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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
6
In eastern Knox County, residents flee to higher ground as floods wash away homes. Harry Workman his wife and child perished in the disaster while two unidentified bodies were recovered in shocking condition. The town reels from the rising water and ongoing rescue efforts.
March 26 report from Brink Haven describes Mohican River nine feet higher than ever with five drowned and many missing. Homes washed away, cattle and sheep lost, bridges destroyed, and residents flee to higher ground while rescuers face great peril amid widespread devastation.
A fragmentary public notice informs moving customers to arrange telephone service with the operator of the early gate plan. It urges advance contact, notes possible scheduling for move-in days, and mentions a charge to cover costs. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Stark flood reports sweep the Scio and Miami valleys with estimates of up to 5,000 drowned and 250,000 homeless. Gov Cox appeals to neighboring states for aid as Dayton, Columbus, and Dayton area towns face widespread destruction and submerged schools. Widespread bridges down and fires rage. emergency relief and food supplies are arriving from surrounding cities.
Desolation and wreckage sweep through Mt Vernon after Tuesday's flood. West and South sides devastated, rail lines damaged, property losses severe though no lives lost. Reeves plant spared by high ground but shipments halted by washed switch area and gas shortages.
West end residents face severe sanitary danger as floodwaters fill basements along the west side of town near the B&O railroad crossing. Despite Tuesday’s surge, authorities urge immediate action by every household to drain water and prevent waterborne microbes from spreading through homes and yards.
Work to repair washed out Pennsylvania and B C tracks began before Wednesday morning and moved rapidly. Report notes many men worked on Pennsylvanine line while B and C tracks suffered greater damage near the Siltey bridge. Rail crews from Columbus to Bangs rt arrived to speed repairs as officials sought to restore service.
Floodwaters overflowed the dyke creating a pool several feet deep. Residents on West Walnut and West Burgess streets, including C K Gregory Erin Taylor Clinton Wright and Mr Burris, were completely surrounded. Fire department wagon sank in mud while attempting rescues. some families escaped before water rose higher as Mr Gregory carried his family to safety.
A flood swept through tunnels and under the Pennsylvania railroad bridge flooding a flat area near the Baset glan factory. It scattered crates of finished goods along the river, wrecked stock sheds, and damaged tanks and machinery. Recovery and restart efforts are underway, with rail lines affected for days.
Mud and floodwaters engulf the residence of P. B. Hill on Went High Street near Riverside Park. Fences and outbuildings collapsed, yards flooded up to the porch, driveways distorted, and bricks and gravel piled around. Dykes broke twice, flooding Riverside Park with water.
Road away from the High Street Bridge is destroyed and looks like a dump pile with stumps debris and bent telephone poles along the route. Wires are twisted across the road, and the area presents irregular, distorted terrain near the bridge.
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