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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
32
Pittsburg area suffers worst flood in history as trains trolleys and telegraph lines fail. Thousands become homeless and property damage reaches 1 000 000 in Pittsburg and 2 000 000 in Connellsville district. Hotels accessible only by skiffs.
The March 14 report details the greatest flood in Western Pennsylvania and neighboring areas. Thirty one eyes lost in floods and extensive property damage, with Pittsburgh largely submerged and 100000 displaced. Water reaches 316 feet at Herk.im Island and 343 feet at Market Street as the crest nears, ice jams break toward Parker and Clarion River, and downtown districts flood. The carnage includes theaters surrounded by water, power plants damaged, trains rerouted, and thousands stranded in Union Depot amid chaotic scenes. Fatalities are reported across Latrobe, Mahaffey, McKeesport, West Newton, and nearby towns, including several drowning incidents and rescues.
Rev Dr Anson P Atterbury president of the Federation of Churches warns New York faces a religious decline unless immediate efforts by churches and citizens revive faith He returned from Washington where he urged President Roosevelt to help check the shift toward atheism noting population rise but fewer churches and a looming crisis
In New York on March 14 Frederick Thompson, 29, and John Thornton, 27, fell from a narrow scaffold on the Hoison Electric Light Building under construction at Thirty-ninth Street and First Avenue. Both suffered fatal injuries including broken backs and head trauma after a struggle over a heated argument, Thompson intervening before the fall.
Special to The Washington Fest Wilmington Del March 14 A manGeorge W Webber aged 35 dies suddenly as services end for his five year old son Olden in their home 318 Wright Street The child died earlier from tubercular meningitis The father also died from tubercular trouble The services for the boy were interrupted and held over both bodies Interment planned tomorrow at Haston Ma the father's former home The house was crowded and mourners shocked by the father's death
Passengers arriving from Marseilles, mainly American women, were robbed by local secret society members known as The Gamorra during baggage inspection. Three thieves were arrested. two were wounded in clashes with guards, as police intensified the pursuit of the remaining suspects.
Mrs Oliver Robinson, cousin of Princess Chimay Ward, heir to Eber Ward’s fortune, arrived in Detroit from Bay City seeking food. Too proud to ask wealthy relatives, she applied Thursday to the poor mission. Capt. Eber Ward, father of Princess Chimay, was notified and sent assistance to the starving woman.
The Provisional Superior Court in Breslau Prussia annulled Count Pius Chamere's marriage to Warda Blaustein, a former chorus girl on the Viera stage, and invalidated his will leaving her a multi million mark fortune. The count who died in 1908 in an automobile accident was deemed demented and Blaustein will appeal to the Imperial Supreme Court.
Richard P. Fiickwir aged seventy two former Chester city council member died today by suicide taking strychnine in Chester Pa. The notice mentions a Baltimore and Return rail price of 1.26 and a Pennsylvanians Railroad schedule with trains on Saturdays and Sundays and return validity until Sunday night.
Dover Delaware March 14 interest in the Marvin kidnapping case waned as Anna Haas abductors linked to EB Harriman the railroad financier A Jersey City baker and wife who adopted Anna Haas were involved a deputy recalls letters to Harriman seeking aid and a possible $3500 promise Rome of Harriman’s aides and a Delaware legislator intervened to stop further letters to Harriman amid fresh inquiries into the case
A three year old Horace Marvin is missing from Kitt's Hammock. State detectives search swamps and caves near the farm. A Philadelphia letter to Dr Marvin is under review. Gov. Lea's aid boosts effort with a 600 dollar appropriation. Police report two women and a man arrested on a south bound train in Salt Lake City.
Fragmentary report notes Dr Horace Yarvin of pores Del At ihe linked to a con. Suspects exonerated themselves quickly. Three suspects followed from China by private detectives who provided a tip causing travel annoyance and rumor about a child in their race.
Princeton New Jersey March 14 gifts announced at the semi annual meeting of the board of trustees total more than 75000 dollars. Among donations is 10000 from Morris K Jesup to boost the endowment of the Morris K Jesup fund. Also announced that James Loughlin Jr of Pittsburgh and other alumni enabled purchase of the Carpenter Building for the university.
Dense fog choked New York Harbor causing several ship mishaps and delays. The cargo steamer Gowanburn ran aground near Great South Beach, a deck crew attempted rescue as the lifeboat dragged in heavy surf, and a helmsman was swept overboard. Many vessels stuck, ferry boats halted, and rail and river traffic slowed. A collision between the Danish steamship Ask and the Wall Street ferry Columbia caused panic among 160 passengers aboard the Columbia. The Crescent sunk after colliding with the tug Margaret. crew escaped.
John Alexander Dowie’s funeral in Zion City saw his final sermon not read to followers amid fears of renewed enmity. Judge Barnes preached a simple service as leaders held back Dowie’s warned “dogs of hell” message, though the document was released, detailing vows to return and strike down Zion’s opponents.
Special to The Washington Post from Madison Wisconsin March 14 the Connor Davidson mine is sprung. Lieutenant Governor chairman William D Connor canvasses the district with a plan to capture the senatorship for Governor Davidson and his own promotion by a Stalwart Socialist Davidson Connor alliance. Connor holds the key to the situation and can trigger or block caucuses as he sees fit.
Report from Managua Nicaragua dated March 14 states Honduran revolutionists crushed Bonilla forces after fifteen hours of fighting near Tegucigalpa capturing seventy officers and soldiers with many casualties on both sides. Also notes Neraguan President Zelaya dispatch and the gunboat Princeton heading to Corinto to safeguard American interests with cruiser Chicago at the port.
Mrs Clerteon, long believed her son Henry T Clarkson dead, identifies his voice on a phonograph bought for her home. The son James A Clarkson, now in the Philippines, confirms contact after twelve years apart. They plan to reunite within months after learning his mother was alive.
New York March 14 The United States Circuit Court of Appeals denied Equitable Life Assurance Society motion for rehearing of the demurrer to Browne s complaint The suit filed months ago seeks to compel Equitable to account to policyholders for its surplus and asks a receiver be appointed for the surplus Browne s bill was overruled by the Federal Court and Equitable s demurrer followed by the rehearing motion
Louisville Kentucky March 14 by unanimous vote today the 80 striking employees of the Louisville Railway Company accepted terms agreed this afternoon by their executive committee and company officers. All strikers return to work and full city and suburban service resumes tomorrow. Rioting occurred at Fourteenth and Chestnut streets with five cars wrecked and several people injured including Police Corporal Louis V. Whitman.
Eleven Japanese girls who had applied for admission to the Reading primary school were admitted after examinations on English knowledge today and a formal order removing the Japanese cases.
Brest March 14 There was another accident to a French war ship today during torpedo exercises the defense ship Fulminant was struck seriously damaged on the waterline by a torpedo. Collision mats were at once applied to the hole in the vessel s side and she was towed into port in a sinking condition.
Educational content reception for a contest. Contestants may secure their corelogues numbers at the publication office.
Reports say a bear movement led by Rock Island investors pushed railroad and industrial stocks lower with significant losses across the New York Stock Exchange. Traders and brokers demonstrate limited capacity to absorb further declines, shocking bankers.
Special to The Washington Post reports heavy losses in New York stocks with railroad and industrial shares dropping $10 to $20 per share and some exceeding $20. Aggregate losses surpass half a billion amid panic, though few banks sought aid as clearing houses reorganize.
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