Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-05
GREAT STORM PREVAILS THRorGH.
OUT EASTERN STATES.
PERFECT DELUGE OF RAIN
STRONG WIND CAUSES A VERY
HEAVY LOSS.
Wires Down and Trains Stalled Cen
orally Throughout Middle States
md On Jersey Coast u
Hurricane Is
Blowing.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. A heavy rain
storm which began here yesterday con-
tinued all of to-day with increasing vio-
lence. accompanied lby winds OF almost gale
velocity. Shortly before midnight there was
clear sky. At its maximum the wind
blew forty-two miles an hour. Telegraph
wires from this city south were rendered
almost useless on account of the heavy
winds. Trees, swinging signs and CHM
neys were blown down. but no great dam
age is known to have resulted.
A few dispatches received at the Mari
time exchange told of a very heavy north
easter prevailing at the Delaware break
water and other points along the New
Jersey coast. At many points the tide
rose to the highest point it has reached
in years. No disasters TO vessels have yet
been reported
AT Atlantic City great damage was
caused to wires and the city is in COM
parative darkness tonight Several pri-
vate residences on the meadows were COM
pletely surrounded by water. compelling oc-
cupants to use boats in going to and from
buildings.
Reports from Eastern Pennsylvania indi-
cate the prevalence of heavy winds and
rain. accompanied in some instances by a
slight fall of snow. At Shenandoah, where
snow fell, many small buildings on the
outskirts were blown down. TeleGraphic
communication was also crippled.
In the mining regions of Northeastern
Pennsylvania the snowfall has in some
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no signs of abatement. Traffic has been
seriously impeded.
BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 4.-The most Sc
we're wind and rain storm that has visited
Baltimore for many years prevailed to-day
and did thousands of dollars damage. Sixty
miles an hour is the wind velocity given
out by the weather bureau, the highest for
nineteen years. Fully 500 houses in the
city and vicinity We're unroofed, chimneys
innumerable were blown down, trees up
rooted and poles leveled. Telegraph, tele-
phone, electric light and trolley poles were
blown down like SO many tenpins. Large
sections of the city are in darkness to-
night, and the telegraph and telephone
systems are badly wrecked. During the
height of the hurricane large gas supply
tank at the corner of Scott and Ostend
streets exploded and created a panic in the
neighborhood. No damage was DONE
CLEVELAND. o.. Dec. A light rain
which began early this morning turned to
snow about 10 O'Clock in the forenoon and
continued all day. The snow fell In heavy
flakes and melted as it fell. As a result by
three or four inches OF slush which serious
ly interfered with the operation of the
street railways. Teiegraphic communica-
and Toledo being completely cut OFF on the
west. The storm has abated somewhat
this evening, and the indications are for
colder weather and winds.
DAYTON, O., Dec. 4.-Slushy snow fell all
day, seriously interrupting street railways
Telegraph and telephone wires suffered
are twenty minutes late. Snow ceased at
night.
all throughout Indiana was heavy to-day
and the thermometer dropped 90 deg Rail-
road traffic las not been interfered with
COLUMBUS. O.. Dec. 4.-Al day terrific
storms have ragged all over the state, par-
ticuiarly in the northern part. Rain and
sleet have fallen here all day and the
streets have been deserted.
A special to the State Journa! from Lima
tells of conditions existing there, saying:
The severest storm in years has pre-
vailed here to-day, doing many thousands
OF dollars worth OF damage to telegraph,
telephone and electric light companies.
Poles have given way unoer the weight of
the vet snow, and hundreds of wires are
down and crossed so as 10 make them use
less. The city is i'm darkness tonight
Trains on all roads are late, and a rear
end collision between Cincinnati. Hamilton
d Dayton trains resulted on account of the
binding storm
Another special from Findlay saws:
The heaviest storm known In years has
RACED all day. Street car traffic Is entirely
suspended and railroad trains are yery
late
TOLEDO. o., Dec. 4.-The worst storm on
Lake Erie this season is in progress. A
heavy snow has nearly cut this CITY off
from the outside world. Wires are down
In every direction. Dozens of boats are in
me bay and fears for the safety OF many
or them are entertained. The wind IS
blowing gale over the lake
CINCINNATI. o.. Dec. 4-The snow
storm of last night was followed TODAY
throughout the Ohio valley by rain and
eleet with high winds
Communication, steam railways and troll
ieys are badly crippled. The rain and sleet
continues but ii is turning so cold that the
storm viii soon lie over.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Dec 4-Indiana
was swept by blizzard to-day. About five
VI Hiio" ieii. Inc temperature has
fallen 20 degrees since yesterday afternoon
and still greater fail is predicted for the
next twelve hours
MUNClE. IND. Dec. 4.-During the en-
IRE day snow storm that has been blind
Ing at times. has ragged throughout the In
diana Sas belt and tonight telegraph and
telephone wires are badly damaged. There
is a foot of snow on the level.
ANDERSON. IND. Dec 4.-This county
and all Eastern Indiana is in the midst OF
blizzard and tonight street RAILWAYS are
blocked and steam railroads interfered
with. The wind is 4 forty-mile gale. Much
damage has resulted
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