Serious Loss of Life and Damage Along River Tumen Tokyo, Sept. 4.
Press despatches from Seoul give} the gist of a report from the Governor of Kankyo Hokudo Province, in north-eastern Korea, in which it is stated that the worst flood for many' years has resulted in heavy loss of Rife and destruction of property in the regions bordering on the River Owing to the breakdown of cor munications exact details are still lacking, but it is estimated about 500 persons have been drowned and 400 washed away.
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