Floods threaten Pittsburg and Cincinnati as Ohio river rises
Weather bulletin reports river levels near Pittsburg up to 7.1 feet at Cincinnati and 22 feet crest predicted at Pittsburg. Major towns along the Ohio face heavy flooding with imminent danger as the river crests move downstream toward Parkersburg and beyond. Officials warn of worsening conditions and urge preparations amid rising waters and sandbagging efforts.
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Washington
Lursia
Bilin
Pittsburg
Davis Island Dam
Warkersity
Cincinnatind
Loniaville
Weil Pau Welaw
Wittsburg
Hood
Parkersburg
Pha Vlvar
Cietnal
Lomarrow
Wils L. Muore
Ciel U
Weagner Bureau
Flood Devastates Pittsburg Area With Wide Scale Damage
Flood fears rise as western Pennsylvania endures a heavy downpour. Estimated losses range from one to several million dollars. Railways, mills, and factories face shutdowns with 25,000 workers affected. Claysville near the West Virginia line reports the greatest disruption.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Agein Ralning
BYU
Ons Torvel Idlenass
Westinghorse
Wilmirdfeng
Blir
Tankin
Megiteuy
Vives Flais
Vince
Claysville
West Virginia State Line
River flooding and town damage across multiple towns
Floodwaters inundate Covinge town Newport and surrounding suburbs along the Lisking and nearby rivers. Reports show 45 to 66 foot rises causing sewage backflow, with baseball park and Newport races submerged. Officials warn crests and further damage as forecasted levels rise through tomorrow.
Ohio River Flood Reaches Record Levels Across Regions
Water fills streets from Cincinnati to Portsmouth as Ohio River tops near fifty feet. Officials deploy relief wagons and boats to flooded districts in Semoita Munyor Filenchman and Portamouth while railways adjust routes. Dayton Kentucky and surrounding towns report extensive inundation with many homes abandoned and schools dismissed. Relief organizations appeal for funds as track events proceed at Newport despite wet grounds.
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Ohio
Moai Ponta
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Semoita
Munyor Filenchman
Chicago Baseball Club
Stix
Mewport
Rotl
Silli
Clicinuti
Furtemouth
Wd Virginia
Norfollend Western Ia
Eaal
Dayton
al Parkirabirg
W. Va
Ann
Tilia
Acrons
weroLieldss
Mayne VanDacoort
Portamouth
Trenton
Motive Power Inventor Seeks Backing For Perpetual Motion Engine
An inventor in Fort Wayne seeks financial backing to build a perpetual motion engine claimed to power boats, street cars, and other machinery. He touts a device that would generate vast wealth and reduce reliance on conventional power, but financier Mr. Molt declines to invest.
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Fort Wayne
Cauliler
Mit Hamilton
Haute
Ruth
Jesaly
Mohr
Tito
Ie Frmi
Heo
Molt Aml
Atenmers
Moly
Dnancia
Ulsewiliero
CATTLE FAMINE REPORTED AT LIBERTY STOCK YARD
April 22 dispatch from Pibteburg describes severe cattle shortages. freight trains from the vent bring only 1,000 head instead of 2,700, leaving stockmen to cope with hunger and cold as shipments drag for over thirty hours. Weary Lose and family noted in the obituary lines.
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Pibteburg
Tly East Liborty
Lyanaft
Mrs Adaline Root Dead in Fort Wayne Health Lapse
Mrs Adaline M Root of Fort Wayne died in San Francisco California where she had been seeking health relief after extended bronchial illness in recent years Her death followed a heart condition and occurred around six AM The late Mrs Root born April 11 1833 in West Andover Ohio was 67 She was widowed since 1884 The death of her son V Root years ago deepened family sorrow She leaves a daughter in law H V Root of Fort Wayne and a son Povock of Hillington The body will be brought to Fort Wayne arriving Thursday and funeral services are planned for Sunday at the family home on Baker Street
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Adaline M. Root
Vlouwk Aaburdey Welarniaon
San Francisco
Cal
Danette
Root
H. Vv. Root
Bris
Crisade
Fort Wayne
West Anover
Cherry Valley
Ohio
Austworp
Port Wayne
West Andover No
V. Root
HL. V. Hoot
Baker Street
Death Notice for Lydia A Clark in Olive Township
Lydia A Clark died Sunday morning at Glarenweldence 12 West Wayne Street after a bout of the disease. She was sixty five years and ten months old, a native of Olive, and survived by her husband and three children. Funeral services held Tuesday at 10:40 at the family country home with interment at Oak Grove.
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Igre
Mtv
Bichlori
Iy -Abolte Township
Glarenweldence
Wayne Street
Cat Sume
Lydia A. Clark
Char
Anole
Olive
Allen County
Abaite Township
Ue City
Baby Mueller Mootle Dies in St Louis Migration
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Musller died at six months and eleven days. The parents, recently moved to this city from Saint Louis, reside at 247 Broadway. The death occurred Monday at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wellman, in the drome of the grandparents.
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Bina Mootle
Dutant
Amd Mra
Ernest Musller
Dofrlock A. mm
Henry Wellman
Broadway
Tron
St. Louis
Mrs Adwlhulh Vlerich Dies After Cancer Battle
Mrs Adwlhulh Vlerich wife of Julia Wierich died Sunday afternoon of cancer at the family home 237 Any Street She was a native of Der munity and had resided in this city many years Surviving are the Tur band and two children
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Adwlhulh Ulerieh
Wits
Julia Wierich
Any Street
al Thacage
Wierich
Dermunity
Frank Swartz Dies at 4 O’clock Sunday Morning
Frank Donivan Swartz of 241 East Creighton Avenue died at 4 o clock Sunday morning. Born to Mr and Mrs J FH Swanz, he was the son of the late family. Funeral arrangements will be announced locally.
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Frank Donivan Swartz
Durant
Sai
J. FH. Swanz
East Creighton
Avenue
Morris, William P.R. Dies at Nick'l Plaza
William Morris aged 18 is reported dead at his home on West Superior Street after attending a gathering at Nick's Plaza on Saturday evening. Local authorities open an investigation into the cause of death.
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Wiliam PR
Morris
Nick‘l Plaza
Atad
Big
West Superior Street
Nervous? Try Ayer Sarsaparilla, 50 years’ proof
Advice promotes Ayer Sarsaparilla for anxious nerves and nervous dyspepsia, claiming strong confidence from fifty years’ knowledge. Includes a notice about Morris, a Fort Wayne railroad worker, retirements, and surviving family members.
Friedman's Death Obituary Notices Fort Wayne
Mathian Friedman age 78 died at 4 PM Saturday at his Wis home corner Maud and Mhouns streets formerly of Ger many. He came to Fort Wayne years ago and amassed property through frugality. Survived by Wendella and Frank Friedman of Fort Wayne, L L Lupkin and Mrs Joe Zuber of Ada township, Lawrence Friedman of Cleveland, Lee Friedman of New York. His wife died ten years ago. He was devoted member of Br Pelpy's Cxtdior He church.
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Mathian’Friedmaun
Wis
Maud and
Mhouns
Fran Prewraaniy
Anus
My. Friedman
Germany
Fort Wayne
Berttt
Uile Atty
Mrs Anna Trewin Irwin Dies At Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Anna Trewin Irwin wife of Thomas Irwin died Saturday afternoon at her son’s home 12 West Street Fort Wayne. She helped found Alzen County and came to Fort Wayne by the old canal about fifty years ago. Survived by Minnesota, George, Fink and John W Irwin.
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Anna Trewin
Thomas Irwin
Toit W. Irwin
Wat Street
Irewin
Alzen
Fort Wayne
George
John W. Dewin
Death of Carl F A Stein in Indiana City
Carl Frederick August Stein died Saturday night at the home of his son in law Paul Kleeberg 58 Winter Street aged 17 years and 8 months. He was a native of Germany who came to Indiana about thirty years ago. Surviving children are Ew Stein living in Germany Charles and Ipirus Stein Mig Euen Weide man and Mrs Ida Kleeberg of this city.
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Carl Frederick August Stein
Gre
Paul Kleeberg
Stei
Germany
Indiana
Ew Stein
Charles
Ipirus Stein
Mig
Euen Weideman
Ida Kleeberg
Disney and Green Death Notices Prompt Local Obituaries
Miss Mary Isanella Disney daughter of John H. Disney died Saturday afternoon from tuberculosis at the residence of A V Powers 37 Ear Gupthor street after years with illness. Walter Green aged about 40 died at 4 oclock this morning at the home of his sister in law Mrs Green 4 Baythold street. He worked at Fisher son tannery and recently sustained a back injury from heavy lifting three weeks ago death from this cause. The remains were sent to the home of his sister Mrs Anna Downer AG Wert Third Street funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Mary Isanella
Disney
John H. Disney
A.V. Powers
Gupthor Street
AG Wert
Third Street
Nahrwold Girl Dies in Minnesota At 22
Amelia Nahrwold daughter of Mr and Mrs William Nahrwold of 9 Wilt Street died at 5 this morning after a long illness from consumption. She was 22 years four months and twenty six days. Survived by parents three brothers and three sisters. Father a foreman at Harton Manufacturing Company.
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Nahrwold
Amelia Nahewold
William Nahrwold
Wilt Street
Mish Wahrwold
Harton Manufacturing Company
Dedication of Emmaus Church by Lutheran congregations
Readable text outlines the formal dedication of Farmans Lutheran church at Creighton avenue and Broadway with Rev. Philip Wimbsgrass as pastor. City Lutheran groups from Minneapolis and Milwaukee participate in morning services followed by a banquet in the basement. A detailed day-long program lists hymns, sermons, and processions, with Rev. Frederick Wambsganss and Rev. John Wefel among speakers and Miss Tillie Lindemann featured in music.
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Farmans Lutheaw Church
Creighton Avenue
Broadway
Philip Wimbsgrass
Frederick Wambsganss
Tuilinnapolis
Albrecht
Milwaukee
John Wefel
Tadisnapolis
Concordia College Singing Society
Withvk Prederick
H. Balin
Lewis F_ Caines
Henry Hever
Prager
Benedieltun
Ofshegirs
S.edmumnapalia
Pradertek
of Indiahapelsa | Some Eieeeey Eyeseeas Monegordin College Singing Society
Tillie Lindemann
Yisss
Isbu Wefel Salo
Henry Hauer
Boston Wedding of Louise Burkhardt and FLW RiechoM
The Boston Advertiser details the marriage of Louise Burkhardt of Boston to FLW RiechoM of Indiana at the bride's home on Mozart Street. The ceremony featured pink decor, roses, and lilies, with the bride escorted by her father. A reception followed with an orchestra, and the couple planned a wedding trip to New York, Baltimore, and Washington.
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Boston Advertiser
Hudolps Hinchat
Louise Burkhardt
Boston
G. ¥. Burkhardt
FLW
Riechom
Tndiana
Wight
Mozart Street
James Haigh
Vera
Burkhardt
Honor
Tusbride
Chantilly
Willan Smal
Fadden
Blox Andres
Camridge
Ward Burkhardt
Pride
West Hoxbury
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Continent Scene From Unclear Departure Fragment
Fragmentary text describes a departure with strange imagery including a vehicle, violet tied scenes, a French hot of violets and sausage, and mentions a home in Bove Wayne Tul. The source is garbled and lacks coherent facts or names.
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Uride
Bove Wayne
Robbery and Fire at Evansville Dental Office
Burglars entered the dental office of Dr. D D Fillinger in Evansville on April 22 and blew open the safe. They robbed the safe and started a fire that destroyed the building valued at about $4,000. Dr Fillinger was away. his wife says the safe held a large amount. Charles A Cook of Denver was arrested last night, charged with the crime, as police pursue a missing suspect.
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Evansville
Inn
D. D. Fillinger
Huntington Voices Hopes for Wabash Double Track Link
A Fort Wayne business figure suggested Huntington could become a division point if the Wabash Railroad doubles track between Fort Wayne and New Haven, enabling a Detroit to St Louis through route. The proposal, seen as advantageous, may be presented to Huntington citizens as a viable business opportunity.
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Fort Wayne
Huntington Tiiuredayas
City
Huntingto News-Democrat
Stouts
Huntington
Wabash Railroad
Valles Dead While Praying in Kyglatlleds Church
An obituary note reports Evanse Ian Valles collapsing during prayer on April 22 in Kyglatlleds. Witnesses say he spoke of going home to his father before dying as the congregation reached him. The article records the event with limited readable details.
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Evanse
Lie
Ian
Eaky Stone
Kyglatlleds Fell
Wa Side
Ife
Public clash over Governor Durbin and Herald editor
W B Campbell editor of the Anderson Herald accuses Governor W T Durbin of breaking promises and using the Herald and Anderson friends to advance his faction. Campbell calls for political consequences, criticizes Chipman and Thishin, and warns Durbin's actions threaten Madison County GOP unity.
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Findarson
Trid
W. B. Campbell
Andersos, Herald
W. T. Durbin
Herald
Durbin
Chapheld
Haslane
Mr. Campbell
Anderson
Judge Chipman
Thishin
Elevator contract awarded for Hope Hospital project
Trustees of Hope Hospital award the contract for a new elevator to W. H. Feddy Company of Cincinnati. The motive power and electrical unit will be installed, with a seven by four foot platform. The project cost is about $9,000 and work to begin immediately.
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Trustees of
Hope Hospital
W. Hf. Reddy Company
Clocina
Neignbar
Enlarged scope of study adds courses for primary Sunday school
New York April 30 A major shift in the international Sunday school plan is underway. Experts from many faiths in the United States gathered for weeks of talks proposing a two year course of study for younger children and an adult senior level to complement the present universal lessons. The International committee, aided by the Sunday School Editorial Association, aims to develop a newly coordinated set of courses ready for adoption by Sunday schools nationwide and beyond. Meetings will include writers from Canada and all regions of the United States to finalize recommendations for the renewed program.
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New York
International Committee
Yassons
Conyerabe
Gerles
Field
Amy
Dhare Saute
Bistorian
Cizses
Aaso
Ailivave
Bulday
Ae Boas
Ite
Susiday
Sclivst Tessons
Rommites
Canada
Arrested for bigalty in New York counts on Chi town chase
A man calling himself Count Lee de Molvile, tied to Leo Taluilin, was arrested here on Friday night at Chicago police request. He appeared before a magistrate Sunday and was remanded. A Chicago detective says he carries papers claiming a Chicago arrest for bizansy. New York police say the suspect was a waiter under the Talquin name.
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New York
Lee de Molvile
Leo Taluilin
Chicago
Tisetty
Saia
Bizansy
Preouer
Tere
Maine
Talquin
Miller’s Co Announces Low Prices on Nan Wands
The Miller store advertises nan wands priced to attract buyers with bold figures. Located at 50 and 65 Main, Miller highlights discounted items and value deals to draw customers.
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Tohn II
Miller
Taxpayers warned last day for city and county tax payment
County treasurer O H Rohan announces the final day for tax payments under the law and says the office will stay open next week from 7 until 9 p.m. starting Tuesday April 30 for taxpayers to settle amounts owed. The notice is dated April 22, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
o. H_ ROHAN
Tressupir
Embezzled banker pardoned by president at White House
The president granted a full pardon to Josep N. Wolt ron, convicted by a Louisiana district court for colluding with a Union National Bank of New Orleans bookkeeper to embezzle $400,000 of bank funds. He had been sentenced to eight years' imprisonment.
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Washington
Preas— Dant
Josep N.woltron
TRU
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