South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-08
DIRECT WEEKS
TO EXTEND AID
IN FLOOD AREA
Congress Adopts Resolution
Authorizing Relief for
Flood Sufferers.

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c.ty water plant is functioning. and
wednesday water purifier will pre-
pare FOR human consumption. ave
million gallons of water daily
Dr. John g. Cornell head or the
United states public health service
for this district. declared that the
presence Of contagious and infec-
fious diseases is rarer than in the
DAYS prior 20 the district. and this
In fac. Of the fact that hundreds Of
dead bodies Of animals are decaying
in the flood swept area.
Two Diphtllcria Cases.
only two casee OF diphtheria have
developed within the last two days
according 90 reports a. the health
service. which has thoroughly or
-anized every district In the city and
fs making house 20 house canvass
% report sickness and guard against
insanitation.
The military order compelling all
able bodied men 90 work has
brought out an army OF laborers.
They have been unloading trucks OF
food. carrying blankets for refugees
Transporting cots and equipment 10
the new camp for refugees, and
shovelling mud and debris and cart
ing 10 away All day.
The city has been remarkably free
from lawlessnesa under the circum-
stances. Only a few arrests have
been made for looting Occasional
nrf "
fatality from this source. occurring
Monday night. was not from the
gun Of any member OF the night pa
troll. according 20 a careful investi-
eation made by the military author
tiles under the direct supervision OF
Adtt. Gen. Patrick J. Hamrock.
Every patrol within several blocks
OF the tragedy which caused the
death OF r. h. Withers. prominent
business man. was examined. The
weapons and ammunition OF each
guard were inspected and showed
that no shot had been fired from any
81 their guns
Transport supplies.
Partial resumption OF railway ser
Ace between here ana Colorado
yprings made possible transporta-
ton OF food supplies and troops in
10 the city. No general resumption
of railway service. however, viii be
possible for weeks. railroad officials
said
Communication with South Pueblo
was Interrupted again Tuesday.
when military officials considered
that the Main St viaduct was un-
safe. About half OF the concrete
structure over the railroad yards has
been sagginE since the floods Com
mupication was restored over the
Union az. visduCt
The city has a plentiful supply or
meat from a local packing plant. II
was said that fresh fruit is needed
more than meat at present.
Announcement was made Tuesday
that ice could be obtained for the
first time since the flood by a local
ice company.
Appoint Committee.
A civilian committee OF 20 was
appointed Tuesday % assist the Red
Gross in the coordination Of relief
work.
With the Capitalization or imme-
date and permanent relief work.
measures for rehabilitation got under
way Tuesday with the beginning OF
a census or survey OF every storm
victim 10 obtain accurate informa-
ton in each individual case on what
aid would be necessary. knowledge
that congressional aid is secured has
given "a new air OF confidence.
James r. Ficser. manager OF the
southern division Of the Red Cross,
who handled the Ohio floods Of 1913
ard other disasters. accompanied oy
A W. Jones Of ST Louis. director in
chief 81 the Red Cross at the Corpus
christi disaster. arrived IN Pueblo
Tuesday afternoon % take charge OF
the relief work 90 be furnished 10y
the uauoal organization.