Flood Strains Pittsburgh as Rivers Swell and Homes Flood
Western Pennsylvania endures heavy floods as the Ohio tributaries overflow their banks. Between 60 and 60 counties floodwaters force 38,375 workers idle for four to five days with wage losses surpassing 326,748. Downriver Allegheny and Pittsburgh districts see flooded basements, rail disruptions, and transport shifts with gondolas replacing wheels in some wards.
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Etebure
Hele Rivera
Torrente
Ohio
Pittsburg
Aiscomfort
Milla
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Government Dam
Wat Herr's
Striking Lads Defy Union Rules At Minotola Glass Works
Reports from Hanmonton and Minotola detail a strike involving 20 boys drawing $2 weekly who refused to work at the glass works. Officials docked 50 cents per day for school attendance, while parents and the Day Master resisted. The same issue echoes in Wilkesbarre with wage disputes and idle labor tied to broader strikes.
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Nion
Hanmonton
Hoya
Venas Glass Works
Minotola
Winslow
Wilkesbarre
Traiers and
Rough Voyage of the Steamship Switzerland
The steam ship Switzerland of the International Mercantile Marine Company arrived from Antwerp after an 18 day voyage marked by severe gales. A February storm toppled steering gear for three days, with further minor damage. the vessel carried 231 passengers.
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Btsamer
Philadelphia
Switzerland
International Mercantile Marine Company
Antwerp
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Frederick.Mé
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John M. Brook
Capitolloptical CO
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