
Dekoven
Ohio
Ohio Flood Disaster Leaves Levees Submerged and Towns Sheltered
The Ohio region faces extreme flood damage as levees fail and towns flood. Refugees seek higher ground while state guards aid evacuation. Railroads suffer extensive losses with 40 bridges destroyed or damaged linking Ohio Indiana to major routes. Estimated property damage tops tens of millions. recovery will span years.
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Ohio
Naval Service
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Tuscarawas
Dennison
Ole
Nood
Flood debris toll climbs to eighty on Scioto river
Officials report eighty bodies recovered in west side debris from the Scioto floods in Columbus Ohio with morgue records and Coroner Benkert predicting at least 125 more may be recovered. Some victims may never be identified as flood debris continues to surface.
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Columbus
Ohio
Scioto River
Benkert
marooned farmers seek funds in New York
A fragmented note from New York signals funds pouring in to aid farmers stranded and stranded communities. The message mentions miles and spats over reach and a distressed plea for recovery.
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Apa
Rey Miles
New York
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