Johnstown Flood Devastates City and Surrounding Towns
The Johnstown disaster leaves thousands dead or missing as the Conemaugh river bursts its banks. Rescue efforts race through Bolivar and nearby towns while looting is discouraged and relief trains bring supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
South Fork Fishing Club
Red Bank
Conemaugh
Bolivar
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Florence
Boliver
County Bridge
Garfield
J. Herron
Vumes
Frida
Mr. Herron
Nineveh
Nunemacher
Planing
Indiana County
Pitcairn
Mr. Pitcairn
Frank Hatton
W. W. Patrick
Fanker
Pittsburgh
M. Robinson
The
Theological Seminary
Jennie Paulson
Frank Schaeffer
Meyran Avenue
Frank
Samuel Hawthorn
Allegheny
Pittsburch
Alle
Americas Republican Club
Eliair
Exposition Society
Hurlburt Hotel
Hurlbur
John Little
Sewickley
Wye, Cox
Philadelphia
R. Smith
John Dorsey
M. A. Retew, & Co
J.G. Gill
Gus McHugh
McHugh
Ogle
Western Union
South Fork
Woodvale
Kernville
Cambria City
Lang Hornow
Baltimore & Ohio
Massive log boom breach floods Pennsylvania towns
On June 3 floods burst the Lock Haven boom releasing 150,000,000 feet of logs valued at 3.3 million. Widespread damage followed across Braproxp, Wellsville to Almond, with washouts, bridges collapsing, and sections of railways submerged. Hundreds of families evacuated. multiple towns report wrecked mills and drowned victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthamstor
Lock Haven
Braproxp
New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Wellsville
Almond
Genesee River
Elm Valley
Tiptop
Alfred
Belvidere
Bradford
Irving's Mills
Carrollton
Allegheny
Limestone
Tuna
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Lancaster
Marietta
Susquehanna
Columbia
Turkey Hill
Hargissune
Steelton
Warned Youth to Flee Skeptics Idlers and Pleasure Seekers
The Brooklyn Tabernacle sermon by Dr. Talmage warns young men to avoid companions who mock faith or idle away time. He cites examples of moral ruin from bad company, urges shunning idlers and pleasure seekers, and champions disciplined living, work, and religious faith as the true feast for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
D. G. Foster
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pittsburgh
E. Bell
Day
Lou T. Dallmyer
Halford
Western Union
Ogle
Associated Press
Minnie
Gorman
Watkins
Messenger
Main Street
Fourth Ward
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Talmage
Sweetch
Death
Ashbel Green
Philadelphia
Hudson
Schuylkill
George Brummell
England
Coney Island
Central Park
Paradise
Aga the Mani
Christ
Congress
McMillan
Washington
Corcoran
Justin Lamar
Senate
Mr. Zamar
Washington Post
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Herald Office
Business Cards
Emnn If
B. W. Mathews
W.8. Heade
Hutchison Block
Cambridge
Notary Public
Ety
J. C. Steele
Ohio
Fred. L. Rosemond
Steele & Rosemond
Geery
Old National
J.M. Bushfield
Rainey Block
Court House
V. D. Craic
Apliott
Attorney-at-Law & Notary Public
Guernsey County
Jebitt
J. B. Taylor
R. T. Scorn
Taylor & Scott
Attorneys-At-Law
Taylor Block
Physicians and Surgeons
Ft. Ramsey
M.D
Providence Hospital
National Medical Dispensary
Washington, D.C
Hutchinson's Block
Byles
Conemaugh Lake
United States
South Fork Club
Pirrsnvuren
Mineral Point Tower
Stone Bridge
Woodville
Conemaugh Borough
Joanstown
Charles I. Buttler
Cambria Iron Works
Emil Young
George Randolf
Beaver Falls
Harvey Barber
Jonas Murtha
J. G. Cox
John Andrews
C. FH. Wilson
P. J. Bonar
James McMillin
Cambria Iron Company
Gautier Iron Works
Pittsurgh
Hastings
L. Dick
the Point
Joseph Morton
Exchange Hotel
Lowell
John W. Robinson
Corner Market
Fourth Streets
WM. Kink
Mar
Zanesville, Ohio
Vigor
Od House
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Hai
Nes Ender
Ayer
R. Beparas
G. Johnson
West Cambridge
McCollum
Cambride
Police Gazette
United Ree
Agenta
Ichard K. Fox
Franklin Square
N.Y
John Harris, JR
Wall’s Drug Store
Caue
I. McPertz
West Main $T
Bella Goode
Yisstock
Tohn Moss
Ill Street
Cottmeus
Foraker
Pennsylvania
William G. Deshler
Columbus
Albany
N. Y
Hill
New York
T. de Witt Talmage
D. D
Thomas
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