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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1889
Page
1
At Johnstown on June 3 a scant few of the roughly 2,000 residents remain accounted for. Eleven car loads of coffins and 30 undertakers are missing, while burial work continues as teams comb debris for bodies. Many casualties are incomplete remains and searchers sweep fields and avenues.
Disease spreads across the area as shelter, care, medicines vanish and orphans rise. A man finds a boy in debris from Sunday night, badly burned but not seriously injured, with about 145 dollars missing.
Johnstown Pennsylvania reports a catastrophic flood wrecking Woodvale and nearby valleys. Cambria iron works losses, 3160 workers affected, up to a thousand dead, with 500 bodies recovered Monday and officials fearing far more beneath wreckage and drift. Firefighters control up drift. relief trains bring aid as dredging planned to recover victims.
Clergy at the monthly union ministers meeting debate summer breaks for pastors. Rev Henderson and Prof Johns attend, while Dr Kean notes Satan frequents seaside spots. The group supports pulpit exchanges and ends with adjourning until October.
Forepaughs circus camps along White River on Sunday at dawn. The show features Vie and Columbia elephants guiding wagons, five royal Bergal tigers two weeks old, and monkeys with pigs. Baltimore the barber shaves workers in the menagerie area while Adam Forepaugh Jr trains animals including a notable horse leaping between swinging platforms.
Pennsylvania No. 20 eastbound transferred its through passengers for New York to the Bee line on Saturday afternoon. About 10 to 12 passengers per through train are being turned over to Vanderbilt lines. Officials report no tickets sold beyond Pittsburgh until the line reopens for through business early next week. Cincinnati weather and river news follow with the river rising 20 feet and the Conemaugh drift passing the city amid large crowds on the levees.
Herb Green and Hank Holtz failed to stand trial in police court on pool hall charges and a continuation was set for Tuesday. County grand jury opened with murder, incest, and fan cases on its docket while health statistics show May deaths and diphtheria impact. Local groups denounce a reporter over Cronin linkage even as Irish aid is promoted. liquor license fees face delay until next meeting with hearings slated for Tuesday. Council faces budget talks complicating circus clash and wage payouts for the year.
Spring clothing for men boys and children offered at half price. daily orchid suit promotion with free baseball and bat giveaway at JU West Wash arcade.
The Board of Trade relic committee in Indianapolis pledges 1000 to aid Pennsylvania relief and Conemaugh Valley flood victims. A public appeal is issued, subscriptions planned at banks and newspapers, with committees organized to solicit funds and organize a benefit event by Knights of Pythias to raise more.
Simeon Coy was released from the Michigan City pen Saturday in a new cutaway suit and carrying a cane. He visited Mrs Cassey, boarded the Monon train, then reached the Mascachusetts ave depot where a hack took him to the old saloon. Meanwhile a flood worsened in Elmira with several bodies reported and property damage over $500,000 as the Chemung river rose and boats ferried people prior to waters receding.
Anxious Indianapolis relatives await news of H P Wasson and other passengers from a Pennsylvania special train that left Pittsburgh and faced flood fears. Reports say Wasson reached New York safely. others from Johnstown faced a devastating flood. A separate incident recounts Councilman Pearson’s horse scare near the city. Weather in Indiana showed light rain and steady temperatures.
The funeral of Dr. T N Watson drew about 3000 people at Beileh A M E church on Vermont Street with crowds outside unable to enter. Reverends N Seymour John Preston G A Sissel and J H Clay participated as Sissel read the burial service. Pastor Clay led a sacred song and Sissel preached the discourse. Seymour read the obitu ary. Later Emma Buckner was honored for church fundraising with a blue ribbon. Miss Emma Dall received a captain’s ribbon for juvenile club work. Minnie Taylor and Mrs. Rogers received blue bows. A visitor from another city joined the church at a fellowship ceremony. Shoes at a Great Reduction Geo P Murott 16 North Pennest.
A fragmented June almanac warns of heat and humidity, with astrologers predicting misfortune. It notes risky wedding dates, possible fires, riots, deaths by apoplexy and electric causes, jail scandals, and stock volatility, urging caution in travel and commerce.
Sergt. Wheatly and Officer Reid arrested Herb Green owner and Chas Hultz worker at the Parkheater cafe for keeping a poolroom and selling ceiling pools. Officers seized two tickets dated June 1 and a wagers book. Green and Hultz bonded for appearance before the mayor Monday. Suspicions point to other covert pool rooms.
Canaikkeld and Woorts, successors to Tohnson Paper Co., invite potential patrons to share in their Pat Renge, calling attention to Telephote 948. Winn ¢, Hall, Tanager, as contact points for inquiries.
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