27 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
1
Ohio endures widespread flooding with a death toll exceeding five thousand and property losses near one hundred million dollars. Indiana reports over a thousand dead and about twenty five million dollars in damages across affected regions.
Describes a chilling crisis as extreme cold loosens grip on a weakened population and reports growing horror amid threats of annihilation. Warns of a potential reservoir burst endangering South Bend and nearby areas as communities face worsening danger.
A brief clipping notes a routine event at Poestelle Commercial with no further details available. The item mentions an agent involved but provides few specifics on time or outcome.
In Columbus on March 27 a flood raged, wiping out a stretch between Sandusky Street and Central Avenue. After two nights of terror many were left clinging to rooftops and trees as rescuers struggled to reach them. Officials fear a thousand dead, with cold weather and rising water hindering efforts. Relief stations operated on the hill tops west of the flooded district.
A second night passes while snow and freezing weather strain the region. Authorities report a rising death list as conditions worsen and the river shows signs of failure.
The Ohio River is rising and flooding the lowlands around Cairo Illinois as of March 27. Local residents and authorities monitor conditions along the riverbank and anticipate further water levels.
CS Terre Haute reports a spreading flood that has rendered four thousand residents homeless, forcing evacuations and emergency relief efforts. The advancing water threatens further damage as authorities coordinate shelter and aid.
A fierce blizzard sweeps through Idma district with Lima and Renae reported as the storm’s core. Heavy snowfall disrupts operations of relief crews, delaying aid distribution and response efforts across the affected area.
Three Rivers Freed Tuscarus ashending and Muskingum rivers flood in the worst rise on record. Three valleys are inundated up to five miles wide, causing widespread disruption as eastern Ohio remains flood-bound.
Western Pennsylvania faces a grave flood threat as towns including Strarom and Newcastle report fifteen feet of rising floodwater and potential widespread damage.
Cincinnati braces for what officials warn could be the worst flood in history. The telephone station has been abandoned and trains detoured as rising waters threaten homes and infrastructure.
The Columbus flood toll rises with hundreds feared dead as waterways collapse. Officials confirm large numbers missing on the west side while rescue teams recover bodies and assess widespread damage.
Fragments describe fires last night in Dayton and Franklin calm fears across the region. Unsheltered tents and a sense of peril loom as communities face ongoing dangers and uncertainty.
A man named Rene Wal ia faces federal charges over alleged medical aid fraud tied to flood relief programs. Prosecutors allege misuse of funds and improper claims, with court action pending in a district courthouse.
A damaged fragment states the relief committee in Hamilton reports a burst Lewiston reservoir causing enormous loss of life and property. The message attributes a disputed war department denial to the relief effort and notes severe impact on Lewiston.
Washington action in March orders reliefs from Canada to be admitted free. Officials indicate policy aims to ease wartime trade and supply restrictions.
Washington reports Secretary of War Garrison departs for Persia to take a personal relief mission. He will represent President Wilson and oversee military matters during the voyage and assignment.
Fragmentary text references a telegraphed commercial matter involving a governor and a large sum, but details are unreadable and no clear event or names can be identified from the snippet.
Messages report two additional fatalities from Easter Sunday wreckage as relief stations struggle to meet demand. Relief organizers have secured new provisions and clothing for the remaining survivors, with about one thousand people needing aid until permanent relief arrives. Funeral services continue.
Idaho holdings in the Kuhn Consolidated were approved for transfer to the Miku power concern. The deal near two million dollars includes mammoth hydro electric assets from the American Falls plant to Pocatello and towns north. A new generating unit at American Falls is complete and about bores power is transmitted toward the north, signaling a potential 60 000 horsepower development.
A brief report notes volunteers rally after a fire at an orphan asylum injures 75 children. Local authorities and charity groups coordinate shelter, medical care, and renewed support for affected families.
A fragmented report from Pittsburg dated March 27 notes a severed telephone line from Zaneaville Ohio. The message describes exchange delays and water conditions worsening as communications fail.
The provided text fragment is garbled and lacks identifiable people places dates or events to summarize into a coherent news item. No verifiable entities or actions are present to construct a factual T and S within limits.
An unclear report notes damage to property appears to rise as the drought recedes. The text fragment suggests worsening impact though details are limited and names or places are not specified.
Louisville March 27 The Ohio River has risen eleven feet in 24 fears causing flooding along riverside districts and prompting warnings from city officials.
Logansport sent a request for troops to aid in a rescue. Indianapolis reports the governor today received the appeal after a fire communication since Tuesday, with the death toll unknown.
Fragmentary text mentions Sidney and Tiffin with numbers 60 and 50. No clear event, date, or identifiable persons beyond place names. Unable to determine a coherent incident or outcome from the available lines.
Washington March 27 President Wilson is determined to go to the Ohio flood if his presence will do any good. He will await word from Secretary Garrison.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions a fire downtown and a state response but lacks clear names, places, or dates. The readable bits suggest a downtown blaze and official action, yet specifics are unavailable for a precise headline or summary.
March 27 report states Mr Smith has consulted with the secretary of agriculture on building and maintaining roads and trails in national forests. The secretary advises about $24,000 available for expenditure on these roads to connect with main routes leading to the reserves.
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