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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
1
Reports from Ohio and Indiana detail a vast flood disaster with hundreds of lives feared lost. Ohio cities including Columbus and Dayton face massive devastation as thousands are homeless, trains blocked, and state aid mobilizes. Indiana towns also report casualties and widespread damage.
The River at Pittsburg is expected to reach about 26 feet with the height likely to increase if rains persist. Forecasters warn only light runoff before conditions improve. Local officials monitor flood risk and prepare relief measures as needed.
The Herald Star reports the successful completion of the Who Is Who merchants publicity contest. A long reader response followed, with calls to shops and offices. The list names 36 businesses with rewards to be collected at the Herald Star office.
Ed Lugal faces a special meeting Friday night as candidates rush for the council vacancy created by Edward Richards resignation to become City Electrician. Prof. J T Thompson and A W McDonald filed applications, with discussion centered on residence section parity and unexpired term. Further filings expected, with numerous business listings appearing in the same notice.
The Steubenville Chamber of Commerce by luncheon approved telegraphing the Ohio Governor to ask what assistance is most needed for storm and flood sufferers. They also debated city garbage collection, urged the Board of Health to plan free pickup, and discussed electing a new Health Board member. A committee reported progress on electrical inspections to save delays and costs. Over fifty members attended.
Terrific rains flood the Big River region with 42 feet expected. bridges washed out and rail lines crippled. Pan Handle and related lines suffer slips, washouts, and closures from Columbus to Steubenville, with laborers mobilized to clear debris as the river rises toward record levels.
Dayton Ohio reports crest of flood passed at midnight yet relief remains distant. Drowned feared unseen as rescue stalls. Anto Satell and his wife among the dead, Bish family wiped out, unknown woman found on a wire. Over 70 000 displaced, 18 square miles under 6 to 18 feet of water. Food and medical supplies critical. typhoid feared after Tarleton reservoir bursts.
The Hospital Trustees select a building committee including D. J. Sinclair, G. B. Wisener, Wm. Banfield, Rt. G. Kirk, Rev. T. A. Powers, D. M. Weir and Dr. R. Laughlin. Crawford property acquired. hospital plans to be prepared and bids advertised. Also includes New York Stock Market updates and various securities details.
In Wheeling Island area, a group of residents fleeing rising waters were swept from their homes by a strong current in Wheeling Creek. Several bodies were recovered, with others missing and feared drowned. authorities conducted searches as residents sought higher ground amid the disaster.
A hurricane struck Brooke county noon yesterday wrecking the brick schoolhouse in Cross Creek district near the Was ington and Bethany pike. About twenty children and their teacher Miss Savaney were inside but escaped unharmed as the roof and gable collapsed. They fled for home in a panic after exiting the building.
Berlin reports the fall of Adrianople confirmed from Sofia as the Schipka regiment becomes the first Bulgarian unit to enter the city. Turkish military depots are said to have been blown up, signaling a decisive moment in the campaign.
Wm Westlake resigned as Health Officer on Tuesday and the Health Board met Tuesday night to elect Theodore Smith as successor. All school rooms were ordered fumigated during the spring vacation.
Columbus March 26 Governor Cox ordered Brigadier General John C Speaks to call out the entire Ohio National Guard for duty in flood swept districts across the state. Rain and colder weather gripped the region as authorities mobilized units to assist.
Street and Sixth street prize results list prizes and names from first to fourteenth, including Annie Smith Katherine Nellis Mrs John Bishop Mrs Rose Magee Ralph Winster W S Harris Daisy Barrett Mrs James Bell Miss Mary Anderson Harry Jamison Ed Dougherty Miss Mabel Hanst Jack Koffman Donald Caniff with varying dollar awards.
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