Ohio Flood Relief Commission Inspects Dayton and State Districts
The Ohio flood relief commission led by Governor Cox arrives in Dayton to survey West Side devastation and plan expenditures. John H. Patterson reports the West Side damage far worse than expected as the group also studies Hamilton, Cincinnati, Ironton, Portsmouth, Marietta, Zanesville, and Chillicothe for relief. Red Cross aid surpasses $800,000. The census of flood victims grows with nine more bodies found, bringing Columbus area deaths toward 80, as searches continue amid mud and water.
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Hamilton
Zanesville
Chillicothe
Ohio River
Columbus
West Side
Ohio Flood Relief Commission
Wade
John H. Patterson
Dayton
Cox
Jombus
Coldmel James Kilbourne
Alec
Charles Lynch
Mabel Boardman
American Red Crown Society
Washington
Red Cross
Red Cross Fund
Bum
Mary Bernice Ford
Ellenbet
Bolin
Cohim
Typical Flood Scenes Inundate Cincinnati Tracks Undermined
After days of rising waters the Ohio River levels are slowly falling in Cincinnati. A house sits twenty feet under floodwater while railroad tracks are undermined. Officials expect gradual improvement as the flood subsides.
Dayton Flood Trains Escape Reds and Rescue Boat
Fleeing by train from Dayton's flood and launching a rescue boat in the street, residents flee the Ohio food district as hundreds sought safety. A graphic view shows an aged man climbing a ladder to the top of a rack filled car while rocks spill from rails and tracks.
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Dayton
Ohio
Ater
Wilson Tariff Talks Forecast Let Revenue Shortfall Grow
Democratic leaders on the Ways and Means Committee face a shortfall in customs revenue as treasury experts warn the tariff revision bill will miss the needed funds by at least 900000. President Wilson pressures deeper cuts on foodstuffs and farm products while the bill to be introduced in the House is crafted to his wishes. The debate centers on reducing rates on cattle butter cheese milk potatoes bread flour sugar and other foods with potential free admission or lower duties. The flood toll rises in Ohio towns with Zanesville reporting 15000 homeless and Dayton planning federal loans for reconstruction as Massillon seeks aid for food and bedding amid widespread damage.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Treasury
Wilson
Wilso
Ayin
Tufts
Wilton
Swell in Mississippi Threatens Trouble
Mississippi flood warnings predict river will rise two feet above last year’s peak from Vicksburg to the gulf. Captain C O Sherrillue, army engineer, says the high water could threaten sugar and cotton regions. Officials order levee reinforcement from Vicksburg to Fort Jackson and mobilize men and material to defense low points along the river.
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New Orleania
Mississippi River
Vicksboro
Miss
Gulf
C. O. Sherrilue
Fourth District
Mississippi River Commission
United States
New Orleans
Sherrill
Vicksburg
Fort Jackson
Mississippi
Direct Election of United States Senators Practically Assured
Senator Bristow of Kansas says the direct election amendment needs one more ratifying state to take effect. He cites 35 states already ratified and expects Connecticut to become the thirty sixth. Federal carrier Bowers resigns, effective April 10, with Hugh M. Smith named to succeed.
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United States
Washington
Bristow
Kansas
Connecticut
Bowers
Wilton
Hugh M. Smith
Maiasserer
Relief experts rush to scene amid flood prep
Major Normoyle leads flood relief planning as the Ohio River recedes toward the Mississippi. Provisions tents and relief teams are sent to Carruthersville Charleston New Madrid Hickman Columbus Wickliffe and Dyersburg Tiptonville Helen Ark Amwell and Memphis to stay ahead of rising waters in the lower Ohio Valley. Major Logan advances to gather information and marshal officers for response.
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Washington
Ohio
Cincinnati
Normogie
Ohio Valley
Mississippi
Normoyle
Wood
Army
Garrison
Carruthersville
Charles
New Madrid
Hickman
Columbus
Wickliffe
Dyersburg
Tiptonville
Tenn. Helen
Ark
Amwell
Memphis
Logan
Chillicothe Flood Losses Mount as Death Toll Grows
An appraisal panel calculates real estate losses at 259055 with furniture losses likely 150000 more. The body of Eisla Carnes was found near her sister. Missing are William Baxter Samuel Vancoy and David Nolte. Thirteen bodies have been recovered.
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Chillicothe
City of
Eisla Carnes
William Baxter
Samuel Vancoy
David Nolte
Distillery Collapses Whiskies Flood Ohio River
A Rugby Distillery warehouse in Louisville collapsed after flood waters, releasing about 5000 barrels of whisky valued at a quarter of a million dollars. The crest of the flood measured just over 45 feet as relief efforts continued in Chicago and Columbus with funds and supplies pouring in for the flood victims.
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Ohio River
Louiseille
Rugby Distillery Company
Louisville
Missionary Society Holds All Day Brandon Meeting
The Ladies Missionary Society of Brandon M. K. church met at Mrs. A. G. Milligan's home for an allday gathering. Twenty five members attended with dinner waived at noon. An engaging afternoon program followed.
Birth Announcement for Gambier Couple’s Daughter
A daughter was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Albert Holte of Gambier in a local birth notice.
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Albert Holte
Gambier
Livestock and Grain Trade Summary for April
Chicago and other markets report cattle prices around 6 to 9 dollars per unit with mixed, heavy, and light calves. Hog receipts near 1,000 head with prices about 9 dollars. sheep and lambs show varied values, wheat and corn futures noted, and regional totals list calves and cattle numbers across multiple cities including Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
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APRIT
Peeven
Ts AG
Western
Denys
Buffalo
Earlings
Owen
Cartio
Howe
Cleveland
Calvin
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Toledo
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Edward C. Turner
Dittey
State Tax Commission
Representative Black
Turner
Lansworth
Henry T. Hunt
Cottite Head
Columia
Poetus
American Press Association
Unching Rescue
Gallipolis
Maasilion Agke
Massilion
Massillon
Delaware
Grover Flessen
Mina Hafel
Lower
Minsissippi River
Kentucky
Missouri
Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
American National Red Crosman Society
Society
Woolson’s Department Store
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