\ LIBRARY OF CONGRESS OW 4 750 189 4 F 499 ■ 02 G7 Copy 1 he Great Dayton Calamity JOHN H. PATTERSON Head of Relief Committee 4 Millionaires in Bread Line 90,000 People Affected by the Flood 20.0O0 Homeless Showing a Series of 24 Views All Dayton And Dayton Only PRICE 25 CENTS COPYRIGHTED 1913 By DAVIS A. GRASEH DAYTON, OHIO BRIEF Outline of existing conditions of the fatal morning of March 25, 1913. The worst flood ever known in the history of Dayton and vicinity swept over the city early on this fatal morning, flooding the entire business portion of the city and all of the residential sec- tion, with the exception of the East End, South Park, Oakvvood, anil that section of Dayton View which is located on the ridge. ©CU347051 ''Ohio Has Arisen from the Flood 9J Governor James M. Cox of Ohio This was the message sent to the world from Governor Cox, almost before the waters had subsided. It was his message of cheer, of hope, of faith in the stricken dis- tricts that they would efface the scars of devastation, and mount to new heights of achievement. During the harrowing days of the high water, the Governor was unremitting in his efforts to get help for the flooded cities. Appeal after appeal went to the country outside, telling of the calamity that had be- fallen Dayton and the other cities of the inundated valleys. Having extended first aid to these communities, the Governor was impressed by the unconquerable spirit of the men of these cities. He saw their terrible energy, the tenacity with which they held to their faith in their community. Then the Governor knew that while help was yet required, Ohio had indeed "arisen from the flood." Her people were back on the job. On every occasion Governor Cox has reiterated his own confidence in the spirit and the future of Dayton. He has pledged the credit of the state to help its citizens in distress. He believes that the whole problem of restoration can be solved by helping brave people help themselves. Steele High School. Ludlow Street Looking South from Fifth. Fifth Street Looking East from Ludlow. Wayne Avenue Market House Looking South. Bread Line at Relief Station. Third Street Looking East. I" He '