This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
2
The Ohio River flood surges through Parkersburg and Wheeling as thousands are left homeless. Rescue boats restore transit while relief funds top $6,000. Authorities warn the river may reach historic heights with hundreds needing shelter and food.
Town officials announced a 6 o clock mass meeting at the courthouse to raise funds for flood victims in Charleston W Va The appeal followed a telegram from Governor Cox urging aid and noting widespread homelessness and property loss Local leaders began a flood relief fund with an initial donation of five dollars from a prominent businessman.
Zanesville Ohio March 28 The Muskingum river flood relief effort continues as 20 000 residents face homelessness and a relief train nears the city Sun rises clear and guardsmen enter the suburbs A public vote opens with ballots at two locations and a 15 000 bonus offer ends tomorrow night March 29
Residents report oil shortages and a coal supply strain as electricity and water remain cut. Casualties estimates range from fifty to seventy five amid ongoing mobilizations and court proceedings. a local newspaper contests a raffle for cars amid a tense public mood.
The report states Floyd Allen and his son Claude were executed after delays in carrying out their sentences. The case details reveal a contentious legal process and final capital punishment in a historic scene.
Lloyd Allen, leader of the Guerrel county jointing, was executed in the winter penitentiary this afternoon after a six hour delay. Claude Allen, his son, accompanied him to the death chamber at 1:80.
In Dayton the jury pool for a major trial was drawn with sixty six men reported and additional jurors named to report. The flood disaster already claimed up to 200 lives across the city with multiple deaths from typhoid reported and ongoing evacuations. A daring robbery was thwarted when police and troops stopped a man fleeing with a satchel containing $50 000 in jewelry and diamonds from a jewelry store.
An unclear report notes attorney WW Ramos at a Weston home with heart trouble. It mentions a halt in work and a court scene, with Mr Brannon’s friends hoping for early recovery and continuance of legal proceedings.
The county court orders surveyors to study roads in Clay district to plan a bond for permanent roads. Officials estimate up to 125000 dollars for the project. The surveying work begins Monday under county engineer C A Osborn with supervision by the court.
A notice reports the death of 27 year old Mex Atay McClure from Malta of Ciara Arte of Eif Ray Elie Sam Og. The fragmentary item appears in a local column honoring the deceased with limited legible details.
As waters fall in Dayton Ohio the city tightens relief efforts with thousands of militiamen and deputies aiding rescue. Roads reopen slowly and homes along Main Street are checked while telephone, power, and transit services are restored amid continued emergency orders.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.