River Flood Submerges Parks and City Hard Hit
Ohio river flood devastates Parkersburg and Wheeling with high water, homelessness, and relief efforts. Homes flooded, rescue by motor boats, thousands displaced, mayor reports $6,000 raised for relief, churches and schools opened to shelter, bridges and rail lines damaged.
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Parkersburg
Dayton
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Ohio
Micato
Martine Ferry
Kirk
Herina
Wheel Ing Island
Vir- Siply
Wtt
Mass Meeting Called To Aid Flood Victims In Ohio
Governor Hatfield urges aid as Charleston residents join mass meeting called by Mayor Moore at the court house to raise funds for flood sufferers in Ohio. Telegrams urge citizens to donate to Governor Cox or to the relief fund, with early donations reported and a $500 contribution promised.
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D. Hatfield
Rank WR. Moore
Court House
Ohio
James A. Cox
Charleston
Columbus
Floyd Allen and Son Claude Executed
A historic execution headline reports Floyd Allen and his son Claude have been put to death after delay in carrying out the sentence. The notice confirms the two men were executed, marking the end of a prolonged judicial culmination.
Execution of Prisoner and Son in State Penitentiary
In Richmond Virginia the condemned inmate Allen and his son Claude were executed in the state penitentiary. The delay of six hours caused public excitement as an axe was used to carry out the death sentence. The execution occurred around 1720 hours for the prisoner and 1320 hours for his son.
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Associated Presa
Richmond
Vas
Hlayil
Allen
Carroll County
Tims
Claude Allen
Jury selection and city unrest dominate Dayton report
The Dayton dispatch notes a large jury pool drawn with many names listed for a twelve juror panel amid a broader city wartime security mood. It also cites wartime troop movements and recoveries across districts, plus a dramatic robbery thwarted when police and military captured a man fleeing with diamonds and jewelry worth fifty thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Ibsé
Itv
Staton
Riverdale
Garlon
South Ride
Diputtieria
Frohi Ihs
Magnificent Telegrams Award in Voting Contest Closes
A West Virginia race extends into the closing hours as Telegram awards are highlighted with a 15000 bonus vote offer. The contest spans Eda and Williamstown near the Ohio River with a final deadline set for the night of March 29.
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Magnificent
Telegram
Eda
Williamstown
W. Va
Ohio
Tormilloe
Tomorow
Flood Strikes Zanesville Amid Mass Homelessness and Uncertain Aid
Longdistance telephone reports from Zanesville describe the Muskingum flood wrecking the city. Tens of thousands are homeless as relief efforts struggle. authorities estimate dozens dead and streets cut off. Militias, guardsmen, and volunteers scramble to deliver coal, food, and medical help while the court warns against panic and confusion.
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Associated Press
Zanesville
Pittsburg
Jan Noth
Gram
Warrelles
Den
Fromi’ Nfiy Uy
Elvil
Abandanes
Ratiseen
Dayton
Errivine
Brannon's Illness Reported After Brief Home Return
The obituary notice states Brannon returned home at Warthmie with heart trouble and remains in serious condition. Mende community members express concern for his health and early recovery efforts are hoped for.
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Brannon
Warthmie
West Union Record item on local affairs and editors
Fragmentary OCR note mentions the West Union Record owned by State Senator George W. Glandp and edited by Waller W. Seawart. It briefly references Herbert T Davin and a terse local context, but the text is garbled and lacks a clear event or outcome.
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Union-Record
George W. Glandp
Waller W. Seawart
Herbert T Davin
County road bond survey initiates in Clay district
County court lines up Corps of Engineers to survey roads in Clay district for a proposed bond vote. County engineer C A Osborn leads surveying work begun Monday to present the project details, estimated bond amount of 3126 000, and the scope of improvements to voters.
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X Corps of Engineers
Yoadaki
Clay
C. A. Osborn
Dayton Flood Disaster Prompts Rescue Efforts Amid Ruins
Reports from Dayton describe widespread flood damage with thousands evacuated from suburbs. National guards and volunteers patrol streets while militiamen aid in clearing debris and delivering provisions. Officials stress swift recovery and urge calm as residents begin cleanup in downtown Main Street and surrounding districts.
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