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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1913
Page
1
Flooding tears through Parkersburg and nearby areas as walls collapse and fire breaks out. Fire units struggle with water shortages while aid missions arrive. volunteers and authorities coordinate relief for displaced residents.
Reports from Huntington show a city block threat after a fire and flooded districts. In New Martinsville gas and water are off with ten thousand homeless housed in schools and churches as authorities seek water and relief supplies.
Ohio disaster reports show seventy dead as three more bodies are recovered near Given Lawn cemetery. hundreds search wreckage while relief plans unfold after martial law ends in flood area. Governor Cox meets with state relief commission and Red Cross officials. Two residents, Mrs. A. C. Urennan and Mrs. Mary MiMord, traveled to Baltimore on business.
Amid flood fears residents face a pneumonia surge with 35 cases and smallpox reports. Officials order mandatory vaccination for factory workers. a relief fund totals $17,000 while aid reaches families with groceries and rent support. Jobs offered at two dollars a day.
The Improved Order of Red Men in West Virginia will hold its forty third annual state meeting in May with sessions at the Masonic assembly hall from May 14. The Pocahontas degree will also meet in I O O F lodge rooms on Main Street for its thirteenth annual meeting. About 200 delegates and visitors are expected for the two gatherings.
Parkersburg called on the Clarksburg fire department Tuesday morning to stand by in case its response was needed for an emergency.
A detailed report describes cleaning at the city water works filtration plant. Aluminum sulfate and lime cause clay and mud to flocculate and settle, removing about 534.8 tons of sludge from West Park river water, equivalent to approximately 70 pounds per million gallons treated.
Burglars broke into A. L. Matthiew's clothing store at Northview and fired a shot before escaping with a large amount of goods. About twenty five pairs of hose five or six suits of men’s clothing and several other items were taken. No money was stolen. Entry was gained by prying open a side window and police are investigating.
New York April 23 The arbitration hearings between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and eastern railroads continued today. The arbitrators extended the decision date from April 2 to April 28 as both sides required more time to present their cases.
Three thousand Yale students greeted former President Taft on his arrival in New Haven to assume a professorship. A band played and a large bouquet of violets was presented as Taft stepped from the train and acknowledged the cheering procession toward the university building.
In Charleston on April 1 the state supreme court sat late amid flood disruptions as three of five members could not reach the city. Trials paused with delays affecting the appeal court and related investigations.
A damaged report notes that a passenger train from the east ran into Parkersburg today causing delays. The first train to Parkersburg was not on time and service to Clarksburg was late by about thirty five minutes.
An unclear report notes William Vannort found in frail condition on West Pike Street, with medical attention requested and authorities involved. The description indicates severe distress and a need for swift care and evaluation.
Dayton reports a food shortage threatening 25 000 to 40 000 refugees as relief leaders seek federal aid. Provisions must arrive by tomorrow to avert suffering while cash remains scarce. Three more bodies raise the toll to 128. coroner lists bodies from floodwaters near New Richland.
Governor H D Hatfield ordered Company K of the West Virginia National Guard to Parkersburg for duty. Under Lt Fred J Shinn the unit will assemble at Clarksburg armory and march to Parkersburg aboard the first train.
The Telegram announces a four district competition with six bonus prize votes ranging from 60 to 15 000 for the top subscription earners this week. Contestants are urged to recruit readers through private telephony lines and local ballot boxes as voting ends Saturday at 10 PM.
Unclear fragment references Catholics, giving or jail, with unreadable text and incomplete details. No verifiable names, places, dates, or events present.
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