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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1889
Page
1
Three hundred thousand dollars worth of finely made clothing, with large facilities in buying and manufacturing, enables us to offer the largest and finest stock in America. See the spring and summer clothing at prices simply irresistible.
Our department showcases men’s suits and dress furnishings in varied styles offered at exceptional value. From business and service wear to spring overcoats and dress outfits, prices range from two dollars to high teens with many items priced well below retail.
Report from Jo hntown and surrounding towns describes widespread devastation after the Conemaugh flood. Clara Barton and Red Cross workers aid the injured. towns Woodvale Mineral Point and others are swept away. bodies recovered, morgues set up, and relief appeals launched nationwide.
An account tells of Bennett and engineer Keith Mere racing a locomotive to outrun a colossal wall of water. They cut free the engine from the train and sped away before the flood swept the bridge and tower away. The crew fought for life as the torrent crushed structures behind them.
A list of prominent local figures and their families perished in the June flood near Jonestown Pennsylvania. Among the dead are Jeno Fallen, Cambria Iron Works president, and his wife and children. banker Dibert and his family. John Dorey and others connected to Depew Co and Phila Dr. J. & Coomr. J C Bens¢in. William Grimore and family. James Howard. ML McAuler and wife. Mrs Drotiag and three children. Mrs Gyrus Eider. H J Roberts. HL AL Schumacher. BH Reve. Dr John Lerman and family. Col John P Linton rumor denied.
Tragic scene in Nineveh townsfolk report bodies floating in the river and strewn along streets as mortuary officials and local undertakers prepare to dredge the river and cremate or embalm the deceased. Health authorities order rapid response and state assistance to prevent disease spread.
The mayor announced broad support for relief with substantial donations received by mail on June 5. Contributions include Joseph Pulitzer two thousand dollars J E King president of the Erie Railroad company one thousand dollars and other sums ranging from fifty cents to one dollar. About 250 leading bankers brokers merchants and lawyers have been invited to attend.
In Altoona Pennsylvania on June day details describe a man who survived the flood but later perished in a fire at Conemaugh. Nine iron loaded freight cars were swept before the locomotive and lodged against a frame house that acted as a shield and barrier against the rising water.
A severe flood hits northern Pennsylvania and neighboring states causing widespread damage. Roads and rails submerged, several towns like Clearfield and Carwensville report high water, with telephone and wire service down. Authorities fear extensive property loss and casualties as waters rise along the Susquehanna and tributaries, with reports of drowned residents and submerged homes.
June 3 flood for Washington DC area causes water to rise five inches per hour, flooding streets and grounds near monuments. Rail and river traffic disrupted. ships, timber, and machinery suffer heavy losses. large guns moved. repairs and cleanup underway.
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