05 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1913
Page
1
Evansville report details Ohio River overflow leaving Howell, Indiana, homes inundated as the river reaches its highest level in a hundred years. Residents describe widespread damage to houses and belongings amid rising floodwaters and emergency responses.
In a series of caustic dispatches the Cairo and Mt Vernon regions report worsening flood conditions along the Ohio and Wabash rivers. Quarantines and evacuations expand as 500 African Americans are isolated near Paducah while Dayton pleads for federal aid and Wilson’s treasury support. Authorities warn of typhus risks and mass refugee relief efforts unfold with railroads strained and towns like Mt Vernon and Evansville mobilizing.
A rush to complete the new trestle west of the city continues as flood damage in Lawrence hits the business district. Five blocks of storefronts are reported destroyed or damaged in the early week event, with restoration efforts tied to a telegraph link and local officials.
The B and C South western Haflrand Company seeks expert divers to locate four drowned men in Blue Hole area as trestle repairs advance. A headlight and greasy glove found south of tracks spark renewed search efforts while crews work day and night on the washout and trestle, with river work and telegraph offices enabling rapid supply coordination. 60-foot piles moved to river. bridge completion uncertain. Local railroad workers head west to repair tracks beyond Vincennes.
A damaged OCR fragment notes early river conditions in Illinois affecting Loogoctee and Shoals areas. It mentions eight inches drop, three more by six to eleven o'clock, flooding affecting many acres and water west of the town, with a vast stretch of bad water needing drainage.
Fragmentary report notes trains running from this city to Bedford and Elnora with connections to Terre Haute Indianapolis via Vincula and Monon route. Morning service links Washington and Indianapolis route via Elnora to Terre Haute.
A Kentucky court verdict ordered the Western Union Telegraph Company to pay the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for the privilege of keeping poles wires and other equipment along the railroad right of way. The contract expired last August and Telegraph condemned a right of way along the tracks.
Berlin authorities announce a crackdown on pointed hatpins worn by women. After April 13 offenders face up to 15 dollars per pin and possible imprisonment for nonpayment, as Berlin's peace president urges women to discard the sharp hatpins or provide protection.
A B&O Southwestern Railway Company construction effort advances on the Knox county river trestle. A pile driver and steam shovel operate as engineers brace roadbed for passenger and freight traffic, with electric lighting being installed to sustain day and night work. Trains may resume between Vincennes and Mitchell soon.
Postmaster Burrlaapya reports a mall delivery tomorrow with all city carriers to report in the morning. Mail will originate from Terra Haute, arriving in Elnora on the Southeast night train to connect with the Southeastern line. An auto mobile will transport the mail tonight from Elnara at about 7 40 o clock to Washington.
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