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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1901
Page
2
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Floodwaters submerge hundreds of acres along the river as severe washouts disrupt the Philadelphia and Reading Railway north of Blue Mountain. All Schuylkill tributaries overflow their banks, creating the worst flood in years.
The freshet in the Delaware and Lehigh rivers causes extensive damage across the region. Rail traffic halted as water rises toward midnight, with the Lehigh overflowing tracks at Bethlehem. Canal damage estimated at $90,000 and 200 homes flooded costing nearly $30,000. No reported human fatalities.
Destructive flood from heavy rain and mountain snowmelt floods Lehigh river and Allentown, flooding power houses and mills including Adelaide silk and American Steel and Wire plants. Trolley service halted, rail lines washed out, communications cut, no deaths reported, horses drowned, Susquehanna/Erie rail disruptions continue across region.
Bedford Pa December 15 heavy wind and rain storm causes widespread damage. Rain torrent floods low areas along Raystown branch surpassing prior records. Tracks washed out at Bedford division railroad, power house struck, delaying trains near Saxton by two hours. Trestle at Lyburger farm washed away.
Yesterdays heavy rainfall flooded the Juniata valley and Raystown branch, obliterating stream lines. The Juniata river rose fourteen feet as farmers suffered enormous losses, roads are impassable and homes were abandoned temporarily. In Lewistown Kishacoquillas and Jack's creeks rose about ten feet, damaging property, a railroad bridge was displaced, and travel on several lines halted.
A fierce rain and windstorm in Lancaster caused extensive damage in the early hours. Several buildings including Fulton’s Opera House Hotel Lincoln Stevens House and St Mary’s Catholic Church lost roofs while streets bore fallen limbs and brick debris statewide reports say the county was not as badly hit.
Harrisburg reports the Susquehanna River rising nine inches per hour since 2 AM with continued ascent expected through the night. Two feet of water flooded the Harrisburg Water Works engine room as heavy rainfall in the Juniata valley and west branch areas drives the freshet.
Pittsburgh reports show three rivers rising with a cold wave delaying the crest. Weather bureau warns ships cannot reach safety before the rise and expects significant damage to craft and infrastructure as the Monongahela and Allegheny push higher. Water gauges indicate Allegheny at 9 PM around 7 inches and Monongahela at 26 feet 7 inches.
Rivers along the Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio surged with highs around 26 to 28 feet as floods threatened Pittsburg. Seventy-five empty barges and fifty loaded boats broke from moorings, plunging down the Ohio. barges damaged Brown's Landing and Duquesne docks, with wrecks blocking the channel and rail bridges washed out further upstream. Weather official Frank Ridgeway warned of a near-zero low tomorrow as rainfall totals reached three inches in 24 hours.
Wheeling braces for a thirty three foot Ohio River stage with water a foot above danger. Headwater reports warn of possible higher rises unless a deep cold spell limits the flood. Streams across West Virginia are rising higher than ever before.
A Pennsylvanian freight train on the Philadelphia and Erie division ran through a two span bridge over Lycoming Creek between Williamsport and Newberry at 6 this morning. Three men died: Joan Martz engineer Frederick Glass fireman George Harley brakeman. All were Sunbury residents. The fast freight No 83 was three hours late due to storm disruption. The bridge pier may have given way as the swollen creek carried engine and nine cars into the water. Rescue could not reach bodies because of high waters.
A Post special from Lexington Va reports heavy rain for thirty six hours has driven North River beyond its banks—the highest level in six years. Woodstock also saw heavy rain with a sharp 54 degree drop in 18 hours.
In Youngstown Ohio on December 15 Mrs John Bloondecker aged thirty and her five year old daughter Bessie drowned when a sudden river flood swept away a small river bank building where the family resided. The incident occurred last night as waters rose swiftly.
Peking dispatches report a growing crisis as China is squeezed between Russia and a three-power front led by Great Britain the United States and Japan. Prince Ching negotiates a tentative treaty draft while Tokyo demands concessions equal to Russia’s gains.
In Berlin on December 15 Emperor William awarded Marquis Ito, the Japanese statesman, the Order of the Red Eagle marking a notable honor from the German crown amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
Weather brief notes the morning low of 12 degrees below zero rising to 3 below as winds slacken after clearing skies. Forecasters predict moderate weather and rising temperatures tomorrow. Despite hardship among the poor, there were no deaths attributed to the cold today.
Ira Hillard aged forty was found dead near Olive Texas after freezing while attempting to walk home from Kountze in dense fog. Sweeney of the steamer Rand suffered severe frostbite to ears face and hands during the port attempt in the fog.
In Atlanta on December 15 a colored woman died as a result of the ongoing cold snap. The local low hit 13 degrees above zero by 10 p.m. A national note reports freezing in Chattanooga at 6 degrees above zero, the coldest since 1899, while Oxford Mississippi records 10 degrees below zero for the coldest night in twenty years.
Washington December weather forecast lists fair and warmer outlooks for Kentucky Indiana Illinois and Lower Michigan with temperatures rising, southerly winds, and possible snow in northern Illinois and northern Michigan. The report from W. T. Blythe shows temperature data, precipitation, and departures from normal.
Cincinnati records a zero degree night as the Ohio River rises and shanty boats shift along the riverfront. Doc Orr is found frozen to death near Fort Thomas after getting lost en route home. Lima reports a drop from 56 to eight below zero causing gas outages and delayed railroad service.
In Louisville on December 15 the official thermometer dropped to 7 degrees below zero at 8 AM, and stood at 1 degree below tonight as the temperature fell. The bitter cold caused many trains to run two to three hours late and several outbound trains reduced their coaches to ease handling.
Intensely cold weather keeps relief workers busy as the temperature falls from six above zero toward zero. The Tennessee River is on a rampage after heavy rains, threatening further distress overnight.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis, noted dress designer, remained in severe condition after a brutal assault in her Tessence street home last Monday night. Detectives Tuesday said there was no improvement in her mental state and continued investigations were underway.
Sheboygan Wisconsin on December 15 saw the thermometer fall to 18 below zero as Captain John Bolton and Mate Thom...
ships arriving and departing under December schedules at New York Queenstown Southampton Moville Havre ports. Vessels include Etruria La Bretagne Canadian Celtic Campania Bremen Furnessia La Gascogne with routes to and from Liverpool Havre Boston Glasgow New York and Bremen.
Lexington report notes Richard Croker, with Senator Murphy and others, visiting Tock Springs for a health retreat. The group, including David Gideon and Quarantine Inspector Corsby, toured local wintering sites such as Crater' Beaut and Mamentas Sue as part of a health economy visit.
Venezuelan general Vicente Sanchez reports Liberals with 4000 Venezuelan support captured Rio Hacha on December 10 after Clodomiro Castillo and Cirlo Pupo defeated 2000 Conservative troops near Treinta. Uribe Uribe directs from Maracaibo, pursuing Bucaramanga amid reported Tolima capital seizure.
London report notes Miss Maxine Eliott presiding at the Old Players Club ladies night at the Criterion. American and English professionals attended. Toasts honored King Edward and President Roosevelt. Eliott thanked the president for the welcome and joked about kissing those with beards or pleasing complexions.
A Vienna report claims Count Golachowski the Austro Hungarian minister of foreign affairs plans to resign after Emperor Francis Joseph refused to back his proposal to placate German complaints tied to anti German demonstrations in Galicia.
Albany dispatch reports the American Palace Car Company incorporated with $5,000,000 capital. Prominent figures listed include J. H. Havaly of International Power, L. W. President of Empire Bank, and W. J. Arkell of New York. Directors include leading railroad interests and Rane Nagelmuaker, famed European sleeping car magnate.
Forty saloon keepers attended the H Avenue Congregational Church tonight by invitation of pastor Rev C W Carroll. The visit followed a saloon keeper's claim that their occupation barred church entry. Carroll did not reference their calling in the sermon, stating they were always welcome.
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