10 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
1
A flood warning issued for Kang Ao area as Arkansas rivers surge unexpectedly. Officials warned of rising waters in the next twelve to twenty four hours with reports of a sharp rise of 37 feet overnight. The Mississippi river and nearby streams threatened the main business district of Wichita with rising water and potential damage.
After the disaster, a Corps of Laborers assists in removing bodies and debris while martial law tightens access. A military permit is required to enter restricted zones, trains pa sses denied for civilians, and utilities resume essential operations under Red Cross coordination. Relief and reconstruction efforts are led by civilian authorities and affected towns stabilize.
In a grim scene a grieving father identifies the body of his 17 year old daughter at a morgue and discovers two more of his daughters among the deceased. The incident prompts investigations into the cause and circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Fragmentary report describes a Tuesday event with 130 units and references injuries, warnings, and danger visions. Mentions a Little Manger Exists Prom Fioods and a person named Aureusas plus several others amid unclear context.
Great Bend records flood effects from Arkansas River overflow with water rising across the district. Officials expect improvement within 24 hours as relief measures and rainfall patterns influence the river levels. Reports indicate higher crests on the North Canadian and South Canadian rivers, with central state impact likely Sunday into Monday.
A flood disaster in Colorado, reported by Associated Press, accelerates casualty estimates and property losses. In Denver and Pueblo, homes and streets suffer, with at least one drowning and missing person reported, while total damages reach tens of millions of dollars across the region.
The Red River levels surged to near overflow, with towns near the banks flooded and multiple fatalities reported. Emergency crews and relief responses scaled up as the river neared critical heights and further rises were feared amid receding floodwaters.
A derailed Missouri Kansas Texas railway train near Houston yesterday caused injuries and fatalities. Emergency crews reported several deaths and many injured as the derailed cars tumbled, with responders from Smithville and nearby towns aiding in the scene.
Chicago reports Upton attacking Pullman’s appeal for wage cuts before the United States Railroad Labor Board. He notes the company sent the issue to employees without first conferring with recognized union leaders. Canadian border rail actions echo wage reductions amid border tensions.
Washington DC June 10 An ointment of Folin 17 Appleby of Oklahoma Clts Oklahoma x2 supervising federal prohibition agent for the southwestern department which includes Arkansas Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Leatissess and several counties in Texas was announced today by Inter Revenue Commissioner Jia Mr Appleby will succeed David Seutes switch headquarters of Lite Hook Arizona Watermelons are expansive.
J H Gambrell dies at 79 in Dallas after a long life of religious service. A noted educator and editor, he taught at southern Baptist institutions and long aided the Baptist Standard. Survived by two sons and three daughters, his funeral arrangements follow.
An OCR fragment references a Grant era flag bequeathal and a sale of a flag described as permanent property. Mentions memorial associations, a Grant Memorial and a public sale context. Earliest readable names appear garbled. broader context suggests a historical note on flag items linked to General Grant.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a Washington finance plan for cotton aid. Text references money allocation, Anglican exporter mentions, sleet impact, and market expectations amid a broader wartime economy. Details are unclear due to damaged source.
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