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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
4
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Devastating floods sweep Dayton and surrounding areas as the Miami Stillwater and Mad rivers join Wolf Creek. At least a hundred drowned, three fourths of the city underwater, 80,000 homeless, and property losses near 10 million dollars. Governor Cox made a long distance call from Columbus as chaos unfolded.
Governor Ralston received a Peru message asking for 200 coffins and food and clothing as floods devastate Indiana towns. Up to 600 feared drowned, with 100000 displaced and property losses around 20 million. Rail and light service halted. troops and police assist rescues.
Reports from Columbus and Dayton describe widespread flooding in Ohio and parts of Indiana. Bridges washed out, rails submerged, and air and rail traffic halted as relief trains struggle to reach stricken towns. Cities like Delaware Akron Columbus Cleveland and Middletown report heavy damage and missing residents. Governor Cox orders reserves to Piqua and Ottawa areas as rescues continue amid rising waters.
Reports from Dayton Indiana describe violent looting as floodwaters reach fifteen feet on Mule Street and six feet in winter circus quarters. Refugees recount shootings while power and streetcar service fail, with factory districts flooded and damage widespread in the wake of the rising water.
Early reports describe Delaware Ohio and Columbus areas overwhelmed by floods. Bridges swept away, hundreds marooned, homes inundated, and ion road traffic halted as rivers rise and reservoirs break. Twenty to twenty five drownings reported with widespread evacuations and power and communications disrupted.
Widespread flooding from the Scioto and other rivers floods Columbus and nearby towns. Ten drawers at the Delaware operator report water in the city. Youngstown endures record rises in the Mahoning river and Grab creek. Akron faces water supply risk as the reservoir breaks, with bridges washed out and rail traffic nearly paralyzed. Residents flee to hills. one death is reported and several plants idle.
All wires down as Western Union and Postal Telegraph report no communication with Dayton. Levees fail at Stratford avenue East Second street and Firth flooding North Dayton while the Miami River surges. National Guard assists in relief as water inundates central and east luxury districts.
A blizzard swells the tornado toll in Onlin Nebraska with 170 dead and 300 to 400 injured. Rescue crews sack snow to reach wrecked sites such as a pool hall where added bodies were recovered. Mothers and children search amid wreckage as fires and overturned stoves complicate relief efforts.
Miss Mabel T Boardman sends telegram to Governor Cox in Columbus stating the American Red Cross is ready to aid Dayton flood relief. The Cincinnati chapter offered community service and trained nurses. Ernest P Bicknell, national Red Cross director, reports a relief train was en route to the tornado victims in Ortin tin Nebraska.
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