Story of the Deluge in Conemaugh Valley and Johnstown
Eyewitness William Henry Smith of the Associated Press describes the Conemaugh flood wrecking Johnstown. He details the railroad collapse, rising river, debris and driftwood, destroyed telegraph lines, and the overwhelmed town as the deluge devastates the valley and prompts questions of responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Smith
Conemaugh
William Henry Smtts
Genel
Associated Presa
Conemaugh Valley
Tinina
Chicago
Cinefanati
Wittsbura
Conomaugh
Ward
AL Jobnatown
Sitay
Western Union Telegraph Company
Conenmaugh
Theron Howrs
South Parl
Calamitous Johnstown Flood Destruction Described
A Chicago News special correspondent details the Johnstown disaster with 140 bodies found in a hillside school district and widespread death. The scene shows collapsed homes, mangled facilities, and families torn apart as rescue efforts race to recover victims and assess the immense ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Chicago News
Joinatown
Squire Fisher
Jolinatawy
Wadley
Naklispateser
Tremondine
Small Town Devastation After Flood Sweeps Kernville
Desolate Kernville sees 155 of 1000 houses standing after the flood. Tyiae above the Urilye bears bodies in burned areas while only about twenty five able bodied men remain to help. Survivors suffer injuries, nervous distress, and delayed medical care as a community reels from the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernvilw
Johnstown
Tyiae
Urilye
The Heaviest Flood Aftermath In Woodvale Town
Survivors recount devastating flood scenes in Woodvale with homes swept away and bodies recovered. A German guard witnessed a third story high wave. many injured received operations at Cambri Hospital as townsfolk seek shelter and aid.
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Staik
Enon
Foluistovean
Cambri Hospital
Johnatown
Warrenty Totace
Johyatev
Mtaewerk
Etine Geeotie
Dnag
Etiinas
The Fatal Dam Sinner Voices and Rotten Condition
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a fatal dam incident and rotten structure. It lists numerous names and places in a jumbled sequence, mentioning owners, workers, and a public consequence. The text hints at danger, failure, and potential investigations surrounding the dam.
Unclear Historical Aid Request Sparks Debate Over Will and Property
Fragmentary text describes a governor crying for aid, mentions Poseytvairin, United Biatis, and a will affecting property. Notes strained finances, charity schemes, and plans for future funds. Mentions North State and Weather-like figures, with garbled place names and dates.
TWO CHICAGOANS ESCAPE THE WALL OF WATER AT JOLIETOWN DISASTER
Eyewitness accounts recount how two Chicagoans dodged the rushing flood wave at Jolunto wn, aiding rescue efforts as thousands perished. Survivors estimate up to 15 000 lives lost in the confluence of the conemaugh and ohio rivers as debris and flames consumed the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felt
Lim
Dar
Prophet and Brother and Tecumseh in Sacred War
A fragmented 19th century narrative traces Tecumseh and the Prophet as Shawnee leaders shaping the alliance with the Great Spirit. It notes Tecumseh’s oratorical power and the Prophet’s role as spiritual broker, detailing their public reception and interactions with Governor Harrison and U.S. officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Easter
Uferiture
Isil
Prophet & Brother
Atiqateen
Tovmernik
Enfelds
Hamigude
Germielde
Fve
Ward McAllister
Paul
Trophet & Wrothber
Cade
Hante Ghla
Tadbina
Dbtyeis
Ho Sas
Conti
Teeuairel
Lawrence Barrett
L. A. Ak
Marco
Tecumseh
Drst
Weg
Fragmented Postcrash Report Mentions Thousands Missing
Indications point to over five thousand names on the missing list with 2200 recovered. General Hastings cites lack of information and long delays in communicating between agencies. Telegraphed orders promise citywide action, relief supplies and rapid debris clearance as authorities estimate property damage from the disaster could reach 825,000,000 to 55,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea of We
Wistesa
Palomera
Therney Tynasi Petal
Pedr Hati
Leon
Epee
Mrad Choisera
Perth
Benim
Xaugh
Uae
Dohastown
Wis Center In the KivaeCeel
Wester Memusylvandig
Cauda Fun Works
Ie Calf
Johnstown
Conemangh
Heath Fork
South Park
Jobstown
Nany
Pia
Ol Wennan
Raburgh Club
Sinea
Haber
FL Hastings
Enia
Ghx
Besver
Pennsylvania Rail
Johnstown Stn
KAO
Burgers Furl
Mexham
Conmutttes
Noruine Clarity on Charity Spurs Rethink of Poverty Relief
A reflective piece argues that clarity about charity and personal knowledge could reduce the worst forms of poverty if action matched the measure of available means. The prose explores moral responsibility and practical limits in addressing need.
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Conewaugh Valley
Withram Hesay
Edat Popeleriay
Hutaesa Peertheg
Ford
Wilw
Joanstown
Tim Gpen
Tron Stuett
Staregbead
Ohierbog
Shani de Baek
Wade
Heaton
Feehiy
Gunayenele
Urin
Mary
Kembannn
Dolaastown
Tam
Ohio
Kernville
Wocavalea
Siaer Ginteen
Deut Choh
Saapel
Wwe
Priliny Atrars Neon
Owetuek
Gregh
Bony
Moses
Virrk
Viet Hiren
Ulsan
Adele Catal
Euler Hk
Rb Ate
Rece
Soran Sen
Bret
Dante
Mineun
Beavers Gall
Cov
Reaver
Seppeil Forahl
Lars Fond
Dierdei
Wintour
Yuepohm
Sore
Ayer
Pete
East Comanaugh
Tnis Point
Beye Dean Wade
Uribe
Jehnatown Bridge
Jubestown
Jolutetown
Jukmetown
Caniiu
Tira
Weeter
Tle Eulire Valley
Jobustown Bridge
GaMukia
Xye
Yim
Iniian Tutchers
Propertbees
Dana
Ithlinsalt
Roe Gov. Hiritgn
Wien
Haller
Eran
Sun
United States
Alt Town
Shetty
Tie Lee
Edo Veo
Calla Elite
Ted
Stu
Chen
Prienels
Wayler
Jane Sul Dee
Walter Peng Dee
Perepile
Seth Gee Ee
Veocumseh, Prom
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Goldehou
Josh Billings
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