Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-04-04
THE SITUATION IN INDIANA.

IndanapoIs-wth tens of thousands of homeless seven cad and property
loss of several million dollars, Indiana is experiencing the worst flood in its
history. The entire State practically is ne huge sea, and every brook, inlet
and river is taking its toll of damage.
Public service corporations of the entire State are helpless, railroads and
traction lines have cancelled nearly all trains. Many cities ire without fire pro-
lection and light.
Dweners along streams devoted their labors to rescung those trapped in
their homes and removing furniture and merchandise to higher ground.
Many reports of loss of life we're received, but o of these has been
verified because wire service is parayzed. Seven are known to have been
drowned-two at Lafayette, three at New Castle, one at Frankfort md N
at Nashville.
The appalling switness with which the waters have risen caught the entire
State mprepared.
Streams that we're brooks Easter morning have become raging torrents.
Persons who retired in apparent safe homes we're rescued from secondstory
windows by boats, and lOwlands are\yast lakes Conservative estimates place
it is said, will reach the twenty million mark. These figures are made up
from reports received from towns and villages and do not include the probable
great loss to farmers of the State.
No hope for relief to the stricken State is held out by the government
weather bureau. Rain and colder is the forecast. Besides higher water,
untold suffering to the homeless will ONE with the drop in temperature.
Rescue work is being carried OF by volunteers, police, fremen and the State
to the flood sufferers.
indianapolis is in the grip of it. worst flood. Street cars stopped running
and the water and gas plants we're forced to suspend. Two electric light plants
are operating, but may be compelled to close down.
Seven thousand persons were driven from their homes here by the overflow
from White river, Eagle creek and Pleasant Run. They are being cared for by
charitable institutions, the city and in private homes. The State militia is
patroling the flooded district, aiding the police.
Two hundred or nor are drowned at Peru, Ind, according TO a message
received by Gov. Rabton from that place.
Gov. Ralston Immediately communicated with State Senator Fleming a.
Fort Wayne and asked him to forward the coffns and other supplies requested.
While the governor was talking the wire to Peru failed.
From what my informant said, there may be as many as 500 drowned
at Peru" Gov. RalTon said. II requested Senator Fleming to get the collins,
and learned there were only so in Fort Wayne, but we hope to get sufficient
in Richmond and Wabash. understand the survivors at Peru are mdded
within two blocks, and in great distress. have ordered a carload of iood
and he Fort Wayne citizens are sending another car of provisions
The governors informant, named Baker, asked that 200 collins and fool
and clothing be sent to Peru at once.
SCORE DEAD IN HAMILTON.
Hamilton, Ohio-Eeven persons are known to have been drowned, while i.
Is believed over a score more are dead as the result of the flood of the Miami
river that swept Hamilton from n end to the other and is rushing through
tia streets to & depth of from three to six feet.