Mt Vernon Flood Wrecks Rail Line and City Streets
A devastating flood inundated west and south Mt Vernon crippling the Pennsylvania Railway property and washing out roadbeds and bridges. Tracks near the shops were undermined while passenger and express trains were held at Gambier as floodwaters rose and damaged road infrastructure. The disaster caused thousands in losses with downtown Water street and Riverside park dyke breaches flooding West Gambier and West Walnut streets, forcing evacuations and overwhelming city services.
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Pennsylvania Railway Co
Pennsylvania Ry. Co
Water Street
Mt. Vernon
Trafic
Gambier
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Gara
Eridge
L. 3. Kinnaird
Entirg Light Plant Stopped by Coal Shortage and Wires
The electric light plant shut down due to coal shortage and tangled wires. Workers reached the facility by boat rope as the city lost electric current. Officials said submersion of boilers was not the cause, but limited coal and tangled cables prevented reconnection.
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Dan' Wer
Darrah
Danger Point at the viaduct in flood turmoil
The narrative describes a dangerous flood scenario where a boat or structure battles a powerful current. Foremost danger is the vessel sinking or striking the viaduct, potentially loosening abutments and toppling the Pennsylvania bridge viaduct under relentless water pressure.
Woman rides cow to safety in Gambier Street flood
Mrs Delgoufire a resident on West Gambier street used a cow as a mount to escape rising flood waters. She was rescued by a passing wagon as boats and rafts hastily built or improvised carried many residents to safer land. Two thirds of homes in the flooded districts were deserted before dawn Tuesday.
Church Opens to Shelter Flood Refugees in Distressed District
As floods drive residents from homes to higher ground, many wander aimlessly seeking shelter. Public buildings were opened and relief offered, with the M. K. church opening around ten oclock to provide protection for a large number of people.
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M. K
Riverside Park Dyke Threatens Massive Flood Risk
An alarm warns that the Riverside Park dyke could fail with rising water levels. Efforts rush to divert the increasing current as another storm could submerge the area, threatening the entire Riverside rivulet and surrounding homes and streets.
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Riverside Park
Riverside
Crossing in Danger at Pennsylvania and B&O Crossing
Flashing flood threats endanger the Pennsylvania and B&O crossing where a bridge and railway approaches are washed out. Crew at work at noon to save the junction as tracks from the Pennsylvania line west of the intersection are undermined and a washout looms.
Freyol Home Submerged With Occupants Stranded
The L. W. Freyol residence near the Night plant at South McKenzie Street was nearly half submerged as Monday night’s rising water cut off access from the banks. Occupants could not be rescued and faced a dangerous position while attempting to move out.
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L. W. Frepdl
Nght
McKenaie Street
Washouts close to Siltey bridge disrupt transport
A damaged OCR report notes track and road bed washed out on both sides of the Glide and B. and track near the Siltey bridge. The worst washout south of it tore away the bed nearly the full distance to the C. A. C. crossing, caused by the same bank of water that damaged the Pennsylvania road bed to the south.
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Pennsylvania
Drift Patterns At Sea See Small Refugees
On drifting floes and debris, numerous small animals sought safety in the seething waters. Muskrats, Norway rats, mice, and other creatures clung to floating objects and were swept along at a rapid pace. Some drifted farther upstream, carried by the current.
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Norway
Dinavwened
Public Schools Dismissed After Light Attendance
The public schools were dismissed for the day after a light Tuesday morning turnout, averaging about one to eight pupils per room. Superintendent Alan ordered the day off as rural district scholars could not attend.
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Alan
Horse Drowned At Standard Oil Station Stable Incident
A horse stabled near the old electric light plant at a Standard Oil Station drowned after water backed into the stable pocket. The animal was reportedly forgotten or weighed down, unable to keep its head above water.
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Standard Oil Company
Standard “Oil
Colt Carrying Brave Rescue At Riverside Park
Amid flood chaos in the city, owner Nerd Seeman helped save a young colt foundered near West Chestnut Street by Riverside Park. Beeman, the owner of the animal, fed it and guided the frightened horse to higher ground, securing it at his stable.
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Seeman
Tedia
West Chestnut Street
On a Woat Gambier Street Woman Rides To Numerous Incidents
A garbled report describes a street scene on Gambier Street with a woman riding and multiple incidents observed by bystanders. The text is unclear but indicates chaotic activity and widespread amusement among witnesses. Names, dates, or precise locations are not recoverable from the fragment.
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Gambier Street
Mt Vernon Telephone Firms Report Flood Damage
Mt Vernon area suffered major telephone outages as floodwaters entered homes via cellars and short circuited lines. The Mt Vernon and Bell companies faced widespread outages near Gambler and Dial mills, with operators kept busy handling subscriber calls about food conditions while service remained generally maintained.
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Mt. Vernon
Roth Telephone Companies
Mt. Vernon TelePhone Company
Bell Company
Mt. Vernon Company
Gambler
Dial Mills
Knox County
No Train Service Through Mt. Vernon Reported
Railroad officials in Mt. Vernon stated Tuesday that there would be no train service through Mt. Vernon for the next forty eight hours due to flooded tracks and unsafe bridges. No mail or passenger movement in or out is expected for several hours.
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Mt. Vernon
Mail Carriers Struggle in Flood Impeded Rounds
City mail carriers faced major difficulties during Tuesday's flood. Deliveries were blocked west of the B and O tracks on West Vine West Gambier and Went High streets while workers waded through water up to their hips on South Main Street south of Front to collect mail from boxes.
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Weat Vine
West Gambier
South Main Street
Rural carriers unable to reach routes due to high waters
Rural mail carriers from Mt. Vernon failed to complete their routes Tuesday as floodwaters covered most roads. The downpour and rising streams hindered travel, preventing deliveries and servicing in surrounding areas.
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Mt. Vernon
Flooded Basements Hit South Main Street Businesses
Water flooded the basements of multiple South Main Street businesses Tuesday morning. Kelser Dowds and A A Dowds Dry Goods reported stock damage while workers pumped water from basements. Cellars on both sides from the viaduct to Frost Street were flooded with water.
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South Main Street
South Main’ S Street
Kelser Dowds Company
A. A. Dowds Dry Goods Company
Main Atreet
Frost Srpet
Elks Offer Quarters During Flood Relief Effort
Mt Vernon Lodge No. 140 B P O Elks offered use of their home to the Charity Association to shelter people displaced by a flood. The plan was discussed Tuesday morning and arrangements were made to house affected residents until water levels receded.
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
B. P.O Rilke
Charity Association
Water Rise Records at Pennsylvania Station
A rushed report from Pennsylvania Station notes rapidly rising waters Tuesday morning. Officials record increments of height ranging from five to six inches across several time windows, including early morning and near 7:30 a.m., with figures fluctuating as conditions change.
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Pennsylvania Station
Omdaia
Thin City
Service Rendered By Ambulances In West End Flood
On Tuesday morning alarms warned of a dangerous flood in the west end. Ambulances, patrol wagon, moving vans, and other conveyances rushed to the scene. McCormick's ambulance first removed Master Robert McCormick who had just undergone appendicitis surgery. The fleet then evacuated other sick residents and carried them to safety while other vehicles moved residents from homes engulfed by the floodwaters.
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Weet End
West End
McCormick
Robert McCormick
West Cheatout Street
Weat End
West End Dyke Breached Flood Submerges Homes
A severe dyke breach at Walnut Street caused water to flood the West End by 4 a.m. Submerged blocks stretched from Walgut to Alb, with the power house and many houses inundated. Residents built temporary dykes as the main break widened, water rising along Walnut, High, West Vine, and West Gambler streets.
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Walgut Street
Alb
West High “Street
Walnut Street
High Street
West Vine
West Gambler
Mulberry Street
West Front
Special Train Run To Bring Mt Vernon People Home
A special B & O train ran Newark to Mt Vernon to transport many residents home after high water blocked service. The extra trip reached Mt Vernon about 11 PM Monday to avoid stranded travelers remaining in Newark and Columbus.
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Mt. Vernon
Newark
Columbus
Mt. ‘Vernon
Bridge Washes Away At Gambier Street River Crossing
The large bridge across Kokosing river at the west end of Gambier street was washed away by high waters Tuesday at nine o'clock. The structure collapsed into the stream and most of it was carried away, considered one of the most substantial bridges in the county.
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Gambier Street
Kokosing River
Flood Wipes Out Bridges Along Bellville Ohio
Flooding swept through Bellville Ohio on March 25 washing out several yards of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks and destroying two small bridges. The Steel bridge, a county landmark, was also washed away. Numerous families were displaced as high waters trapped residents in their homes.
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Bellville
Baltimoro and Ohio Railroad
Buckeye City Bridge Wreck Cuts Traffic
Buckeye City Ohio March 25 Wages bridge spanning the stream at this place was washed away by the Feee cartis total. This practically cuts off vehicle traffic from Danville.
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Buckeye City
Ohio
Danville
Family in danger as flood traps Dial family at mill
The Dial mill east of town and the Dial family faced rising waters on March 25. The mill was completely surrounded by water forcing the family to seek safety on the roof until floodwaters receded.
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Gambler
Dial
Dist
Forty Year Test of Chamberlaie's Cough Remedy
The article notes a cough remedy named Chamberlaie that gained public attention in 1872 and has since grown to worldwide fame as a cure for coughs. It emphasizes exceptional merit lasting forty years and widespread reputation.
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Chamberlaie
Water inundates Kentvale area as mill foundation erodes
At the Kentvale site the water rose to the second story and forced residents to flee. The mill’s foundation may be washed away as floodwaters threaten the town. Elsewhere Judge Rinehart was arrested Monday on charges of petty larceny after failing to appear. he pleaded not guilty. Roaring was held for Wednesday arraignment after posting bond.
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Noel Andi
Rindmart
Jegee Rinehart
Tie
Arraignen Md Rin Roaring
Yo'ulock
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