February 1910 Blizzard
submtted by Tina Hursh
| Lima Daily News Feb 18, 1910 Blizzard Hits Buckeye State Snow Record is Broken at Many Points Cincinnati Man Freezes |
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Cincinnati, O., Feb. 18. - Cincinnati lies under a blanket of snow
which is the heaviest fall recorded in 25 years. The snow has
been falling for 24 hours and reached a depth of from 18 to 20
inches. The first tragedy
of the storm came when Herman HAVERKAMP of this city was found
unconscious in a drift at Twelfth and Vine streets. He died.
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| Lima Daily News Feb. 17, 1910 Front page Flyer on C.H. and D. Road Crashes into Street Car. Motorman Fatally Injured While Passengers Escape By Jumping |
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Cincinnai, Feb. 17- Fast C.H. and D. Passenger Train No. 26, outbound,
crashed into College Hill Car No. 15 shortly before 6 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the C.H. and D. crossing and ------ avenue. The car
at the time was bound for the barn. Two passengers aboard it
jumped
before the collision, but August KLOSTERKEMPER, the motorman, recieved
injuries
that may prove fatal. He is at the City Hospital suffering with a
fractured skull and numerous bruises. He resides at 2515 Dennis
street, is
44 years old and a brother of Traffic Officer KLOSTERKEMPER. |
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