Floods recede in Ohio Indiana as Dayton under martial law
Waters drop across flood districts in Ohio and Indiana and deaths are revised downward in Piqua and Peru. Dayton’s condition improves with fire out and thousands rescued by militia. Martial law limits travel while trains bring supplies and fears rise of typhoid and pneumonia among survivors. National and local relief totals rise with New York and Chicago pledges.
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Indiana
Piqua
Peru
Dayton
Ohio River Valley
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Evansville
Ind
Cairo
Columbus
Cox
New York
Chicago
Hamilton
La Grosse Flood Fund Grows With Large Contributions
The La Grosse flood relief fund shows rapid growth as many donors add substantial amounts. Several contributions reach notable totals, expanding the overall pile for aid.
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LA Grosse
Last Train Out Of Dayton Dodges Devastating Flood
Miss Antoinette Pretasky, daughter of Frank Pretasky of Kane Street, escaped Dayton Ohio’s flood aboard the city’s last departing train. She reached her home with a harrowing tale of crossing swollen tracks as rescue crews patrolled for washouts. The journey avoided disaster but left her shaken by the perilous ride through the waterlogged region.
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Dayton
Ohio
Antoinette Pretasky
Frank Pretasky
Kane Street
John Webber
Miss Pretasky
Weather and flood relief efforts dominate La Crosse items
The region reports mixed weather with highs around 32 and lows near 24 as a flood relief drive expands. Mayor Dengler forms a relief committee with local bankers to accept donations, while mill and theater contributors outline funds and transfer methods. Political intrigue surrounds may or hopeful Sorensen, and Chief Webber relations with supporters surface amid campaign chatter.
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Adams Express Company
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Casino Theater
Fire Swallows Warner Livery Barn. Big Loss Feared
Fire in Warner South Side business district destroys the livery barn owned by R. J. Rogers and rapidly spreads, causing an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Firefighters report the blaze began in Rogers barn and spread to nearby structures.
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Sorensen Leads In Political Shuffle For City Posts
The rumor mill swirls over who will fill the top city posts if Sorensen wins. Bets on Bachellor or Hall for police commissioner stir debate while Kohn looms, and Ori’s whereabout remains unclear amid the puzzle of shifting mayors.
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Kohn
Christian Endeavor Plans Busy Western Wisconsin Day
The Western Wisconsin Christian Endeavor district opens with devotional services at 7:30 pm at First Presbyterian. Rev. Harding R. Hogan of Sparta delivers the 8:30 address. S A Boyd of La Crosse Y M C A speaks at 9:00. A social hour, workers' conference, and interdenominational events follow with a closing business session at 10:15. Public invited.
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Wisconsin
First Presbyterian Church
Harding R. Hogan
Sparta
S. A. Boyd
la Crosse Y. M. C. A
Flood relief expands into Ohio Indiana towns
Rescue teams reach flood ravaged Dayton Columbus and Peru as water recedes and relief work stabilizes. Death toll estimates shrink as organized aid delivers care to survivors and evacuees across the flooded regions today.
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Indiana
Dayton
Columbus
Peru
Ohio flood death toll climbs as relief crowds surge
Coroner Louis C. Benkert estimated 200 dead in Columbus with 50 bodies in morgues at 1:45 pm, many unidentified. Floods across the Miami Scioto and Muskingum valleys left tens of thousands missing and property losses pegged at at least 10 million dollars as rescue work continued and towns like Roswell and Shawnee were destroyed. Governor Cox said Ohio floods outweighed the San Francisco quake in loss of life and property.
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Fpeed
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Shawnee
Reuben Jones
Aaron Mock
Jones
George van Tyle
Stony
Martha Pierson
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Dayton
Delaware
Piqua
Sidney
Cox
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Cleve
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Hawke
National Cash Register Company
Burkhardt
Antlers
Allaback
Ohio and Indiana flood relief improves after heavy toll
Cleveland dispatch reports receding waters and lessening casualties in the Ohio Indiana flood zone. Dayton and Columbus see rapid rescue work and better conditions under military and state supervision. Officials cite reduced deaths in Ohio and Indiana and that most refugees have housing and food, with winter clothing priorities noted.
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Ohio
Ohio-Indiana
Indianapolis
Indiana
Peru flood relief holds despite death toll fears
Floods across central and northern Indiana brought relief efforts from Rochester to Wabash. Peru reports only three bodies found and a toll not exceeding fifty, while Indianapolis hosts two thousand refugees and a broad relief network as bridges and rails remain impaired.
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Ind
Indianapolis
Rochester
Warsaw
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Court House Square
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Court House
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Hunter
Indiana
Wabash River
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Martinsville
Shelbyville
Dayton Flood Death Toll Seen Not Exceeding 300
Dayton flood death toll projected not to exceed 300 after extensive citywide surveys. North Dayton and Riverdale report few fatalities as floodwaters recede and rescue efforts continue. Downtown areas show heavy damage with famine and food requests as relief boats deliver supplies.
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Ohio
Riverdale
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