Destructive 1884 flood near Wheeling and relief effort
A vivid account of the Great Flood of 1884 describes rising waters, wrecked streets, and the heroism of rescuers along with widespread devastation in Wheeling and surrounding towns. It covers the rapid flood height, island inundation, loss of life, and the urgent relief response, including donations, supplies, and appeals to state and federal officials.
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Pittsburg
Busine
Sibat
Theo Adder
Spd
Ueselalion
Te Beigut
Oumu
Von
Fnland
Aiba
Frede Moce
Eislaen
Beloit Sud
Brent
Neghtiell
Ani
Aelinen
New Street
Isnef Fernt
Fateful Flood Aftermath Shocks Martin's Ferry and Wheeling
The disaster aftermath details widespread inundation and relief work. Residents flee homes as waters rise, with hundreds evacuated and churches and schools aiding victims. Relief boats distribute provisions to destitute families. crews rescue trapped residents and assess damaged properties, including mills and dwellings along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aromes
Welleburg
Capt
Dall
Aullering Oreniionet
Mewes
Alllace
Hardesty
Hamiuel Laughlin
Weay
dFk Rivpery
Bute
Ald
Vrenehelm
Gul
Bert
Pevera
Lgech
Warren
Pope & Bowen
Bet Uhre
Wes Bowaal
Bro
Meare
Walter Deval
T. J. Umbaman
Beck
Tam Pope
Averydoot Wants Tf and Extra Tusauay Reoteye Copies
A reader notes thousands of extra copies of Tus auay Reoteye were printed this morning though the suber is not fully his. The paper promises a full commented account of the past week with graphic details. A committee should act to address the issue and public welfare concerns are raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuuinty
Ald
Auf
Poulil
Relief Fund Drive Urges Aid For War Victims In Wheeling
The article describes a call for immediate aid to victims of conflict, urging citizens to donate to a relief fund. It laments the suffering and widespread need, references a congressional act, and emphasizes community responsibility and shared sacrifice. The piece notes volunteers will organize distribution of food, bedding, and essential supplies to those afflicted, urging prompt action and personal support.
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Funim
Pres
Esse
Fund
Moundsville
Benwood
Welladare
Bellaire
Bridgeport
Martin’s Perry
Ohio
Abelr
Fauilien
Miller
Rome Forward
Yultiutwerol
Snd
Jackson
Washington
WAsNIx@TOR
Sena
J. N. Camden
John E Katua
Goll, Wilron, Spyder and Gibson
West Virginia
Xno
Jatkron
India
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Wikelituateon
Raimenda
Teesbead Stadt Huntudtres
Yular Lo
Weble
Nat
cAsseus
Howie
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Parsons
Kled
Ty Walter
Meio
Prademt Merchente Bast
Trent
Deere
Busines
Twelfth Street
Market
Tuelle
Ay Kinsgrove
Pals
Wheeline
Market Street
Foerth
Rosa
Vic
Caldwell
Leweil
Gap Line
Eebrs
Nike
Tosan
Youghiozheny
Ib & Masner
Wales Works
Bremen
Sue Waters
Pittsburgh
Gardes
Henry Tome
Marada
Ne Anchorage
Tomah
South Wheeling
Snathere
Enal
Apleke
Vilage
Sunjarisy
York
York Sleep Bean Vege Lrary Std Were That Ksi Fieste Kotarone
Uuu Hwteloek
Euiis Qwanded
Bi Bred Panerai
Edward Cline
Anderson
Moore
Ron
Hardy
World Freesa
Uesth
Irem Benwood
Ed. Larkins
Jacob Grubb
Wheeling
Virginia
Rosey
Kan
Permo
Jom Routh
Sagar
Baper
Guly
Chen
Avery
Egeim
Prentice
Medina
TRIP
Parkersome
Jobo Lomas
Parkersburg
Marietta
Cochranayville
Williamaburp
New Martinsville
Om Ngen
Belle Urisee
Elisire
West Wheeling
Astouniird
Burr
Airlie Oma
Wong
Oni
Atv
Henry
Linc
Miver
Bond
Julie Komat
Martina
Ecrcae Cites
Heviere Ville
New Martiperile
Iba Primiavion
Cape
Lgle
Bers
Lalante
Ailstopa
Sroerday
Conger
Sar Miles Bellas
Goff
Congres
Gio Valley
Tarmamorlal
Jacob B. Jackson
Weet Virginie
W.va
Congress
B. Jackmon
Bridueport
Manlsi
Rsa
Lin Np
Growmr
Ietelini
Boas Erewers
Wovdovek
Hevdeere
Wardivrare
Lietm
Abi Ain
Meir Guuia
Dieter AH. Miller
Loringsean
Leelie Pine
Torkiby
Ahern
Lone
Hilo
Bokve
Weil
Herhheimer Bros
Joseph Graver
JK Paul
Henry Schmissbach
Nesbit & Roerage & Lo Jn Kieterly
Heisley
Hichmand Myer Healy Mise
Hare & Ageie Hird
Becher Cabbie
Ian “Taatun
Lelygrapord
Keew H. Mauatoch
Abedee
Malvie
Welty
de Juha Tureian
Aller Rodenketn
Lelegempe
Tishergh
Hare & Aon
John M. Brows
Drarner
Hawley
Krafty
Richlaun
Oren Lew
Barry
Amd
Abe
Sean
Sony Balletones
Ana
Fiat
Seeuiaensen
Paulledaltion
Lomas
Howe
John Clifton
Roy Ferry
Wan
Suplis
Sniceaum
Brithie
Paris
Brink Yard
Aung
Mra
Lyle Armick
Long
Wm. Rothermond
Orgeus
Emily Warwood
George Deits
Martin's Ferry
Blanton
Smitts Mill
Cartory
Weliading
SD Warren
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