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President Wilson's Messages
For the Relief of the Stricken States

To Mayor Dahlman, of Omaha:

"I am deeply distressed at the news received from Nebraska. Can we
help you in any way?

"WOODROW WILSON."

To Governor Ralston, of Indiana,
and Governor Cox, of Ohio:

"I deeply sympathize with the people of your state in the terrible
disaster that has come upon them. Can the Federal Government assist
in any way?

"WOODROW WILSON."

To the Nation:

"The terrible floods in Ohio and Indiana have assumed the
proportions of a national calamity. The loss of life and the
infinite suffering involved prompt me to issue an earnest appeal to
all who are able in however small a way to assist the labors of the
American Red Cross to send contributions at once to the Red Cross
at Washington or to the local treasurers of the society.

"We should make this a common cause. The needs of those upon whom
this sudden and overwhelming disaster has come should quicken
everyone capable of sympathy and compassion to give immediate aid
to those who are laboring to rescue and relieve.

"WOODROW WILSON."

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Indicating the gravity of the situation in Ohio, a telegram from
Governor Cox was received by Secretary of War Garrison asking for food
and medical supplies and tents for the sufferers.

Secretary Garrison promptly took steps to meet the emergency, and the
supplies requested were sent by express to Columbus. The two experienced
officers who handled the Mississippi flood situation, Majors Normoyle
and Logan, were also ordered to proceed to Columbus to aid Governor Cox.

All troops in Western New York and all available troops in the Central
Department were ordered to hold themselves in readiness to proceed to
relief work in Ohio and Indiana, if needed.

President Wilson issued his appeal for funds for the Red Cross following
a conference with Miss Mabel Boardman, chairman of the relief board of
the organization.

The Secretary of the Treasury enlisted promptly in the relief movement,
and the public