Washington Indiana Rail Service Updates Tuesday Edition
Washington Indiana news notes railroad traffic disruptions as C and E I short on passenger equipment. Aimed to run first northbound passenger train to Elnora Wednesday linking to Terre Haute via Southern Indiana. Transfers to the Evansville line discussed with Southern Indiana managers. Wires report bridge damage at Rogers and a 1200 foot trestle at Newberrys less severe than feared.
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Reports from Peru May Overstate Flood Dangers
Peruvian flood reports were exaggerated says W G Denton of the GC and O railroad, who arrived after the disaster. He cites six foot water depths and partial rescues, noting many sought public buildings for shelter while relief pours in from Chicago donors. Denton details travel from Peru to Kokomo Anderson Indianapolis Terre Haute Vincennes and Washington, reporting widespread damage but less doom than feared.
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Flood Strikes Nearby District and Family Evacuation
In a flooded district five miles from the city, a man watched water rise rapidly around his home. He saved his family by moving to Edward Thompson’s, then to Al William’s northwest home. Pigs and old stock were moved to a box, and the man rowed to safety. A day or ten later he returned, found three feet of water in his house, and saw the pigs afloat atop the dresser as the water subsided.
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Aviator Beachey Will Fly No More
Lincoln Beachey, famed aviator known for daring feats, declares he will never fly professionally again. He says his recklessness caused several deaths, earned wealth, and a notorious altitude record in Chicago, and he regrets inspiring youth to emulate his dangerous stunts.
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Marooned Passengers Present Gift for Baby
A resolution circulated among marooned Meredith House guests praises the newborn daughter of two guests. The list, led by Mayor McCarty and Martha Washington, proposes naming the child as chosen by the group. A token of ten dollars is suggested, reflecting the guests appreciation for the Milan messenger of love, Baington McDonald.
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Shoals Relief Committee Extends Thanks to Rail Officials
The Shoals Relief Committee and town citizens thank the officers and agents of the B. and O. Southwestern for their tasers and courtesies. Carlos T. McCarty, chairman, forwards the message to the railroad company.
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Auto Hits Man Aiding On Bicycle Front Street
Witnesses recall a thin afternoon crash near Jake Beitmain's East Main Street store when a westbound auto struck man aiding a bicycle, throwing him onto the hood. Williams, badly bruised, was treated by Dr. C. H. Yenne. the marooned car owner’s identity was sought as the injured man’s wheel lay demolished.
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April Fools Day Pranks and Local Dance Report
April first brings widespread jokes with new gags alongside classic silk hat and pocketbook tricks. A local candy shop sells onion chocolate and cotton stuffed treats as novelty items. The Dancing Club held a Monday evening dance at Masonic Hall with about twenty couples enjoying Scoble's Orchestra.
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Cable opens transport link and ferry for river work
Heavy cable stretched across the river opens the area west of here enabling a ferry boat to operate for construction of a temporary trestle and mail transport to and from the city. The flood scene continues with a missing men search at Blue Hole trestle.
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White River Channel Changes Spotted In Knox County
Local observers discuss potential river cuts that could divert White River from its current path toward Swan pond and Prairie Creek. Possible routes include a cut near McKinney's Bend and another north of the B and O Southwestern tracks, with impacts on farming land and county borders.
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Railway firm takes control of wire to speed official messages
The railway company immediately seized charge of the wire to transmit the hundreds of accumulated official messages. Western Union is denied use of the wire until the railroad clears the backlog.
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Telegraph links Evansville to Evansville by river rescue
Isaac Grackin of 223 Front street aided by a brakemill for the Central Union Telephonic Company braved the river current at Bowers’ and cleared washed telegraph poles restoring service between the two Evansvilles. The first wire was fixed earlier at 11 o'clock. Leonard Watson of St. Laura Missouri, a cello artist with the St. Louis Symphony, is stranded in the city as local musicians greet him. A. O. Fulkerson traveled to Loogootee for Mrs. Penrod’s funeral, mother of W. K. Penrod of the Loogootee Tribune.
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Front Street
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