Relief effort flows into Ohio and Indiana flood areas
Across the nation relief drives mobilize aid for flood victims in Ohio and Indiana. Cash contributions exceed 2300 as Seattle groups gather clothing and supplies for relief work while concerts and vaudeville benefit shows raise funds and mobilize local talent. Separate efforts in Pasadena Denver Chicago Sacramento raise funds and gather pledges and goods for flood relief.
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Indiana
The
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Seattle
Fort Lawton
Metro
McKarr
le Band
Pavilion
Mike Ington
Film Exchange Haseon
Dr Noble Due in Spokane Today
Dr Noble is en route from Seattle to Spokane where he will address the Speaker of Commerce at noon amid reports of possible delays due to West floods. He is to share impressions of the scientist and his alleged remedies as part of an invitation event in the chamber.
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Metropolitan Theatre
Progress and Prosperity Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Donita &@ Co
Pantages
Abbot and Curtis
Orpheum
Grimm and Elliott
Alfred Kelsey
Empress
Col. Wilson
Metropolitan
Fourteenth Infantry Band
Charles Tooley
Lagourgue Band
Dreamland Rink
Seattle Commercial Club
Kent Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Otto A. Case
H A. Owen
H. A. Mallotte
F. M Hastings
A. M. Prather
Dr. Matthews
Seattle Red Cross
Noble
Spokane
Chamlet
Taxi Driver Hawkins Targets Easy Marks
A taxi driver Hawkins reports being targeted by a man posing as a police officer who collected a $25 fine before Hawkins realized the ruse and notified authorities.
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Hawkins
Allen Outlaws Die in Electric Chair in Virginia
Floyd and Claude Allen and son executed in the electric chair at the Hillville courthouse after a mass murder case that shattered a dynasty of power. The family had long ruled with impunity, and the verdict followed a dramatic courtroom assault that left Judge Massie, Sheriff Webb, and Prosecuting Attorney Foster fatally or gravely wounded.
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Victor Allen
Pistol Valley
Thomas L. Massie
Thornton L
Lew Webb
Fowler
Elizabeth Ayres
Allen
Allens
Massie
Webb
Foster
County Officials Push Grand Jury Over Graft Claims
County Commissioner McKenzie declares graft charges serious enough to warrant a grand jury. Prosecuting Attorney Murphy says he will pursue the investigation, citing election frauds and a crematory scandal while Municipal League plans to review the matter at its Saturday meeting.
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Star
McKenzie
Board of Commissioners
John F. Murphy
Murphy
Potter's Field
Frank
Municipal League
League
O. B. Thorgrimson
Stomach Feat Surprises New Orleans Bettor and Crew
In New Orleans on March 28 Pind ONeill, a newspaper seller, bets Capt Jack Cookly he cannot outeat him. Blind ONeill wins by eating eleven pounds of beef steak and other items, though Captain Cookly ends after ten pounds. Also on March 28 Bremerton, Washington, orders two stern wheeled steam barges for navy surveyors to explore Minewaska coal fields at Controller Bay.
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New Orleans
Jack
Bremerton, Wash
Minewaska
Controller Bay
Navy Department
Navy Yard
Students Print Funding Drive For Ohio Flood Relief
One thousand extra copies of the University of Washington Daily carried the United Press report on Ohio floods and were distributed on campus to raise funds. A sixty-member committee collected over $100 and wired Governor Cox to report student contributions to the relief effort.
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University of Washington Daily
United Press
Ohio
Jerry Jordan
Gov. Cox
Ravens hamstring play on California golf course
Ravens disrupt golf in Avalon California as birds snatch balls from players. Reported casualties include 23 balls lost and five ravens observed following drives.
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Avalon
Cal
Flood Waters Recede Threat Eases Ohio Indiana Death Toll
Relief reports say waters recede and rains stop in Ohio and Indiana. Updated counts place Ohio dead around 500 and Indiana deaths near 100, with food shortages eased and pestilence avoided. Dayton and Columbus report improving conditions though commercial disruption remains. Telegraph and rail service are heavily strained as relief work proceeds.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Ohio River
Dayton
Columbus
Dayton Flood Survivors Rebound Amid Amidst Hardship
In Dayton on March 28 survivors faced scenes of relief and grief after river and fire threats. Floodwaters receded from Algonquin hotel area, while reports on North Dayton and Riverdale awaited. Bodies found. National Cash Register Co. garage served as a morgue. post office used as refuge. 89 refugees helped by catching food from drifting cases.
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Riverdale
Algonquin Hotel
Hawke
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Flood Toll Drops From Ohio Flood Wreckage and Rescue
United Mrece Leased Wire reports Ohio flood losses reach 100 million dollars with hundreds dead or missing. Col Bryson Barger cites at least 100 corpses on Columbus west side, Dayton toll estimated 100 to 2000, Zanesville isolated. Rescues continue as troops guard West Side and aid workers reach rooftops and attics.
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Columbus
Bryson Barger
Zanesville
Dayton
Death claims lone woman in rooming house death
A 38 year old woman identified as Nancy Raft was found dead in a rooming house at 712 Sixth Ave with a bottle of port on the table. The coroner and police investigated noting death from alcohol after she had prior jail terms for drunkenness.
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Josephine Underwood
Dutoit
A. Baashford
Sixth Av
Coronier
van Ruskirk
Mason
Henrietta
Berry
Nancy Raft
Fall at Tukwila School Leaves Boy Near Death
Six year old Elwoode Ulman lies near death in a local hospital after a fall from school steps in Tukwila. The boy had been sent there by his father who resides in the Royal hotel.
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Elwoode Ulman
Tukwila
Royal Hotel
Dayton Known Dead List Compiled at Noon
Dayton Ohio reports a noon list of the known dead from a disaster. The roster includes Geo Morganthaler J N Haverstick Bell Telephone Co manager L C Haupt police captain and multiple named residents plus numerous unidentified bodies and children.
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Geo. Morganthaler
J. N. Haverstick
Bell Telephone Co
L. C. Haupt
Collins
Lillie Eichman
Schmidt
Bond
Anto Shartie
Carrie Shuntz
Thompson
Geo. Richardson
Smiley Cupp
Jesse Wallace
Ethel Eiderman
Bessie Mosely
John Connell
Adel
Lillian Tingley
Shunck
John F. Garber
Arthur Siat
Goetschal
Ollie Seattle
Willet
Carl Dueur
Tree
Lest We Forget Amid Spring House-Cleaning Jubilation
In jubilant chatter over the first robin and Easter styles, the piece warns readers that the spring house-cleaning effort may be neglected as seasonal cheer runs high.
Flood danger at Cincinnati and Troy death toll
United Press reports Cincinnati flood danger as the river tops 629.10 feet with 13 feet above danger level. Six bodies from Miami arrive at Venice, Ohio. In Indianapolis no deaths found after house-to-house search. Troy reports 125 dead as corpses are found in trees and bushes, with many un recoverable due to hunger and exposure.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Miami
Venice
Indianapolis
Ind
Troy
Harold Lindholtz holds jury to bill of guilt
Harold Lindholtz kept the jury in Judge Gilliam's court all night voting guilty of wire theft against William Conrad while the other 11 jurors stood for acquittal. Lindholtz refused to convict, saying the group believes "that kind" are guilty.
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Harold Lindholtz
Harold
Mothers Should Help Boys to Join the Y M C A
The Star urges mothers to enroll their sons in the YMCA to keep them off the streets and foster moral and physical growth. A membership contest offers a free YMCA membership to boys who contribute a few hours of work for The Star, with Mr. Parish and Mr. Weatherbee providing details at the office.
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Star
Parish
Mr. Weatherbee
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