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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1889
Page
1
Reports from Johnstown on June 5 describe mass graves and a crowded new cemetery on hillside land purchased by Westmoreland officials. Counted dead exceed unknown totals with up to 10,000 missing and 3,000 feared dead. Rescue teams, brave acts, and burning debris mark ongoing recovery as rebuilding plans begin amid disease fears and looting concerns.
In Johnstown on June 5 1910 J B Scott of Pittsburgh takes control as 10690 men return to work and debris is covered with line for purification. By 6 30 am 3200 bodies were handled and 4000 expected. Total subscriptions reach 700000 while losses amount to 25000000. Mutual Insurance NY loses 420000. Cambria iron works with 1030 workers plans to be running in 30 days. An overland courier from Philipsburg reports 300 lives lost there and a party is sent to assess full extent.
The text discusses ongoing reconstruction after a disaster in Johnstown, noting indefinite death toll estimates near 10,000 and that burials proceed as a necessity rather than sentiment. It reflects urgent recovery efforts and a grim outlook as officials acknowledge delays in finalizing casualty counts.
Five days after the catastrophe in the Conemaugh valley a cool, damp atmosphere slows decay and may limit disease spread. Recovery is hindered by debris and the death toll is estimated between 15,000 and 32,000. Congressman Reed of Council Bluffs is reported among the missing or deceased. Roberts of Cincinnati is reported dead but then found safe.
A sensational report claims Pittsburg procurers disguise as nurses to lure young girls with promises of family homes. The effort is described as widespread and being run out rapidly as public concern grows. Also notes relief meeting for Johnstown disaster chaired by President Harrison and donations from officials and merchants. A Lane Seminary pastor, Rev Dr Roberts, is reported missing near Johnstown. Police patrol the river amid wreckage searches. A tied entry mentions a Korea with harness n captured.
At the state house a drug shop and sampling stands attract heavy business. Gov. Henning, secretary Roberts, and other officials mingle with exhibitors while others attend Purdue. deputies and aides join in, with the state board of agriculture showing pharmacy exhibits and lectures.
The Central labor union of Indianapolis appeals to the public for aid to destitute miners in Clay county. This is the first appeal by the union, stressing urgency and urging large national gifts while local generosity must sustain miners. Tit Lux of News Journal Sentinel Telegraph and Tribune is delegated to receive donations.
A city proclamation by Mayor Danny urges donations of bed clothing and other items for Sobustown flood sufferers. A designated collection point at Yurditson Hall will operate from 1 to 3 pm Thursday, with volunteers organizing assistance and distribution. Separately, Olive Douglass sues for one third of her late husband James G. Douglass estate rents, claiming entitlement after his death revealed wealth concentrated in his sister. Civil Service examinations in Indianapolis postponed to Thursday awaiting papers. Lafayette batch also delayed, with 50 applicants to be examined for posts in post office, pension, railway mail, and Washington clerks.
In Goshen Indiana on Wednesday afternoon attorney James I McCullough filed a writ of attachment against Elra Sullivan wife of John T Sullivan over a 500 debt for counsel fees tied to foreclosure proceedings of Johns Terre Hants warehouse. McCullough claims no remuneration despite aiding her interests. Local labor news notes a nine hour day push for carpenters and a large July 4 labor gathering.
The Beeline offers round trip tickets to Terre Haute Indiana from June 3 to 7, with return allowed until June 8. Fares are eight dollars. Tickets available at No 2 Bales House and No 183 South Hinds Street Tu Deck Pass Agent locations.
A long local column recounts a railway accusation of theft by a young woman and the accused’s defense, a comic chase of a brown rat at the Bates House billiard room ending with a terrier killing the rat, and tales on bread customs in Europe plus a mock street-corner call to civic plan. The piece closes with a quip from Gordon about town development and public fencing.
A charitable program hosted by the Knights of Pythias of Indiana at Foutinson Hall proceeds to aid flood victims in Dohastown. The event features music, readings, and scenes from Damon and Pythias, with a 33 cent admission. The relief board reports new subscriptions totaling over 6000 dollars as merchants donate.
City attorneys Ad Harris and Erd Winter asked 4000 for services in challenging the Curtis bill through superior and supreme courts. The board trimmed to 2500 after council debate, but the appropriation was left out of the ordinance and pending to the next meeting.
Shelbyville Indiana June 5 Mrs Mollie Vanbuskirk divorced for the seventh time shot Gideon Palmer and William Palmer at 12 o clock Tuesday night claiming they tried to break into her home. Palmer shot in the neck is believed to die while another man will recover. Mrs Vanbuskirk is jailed.
Washington June 4. Associate Justice Gray and Miss Matthews will be married Tuesday night.
Sale announces spring clothing for men boys and children at 50 percent off with each boy or child suit paired with a free baseball and bat drawn from the Arcade located at 1 West Wish Street.
Local board of trade relief meeting reports 2 76 87 percent of Jolenetown sufferers subscriptions paid totaling 2500 forwarded with a balance of 27 cents urging remaining subscribers to remit to treasurer or secretary. Numerous local names and incidents from LaPorte Indiana June 6 are listed in a broad, chaotic column.
The event at Tomlinson Hall offers hundreds a chance to give their mite toywar relief from suffering humanity. Don’t miss this community effort in a lively, charity driven program.
A Sun report ties the disappearance of Thomas Hislop of Brazil Indiana to a mystery by the White River. Clothing found on the riverbank yesterday includes a coat with Hislop’s name, a corncob pipe, and a letter from a lodge. Witnesses describe a party of two tramps with one intoxicated man, seen near the band hotel, suggesting foul play. Hislop, a Scottish-born miner and former Clay county deputy sheriff, was active with a miners relief fund and carried notable sums. his fate remains unresolved as police search the river and chase leads. Hislop left a wife and no children and had been in the United States 22 years. He recently traveled to Indianapolis seeking work.
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