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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
8
City residents become homeless as floodwaters drive people from homes and flood-stalls. Streets of the borough are navigated by boats while rail and tramway services deteriorate, affecting Jamestown and nearby areas. Local authorities report strained D A V and P service crippled.
Flood conditions in Warren worsen with two feet of water on streets and five feet in the Times press room. Bridges wash out. rail service disrupted. boats move residents for necessities. Salvation Army opens citadel to shelter homeless as the city braces for weeks of recovery.
Floodwaters flood East Warren as warehouses and refineries along the Conewango flood today. Workers reach plants by boat while some operations run in partial capacity. High water causes widespread disruption from North Warren to the upper valley towns with net damage and flooded streets and basements.
Fire Chief Gordon and crew waited at the bridge for over an hour as a raft with people was reported. A Times reporter found no raft or rescue at Gladerun bridge and could not locate anyone who knew details of the alleged incident.
Alfred Gaughn fell from a motor boat around 1 pm near Liberty street when his craft struck Union Telephone Company wires close to the water. He lost his grip while fixing the engine sparker and was knocked overboard but swam to safety below the Suspension Bridge, none the worse for the ducking.
The Warren south side faces worsening flooding with Crescent Park submerged and river at least inch an hour rise. Abutments show fifteen feet, back streets and cellars flooded, residents ready to evacuate if levels climb further though most stay. Sidewalks usable only with boats. travel by foot risky and wet.
The Times learned that Tidioute was not on fire this morning after confirming with local officials. Heavy water caused elevated levels and minor damage, mainly to the railroad bridge which has been condemned after rising a few inches.
With waters still rising, families may seek shelter tonight. The Salvation Army offers its building for dormitories and the state armory may open. Adjutant Main notes bedding and possibly food are needed. Burgess and Town Council expected to provide for the population. Jefferson Sunday School class has raised $20 and assigns it to Charles Kirschartz for on demand use.
At the Pennsy station a large number of passengers waited as train nine from the east was over two hours late while train 42 from Erie arrived ten minutes late with bundles of newspapers from Buffalo and Erie. Freight trains remain annulled and only perishable goods move. water levels drop but repair work to track and bridges will start once flood subsides.
The Canton Conewango planned dancing party for Wednesday evening at the Odd Fellows hall was postponed because of weather and other good reasons. Notice will be given of a new date.
Poor weather forces postponement of the Third Annual Dance of Canton Conemaugh No 55 P M J O O F. A new date will be announced later and tickets for March 26 will be honored at the rescheduled event. MO W Steen, Clerk. 3-£ 7-3t adv.
Postponed event notes a Lucy Marsh recital due to flood with tickets held for a later date or refund. Mary O King and others convey thanks for kindness and floral offerings during illness and death of Louise A Owens.
Grant Mathews will hold a dancing class Friday evening in Woodard hall. Come early. February 27, 1921 adv.
Eberhart and Miller announce long leg rubber boots on hand and expect shipment by express from Ridgway on first train. They are located opposite the Suspension Bridge.
High water resembling a flood inundates Sheffield centering on cellars of the Allen and Nelson grocery and Hinkley's meat market. Water above sewer lines floods the Smith building basement trapping items and causing property damage before repairs. Gust Olson mentions anticipating another trout catch.
Notice is given that applications will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on Thursday April 1913 by M T Thomas C P McGalmont and E L Emery and Associates for the charter of the Thomas Coupling Company to manufacture and sell shaft couplings and various machinery and castings from iron steel brass and other materials. March 20 1913. D U ARIRD Solicitor.
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