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Adams County Witness
Berne, Adams County, Indiana
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Floods in the vicinity of Leon, Mexico, have left 7,000-8,000 people homeless and caused an estimated 500-1,000 deaths. American Vice Consul Eli Taylor reports urgent need for money and clothing to prevent suffering, with danger of epidemic but no food shortage.
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FROM FLOODS IN MEXICO
Washington, June 30.- Between 7,000 and 8,000 people are homeless in the vicinity of Leon, Mexico, from the disastrous floods of the last week, and money and clothing are necessary to prevent suffering, American vice consul Eli Taylor reported to the state department after an investigation of conditions.
There is also danger of an epidemic, Taylor reported. There is, however, no shortage of food.
Taylor said the number of dead is unknown, but from other sources the state department was advised the casualties would be between 500 and 1,000.
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Leon, Mexico
Event Date
Last Week (Reported June 30)
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7,000-8,000 homeless; estimated 500-1,000 dead; danger of epidemic; need for money and clothing; no food shortage
Event Details
Disastrous floods in the vicinity of Leon, Mexico, have left between 7,000 and 8,000 people homeless. American Vice Consul Eli Taylor investigated conditions and reported to the State Department the need for money and clothing to prevent suffering. There is danger of an epidemic, but no shortage of food. The number of dead is unknown, but other sources estimate casualties between 500 and 1,000.