Greatest Flood Threatens Susquehanna Region Amid Rail Disruptions
In Pittston on March 2 a severe storm caused the Susquehanna River to rise rapidly, flooding lower town sections. Homes, mines, and yards flooded, with water reaching up to fifteen feet in some basements and forcing shutdowns as Lehigh Valley lines and Coxton yard were submerged.
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Scranton Tribune
Pittston
Susquehanna Avenue
Carpenter's Creek
Sturmerville
West Pittston
Stevens
Clear Spring
Wiliam Costello
BF. J. Burke
Luzerne
James Frick
Rrailroad
Price Streets
Price Street
Dershimer & Griffis Planing Mill
Tobias Ingram
Prive Street
J. J. Gallagher
Cornelius Evans
David McMurtrie
John McaAndrew
Mrs. Toole
John Hastle
Castle Garden
Thalian
Dr. Newth
John OD
Mangan
TL. Evans
Ithac
Lower
Ithaca
Lehigh Valley
Delaware
Western
West Hill
New York
Wilkes-Barre Flood Forces Citywide Evacuations
A severe surge on the Susquehanna tied up Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns with floodwaters covering North and West districts. Streets flooded, residents evacuated by boat, power and rail services disrupted, and at least nine deaths reported as mines and property suffer heavy losses.
Camelback Bridge Parts Washed Away in Harrisburg Flood
Exclusive wire reports the second and third piers of the Camelback bridge on the Harrisburg side washed away by early morning high water. Built in 1816 it may be the oldest Susquehanna bridge. South Harrisburg flooded. 200 people sought safety in Lochiel school. Rail traffic diverted to Cumberland Valley Bridge at Harrisburg. Steel works closed as flywheels flood. Water fears persist as river levels change.
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Harrisburg
Susquehanna River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rockville
Cumberland Valley
Bridgeport
Pennsylvania Steel Works
Steelton
Iron and Steel
South Harrisburg
Lochivl
Hecht
Erie
Lackawanna
New York
Buffalo
Waverly
Upper
Lisle
Joan Richardson
Susquehanna
River Flood Reaches High Peak In Williamsport Area
Exclusive Wire reports the Susquehanna River at Williamsport rose to 23 feet inches above low water at 6 oclock Saturday night, later receding to about 4 feet by early morning.
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Plymouth
Williamsport
Weet
Susquehanna River
Orlack Vonleht
Floods Ravage New York Rail Lines and Cities
Widespread Hudson river floods disrupt New York Central and Hudson River tracks from Albany to Buffalo and Rochester. Trains delayed or halted, bridges washed out, passengers stranded, power and telegraph lines hampered, and towns from Yonkers to Ithaca suffer rising waters and property loss. River levels crest with extensive lowland inundation across Orange to Wayne counties and the Southern Tier.
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New York
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Grand Central
West
Albany
Aiudson
Hiudson
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Detroit
Chicdigo
Southwestern Limited
Chicago Express
Wu. m
Buffalo Express
Atlantic Express
Lyons
Clyde River
New York Central
Hudson
Eastwaer
Forgeham
Franklin
Elmer
Shuler
Wayne County Electric Company
Lyons and Clyde
Saratoga
Adirondacks
Schenectady
Schearie Creek
One Thousand Families Affected by Floods in Binghamton
The Susquehanna and Chenango rivers have overflowed for thirty six hours in Binghamton forcing many to flee their homes. Rescue teams and row boats patrol flooded streets as residents face widespread displacement. Local authorities assess damage and coordinate relief efforts with state agencies.
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John Richardson
Factualye Wie
Aseciated Press
Binghamton, N
Busquehanna
Chenango
Paterson Faces Severe Flood After Fire Blazes
Paterson New Jersey endures a second disaster as Passaic River floods homes along the riverfront and reaches up to second story levels. Hundreds are homeless with Rogers locomotive works and silk dye mills nearby. Rescue workers struggle as Richards the carpenter dies after boat capsizes amid efforts to evacuate residents. River recedes late evening, easing immediate danger.
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Paterson
N. J
Passaic
Spruce Street
Rogers Locomotive Works
Fifth Regiment
Richards
Kearns Brothers Dye Works
Delaware River Flood Reaches Fourteen Feet In Trenton
The Delaware River peaked at fourteen feet above normal in Trenton at 2 PM. Ice choked waters rushed along, flooding Fair Street and Mill Street in Morrisville and forcing twenty families to use boats. Pennsylvania rail lines along the river were disrupted as the Belvidere round near Lambertville experienced washouts delaying evening service from Trenton to Phillipsburg.
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Trenton
N. J
Mareth 2
Dela Wire
Fair Street
Mill Street
Morrisville
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ambos Division
Pennsylvania Ralroad
Bordentown
Belvidere
Lambartville
Joulet
Phillipsburg
Suffering at Elmira as floods ease and relief urged
Rain filled Elmira area with many families driven from homes and seeking shelter in Balva tion Army buildings Father Mathew Temperance clubhouses and hotels. Rail traffic from several lines resumes while Lehigh Valley faces weeklong halt. Property damage estimated at 75000 dollars. Mayor Flood calls citizens meeting Monday to plan relief.
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Vimita
Chemung
Balvation Army
Father Mathew Temperance Society
Central
Lackawanna
Erie
Lehigh Valley
Flood
Citisens
Wisconsin Woman Alleges Hugged Against Her Will
Mrs. Sarah Staten of Sauk County seeks 15000 in a suit filed after alleging that David G. James of Richland Center hugged or kissed her three times without consent. The deposition was given before Judge Kelsey and the trial is set for April in Richland County district court. James, a well known farmer and former Grand Army of the Republic official, denies the charge calling it blackmail.
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Wisconsin
Associated Proes
Baraboo
Wis
Sarah Staten
Sauk County
Kelsey
David G. James
Richland Center
Richland County
Eieult
James
Prince Henry Moves Westward on Southern Tour
Prince Henry of Prussia traveled from Chattanooga toward Indianapolis after visiting Lookout Mountain. His journey passed through Alabama Tennessee Kentucky and Indiana with brief stops in Nashville Louisville Bowling Green and Indianapolis. Crowds greeted him with enthusiasm and Fisk University singers entertained him in Nashville.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Alabama
Tennessee
Nashville
Kentucky
Louisville
Bowling Green
Indiana
Tnndianapolis
St. Louis
South
Fisk University
Admiral Evans
Prince Henry
Tom
Royal Special
Cincinnati
Prince
Ville Mide
Traitors Revealed by Lukban Capture in Philippine Skirmish
In Morong province Pena Peligarde led twenty five armed men to Cainta capturing the president Ampll and most of the town police. A force is sent to free him as letters with Lukbo indicate new suspected insurgent collaborators. Also reports Cebu police assault on the Spanish consul prompted suspension of Cebu's president Benor Reyes and an immediate investigation.
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Manila
Flores
Rigal
Feligardo
Vavnte Provines
Peligarde
Cainta
Morongk
Senor Ampll
Ladrines
Lukbo
Saar
Teline
United States
Philippine Commission
Cebu
Presidente of
Benor Reyes
Backstive Wire from The Avsvelatd Pros
Arrived reports list ships and origins including Bretagne Naplea Geno Liverpool Queenstown Rowton and New England Saples Philadelphia Westhinland Liverpool Armad Nomadic Gravestend and Heverford with New York notes. The item reads like a ship movement bulletin with multiple arrivals and destinations centered on Atlantic ports.
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Fiy
House Debates Postal Affairs Amid Ship Subsidy Spotlight
The House shifts focus to postal issues next week starting with a bill to place free rural delivery on a contract basis. Senate plans include continued debate on the ship subsidy bill with speeches from Frye and others, while Turner abandons review of Frye’s ruling and Republican caucus weighs Cuban reciprocity.
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Turner
Washington
Senate
Hoar
Curtis
Cullom
Lup
Frye
Ecomittes On
Commerce
Clay
Veet
Mallory
House of Representatives
Wil Mike
Tunnel Route Revisions For Scranton Rapid Transit
Reports say the new rapid transit company will not abandon the tunnel project to central Scranton. A temporary surface route will be used for about a year while the tunnel is completed, with a ROW secured from South Side to connect the north and south mills area. Ground clearing for the power house and car shops begins, with demolition of nearby structures and the blast furnace buildings under specified contracts.
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Central City
Scranton
Living Avenue
Film Street
Barrow-Gaage
Cora
Center City
Compans
Mattesstraet
Weather Forecast for Washington March 2 Easter Period Outlook
March 2 forecast calls for Monday and Tuesday with Easter period warm spells turning to colder conditions Monday with possible puddles. Strong winds across the region and occasional showers expected, with cooler temperatures into the midweek.
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Washington
Amlarch
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
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Exeterborough
Marcy
Vosburg
Heidelberg
Dupont
Lehigh Valley Company
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Erie Company
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Chemung River
Tunkhannock Bridge
Wilkes-Barre
Exchalge
Isti
Nanthcoke
Westmoor
Firwood
Riverside
Steining
Wyoming Valley
Rowland
Wyo T. Butler
Tiverside
Nanticoke
Wilkes-Barre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Mauch Chunk
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Pitttaton
Central Railroad of
Buttonwood
William P. Reilly
Richard Beckett
Luzerne Borough
North Street
Reilly
Beechert
Wickes-Barre
New York Central Railroad
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New York Central Railway
New York City
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Chatham
Boston and Albany
Weat Shore Railroad
Rotterdan Junction
Hudson River
Castleton
Carrvalla
Brookview
Horton and Albany
Yonkers
Hasting
Hla
Palmyra
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Utica
Mohawk River
Rome
Mohawk Valley
Traci
West Shore
Schuyler Junction
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Oneida
Manele
Olean
Allegheny River
Shawmut
Haskill
Riverhurst
Bennaylvinia
Middletown
Orange
Bullivuan
Midway Park
Binghamton
Asdciaded Press
Salvation Army
Presa
Congress
Lukban
Tillman-M’laurin
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