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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-03
GIRL SAVED BY BOY
NEWSIE RECEIVERS

GARY, Ind. April 3.-After being
away from work for eight months,
Miss Ethel Smith the girl for
whom Billy Rugh. the crippled
newsboy, laid down his life, is able
to again take up her. position as
cashier In a Gary department store.
Miss Smith was burned I'm n mo.
torcycle accident last summer, and
was near death when Rugh gave
up the skin from his crippled limb,
which was amputated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-03

FfDfDbbfoJb bdfNa8e IN Dayton
DAYTON. o.. April 3-Gov Cox
OF Ohio. Miss Mabel Boardman Of
the Red Cross. and tho members OF
tho Ohio relief commission toured
tho city today. personally inspect
ing the damage done by tho flood
n Is estimated q viii cost 10000.
600 to make Dayton normally hab-
table again.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-03
EypREss HEARINGS ON

EIPHE55 HENNTNbo DN
WASHINGTON. April 3-Hear
ings we're resumed here today be-
fore the interstate commerce com.
mission to obtain information from
express companies as 20 rates and
business conditions The hearings
will conclude the investigation OF
exurcRs rates.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-03

(He's the office plutocrat and
keeps bankers hours1 Vic wanted
TO know What's up7"D
Passed the office boy down the
street, he said, "sleuthing after u
woman In black"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-03
suFFRAGETS'
LEADER GETS
Three YEARS
Mrs. Pankhurst Pales in Court as
She Is Sentenced to Long Term
at Hard Labor.
Militant Ladies Come Right Back; Cut All
Telegraph Wires AUenging Their Leader

PLYMOUTH. England. April 3.-Undaunted by the
their leader and her three years
hard labor the militant suifragees retaiaed here today
cutting all the telegraph wires that could be reached
pruning knives Cards found denounc-
ing government for the conviction of Mrs Pankhurst
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-03

N. 3. (BY THE M. Ell BoR.
RoWED THE TWo-BlTS FROM
THE OFFICE CROUCH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-03
GIRL FRIEND TO COME TO
AMERICA FOR EASY LOB AND BIG Paw

ne ignorant peasant girl was ured to America
became had
three years In Butte and had the confidence master
Juete Pierre her Hoffer Of the
same village IN Aaee Lorrane, to
can get job" am work
Ing The $50 month and board and room"
Sixty dollars! In Asace earn that much in
"
Josephine Hoer came TO America better condition
Remember that
than the OF France there eanornded
wholesome girl than Josephine
America 10 seek her - ~ w.
She too the underground railroad
Juiette that old of native n,
Alsace Lorraine ayengi pleasure would sop
at certain town near osephnes home his
could meet him there him the waiting
job
The aunt the depot" She paid a commission
Everybody in America is rch she told Josephine the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-03
WILL MARY MARRY?

God knows. l hope some day TO love a
n,r" SAYS Mary Garden. whose beautiful
~, have been the marvel of all othrr
s,,ome dancers. and whose voice makes the
srand opera impresarios pay her'a big sal
~. Read Of her wedding dreams on page 3.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-03
PLAIN STORY
OF REAL GIRL
white SLAVE
Boalt Learns They Really Are Held
Captives, Even in These Modern
Times, and Forced to Sin.
BY Fred L. BoaIt

- White slaves: You laugh The things impossible
How could there be white slaves in civilized community?
Seattle for example; It's all very well TO talk of white
slavery when you the social evil but to say that
whc girls are actually bought and sold for money held
IN bondage by force necessary is absurdityl
That's what YOU say.
But there are white slaves They are bought and sold
Tor money They held in bondage-actua physical bond
age-by force II They whipped and beaten for
disobedcnce TO the will OF their is the literal
truth
The price OF desirable white slave is $3.50
got the story from Crawford White prosecut
office in Butte. Mont
he story has to do with Josephine Hoifer white slave
cause Charer got Of the penitenary at Deer Lodge
only Yesterday The proof OF Josephine Hofiers bondage
spread on the public records a Butte
Go back few
lived In Asaceorrane
Though she didn't
ground railroad which Europe even
into the Near East The Western
-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26


Omaha. Neb., March 25.-For the first
time since the disastrous tornado of
Easter Sunday the people of Omaha to-
day began to count the cost in lives and
dollars. When resume was made 1t was
apparently more appalling than those
who had studied the result were willing
to admit.
Not less than 200 lives were snuffed
out within the vicinity of the city proper
and not less than 50 persons in surround
ing towns lost their lives. Nearly 500
were injured and eight of these died in
local hospitals during the day.
The destitution was augmented today
when nearly three inches of snow fell.
making uninhabitable the houses of many
who had prepared to retain their tenn
porary homes in partly destroyed struc-
lures So far as money might relieve.
conditions were perfect Tenders of sums
ageregating a million dollars were In the
hands Of the city commissioners when
the day ended. The offers came from
nearly every section of the country and
were made Internationally.
The greatest work today was that Of
organizing a systematic relief bureau
with seven branch stations in the terri
tory covered by the tornado These
stretched over strip seven miles long
ana those In charge handed out material
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
OJEDA MAY ATTEMPT TO
CUTOFF RETREATING REBELS

Naco, Ariz., March 25.-During the
night 800 state troops under Colonel
Bracamente left to guard Naco departed
for cananea upon hearing of the failure
of the constltutionalists to take the In
land town yesterday.
This was believed to Indicate that
General Ojeda with his $50 federals
would follow either to cut off the state
troops reinforcements, or directly as
sist Colonel Moreno, who has resisted
the first days attack.
The most serious complication feared
at cananea was the position of hum
dreds of Mexieans made idle by the
shutting down of the big smelling and
mining plants, While these appear ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
INDIANA ONE SEAOF
SURG|NG FLOODS;
STATE is HELPLESS
Every Brook, Creek and
River Adds to Toll Of
Disaster
CITIES WITHOUT
FIRE AND LIGHT
Public Service Corporations of Entire
State Helpless-Damage Will Ex-
tend Into the Millions--All
Wires Paralyzed

indianapolis, Ind, March 25.-With tens
of thousands of homeless, seven dead and
a property loss of several million dol
lars, Indiana tonight is experiencing the
worst flood in Its history. The entire
state practically is one sea and every
brook. creek and river is taking its toll
of damage.
Public service corporations of the en-
tire state are helpless, railroads and
traction lines have cancelled nearly all
trains. Many cities are without fire pro-
lection and lights.
Dwelers along streams today devoted
their labors to rescuing those trapped
in their homes and to removing furni-
ture and merchandise to higher ground.
During the day many reports of oss
of life were received, but none of these
has been verified because wire service
is paralyzed Seven are known to have
been drowned, two at Lafayette, three at
Newcastle one at Frankfort and one at
Rushville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
Huge ReserOoir Breaks In Dayton
Hurting Millions Of Gallons of
Water Into the Swollen
Midmi-Fire Adds
to Horror
toHorror
THE WHITE RIVER LEVEE
BREAKS AT INDIANAPOLIS
Flooded Hamilton in Utter Darkness While Ptful Cries for
Aid Are Heard in Every Dee eeton-Bodies Washed About
Streets at Dayton-Ilinos Governor Receives Frantic
Appeals for Aid for suffers-Flood Worst Ex-
perienced in Years

Chicago March 25Floods almost unprecedented in area
following the tomadoes and rains of the DAYS today
swept four states of the Mississippi valley causing loss of life
that may reach into the hundreds damage to property
amounting to many millions of dollars
Ohio and Indiana and in lesser degree Illinois and Mis-
souri, felt the brunt of the disaster.
AT Dayton more than so persons reported drowned
following the breaking of the Miami evee Lara
me reservoir 30 miles above the cv When e Associated
Press correspondent Wired reaching the ctv anxiety
caused by exaggerated reports of loss life was set at rest
though there great difficulty in obtaining details Ma
rooned in office buildings the of the town hundreds
OF persons vainy awaiting Streets heretofore con-
sdered miles from the danger line running eight feet of
water the orenta force of which precudes rescue in boats
Millions of dollars in property damage has already been
incurred and the flood is still the increase
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26

to take no active part in Yesterdays
battle some disturbances occurred
An attempt to dynamite buildings OF
the copper company was prevented by
prompt action of Colonel Alvaredo of
the state troops, who held part of the
outlying districts.
Major Reed, L. s. A., arrived here
today from Fort Leavenworth, Kan, to
take command OF the Ninth U. s cav
airy patrol. There are eight troops Of
the Ninth on duty east and west OF
this point Careful estimates made
early show that the casualties during
yesterdays battle will total nearly 1nO
on both sides. The division is not cer-
tain as many of the slain have not
been identified as state or federal sol-
dierk The injured will number fully
400 on each side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
WELLbORN NAMED
TEMPORARY HEAD
OF CONVICT BOARD
Phillips Says Warden Byrd
Made Overtures for Share
of Convict Profits
OAKLEY KEPT HIM
UNTIL YEAR LATER
Phillips Testimony Was Only Feature
of Importance at Yesterdays Ses-
sion of the Convict Investiga-
ton at Montgomery
by l.. $. nETTY
Wellhorn IL Oakley's
Temporary Successor

Montgomery March 25.-Gov-
ernor Neal tonight appointed
M. p. Wellhorn of Admission tenn
porary president of the hoard of
convict inspectors, to succeed
james G. Oakley. Mr.. Wellborn
will assume charge of the convict
bureau tomorrow morning.
II is understood that the appoints
ment of Mr.. Wellborn is tenpo-
rary only, and that the new ap-
pointee has consented TO accept the
office for few weeks MT a per-
PERSONAL sacrifice to himself. as a
friend of Governor O'Neal.
Mr.. Wellhorn is president of the
First National Bank or Admission
and is one of the most prominent
men in his section of the state.
The new president of the convict
board of inspectors had long
conference with the governor at
the executive mansion. having ar
rived IN Montgomery this after
noon
Following the conference the
governor announced Mr.. Well
horn's appointment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
ALL TRAFFIC
is PARALYZED

Railroad traffic was paralvzed earlv i,
the day. Fires in three large factories
ragged for many hours and for q time
threatened a considerable portion of the
ois'rlct' Because of the flood firemen
were handicapped Conditions at Indian
apols' fort wayne, kokomo and other
places in central Indiana were the worst
In many years. From every part Of the
state there We're reported disastrous in
undatlon At Lafayette two spans of a
bridge went out. Two are reported dead
West LaFay ette, where Purdue univer-
sity Is located. was cut off late in tho
afternoon when the levees were broken h,,
the waters of the Wabash river The
river Is two miles wide and rising ran
idly.
At Indianapolis 1900 families had hea,,
driven from their homes and four deaths
were said to have resulted from dro,,,,,
ms during the day. The pumping plant
was forced to suspend operations and
the city Is without fire protection
Al Peru property damage of half a
million was done by the food, 1t was re-
ported Logansport also was under wa
ter.
Governor Ralston this afternoon re-
ceiVed frantic appeal from Corners
Nille, ma. for aid for many sufferers
from the flood. 1t was said White river
had broken over it's banks and great loss
of life had ensued. -o's
The entire business district of Rush
Vlile and part of the residence section ix
under water One person is reported
drowned No trains entered or dens 81
from that city today. ~
Cincinnati experienced a cloudburs,
early today which started the obio rt,,ss
rising rapidly and flooded many Of The
streets. '"e
big dam a short distance north ~
Akron, O.. burst this afternoon and
horsemen were sent throughout the ,aI-
ley to warn the populace of the impend-
ing danger Hundreds fled to higher
ground. eHe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
10000 ARE HOMELESS

Chillcothe, Ohio, March 25.-
A bulletin by phone from Xcnia
late this afternoon said that 1000
persons were homeless In Dayton;
that a number had been killed and
that the water was Is feet deep
In the business portion of the city.
1t is still raining and The river
is rising.
A relief train from xenia WIS
started to Dayton loaded with sup
plies, The train is expected to
reach there at midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
SNOWFA ALL ADDST0
THE HORRORS OF
OMAHA TORNADO
Blizzard Following Path
of Storm Augments
DestitutiOn
BEGIN COUNT OF
THE LOSS OF LIFE
Not Less Than 200 Known to Be Dead
as Result of Cyclone--Many
Cities Offer Aid to
Sufferers
RED CROSS AGENT
REACHES OMAHA

Omaha, Neb.. March 25-Eu-
gene T. Lies of Chicago, official
representative of the American
Red Cross, arrived TO-DAY to assist
in organizing work of relief.
u have talked the situation over
with several leaders of both
houses of the legislature" said
Henry c. Richmond, c.erk of the
house, today, land they agreed that
We should make an appropriation
of at least 100000 for relief
fund.-
Mayor c. NJ Skinner of Ralston
has issued an urgent appeal for
clothing and food. The place was
almost completely wrecked aud
more than 200 people are Eomeless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
Confirmation of Loss

Fort Wayne, Ind, March 25.--The dis
patchera for the Wabash railroad at 10
O'Clock midnight says that he received
confirmation Of terrible loss of life at
Peru. According to his Information $50
are dead in South Peru. Coffins are
being prepared for shipment by every un-
dertaker in Fort Wayne and a carload
of provisions will be sent out as soon as
a train can be arranged for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Thousands killed In food
Wellborn appointed convict president.
MAY attempt to cut off rebels.
2--Gadsden after next convention
3-Fort Payne to have light all hours.
4-Editorial comment.
5-Think Britton mystery is clearing up.
Submits plan for remaining streets.
Paving schedule agreed upon.
VIII build lake at Ayondale park.
s-Woman's page.
7-Sports.
s. Wilson has not yet approved tariff
bill
9-To sell potlatch buttons today.
I0-Want franchise for West End loop.
If--Flood sweeps middle west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
WELCOME AID OF
RED CROSS AGENTS

Washington, March % In re-
sponse to tender of assistance
to flood sufferers, Governor Cox
of Ohio telegraphed the American
Red Cross today that the situation
In the flood area seemed to be crit
ieal and that aid would be well
come.
The Red Cross at once instructed
two of its agents-f. ]. Edmonds
of Cincinnati, and C. M. Hub
bard of st. Louis-to porceed TO
Dayton and provide such doctors.
nurses and medical supplies as the
situation demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
Appeals for Relief

Chicago. March IS. Relief for Peru,
Ind. was asked in a telegram received
here shortly after midnight at the offices
OF the Erie railroad. According to the
dispatch the relief needed Is for hungry
and homeless people driven out by the
flood. There was no mention of loss of
life.
The Erie will attempt to get a relief
train to Peru from Michigan City to-
morrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
One Hundred Families Homeless

Terre Haute. Ind, March 25.-More than
100 families were made homeless and in
estimable property damage was wrought
when the rising Wabash river broke
through the levee north of this city to-
night and submerged a portion of the
residence district on the north part OF
the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
Can't Reach CITY

Fort Wayne Ind, March a5.-Wabash
and officials of other roads In Fort
Wayne declare this morning 1t will be
impossible to get special train out of
Fort Wayne for Peru In less time than
"a hours Arrangements have been made
for sending all the available eoffins and
carload of groceries as soon as trans
portation is restored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
NEARLY 10000
ARE HOMELESS

The appalling swiftness with Which
the waters have arisen caught the en-
tire state unprepared Streams that were
brooks Easter morning have become rag
ing torrents In the last few hours. Per-
sons who retired in apparently safe
homes last night this morning were res
cued from second story windows by boats
and lowlands free from food water yes
terday tonight are vast lakes. ODnserva-
tive estimates tonight place the number
driven from their homes at near 10000
ana the property loss, it is said. Will
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
BROKEN WIRES
WITHHOLD REPORTS

Nashville, Tenn. March 25.-Ac-
cofding TO the local dispatcher of
the Nashville, Chattanooga and
81. Louis railroad. all wires west
of Hollow Rock Junction. and a
storm is reoprted at Padueah, XVI
The local weather bureau re-
ports all wires east Of here as
down, and practically no reports
have been received tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
Loss of Life at Indiana City
Confirmed by Tele-
gram to Governor
RalstOn
FEW SURVIVORS
FEVERISHLY AWAIT
THE COMING OF DAY
Five Hundred or More Are Dead
While Number of Wounded Can
not Be Estimated--Appeai
for Relief From the
Stricken City

indianapolis, Ind. March 25.-The first
report of tho loss of life In Peru was
confirmed early this morning when Gov
ernor Ralston talked over the long dis
tanee telephone to Frank Butler. an at
torney at Peru. Mr.. Butler said 100 cef-
fins at least were needed. Other bodies
had been washed away. The survivors
arc greatly In need of food and cloth
ing
The governors informant, named But
Ter, asked that 200 collins and food and
clothing be sent to Peru at once.
This probably will be the last mes
sage you will get from Peru" said tho
man, two hundred or more are drowned
and the remainder of the residents are
grouped on a hill waiting for daylight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
ASK COFFINS
BE FORWARDED

Governor Ralston Immediately COM
municated with State Senator Fleming
al Fort Wayne and asked him to forward
the coffins and other supplies as request
ed. While the governor was talking the
wire to Peru failed
From what my informant said there
may be as many as 500 drowned in Peru
said Governor Ralston tonight
requested Senator. Fleming 10 get the
eoffins and learned there we're oniv ~
In Fort Wayne but we hope to get suf-
1cient in Richmond and Wabash. I un-
derstand the survivors at Peru are hud-
died within two blocks and in great dis
tress. | have ordered a carload of food
and the Fort Wayne citizens are SENDS
ing another car of provisions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26


Columbus, O., March 25.-I.eavins
death and destruction in It's wake
what Is said to be the biggest flood
In the history of the state. swept ohio
today, taking toll of the lives. ~
probably more than 100. entailinp :.
loss that probably will mount into nj,
lions of dollars and literally cutting
off this city and more than hair =
dozen other towns from the rest or Tho
world
The city practically is isolated ho
cause of destruction of wires ana ~
washing out of bridges; is nartiaII,,
inundated in darkness and wttbont
gas, because of the stage of swo11or
Scioto river, There were nu,,arl,
fires and hundreds were rendora5
homeless
Meantime the rain which began SIM
day continues at times moderate ana
other times in torrents.
At Dayton probably the worst conat-
ton in the state prevails. Estimate,
of the number of dead from the flood
there range from 20 to rs ana whilo
the principal streets Of that civ are
under from 10 to Ia feet of water tba
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26

are in the submerged district and at
midnight it was said there was not
enough bread to last the survivors
another day.
John II. Patterson, president of the
National Cash Register company, who
headed the relief work in the south
end of the city, sent out an appeal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
MOST DESTRUCTIVE
FLOOD IN HISTORY
SWEEPS OHIO STATE
Over 100 Killed and Millions
Lost in Property
Damage
FIRE AND DARKNESS
ACCOMPANY FLOOD
Columbus Practically Isolated From
Stricken Sections-Meagre Re-
ports Tell Story of Death
and Destruction

Columbus, o., March 25.--At the sup-
sestiOn of Governor Cox n bill WINS
drawn tonight and liz to he presented tn
the legislature tomorrow appropria,tn,.
s2oo'ooo for the relief of the flood sur
ferers of the state.
Governor Cox tonight sent our nm
peais FOR the aid of the goycrnors n,
the sfntes bordering Ohio, fncyud;n.
PcnDssiyania, West Virginia, Nteb,.,,
Indiana md kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
SETTLING FLOOD COVERS ENTIRE
CITY OF DAYTON, O.; LOSS OF LIFE
MAY RUN FAR INTO THOUSANDS
City Submerged By Sheet Of Water From to 20 Feet
In Depfh-Horror Heightened By Dosen Fires
A~Lxxr~ Flooded Houses Crowded With Helpless
s Occupants--Hospal With 900
ss Patients Washed Away
os Crest al
March 26
a n n hour
Waters Reach Crest at MIDNIGHT.

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o aseehn gfloodof water.
los of S loele
e lie thou
almiIion Of
of famiea n,n
les than feet deep
section S deep
wdche be
II 0 o O fire ghtes.
HoussF Occupan
Downtown
filled with foorsan Of
buildings
The be eetina flood dsubside
toha
n O are that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
DAM NORTH OF
AKRON BURSTS

Ine big ridge over the Miami river al
Miadletown, O., went out this afternoon.
i, rn,een persons We're reported missine.
the river. WI
sweeping up the Ohio valley from the
west the third storm In 10 days devas-
tated different sections between I.ouisville
and Cincinnati in Kentucky, southwest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26

believed TO have been In the buildiny at
the time.
Columbus also suffered enormous dam
age from the food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-26
MANY CITIES
REPORT DISASTER

AT Delaware scores are reported dead
and many missing. b. V. Leas, mayor of
that city, reported drowned, has been
saved He estimated the death list at
from % to 75
Otto, a hamlet of 100 persons was said
to be destroyed, and the fate of the in
habitants unknown. The death list in
many cities and towns, including Fort
Wayne, Lafayette, Richmond, Marion
Muncie, Kokomo, Connersville and Lo-
gansport totaled 15.
At Lafayette the loss extends to mil
lions.
Richmond Is in darkness and 20 bridges
In Wayne county were destroyed.
At Rushyile half million dollars of
damage was done in the business and
residence districts.
At Kokomo the property loss was esti-
mated at million dollars and 500 persons
are living in the second stories of their
bouses. Similar conditions were reported
iA nm Anderson. Marion. Upton. Mobiles
n = and Peru.
A-,N3 p. m. "a young woman telephone
operator at Dayton was in direct COM
nunication with Governor Cox atsColum-
bus. She said she was the last person
remaining In the exchange building and
that there was seven feet Of water in
the main street, AS she was talking,
eho Geid. tn leonard building. across
- street. ooll9(psed. Many persons were