Devastation at Johnstown Flood Reaches Record Death Toll
Reports from Johnstown and nearby areas describe a catastrophe with life loss estimates from 10,000 to 15,000. Fire and flood have left the town a ruin of corpses, debris, and charred structures, while relief efforts mobilize from federal and state authorities.
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Pittsearen
Dispatch
Johnstown
Jouxstonn
Janet
Kernville
Sandy Creek
Stony Creek
Godiea
Johnstowny
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
Derry
Hays
Pennsylvania Road
Hood
Jouxstons
Battery Bhoys
Barnum's show heads to Germany next winter
A roundup of brief items reports Barnum's show traveling to Germany next winter along with other scattered notes: a Bassena Manitoba fire destroying a dozen buildings, Patrick Evan sailing from New York for boat country, nine petrified frogs found in a solid rock at High Springs Florida, Gladstone's golden wedding planned for June 25 at Hawarden, Mrs. General Logan to spend the season in London, Miss Florence Pullman accompanying her, a California Supreme Court new trial for Dr Milton Bowers in a murder case, missing Coffeysburg postmaster J R Cunningham and $7000 missing, Sim Coy released from Michigan City penitentiary with a reception, NY police to enforce underage smoking, a farming death near Springfield Illinois, and posts filled including Knapp to Montreal and Red to Dublin.
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Barnuim
Germany
Bassena
Manitoba
Patrick Evan
Chili
New York
High Springs
Fla
Gladstone
Hawarden
General Logan
London
Florence Pullman
Supreme Court of California
Milton Bowers
J. R. Cunningham
Coffeysburg
Sim Coy
Michigan City
Ind
Murray
New York Police
Swift Vengeance Against Wretches Caught Robbing the Dead
A headline notes swift vengeance as Tohuman authorities pursue alleged robbers of a deceased individual. Police describe a grim burglary case tied to a death, with investigators tracing motives and securing potential suspects. Local officials urge calm while outlining ongoing legal actions.
Johnstown Mayhem and Relief Efforts Spread Wide
Reports detail violent looting and hangings of Hungarian suspects in Johnstown Pa as survivors seek aid. Militias, a martial law stance, and a flood of national and international sympathy drive relief efforts with food clothing tents and funds pouring in from cities and states.
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Washington
Johnstown
Sencheld
Leaver
Bown
Charleston
Foraker
CoLtumpBes
James A. Beaver
Starkshore
William ¢. Desuler
Pennsylvania
The Deluce. Pro.48 in Maryland Cause Great Destruction
A brief report notes that Pro.48 in Maryland led to significant destruction. Details unclear but the item highlights the impact of a policy or event labeled Pro.48 on local conditions in Maryland.
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Maryland
Potomac flood devastates towns and canal system
Reports from Maryland and Pennsylvania describe the Potomac flood sweeping Washington area, Harper's Ferry, Williamsport, and Harrisburg. Twenty-five drownings near Williamsport, widespread property losses, canal and bridge damage, and discharge of coastal rails and waterways. The Chesapeake and Ohio canal wrecked, rails washed out, and areas isolated. Government losses are projected in the tens of millions as the flood moves downstream.
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Charles Mcfadden
Magie Moore
Harper's Ferry
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Maryland
Potomac
Monocacy River
Frederick
Georgetown
D. C
John Quincy Adams
Congress
George Washington
Adams
Cronin murder inquiry opens in Judge Willianson’s court
The coroner’s inquest into Dr Cronin’s murder begins in Judge Willianson’s courtroom. John Joseph Cronin of Astadyord Ark identifies the body. Witnesses link J B Simons and 117 Clark street to the plot and movements of the victim. furniture linked to Simons is found in the Carlton cottage.
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Cronin
Willianson
John Joseph Cronin
Astadyord, Ark
G. Throckmorton
Knight & Marshall
Clark Street
J.B. Simons
Dr. Cronin
Kimmons
W. P. Hatfield
A. H Hewell
Carlyon Cottage
Simons
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