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Domestic News
June 10, 1903
The Daily Morning Journal And Courier
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Flood waters breached the Illinois Central embankment and rushed into southern East St. Louis, causing residents to flee; reports suggest the entire city may be flooding, but unconfirmed.
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St. Louis, June 10.—Word was received here at 2:10 o'clock this morning that the water is rushing into East St. Louis from the south side in a torrent, and people are fleeing for their lives.
The heavy pressure that tore away the Illinois Central embankment swept other barriers aside and flowed on in a torrent into the southern portion of the city. There is no means of communication except by telephone, and the excitement is so great that little can be learned. One report has it that the entire city is being flooded, but it cannot be confirmed.
St. Louis, June 10.—Word was received here at 2:10 o'clock this morning that the water is rushing into East St. Louis from the south side in a torrent, and people are fleeing for their lives.
The heavy pressure that tore away the Illinois Central embankment swept other barriers aside and flowed on in a torrent into the southern portion of the city. There is no means of communication except by telephone, and the excitement is so great that little can be learned. One report has it that the entire city is being flooded, but it cannot be confirmed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
East St Louis Flood
Embankment Breach
Flood Torrent
City Flooding
Where did it happen?
East St. Louis
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
East St. Louis
Event Date
June 10
Outcome
people fleeing for their lives; potential flooding of entire city unconfirmed
Event Details
Water rushed into East St. Louis from the south side in a torrent after heavy pressure tore away the Illinois Central embankment and swept other barriers aside, flooding the southern portion; communication limited to telephone amid great excitement.