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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1901
Page
3
Vast floods in Pennsylvania and New York swamp rivers and towns. Susquehanna, Lehigh, and Lackawanna rivers overflowed, flooding villages, drowning workers, and halting mines and mills. Bridges, rail lines, and bridges were damaged as residents fled by boat and货yard.
Pittsburg and surrounding areas brace for rising river levels as the Allegheny Monongahela and Youghiogheny gauge heights surge. Officials warn of widespread flooding damaging homes basements and ships along the rivers while power and transport disruption loom as the cold snap delays relief efforts.
Severe flood damage reported across central and northern New York after heavy rain and snow. Cities like Ithaca Syracuse Binghamton and Utica suffer washed out bridges power outages and flooded streets. Rail lines Lehigh Valley Lackawanna and Oneida creeks breach banks, hundreds of homes inundated, and evacuations continue as rivers rise.
Severe floods strand travelers and cripple communications across the region. Telegraph and telephone lines are down as the Susquehanna and Delaware rivers rise floodbanks, threatening homes and roads along the low-lying towns.
In Easton on December 15 floodwaters from the Delaere and Lehigh rivers forced railroad traffic to halt as waters rise about a foot per hour. The rising flood has caused thousands of dollars in damage to industries around Easton and the surrounding area.
A fierce rate and wind storm struck Lancamor Pennsylvania in the early hours, tearing roofs from several structures. Among the damaged sites were Fulton’s Opera House, Lionel Emporothe, Blevems and At, and Abery’s Catholic Church, leaving many horses injured or displaced.
Farmers along the Jeolare river and Rays town branch streams face crop and grain losses as they clear fields and abandon homes. Severe conditions and rising waters push residents to relocate temporarily.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on December 15 residents reported two feet of water in the water works reservoir and near facilities as high water affected operations amid possible flooding.
Berlin reports December trade conditions with Spaniards Portuguese and Chinese purchases lifting sentiment. Argentina debt fears linger while German loans offer mixed results. Iron and coke markets decline with plan to cut further, yet American demand steadies. European industry shows uncertainty as German gold and iron shares resist gloom.
London reports a dull start to the week with a weak mood in equities though the outlook is not ominous. Copper and copper-related shares show declines while South African gains and large mineral floats constrain sentiment. A UK tobacco firm faces doubts over dividends amid capital concerns, with speculation of a clash between market forces and company prospects.
Manchester reports that opinion now favors a crop smaller than earlier expected and prices may rise further. Turbulent telegraphic links and slow New York tape delays hampered week activities while buyers waited for oversea demand to adjust. Yarns harden and spinners resist higher prices. turnover disappointed as traders delay purchases.
La Liberte argues that an Argentine Chilean war would please American imperialists and serve their Monroe doctrine aims. The piece notes Paris and other powers would object to external interference in South American affairs while the United States might be pleased.
Earthquake shocks hit Manila on December 14, tearing down a house and damaging many small structures. The event is described as the worst quake felt in this area in years and caused widespread alarm among residents.
K P Ripley president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe starts a morning trip to Galveston city property and plans to proceed to Beaumont this afternoon after meeting with road officers.
Two Morgan steamships expected in Galveston next week to load freight destined for Houston. The move aims to ease freight congestion at Houston port by diverting cargo to Galveston. Local officials anticipate quicker shipping operations and relief for the Houston hub.
Signor Marconi announced reception of wireless signals across the Atlantic from Cornwall to Newfoundland. He described elevating a kite to transmit messages to a receiving station near St John’s, noting repeated signals in Morse like code and promising further experiments from Newfoundland with local support and British oversight.
A December report from Berlin notes the German emperor weighs the link between workers productivity and beer consumption during shifts. Inquiries suggest beer may hinder accuracy, fueling a movement to exclude beer from factories. some plants already test restricting beer, while others resist a broader ban.
The Queen and Prince Henry arrived at The Hague with flags out and station decorated. The queen and prince were welcomed by the queen mother at her residence after a brief ride through crowds, with royal balcony greeting and royal salutes observed.
A San Fu dispatch reports a famine commissioner predicts a repeat of the Chinese famine. The Shen Ai province is expected to suffer about 2,500,000 deaths, or a percent of the population, indicating severe impact.
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The city gears up for a royal reception honoring Great Incobonee E. D. Wiley and allied chiefs. Preparations include a grand ceremony with military pageantry, a large invitation list, and tight security as prominent visitors arrive for a week of events and the Wednesday red letter day.
High officials from across the nation meet in St Louis as governors proclaim December 20 as a Flag Day commemorating the transfer of the Louisiana Purchase from France to the United States. Weather permitting, events mark the historic New Orleans transfer date.
Maritime notices from Galveston list vessel movements and cargo details for December 15. Entries reference ships from New York and Denver Am lines, noting arrivals, departures, and harbor statuses for the day.
A fragment from December highlights Alvin residents traveling to Houston for a lecture by Professor J W Baxi and visiting school officials. Dexter Beusag resident L B Bullington passed through Alvin en route to Cuba. William Dyer and sister Miss Sadie departed for Baxiop to establish a home, with D K Porter attending a conference in Homtevitty.
A promotional note urges readers to participate in a campaign against calomel and to take Hopi products as part of the effort. The item emphasizes consumer action and a branded remedy.
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