The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-24
Terrible Storm Born i'm Florida
Rushes Madly North.
TRIES TO WRECK WHITE HOUSE.
Leading Eastern Cities Unable to
Communicate With Each Other.
New York City Is Reminded OF the
Great Blizzard-Miliions of Dollars
Worth of Property Destroyed
Meagre Reports All Tell of Ruin.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The storm of to-
day, which has been so remarkable in its
varied characteristics and far-reaching in
the area of it's sweep, will be recorded es-
pecially in the logbooks of telegraph and
telephone companies as having equaled, if
not exceeded the paralysis wrought by
the great blizzard of 1SSS. From numer-
Gus points come reports of damage, des-
truction and death, and until the cessa-
tion of the war of the elements permit the
restoration of telegraphic communication
with points at present inaccessible, the ex-
tent of the destruction will not be known.
Originating near Southern Georgia, in
Northern Florida, this wave of devastation
swept northward, bearing down in its
path fiimsy wires, swapping off trees and
telegraph poles, and wrecking substantial
buildings Reaching the Alleghanies, it
seemed to divide, one part going up
through Eastern Ohio and WestVirginia to
carry destruction into Western Pennsyl-
vania and New York; the other following
near the Atlantic coast line, through East
ern Virginia, sweeping with terrific fury
upon the capitol of the nation, doing
tremendous damage in that city and
even endeavoring on it's way to wreck the
White House, that historic residence of the
presidents of the United States. Leaving
Washington City it rushed through Balti-
more, on through Eastern Pennsylvania
and New York, TO finally pass away in the
north Meager reports continue to be re-
ceived of cyclones to the south and south
west At Lawrence, Miss, a cyclonic
center formed, passing over the same route
as several years ago. which destroyed the
towns of Beauregard and Weston. One
person was killed and several wounded,
besides much damage. From Eastern
Ohio and Western Pennsylvania the re-
ports, as yet meager, outline destruction
in every direction, accurate reports of
which can only be secured when the storm
subsidies.
YORK, Pa, Nov. 23.-At Hanover, in
this county. the storm was terrible Many
residences were badly damaged The Ret
terror wagon works were completely demol-
ished. Howard Cavanaugh was killed and
seven others badly injured. At Carlisle
two school buildings were blown down,
but fortunately only two pupils were Sc
verely injured.
PITrsBURG, Nov. 23.-A storm of great
violence came over this city this morning.
doing great damage and iniuring several
persons, one, it is thought, fatally. From
all parts of Pittsburg and Allegheny come
reports of damage by the storm. Houses
were blown down and unroofed.
Trees and signs broken down and
telegraph poles torn up and wires
broken In the west end a building
in course of construction was blown down.
crushing a small dwelling house adjoining.
The occupants escaped but Mrs. PEBBLES,
who was preparing dinner in the kitchen.
She was probably fatally in jured. A num-
Der of accidents from falling signs and tiy-
ing bricks occurred, but as far as reported
they are not of serious nature. Tele-
phone and telegraph wires are Frustrated
all over the city and communication was
cut off from all points for three hours.
The streets are flooded by heavy rains. 1t
is feared great damage may yet result
to the coal fleet in the river. This even
ing the wind is again high in Pittsburg
and the rain has turned to snow.
On account OF the crippled condition of
the telegraphic service news from the sur
rounding districts concerning the storm is
meager. 1t is known, however, that it
was severe at all points east and west,
and great damage was done, particularly
along the railroads. Great damage is re-
ported along the line of the Baltimore d
Ohio railroad west of Connellsville. At
New Brighton, Pa, much damage was
done by falling trees, chimneys, ETC., and
crossed electric wires set fire TO several
houses. At Butler. Pa. several frame
buildings were completely demolished and
the occupants buried in the ruins. but
Joseph Nanny, jr., was the only one seri-
ousy injured.
The storm had disastrous effect upon
the derricks in the oil fields. Old as well
as new derricks were blown down, and
nearly all the districts within fifty miles
of Pittsburg suffered 20 greater or less
extent from the storm. The losses to the
Oil men are roughly estimated at $3.50. 600.
At midnight high wind is still prevail
ing, and it is alternately raining and snow
ing. Communication by telegraph is still
cut off from the East. All the wires of
the Western Union and Postal companies
are Frustrated between PiItsburg and Phil
adelphia, Baltimore and Washington City
and New York. The same condition pre-
walls in the north, while west and south
the wires are working poorly.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 23.-A heavy
wind and rain storm, amounting almost to
hurricane, passed over this city about
noon today. doing much damage to
property. The walls Of the new
Metherott music hall, III course
of construction, were blown down
and several persons were killed and many
injured. George White. tailor, and one
of his sewing women were taken out dead
from an adjoining building and two 9TH
ers were badly hurt. One of the reservoirs
of the Washington Gas Company was
struck by lightning and burned.
A section of the stone balustrade around
the roof Of the White House was blown
down during the storm, crashing through
the roof and portico at the eastern en-
trance Of the basement. \ large portion
| of the portico was destroyed with it.
Tonight it is learned that George White
| was the only person killed. The property
! loss in this city will reach quarter OF a
million. Reports OF much damage come
| from points north and south.
| BUFFALO. Nov. "a severe wind and
! rain storm here this afternoon did much
| damage 10 signs, chimueys, etc. and Gre
| ated i panic among pedestrians and street
| car passengers.
KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Nov. 23.--A rumor
| reached the city tonight that in a snow
storm IN the mountains south of here q
| wagon train OF immigrants. westward
/ bound, were caught and frozen to death.
| There is much excitement here over the
| report but it is hardly credited.
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