04 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1913
Page
1
A chaotic flood ravages the city of 3,000 people with streets covered in water and levees stressed. Rescue reports describe damaged walls, submerged buildings, and sections cut off as water pours through broken embankments and rail lines near Oakdale and Ingleside.
A damaged letter recounts a flood in Mont Peru with rising waters from a Saint Marys reservoir. It details a warning, rapid street flooding on Sixth and Seventh streets, residents rushing to safety, rescues from trees and rooftops, and the cold, snow filled night as water surged through the downtown area.
Tornado and flood reports describe widespread damage in Ohio Kentucky Illinois and Indiana. Relief funds total about 5900000 with efforts to strengthen levees and aid stranded residents amid rising floodwaters and destroyed structures. Governor Cox tours affected areas as soldiers assist in distributing relief and clearing debris.
Train movement details describe a morning relay from Sinatth to Elxora with a baggage car and two coaches. Both coaches were well filled. The service plans a return trip this evening at 23:00, with references to Evneville and the fort of here.
About twenty five left Meredith hinge this morning aboard the (. & I. 4. train to Elnora where they caught the South eastern for Terre Haute or Indianapolis. Others remain in Shoals French Licks and Mitchell. No railroad fare help remains and friendly locals lent money to some travelers to reach home.
A nephew of William Doseh died in a Big Four Railroad crash at 11 o clock. The young man, about twenty, was identified as Ed Kelty. The incident occurred near Cantonbure, where the family previously lived. Police describe a fatal accident with family members grieving.
Princeton residents approved prohibition by 48 votes overturning a wet policy from two years ago. The city, once home to seven saloons, now closes the remaining establishment as part of the dry move. Mr and Mrs Utterback return from Plainville to join family.
Crude report from Krank Thomas in Trownstown Indiana describes a strange fish found on his farm after recent hay rains and wind storms. The fish reportedly measured about five and a half inches with scales on the body and tail. Thomas notes the nearest stream suitable for such a fish is five miles away and ties its appearance to the storm event.
J D Spurgeon reports no bodies found as patrol boats sweep backwaters below Blue Hole for missing men believed drowned when a train wreck breached a trestle. Engine cab lodged downstream fuels hopes of recovery while current carried heavy rocks over the field toward Hawkins Creek.
Loogootee Tribune reports attorney Hiram McCormick from Shoals stated nineteen houses washed away and sixteen torn from foundations. The county bridge is back in use and approaches are not badly damaged.
Residents in the northwest area joined in as high waters rose on Sunday. Mr and Mrs W Ellis Mr and Mrs John Hermann Mr and Mrs Willian Hamilton Mr and Mrs Isaac Hel M A Clements Mr Ada Mrs Samuel Cutshal Miss Myrtle Hunter Pearl Hamilton Jones Janie McDonald Jamies Hamilton Ernsst Hamilton Penjoanin Bell Ray Carpenter Joseph Perkins Harry Hermamn Earl Shelton and others were noted in the gatherings. Several families traveled to Montgomery Suture day and Wilson Aberst and George Hinl went toington Saturday. A Jersey cow died for M H Wilson Sunday. Alfred Allen and family of Ab fordsville visited relatives. It is believed Luke McLuke drowned in the floods as no word has come from him. Clarence Oberst returned to SanJora where he is employed.
A mid 1920s court martial before Col. Haro Yertsan adjourned with the mother and son among the detainees, described as in poor condition. The proceedings reference a wife and other relatives, a public trial context, and the authorities’ handling of the prisoners amid unclear charges and medical distress.
Elks lodge held installation ceremonies Thursday night naming Ruler Himes Bours Leading Knight Wal Loya Kuleht Lecturing Knight H Charles Hart William Kennedy Sl M Twitty Charles A Kidwell Earle McCafferty Estee-Hush Gi Pauth TH Gross as officers elect and appointees. The exalted post relegate to the nation is to be held at Roches Yoel.
Dent a well known tailor Rae 9 Wout Wis tailoring business in this fly to August Bowles who is leaving Washington with his wife for Kansas City to work for Webeb. Robinson Tailoring 24 Delaware Street on South street. Mr wito pout Mr Dants nisi had yeary 6 Vite the perture Hess dyd besddre an expert tailor he is also an expert.
A fragment reports river levels at White River falling slowly then more rapidly after an earlier rise. The text notes a small pump being used to check the fit of gauges and describes water decline in the hours up to today noon.
In Allen Reeves against ALT Hightower the jury returned a libel verdict with Reeves and commonwealth witnesses present. The judge assessed penalties, and Reeves plans to appeal if the new trial motion fails. The case drew wide attention for its unusual conduct and may go to the court of appeals.
Northern wind slows work on the Blue We will trestle project west of the city but crews press on. Completion is hoped by Monday as temporary bridle and river crossing are prepared before a permanent modern structure replaces the initial span.
Cobury Superintendent A. O. Fitt erson will hold a teachers examination the last Saturday of April. No March examinations will occur unless instructions from Superintendent Greathouse arrive. A report notes the March exam would be held tomorrow and mentions Mr. Fulkerson being bothered with counts. Father J. J. Ryan has returned home from Indianapolis with Thursday’s papers recounting the floods.
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