Ohio City Flood Brings Looting Alarm and Rescue Efforts
Rescuers reach all parts of Dayton as floodwaters recede and looters armed, militia patrol streets, and relief operations mobilize. Officials report hundreds of displaced, dozens of buildings damaged, food supplies stabilizing, and fatalities unlikely to exceed a few hundred.
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Leonard
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Rethold Prltding
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Victoria
National
City Hall
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Ohio River Rising Threatens Record Flood
The Ohio River threatens a record crest as lowlands along Wheeling and Cincinnati suffer inundation. Homes flood across Newport Covington and Kentucky suburbs, with hundreds homeless. Forecasts push toward 70 feet, near the 71-foot record set February 14.
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Ohio River
Ohio
Newport
Covington
Pravall
Payton
Ludlow
Kentucky
Weather Bureau
Wheeling
W.va
Pittsburgh
Beansville
Evansville
Yod
Hellman
New Albany
Ind
Riyer Front
Louisvile-St. Louis
Southern Railway
Refugees Safe As Flood Toll Narrows In Indiana
West Indianapolis guards tightened to shield 411 flood refugees as state troops and police boost patrols. Gov. Ralston plans two more militia companies. Mayor’s efforts intensify from Plymouth to Kokomo. Rescue units demand motor trucks to reach stranded and deliver supplies amid rising telegraph aid.
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Ind
Indianapolis
Ugle
Une
Gov. Ralston
Peru
Wm. P. O'Neill
Eberhardt
Minnesota
Missouri
Indiana Society of San Francisco
A. R. Keesling
Billings
Mont
Chamber of Commerce
West
Michigan Street
Pollen Cofin
Wyenty
Brookville
Justin
Fiead Aurick
Charles McDonald
Pern
Parsons
South
New York Supreme Court Justice Dies After Elevator Fall
New York Supreme Court Justice Henry Blechett plunged eleven stories down an elevator shaft this afternoon in the Immigration Savings Bank building where he had offices. The accident occurred in New York City and details indicate a fatal fall with no immediate indication of foul play.
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Dagtree Henry Blechett
New York
Immigrant Savings Bank
Weather report from Muscatine forecast
Cloudy tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures. Temperature at Muscatine at 7 o clock a m reads 24 degrees above zero. River stage today at Muscatine 14 feet, river inches noted as seven.
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Muscatina
Piqua Flood Disaster Claims Many Lives
In Piqua and surrounding towns, flood conditions caused by the Scioto river levee break result in widespread destruction. Reports confirm 200 bodies recovered with no additional victims expected. Militia maintain order as relief efforts mobilize and many factories lie ruined. The scene parallels other flood-stricken communities in the region with cold weather delaying relief.
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Ohio
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Columbus
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Scioto
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Song
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Martel
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Middletown
Fort Thomas
Railroad Service Resumed Between Chicago and Indianapolis
Chicago March 24 The Big Four road resumed its regular train service between Chicago and Indianapolis. The Chicago and Eastern Illinois road runs trains direct over its line to Danville, Ill, today.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Proclamation Appeals Aid for Flood Victims Across States
The document condemns floods in Ohio Indiana and Omaha disaster that left thousands homeless and in need of food clothing and supplies. It directs city banks to collect and forward contributions to relief authorities and urges citizens to help alleviate suffering. Signed by Mayor C Koehler.
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Ohio
Indiana
Omaha
Koehler
Tcay
Mid- Wewest
Muscatine Relief Fund Appeals For Flood Sufferers
Talay’s dispatches from inundated Indiana and Ohio cities stress urgent aid from the entire country for flood victims. Contributions to the relief fund are received at local banks or the Journal office and forwarded to authorities. list of donors includes Wills, McKee, Brooke, Pear, Hills, and others.
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Indiana
Ohio
Journal
Journal Offce
V. A. Wills
N. Barry McKee
Sam Brooke
Hawkeye Pear
G. M
Hill
W. S Hildes
Toby Walser
Journal Printing Co
G. Stein
Arthur. Hoffman
Horstley State Bank
Chester
Rail routes updated linking Attica to Evansville and Lima
Trains headed from Attica to Evansville now travel via Danville and the Big Four through Paris, Indiana. The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton line resumes Hood Between Lima and Piqua service. Port Wayne routes of the Pennsylvania system and the Grand Rapids and Indiana line reopen sections between Port Wayne, Lima and Decatur.
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Ind
Evansville
Danville
Big Four
Paris
Indiana City
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Raihoad
Hood
Lima
Piqua
Port Wayne
Pennsylvania
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Muscatine Urges Relief for Flood Victims
Mayor Conrad Koeller proclaims a relief drive in Muscatine urging residents to donate to flood victims in Ohio and Indiana. The Muscatine Journal and local banks collect funds, aiming for $1,000 quickly, with pledges mounting from businesses and individuals. Schools and churches mobilize fundraisers as relief groups prepare to forward funds to state committees.
Relief drives swell nationwide aid for flood victims
Reports from Davenport Iowa City and Chicago show rapid growth in relief funding and shipments for flood sufferers. Chicago’s relief fund tops 157000 with expectations near 200000, while Davenport sent a carload of provisions and 2000 in cash. Illinois pledges and local efforts organize donations, and federal relief work expands with life saving stations mobilized.
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Ni Honal Red Cross
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Washington
Bulgaria Accepts Mediation Offer Amid Provisions
London reports Bulgaria has accepted mediation offered by European powers though with conditions that largely deny the powers proposals. The move follows tense diplomatic exchanges as March 28 figures in the dispatches.
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Bucaelans
London
Bulgaria
Thoughtful Buying Reduces Cost of Living
An economic principle shows thoughtful purchasing can lower living costs. The piece notes mercerized silk replaces pricier fabrics, a sewing machine without nickel costs less yet works well, and cambric coats beat high-grade silk in wear. It advises comparing stores and reading ads to find savings and timing.
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