Ohio flood relief drives aid to Dayton and border states
The United States government and Red Cross mobilize for Ohio flood relief with a $250000 appropriation and interstate aid from Pennsylvania West Virginia Michigan Indiana and Kentucky. President Wilson officials Garrison Blue and McAdoo coordinate federal assistance as Dayton awaits relief while towns along the Muskingum Maumee and Sandusky valleys face devastation.
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Cox
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Michigan
Indiana
Kentucky
Weather Bureau
Muskingum River
Zanesville
Marietta
Maumee
Sandusky
Dayton
Wilson
Washington
Garrison
War Department
Blue
Public Health Service
Goldenrod
Louisville
Redfield
Lighthouse Service
14Th District
McAdoo
United States
Ralston
Wilson Urges National Relief for Ohio Indiana Floods
President Wilson appeals to the nation to aid flood victims in Ohio and Indiana. He asks contributions to the Red Cross at Washington or local treasurers, calling it a common cause to support rescue and relief labor during the disaster.
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Wilson
Washington
Ohio
Indiana
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Wooprow Wilson
Ohio Flood Devastates Towns Prompt Call for Aid
Governor Cox telegraphed from Columbus describing an unprecedented Ohio flood. He warned of unknown depths and possible destruction across southern and southwestern regions and urged widespread publicity for relief appeals as Dayton and other cities faced water, fire, and evacuation.
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New York
James M. Cox
Ohio
Columbus
Republic
Dayton
Weather Update Signals Snow in Central Valleys
The Weather Bureau reports precipitation ended west of the Mississippi and generally across the south. Central valleys and lake region face turning to snow as temperatures rapidly fall.
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Washington
Weather Bureau Today
Mississippi
Dayton Flood Suffering Report From Daylight Telephones
Summary of Dayton flood conditions reports aid efforts and shelter needs. King of homeless ranges between 50 000 and 100 000 with many dead bodies seen in the north side. Rescue teams fear further loss of life as fires and collapse threaten shelters. Columbus toll from flooded west side possible death count near 1000 per former mayor Marshall.
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New York
Dayton
Columbus
Ohio
George S. Marshall
Governor Cox Secretary Reports Death Toll Outlook
From Dayton, George F. Burba telegraphs that even a 1 000 death toll would be marvelous while a 10 000 toll would not surprise him as he notes the horrible suffering in Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
George F. Burba
Dayton
Fire, Famine and Flood Ravage Ohio Cities
Reports from Columbus Lima and Dayton describe a spreading fire near the Central Union Telephone building in Columbus and a large blaze in Dayton destroying blocks with many people forced to upper floors. Ohio National Guard units in Troy report being cut off as fire rages.
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Dayton
Cash Register
Riverdale
Western Union
Columbus
Wood
Central Union Telephone
Lima, O
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Bryant
Ohio National Guard
Troy
Ohio
Central Union Telephone Company
Miami
Struc
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy A 40 Year Favorite
A historic advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy first offered in 1872. From a small start it gained worldwide reputation and remains the best for coughs and colds. It not only relieves but cares, sold by all druggists.
Where Was He A Twilight Spirit Message Reveals Heaven Answer
A widow seeking contact with her deceased husband consults a medium. The exchange includes greetings and questions about happiness in the afterlife. The reply shifts to a startling admission that the husband is not in heaven. The notice appears in a Tribune Office legal blank.
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John
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