World Events From All Over the Earth This Week
A wide summary of events: Wilson considering urgent aid in Ohio flood districts as War Secretary Garrison heads relief efforts. Neill reappointed as labor commissioner after senate inaction. Arbitration in New York with 44 eastern railroads and firemen witnesses. Legal trials in Los Angeles and St. Louis. Floods, fires, and storms cause deaths and extensive damage across Indiana Ohio Texas and Illinois with relief efforts underway.
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Wilson
Ohio
Garrison
Washington
Eastern Railroads
New York
Ohio Flood Death Toll Reduced to 472 in Statewide Toll
Dayton reports a 472 death list as rivers recede and debris is cleared. Columbus begins west side reconstruction with 64 total victims. Columbus declares martial law in Montgomery County. Indiana toll hits 60 with Peru and Brockville drowning counts. relief drives organized, water crises feared, and debris removal continues citywide.
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Ohio
Cox
Dayton
Montgomery County
Wood
Cincinnati
General Wood
Citizens’ Committee
Citizens’ Relief
R. H. Grant
Relief Supplies Committee
Columbus
Central County
Edward T. Miller
General Relief
M.L. Wilson
Red Cross
Ohio River
West Side
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Evansville
Peru
Brockville
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Ralston
Winged Daughters and Growing New Feathers
A farmer clipped their wings this morning leaving a visitor asking for the daughter’s wing. The reply notes that new wings must grow first, implying a pause or delay before the request can be met.
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Mr. Drake
Old Love and the New Rug
A lighthearted overheard quarrel turns on a new rug as a neighbor jokes about a long marriage and a honeymoon mood. The exchange highlights springlike ambiance and domestic humor in a concise, witty scene.
Austrian Building Laws and Strict Enforcement
Austrian regulations require buildings to use solid interior and exterior materials. Laws are rigidly enforced with interiors mainly plaster and concrete, though bricks and laths are also common.
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Austria
Coffee versus Postum cures nervous indigestion
A letter-writer describes years of coffee caused dyspepsia and nerves. She notes caffeine in tea and coffee worsened symptoms, while switching to Postum relieved stomach trouble and nervous distress, with symptoms returning after coffee. The ad claims readers should see The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Wellville
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Independent Order of B’nai B'rith
Woodrow Wilson
Charles P. Neill
Labor
Senate
Mr. Neill
Clarence Darrow
Los Angeles
Cal
McNamara Brothers
Henry M. Coudrey
Congress
Harry B. Gardner
Federal District
St. Louis
Continental Life Assurance Company
International Fire Insurance Company
Lee
United States
Australia
San Francisco
Sonoma
Patrick J. Moriarty
Boston
Helen J. Hutchinson
Moriarty
Floyd Allen
Claude
Hullsville
Omaha
Brookrilk
Franklin County
Texas
Chicago
Telephone
Western Union
Postal
Toledo
Cleveland
Detroit
F. M. Sims
American Trust Company of
Memphis
Atlanta
Douglas
Ariz
District of Columbia
United German Alliance
Lakeside
St. Joseph
Maumee
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
New Castle
Lafayette
Rushville
Muncie
Tiffin, O
Jeppell
Myers
J. Pierpont Morgan
Egypt
Rome
Grand Hotel
Dr. Starr
Bastianelli
Dixon
Herbert T. Satterlee
Mrs. Satterlee
James A. Egan
Illinois Board of Health
Springfield
Egan
W. G. Glass
O. H. L. Mason
First Presbyterian Church
James McCree
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Mr. McCree
Sallie Fisher
Memphis, Tenn
Arthur J. Houghton
Miss Fisher
American Physical Education Association
Newark
N. J
R. Taft McKenzie
University of Pennsylvania
George F. Butrba
Relief Committee
Water Works
Coshocton
Aanescene
Hamilton Akg Oh Bae
Middletown
Valley Junction
Zanesville
Seecenne
Harrison
Eae
Delaware
Arene
Mount Vernon
Wooster Ieee Een
Onan
Fremont Vansere Nes
Londonville
Neneaee
Franklin Ear
New Bethlehem
TOY
Nenensee
Dean
B. Beckdelt
Meridian St
Portland
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, New
Yor
Sotypersons
John L. Thompson Sons & CO
Troy
N.Y
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