Dayton Stricken After Flood Under Martial Law
Dayton faces a federal sanitary drive as Montgomery county remains under martial law after a historic flood. A Federal Sanitary Commission led by Dr Wille and Major Rhodes oversees relief, with U S troops patrolling and efforts to feed clothe and house tens of thousands while debris is cleared and bodies searched.
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Flood Swamps Lawrenceburg Ind as Levee Bursts
In Lawrenceburg Indiana a massive levee breach floods the city and surrounding areas. Water reaches 25 to 65 feet in places, forcing evacuations and causing extensive property losses including mills and factories. Refugees crowd Greendale and Newtown hills while relief efforts and food shortages intensify.
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President Wilson appeals for aid to flood victims
Washington. President Wilson urges national support for Ohio and Indiana flood victims. He asks all able to contribute to the American Red Cross through Washington or local treasurers, calling the disaster a national calamity and urging immediate aid.
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Cox Proclaims Holiday in Flooded Ohio Districts
Columbus Ohio Gov Cox issues proclamation declaring a holiday in all flood affected districts for ten days to protect negotiable paper that might be presented.
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City flood relief funds declared sufficient for now
U S Army officers take charge of relief efforts in Cincinnati as the $100000 fund is deemed adequate for current needs. Mayor Hunt announces no further money or supplies are required and thanks contributors. Governor Cox asks aid for Ripley and New Richmond, Ohio, while a Relief Bureau boat with provisions and clothing departs Cincinnati.
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Columbus Toll Rivers Back. Flood Victims Identified
Columbus works to recover flood victims as the Scioto returns to its channel and relief efforts continue. About 50 bodies identified, improvised morgues filled, residents return home while plans consider diverting the Scioto into two riverbeds and building large retaining levees.
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HOUSES WRECKED AT OSBORN
Osborn near Dayton suffers severe flood damage. Several lives reportedly lost as business houses and homes are wrecked. Wires down and Osborn cut off from surrounding area.
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Bridges Wash Out Across Central Kentucky
Flooding in Whitesburg and surrounding Eastern Kentucky mountains shuts telegraph and telephone lines and halts rail traffic. A major bridge on the Lexington and Eastern railroad is washed out, with restoration not expected for at least ten days.
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