Night of horror as Johnstown flood devastates towns
Pittsburg dispatch reports a dam break at Conemaugh lake causing a wall of water that swept eight miles through South Fork, Mineral Point, Conemaugh and Johnstown. About 1500 drowned, with entire towns wiped out and thousands homeless. Rescue efforts hampered by ruined rails and bridges. A lone survivor, Eddie Hessler, recounts clinging to a floating house before rescue. Estimated statewide death toll runs into thousands.
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Ina Aughborough
Conemaugh Lake
L. 5
Jobstown
Taney
Fiod
Hyver
Anon
Bolivar
Eddie Hessler
Postal Telegraph News Reports Johnstown Disaster
June 1 report from Buffalo via the Postal TelegraphCo. notes Johnstown wiped out by flood, about 6,000 people homeless, with a 10 o’clock extra stating 55 bodies pulled from the river. New York state-wide panic and loss of life described in grim terms.
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Bounstown
Postal Pel. Co
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Postal Telegraph Company
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Johnstown
Stern
New York
Johnstown Flood Devastates Town with Widespread Loss
The June disaster at Johnstown and nearby areas unleashed a rapid flood that overwhelmed the town, killed hundreds, and left thousands missing. The terrifying surge struck without warning, scattering men, women and children into the river as fear and devastation spread through an already crowded valley. Rescue efforts saved many along the riverbanks while others vanished in the raging waters.
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Tita
Johnstown
Conpemnauth
Germary
Horrors of Friday Disaster Across Railroads and Towns
June reports detail widespread ruin from the Johnstown area disaster. Railroads failed, towns like Johnstown and South Fork wrecked, thousands feared dead, losses in the millions. Rescue efforts cite scattered lifelines as officials assess the unfolding tragedy.
Devastation and Flood Drift Across Rivers
A chaotic river flood devastates towns from Conemaugh to Sheridan station. Many feared lost are found safe while others drown. Bodies reported near Nineveh and Greensburg. crowds search stations for news and valuables. West Virginia towns report washed rail lines and river-cheat damage. Piedmont and Kayser railways washed out. extensive timber loss.
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Conemaugh
Sheridan
Nineveh
West Virginia
Whesbina
W. Va
Rowelsburg
Cheat River
Et. George
Piedmont
Kayser
Virginia Central
Mass Meeting Planned to Aid Johnstown Flood Victims
Mayor McCellin announces a mass meeting for Saturday afternoon to organize relief for Johnstown after the flood. A subscription list led by 500 from the Times has begun, and the governor will dispatch tents and food to assist the victims.
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Ackiling to the Horror Johnstown Horror Reported
A mutilated body was found in the river at noon and Piedmont reports 200 families homeless. Conne maueh area washed away with 500 buildings gone, heavy loss of life. Separate dispatch notes no confirmed Johnstown death toll yet. life losses remain in the hundreds and property damage unknown.
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Piedmont
Jiapalches
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Fife
Johnstown
Trains Delayed Eastbound Services Reported
Train bulletin issued Saturday morning says trains will be unreliable for three days. No trains will depart before Sunday.
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Cumberland reports flood toll rising in state June 1
A scarce, partial dispatch from Cumberland Maryland notes the South Fork village on the Conemaugh river swept away with 1930 drowned. A Nineveh paper later reports 175 bodies recovered by noon and estimates statewide death toll around 6,000.
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Ninevehenya
Storm Toll Rising Across Cities From Rivers Severe Floods
Charleston West Virginia reports standstill as Kanawha area sees vast property destruction with no confirmed deaths. Kentucky’s Big Sandy and tributaries flood, Louisa inundated and flood damage heavy. Greensburg Pennsylvania notes a hundred dead at Ninevah while Johnstown’s streets remain 30 feet underwater. New York dispatches describe great storms across New England states.
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Kanawha
Catletisburg
Louisa
Greensburg
Ninevah
Johnstown
New York
New England
Draw Between Me Hoeh and Burke Ends After Broken Arms
In Boone county Kentucky on a Saturday morning Frank Me Hoeh and Tommie Burke battled 48 rounds to a draw. Both fighters continued the final two rounds with broken arms and Burke sustained serious injuries.
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Cincinnati
Frank MeHoeh
Tommie Burke
Boone County
Burke
Johnstown Fire Devastation Reports Death Toll
Special from Johnstown Pennsylvania June 3 reports W N Hayes say Johnstown is annihilated Conemaugh Cambria City swept away with about 1200 lives lost. Seventy burned to death in the bridge fire hospital train arrived by 11 am latest: only two houses visible in town and three in Cambria City remain standing.
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Judge to name Broad Ripple gas receiver successor
The Ripples Receiver reports Judge Howe will appoint a new receiver for the Broad Ripple natural gas company to replace Charles Scholl. Interest groups have not found a universally acceptable candidate, so selection is likely to rest with the judge. Uncle Tom Barnett was dropped from the fire department payroll after over two decades of service.
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Howe
Charles Scholl
Broad Ripple Natural Gas Company
Tts
Tom Barnett
New York
Webster
Eat Your Sunday Dinner At Taggart’s Union Station Hall
Din ner Hour from noon to 2. Special rates to city trade.
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Taggart's Union Station
No ball game delays Allegheny and Indianapolis clubs
Harrisburg dispatch reports a tied contest between the Allegheny and Indianapolis clubs with no game scheduled Saturday. The Philadelphia afternoon game drew about 3,060 spectators as the Phillies and Hoosiers muddied through a lengthy, note filled with scoring plays and defensive miscues.
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Indianapolis
Hardsvurt
Harrisburg
Funeral notices and events in the colored community
The funeral of Dr. T. V. Watson moves to Bethel A M E Church at 2 p.m. Sumner Lodge No 11 will attend. Levi Tribuce funeral set for Olivet at 9 a.m. Mt Zion Baptist rally shifts to court house grounds due to sodden soil. Emma Buckner to receive blue ribbon after church fundraiser. A chapel benefit is planned Thursday night. Bed Carriers Union picnic scheduled for Blue River Park on Monday June 1-7 with a speaking program.
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Simpson Chapel
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Vermont St
Sumner Lodge
United Brothers of Friendship
Levi Tribuce
Olivet
Mt. Zion Baptist
Bed Carriers Union
Blue River Park
Hanged by the Wrists and Prison Punishments Compared
W Alexander Johnson, secretary of the state board of charities, toured Ohio's Columbus and Jeffersonville prisons and related harsher methods at Columbus. He described elevated suspensions by wrists, dark cells, and a bogey whip, praising Jeffersonville's milder approach and humane warden Patton. He noted Ohio parole practices, but warned against excessive punishment and praised inmates retaining hair for dignity.
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W. Alexander Johnson
State Board of Charities
Columbus
Ohio
Jeffersonville
Jaffersonville
Indiana
United States
Efira
Patton
Sam
Board of Charities
Prominent Citizens Freed After Row Over Prostitution House
In a Thursday night disturbance, a party of well known residents damaged a shutter at William P. Wallace’s Market Street home and were arrested after a chase to Blanche Browning’s bagnio. Wallace and others urged leniency, and police released the group amid protests from Wallace and the prosecutor. The episode sparked accusations of selective enforcement and questions about police authority and courtroom custody. A separate dispatch from Cincinnati reports: Passenger Agent Reeves states that dispatcher Marinin Cleveland confirms Berke will approve the consolidation of the Dig Four and Bea lines.
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Fragments of local notices and crimes from a late Friday report
A chaotic clipping lists probate of Phillip Alexander to his wife, a charge of cigar theft against William Finn, and county clerk notes of year end changes. It mentions a police resigning officer Martin Byland, a council successor in the livery business, prison funding, state house furniture payment, and assorted school prizes and court appearances.
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General Assembly
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Board of Trade Nominating
Simeon Coy to Return and Take Seat at Council
Warden Murdock signals Coy’s release Saturday and Monday return to council. Coy, once a drink-seller turned painter, faces legal battles over property as Democrats brace for his influence and potential re election while a New York trip remains possible.
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Murdock
Coy
Leon
Simeon Coy
Sim
Massachusetts
Sullivan
Canada
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Howe
Cones
AdMtiensz Stte Vircennes and Whitley Timber Deal
In Vircennes B F Blessinger agreed to furnish timber to W M Whitley of Springfield for manufacture of Whitley reapers. An oil company offered 10 000 stock. Columbus hosted racing results with Yum Yum winning a 240 trot in 2 40. Morris H. clocked 2 30 in a trot, and Daisy GC won the 2 20 pacing event in 2 02. Track was muddy.
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Oil Company
Aura
Columbus
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Mooredeld
Texas Girl
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Ferspaugh Show Appears For Big West Parade Next Monday
The great Ferspaugh show will exhibit on the grounds west of the city next Monday. It promises more features than ever with a wild west representation and vast canvas coverage. A large crowd is expected for the parade Monday morning and for afternoon or evening performances.
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Nera
Delinquents face June 10 show cause in guardians cases
Judge How land issues citations to guardians and administrators delinquent in trust cases. June 10 is latest date to appear and show cause for not settling with the county. Three to four hundred such cases exist in the docket.
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Howland
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