Flood of 1907 Devastates Western Pennsylvania Towns
In March 1907 Western Pennsylvania faced a catastrophic flood worst since 1832. The Allegheny region saw 36 feet of rising water, damaging thousands of goods, shutting industries, crippling telephone and power services, and forcing many workers from their jobs. Major firms like Joseph & Co suffered, while theaters Belasco and Gayety were hit hard. Transport and utilities collapsed in flooded districts along the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Kiskiminellas rivers, with losses estimated up to $20,000,000.
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Allegheny Unty Light Co
Oded
Belasco
Gayety
Moora
Joseph ‘& Co
Pittsburg
Ing
Ali
Allegheny
Ahela
Kiskimbuelas Rivera
Irania
Turtle Creek
Hany
Thalr Losy
Baltimore’& Ohio Railroad
Huntington
Portamouth
Ohio River
Giachinati
Bassler
Cinelnnati
Eighth Street
Mill Creek
Union
Liverpool
Wellsville
Tourist on Catalina Island Narrow Ledge Rescued
A tourist clung to a crumbling ledge on Catalina Island for two days and nights. He slid but could not regain footing, daylight boaters passing within sight. He collapsed during the escape attempt as rescuers closed in.
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Cataline Island
Geles
Cal
Alina Island
Sani
Flood and Fire Ravage Ohio River Towns
Wheeling and nearby districts reel from a combined flood and forestal fires. Eighteen Syrians drown as panicked residents flee the Warwick Pottery Co plant amid rising floodwaters. Rescue crews grapple while a riverboat crew saves about 100 people. Losses in Wheeling, Bridgeport, and New Martinsville reach into the hundreds of thousands, with total regional damage approaching millions. Findings include Bridgeport fires destroying Scott Lumber Co mill and hotels, and Huntington reporting Ohio River crest near 68.3 feet.
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Wheeling
Warwick Pottery Co
Mike Brethes
Rosa Bertas
Atnghi
Elias Mitchell
Allen Bertas
Frank Holmes
Simion Ellas
Charles Matthews
Buralig
Herolc
Hull
Board of Trade
Ohio
New
Martinsville Glass Co
Warwick
Y. ML. Og.a
Bridgeport
Wira
Scott Lumber Co
Labelle
Huntington
W. Va
Central City
Catleltsburg
Ceredo
Proctorville
Two Bodies Recovered From Bridge Wreck Near Pittsburg
At West Penn division of the Pennsylvania railroad the wrecked bridge over Deet creek collapsed during a flood. Two bodies were recovered from the debris and moved to Willison's undertaking rooms in Allegheny. Rescue efforts continued for the remaining body as cranes aided in lifting the sunken locomotive and driver.
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Pittsburg
Deet Creek
West Penn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Willison
Cadar Avenue
Allegheny
R. T. Morrow
Blairsvile
Carpenter
Pittsburg Market Prices Mixed and Cattle Values Report
Pittsburg markets show mixed shelled goods and dairy items including new yellow shelled corn, various butter and cheese prices, and several cattle figures. Prices list fat steers from 4.50 to 6.60, veals from 2.00 to 9.80, pigs and sheep figures mixed, with general ranges for feed steers and stockers noted.
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Ohio
New York
New
Relief work begins ties of life in flood city
Wheeling West Virginia appeals for aid as two thirds of the population in the flood zone are destitute. A relief station opened with subscriptions supplying food clothing and coal to about 1000 people by noon. Railroads and streetcars resume limited service as cleanup crews clear flooded wholesale districts and funerals for Syrian victims proceed.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Washington
Oliver
Welleburg
Red Cross
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