Ohio Floods Devastate State Leaving Towns Under Water
Ohio endures massive floods from days of rain. Delaware Mayor Leas and twenty residents drown as cities like Dayton Findlay Mansfield and Akron endure heavy inundation. Railways washouts flood streets halt service. emergency crews rescue residents and rush aid.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Columbus
Ohio
Delaware
Leas
Dayton
Findlay
Mansfield
Akron
Cleveland
Toledo
Wooster
Orrville
Mt. Vernon
Marion County
Cox
Wood
Larne
Measures in Hopper Show Bills Passed and Pending in Ohio House
Columbus march 25 the house rejected moving the green screen bill before the thompson resolution on miner pay audits and set to meet wednesday as the thomas resolution comes up today. several amendments to the constitution were offered and many bills already law are listed including lobbist registration, court reforms, election rules, and workers compensation. meanwhile ohio rivers flood woes spread with Springfield and Middleton reporting record floods, damaged homes, crowded shelters, and rivers bursting banks. trains along lafayette faced washouts as ottawa river flooded the area.
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Court House
Island
Miami
Stratford Avenue
Second
Fifth
Nolf
Secion
Dayton
Taird Regiment
Ohio National Guard
Akron
Long Lake
Columbus
House
Thomas
Gilson
Jefferson County
Hic
Senate
Legislative Reference Department
Supreme Court
Ohio
Smith
Frank F. Baxter
Lima
Pullman
Lafayette
Ottawa
Blizzard adds torture 10 Omaha suffering close call
An engine cast a driving wheel on the Cleveland and Pittsburg division of the Pennsylvania Railroad near Martins Ferry. The flying wheel struck a telephone pole, narrowly missing a severe wreck. An engine was sent from Martins Ferry yards and the train proceeded to Cleveland. Traffic halted for hours while the wheel was removed. The engineer kept control and prevented disaster.
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Cleveland
Dayton Flood Devastates City As Levee Fails
Ohio reports say 46 killed in Dayton flood as Big Miami river bridge ordered blown. Levee at Broad Street breached at 11 am flooding downtown. Columbus notes widespread bridge loss, marooned workers, and guards patrolling flooded districts while Dayton remains submerged and rivers rise.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Columbus
Dayton
Wood
Big Miami River
Main Street
Broad Street
Scioto
State
Broadtreets
Fifeen
Gov. Cox
Barger
Regiment of
National Guard
Cox
Delaware
New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Phoneton
Miami
Wheaton Girl Accuses Joe Tony in White Slave Claim
Dorothy Wheaton a 15 year old Amsterdam girl told federal authorities that Joe Tony a Steubenville foreigner threatened her life and took her to Wheeling where they stayed in hotels. The tale describes attempted coercion and plans to marry or harm her, with ongoing Wheeling police investigations and the girl's brother Homer Wheaton criticizing officials.
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Dorothy Wheaton
Amsterdam
Joe Tony
Steubenville
Wheeling
Intelligencer
Dillonvale
Ohio
River Front
Tony
Mary
Marshal Williams
Ifscer
Bert McConnell
Rittenden
Iain
Owl
Nat
Homer Wheaton
Wheeling Severnay
La Belle Iron Works Elects New Officers
The La Belle Iron Works board, re-elected at Wheeling stockholders meeting, organized its regular monthly session. George Greer of New Castle named chairman. W. D. Crawford president. H. D. Westfall vice president. R. C. Kirk secretary treasurer. D. A. Burt Wellsburg assistant treasurer and auditor replacing J. G. Gilmore. G. B. LeVan named general manager. Routine business completed.
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la Belle Iron Works
Wheeling
George Greer
New Castle
W. D. Crawford
H. D. Westfall
R. C. Kirk
D. A. Burt
Wellsburg
J. G. Gilmore
G. B. LeVan
Between Democratic Factions on the Tariff Storms Ahead
President Wilson faces early storms on tariff revision currency reform Panama canal tolls and American commerce. A split among Democrats at the capitol emerges with radicals pressing for sharp tariff cuts while conservatives favor a more gradual downward revision. The president seeks to heal the breach using Taft style methods.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Taft
Statehouse items outline broad new bills in progress
The list covers raising the mine deputy inspectors age limit to seventy for fraternal worker groups, publication of state geological bulletins, nine month widow election under Wil, sale by dry measure of small fruits, expanded powers for dairy and food enforcement, shifting pauper burial duties from townships to the state, filling village office vacancies, aiding indigent sick and poor, sale of lands in Van Wert county, power to issue duplicate warrants, various appropriations and the industrial commission bill awaiting governor signature.
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State Geological Association
Wil
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Delphes
van Wert
Industrial Commission
Sunny Life lecture by Dr Dinger at First Christian Church
Dr Dinger spoke on The Nor west Nor' western comparing a pessimistic view to a disagreeable wind. He urged a sunny life for four reasons aiding individuals home parents and boys. The talk drew a receptive audience and praises. future lectures include Man and His Capital for summer chautauquas. He earns 50 dollars per lecture.
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Dr. Dinger
First Christian Church
Dinger
Chautauqua Bureau
Easter tornado toll and relief efforts in Omaha
A March 25 Associated Press report from Omaha details the Easter evening tornado that killed over 200 and injured 320 in the city. Rescue crews work amid heavy snow as federal soldiers aid victims, with relief funds exceeding 50 thousand dollars and hospitals rushing care. Governors and officials coordinate resources while telegraph lines lag.
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Associated Press
Herald-star
Omaha
Neb
Colorado
Nebraska
Towa
Morehead
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Idlewild
Kansas City
Leslie
Ark
Little Rock
Doine M Richmond Sues Arlie M Richmond for Divorce Custody
Doine M Richmond files suit against Arlie M Richmond seeking divorce and child custody with a request to restrain interference. He alleges threats to his life and the child and cites intoxication misdeeds, neglect of duties, and wreckage of home goods. The petition notes constant jeopardy and disparaging associations. Erskine and Vail.
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Doine M. Richmond
Arlie M. Richmond
Erskine & Vail
Free Lectures Offer Free Admission This Week
During his vacation the speaker does not charge regular admission. He requests only a freewill offering at the close of each lecture. Lectures for the rest of the week will be at the Christian Church and the public is cordially invited to attend.
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Christian Church
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