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June 14, 1912
The Cairo Bulletin
Cairo, Alexander County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Mississippi River Commission in St. Louis hears levee districts' requests for post-flood repairs and prevention, anticipating $2.5M from Congress. Cairo focuses on levee work to avoid inundation. (148 characters)
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Cairo never will be inundated if hard work on the part of its citizens can prevent such a catastrophe, and if the present plans for levee improvements do not miscarry. Cairo will forever be safe from the rivers and hard work on the part of the loyal citizens will not be necessary.
LEVEE DISTRICTS ASK COMMISSION FOR REPAIR AID
Body Hears Arguments and Adjourns to Work on Annual Congressional Report
St. Louis, Mo., June 13.—The Mississippi River Commission heard arguments, today, as to what the levee districts from northern Missouri to New Orleans need to repair the damage done by the flood this year, and to prevent a repetition of the devastation.
Although the Commission has no funds it expects soon to receive $2,500,000 from Congress.
The Commission is in session, preparing its annual report, and decided to hear delegates from the flooded districts, now that appropriations are to be made as soon as the money is received. No decision will be announced until the funds are ready for distribution.
The Commission will continue its work on the report tomorrow.
LEVEE DISTRICTS ASK COMMISSION FOR REPAIR AID
Body Hears Arguments and Adjourns to Work on Annual Congressional Report
St. Louis, Mo., June 13.—The Mississippi River Commission heard arguments, today, as to what the levee districts from northern Missouri to New Orleans need to repair the damage done by the flood this year, and to prevent a repetition of the devastation.
Although the Commission has no funds it expects soon to receive $2,500,000 from Congress.
The Commission is in session, preparing its annual report, and decided to hear delegates from the flooded districts, now that appropriations are to be made as soon as the money is received. No decision will be announced until the funds are ready for distribution.
The Commission will continue its work on the report tomorrow.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Mississippi River Commission
Levee Repairs
Flood Damage
Congressional Funds
Cairo Flood Prevention
Where did it happen?
Mississippi River Levee Districts From Northern Missouri To New Orleans; Cairo; St. Louis, Mo.
Story Details
Location
Mississippi River Levee Districts From Northern Missouri To New Orleans; Cairo; St. Louis, Mo.
Event Date
June 13
Story Details
Cairo citizens work to prevent flooding through levee improvements. The Mississippi River Commission hears arguments from levee districts for repair aid after this year's flood damage and to prevent repetition, expecting $2,500,000 from Congress; adjourns to prepare annual report.