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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
1
Early hour crash in Central Ohio leaves about thirty people dead and many injured. Hospitals report heavy casualties as responders work at the scene and nearby towns mobilize aid. Local authorities investigate the cause while news outlets confirm the high toll and ongoing patient evacuations.
At Amherst Ohio a double wreck involving New York Central trains No 86 and the Twentieth Century Limited killed at least thirty and injured many more. Rescuers and doctors from Lorain Elyria and Amherst worked to aid the injured as authorities tallied the dead and missing.
Coaches in splinters from train 86 crashes. Injured cry out while rescue crews work by lantern and burning cars. The wreckage blocks the westbound track as the Twentieth Century Limited, out of Cleveland for Chicago, collides in the chaos. Uninjured passengers aid in removing the injured from three trains.
New York officials released an official statement blaming an engineer for ignoring caution signals on train No. 86 leading to the Amherst wreck. The first section stopped at home signals while the second section proceeded under caution, causing near thirty deaths.
Flooding swelled rivers and creeks inundating basements and lowlands. Water rose rapidly in the Allegheny River and Conewango Creek while trolley and steam road traffic halted. Merchants moved stock from basements as waters forced closures and boats navigated West End streets.
Severe thaw and heavy rain push Allegheny and Conewango rivers over banks. Factories in Warren flood cutting operations and a railroad gorge near Kinzua halts traffic. Gas main breaks at Ceres and streetcar service crippled in Buffalo. Authorities monitor crest while crews repair washed out tracks and isolate towns.
D O Bleakley announces candidacy for Congress after considering the matter. he reports broad support across the district. Edward R Allen, Warren postmaster and ex county official, is the only other rival named. Incumbent Judge Samuel H Miller of Mercer will not seek re election. General Charles Miller remains favored for delegate at the Republican National Convention with Severn P Ker of Sharon as the other declared candidate.
Miss Margaret Davis died in Lima Ohio at 10 p m Saturday after a two week illness Funeral services were at 3 p m Tuesday from 404 Liberty Street with Rev Norris A White officiating Interment in Oakland Cemetery Born February 27 1891 in Warren she lived most of her life here and was a Warren High School graduate of 1909 Survived by her mother Mrs A A Davis a sister Mrs Mabell B Reilly and a brother Ralph W Davis of Detroit Michigan
Miss Velma Muir Smith wed James Leo Smith of Chatanooga Tennessee at the bride’s parents home on Plum Street. Tuxedoed attendants included Edward Von Tucky and Clyde Davis. The couple will live in Rochester New York. Out of town guests attended from Titusville Warren Olean Jamestown and others. The Batle Cry of Peace shown at Columbia theatre drew large crowds and warned of possible war.
The Warren YWCA outlines a three story brick building with basement gym and swimming pool, first floor business offices cafeteria library and lobby, second floor clubs and classrooms, third floor dormitories, inspired by the YMC A model. The project awaits final approval though plans previewed by local architects. Community supporters urge a dedicated space to unite members and boost local business standards.
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