Flood Threat Looms as Water Rises Overnight
Water levels climb through the night with damage rising along Mill Creek. Gardens are destroyed and numerous homes submerged as flood conditions worsen.
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26 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
1
Flood outlook cited as river to fall by tomorrow
Forecast officer Bassler said the river would stand near peak tonight and begin falling late tomorrow. He noted Maysville and Cincinnati showed little rise and that the climax of the flood was past. He warned damage was greatest to farmers near the rivers, with extensive inundation—more than 500 houses flooded at one point.
Mayor Fleischmann Orders Prompt Relief
After consulting the Board of Public Service Mayor Fleischmann directed Chief Deitsch to buy provisions valued at 250 for persons affected by floods. He said the amount could rise if needed and he would personally bear the value of goods required to aid the sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Fleischmann
Deitsch
Newport Flood Floods Three Cities Involving Water Shortages
Residents in Newport endure severe flooding as water shortages bite. City boats deliver groceries coal and water to addicted homes while milkmen row to supply daily milk. Saloons stay open with skiffs in front, bartenders on stilts, and a raft beer delivery. Damages loom as many lose pay and shelter in the flooded district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Fourth
Patterson Streets
Flood costs rise in Cincinnati and nearby cities
The flood is costing over $5 000 a day across Cincinnati Newport and Covington with thousands out of work and payroll losses pushing the total to about 3 000 000 dollars. Factory shutdowns and temporary lay offs mark the impact though officials note improved safety and fewer inundated properties compared with past floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Newport
Covington
Scott Pottery Co
Front Street
Furniture Co
National Carriage and Reed
Norton. & Cole’s
Globe Foundry and Pattern. Co
Earhart Foundry and Machine Co
Early & Daniels
Fimes Mighine Co
L. Ees
Diem & F A
Elaime Stove Co
Ing Paper*Co
Union Grain and Hay Co
Tennessee Lumber
Aieg Ogl
John Fetchiver
Tippenhauer
IS STATIONARY AT PORTSMOUTH
Great relief was reported last night from Huntington Catlettsburg Ashland and Ironton where the flood has been worst and at smaller places in that district there are rejoicings. The Kanawha and Big Sandy caused a temporary rise at Portsmouth but it was soon over. The river at 8 p m last night was stationary at Portsmouth at 58 5 feet. Ripley Higginsport Augusta and Dover were also stationary last night all having suffered earlier. People up the river prepare to avoid receding water rather than rising water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Catlettsburg
Ashland
Ironton
Portsmouth
Ripley
Higginsport
Augusta
Dover
Portsmouth Fights Rising Waters as Flood Worsens
A special dispatch from Portsmouth Ohio reports relentless flood fighting through Wednesday night and Thursday with levees under repair and pumps active for two days. The Ohio river stood at 58.5 feet, North End floodgate opened causing unexpected damage. Wheat crops across the Scioto and Ohio valleys faces ruin. several towns report farm losses, but no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
North End
Lucasville
Sciotoville
Wheelersburg
Ohio
Scioto
Hundreds Made Idle by Water at Maysville
The Kentucky flood leaves 470 workers idle as the river sits at 66.4 feet. The cotton mill closes and 240 workers are laid off while the shoe factory shelters under rising waters and 50 men lose jobs. Telephone lines are cut, severing links to major cities. Second Street in Aberdeen is submerged with homes at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Maysville
Second Street
Aberdeen
Slowest Fall of River in History at Parkersburg
Parkersburg West Virginia reports the Ohio River at twenty four feet and dropping an inch per hour. By morning it will be on the banks as residents scrub and restore businesses. Ohio River Railroad gangs operate along the line to resume regular service between Parkersburg and Wheeling. The flood extends along streets north from the Little Kanawha to Second Street. The recession is slower than any prior year due to a second rise in the Muskingum and Little Kanawha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio River Railroad Company
Wheeling
Bristol
Little Kanawha River
Second Street
Muskingum
Little Kanawha
Fortunes and marriages swirl in Rushville scandal
Frank Wilson, a clothing merchant, transferred 22000 dollars in goods to his wife then left for St Louis. Druggist Dyar Hazelrigg returned his wife to her mother after a talk. Wilson and Mrs Hazelrigg plan to marry after divorces. Both families are prominent in Rushville society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial ‘Tribune
Indianapolis
Frank Wison
Hvile
St.Louis
Dyar Hazelrigg
Greensburg
Wilson
Claude Camborne
Hazelrigg
Rushville
Giant elephant Charley kills keeper and dies after chase
In Peru Indiana on April 25 Big Charley a 43 year old three ton elephant killed keeper Henry Huffman formerly with the Lapearl circus near Columbus Ohio as the herd bathed in the Mississippi River Huffman drowned after Charley hurled him beneath the water The monster was shot killed along with other elephants later The show’s secretary ordered Charley killed after the incident Huffman had long served as Charley s master and the elephant was valued at 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearatch
Commercial Tribune
Peru
Ind
Big Charley
Benjamin E. Wallace
Henry Huffman
Lapearl Circus
Columbus
Alex. Morisit
Huffman
Mississippi River
Charley
Mr. Cory
Mr.Wallace
Rene
Pateae
New Or City
Patie
Man Fires From Flooded Home Aboard River Steamer
In Martinsville West Virginia last night a submerged home resident Harvey Harrigan fired seven shots at the steamer Genevieve as it neared shore. The boat was damaged with cabin glass shattered. Earl RioT Gregory and Captain Mike Davis were minorly hurt. Harrigan fled when police attempted arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
W. Va
Geneviéve
Sistersville
Harvey Harrigan
Genevieve
Earl
Gregory
Mike ‘Davis
Harrigan
Damages from Son Now Sues Parents
Miss Della Leonard sues John W. Whetstone Jr.'s parents for 10000 damages in Hamilton Circuit Court after a breach of promise suit for 5000. She alleges the parents refused to permit the engagement and marriage. The suit arises from a broken betrothal involving her former fiancé.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Ellwood
Ind
Della Leonard
Atlanta
John W. Whetstone, Jr
Hamilton
Young Whetstone
Chicago Clothing Makers Form an Association
The Chicago clothing manufacturers, with capital estimated at 15 to 20 million dollars, decide to form a national association after a visit by Eastern delegates. They expect to affiliate with Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee and other Western cities, denying price regulation aims while promising mutual aid and improved social relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
New York
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Cincinnati
National Association
San Francisco
South
America
A. W. Summerfield
Chicago Clothiers’ “Association
National Association of Clothing Manufacturers
Aunt of Mrs McKinley Dies in Canton
Mrs Maria Sexton aunt to Mrs McKinley dies in Canton Ohio after being at the White House during the early presidency. President's wife cannot attend the funeral due to the presidential party's Western trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton,o
Maria Sexton
McKinley
Notorious forgery suspect freed on technical ground
In Toledo on April 25 A D Fairburn alias Winters alias Waters was released in Probate Court after a preliminary examination. He admitted signing others names on fake checks but the court ruled no actual forgery was proven. The case left unsettled questions about related co defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Toledo
A.D. Fairburn
Winters
Waters
Father Saves Child as Freight Car Crushes Man in Yard
In Pennsylvania Railroad yards a car derailed into waiting workers. Jacob Hegel, 58, was killed by the crash. Edward Seifert, a father, tossed his four year old son into the river to save him, then jumped after him and both were saved. Hegel’s body was taken to the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Providence
Jacob Hegel
Gst
Frost Street
Ohio
Front Street
Hegel
Seifert
Edward Seifert
East Third Street
Sold Texas Oil Land Fetches Three Thousand An Acre
W E Hutton reports Beaumont Texas as oil excitement grows with crowds flocking in and hotel space scarce. The McFadden Weiss Company tied to Hutton sold a tract at the remarkable 3000 dollars per acre, amid a rush of buyers and long nights on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
W. E. Hutton
Beaumont
Tex
McFadden-Weiss Company
Mr. Hutton
Cingans
Mail Carrier and Horse Drowned Crossing Swollen Stream
F R McGoon longtime mail carrier between Stewart and New England Athens County Ohio drowned last night while attempting to cross a swollen stream. His horse also died and two mail pouches containing valuable matter were swept away and not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
New England
Athens
F. R. McGoon
Athens County
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Mill Creek
Bassler
Pittsburg
NEW Cincinnati Water Works
York Streets
Third Street
Licking
FIRST
Monmouth Streets
Catlettsbury
Trenton
Life and Property
Marietta
Charleston
Pleasant
Clothing Makers OF Chicago
Penn
Sylvania Yards
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