Figures on Losses and Deaths From the Flood
Johnstown July report details by staff correspondent describe state officers and employers leaving camp for home as G A R officers present a gold badge to Adjutant General Hastings. Addresses praise the Fourteenth Regiment and Hastings amid flood aftermath. Loss estimates for districts, private firms, and payroll disputes outlined, with a report to commissioners and a signal system planned for streets.
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Johnstown
Annus
G. A. ER
Hastings
Departae Pesaertvanis
G. A.B
H. J. Davies
Board of Inquiry
Cleveland
Cremon
Commission
James McKnight
J. E McClellan
Salionen
Gret
Clark
Det
Swedley
Philadelphia
Sani Clara Ae Ieepees
Jonsstons
Harry Keller
Bureau of Information
Phil- Sean
Amusements Under Ohio Educators Prominent Sponsors
A feature on entertainments organized under the auspices of notable Ohio educators showcases community events backed by college and school leaders. The program highlights cultural activities, public engagement, and educational support from local institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Another Freight Wreck Kills One and Injures Several
A freight wreck near Wilmerding two miles beyond Turtle Creek kills Billy Connelly a Pittsburg bootblack and injures A T Kennedy John Hyatt and A Young. The east bound train with engines 43 and 1000 and about three cars derailed twelve cars and blocked both tracks after a broken wheel caused the crash around 9 20. The engineer was John in and conductor William Taylor.
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Wilmerding
Turtle Creek
Pittsburg
Billy Connelly
A.T. Kennedy
Pride Street
John Hyatt
Carey
Southside
Kennedy
Kennedy A. Young
Lima
John
William Taylor
Water Committee Approves Bills for New Water Pipe Purchase
The Allegheny Water Committee met last night and approved bills including payroll and mainly for a new water pipe. Superintendent Armstrong noted slow pipe deliveries with 29,717 feet still outstanding and urged immediate action or alternate procurement. The panel also discussed removing pipe intersecting sewers and authorized a water main on Diana Street in the Seventh Ward.
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Allegheny Water Committee
Armstrong
Cochran
Troy Hill
Diana Street
Ae —— Settee
Tayton
Messrs
Stayton, Cochras
Deonesinase
Lowe and
Langhurst
Unknown man dies by own action in McKeesport case
Five years ago an unidentified man died by self inflicted gunshot in McKeesport. Authorities suspect the deceased may be James R Nobie of Mt. Washington. His son Lee Nobie of Pittsburgh seeks to learn if the man was his father.
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Pirteberger
McKeesport
James R. Nobie
Mt. Washington
Lee
Pittsburg
Northern Pine Line Company Receives Charter
The Northern Pine Line Company of Oil City gains a charter with capital of 1,000,000. It will run from near Shenango River at the Pennsylvania Ohio line in Hickory Township Mercer County to the Delaware River near See ee nea. Stockholders include Seep, 633 ON Pa at Titusville, Campbell, H. M. Flagler, Bushooll, and Ben Fowle of New York City.
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Northern Pine Line Company
Oil City
Capital
Pennsylvania and
Ohio State Line
Shenango River
Hickory Township
Mercer County
Delaware River
Vere
Titusville
Sleeve
Campbell
H. M. Gor
Ee Bushooll
Ben Fowle
New York
Cry
Market house plan uses second floor for shoe arcade space
City officials plan to convert the second floor of the market house known as Old City Hall to shoe arcade space on Diamond Street. The project awaits approval as plans, elevation work, and occupancy timelines are debated by market authorities.
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Chief Bigelow
Old City Hall
Diamond
Local Letter Sparks Curiosity Over Miraculous Cures
Allegheny Mayor Pearson received a letter from L R Fisbarn of Industry Kansas asking if reports of miraculous cures by Rev Father Mir are true. The missive hints at eyewitness accounts but remains unclear and unverified.
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Pearson
Allegheny
L. R. Fisbarn
Industry
Kan
Father Mir
Bieves
Counterfeiter Recaptured in City Jail
John Ross of Butler county was brought to the city and jailed on an attachment from U S Marshal Miller. Ross, part of the Butler county counterfeiters gang, had been arrested earlier but failed to appear at the trial.
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John Ross
Sianotan
Butler County
Miller
Ross
Arrest of Antonia Yankowski For Alleged Bad Habits
A one year old boy named Antonia Yankowski was arrested on the south side last night by Special Officer Dierst. The child reportedly runs away from home and sleeps about the mills and houses. He will be sent to Morganza.
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Antonia Yankowski
Dierst
Antonia
Morganza 7
Defalcation Noted as $200. Son Missing Declared
From the pulpit July and Reverend J C Wilson report their son as a defaulter who has disappeared. The defalcation amounts to $200 and is the central fact of the notice.
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J. C. Wilson
Obituary notices from Pittsburg area deceased families
Funeral and interment notices for Beam, Cassipata, Graham, Hague, Kober, McClinton, Palmer and others from Allegheny and Pittsburgh areas list dates July 1889. Services set at homes on Sundays and Mondays with private or city cemetery interments and family invites.
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Ward Street
Allegheny
Palmer
Samuel Palmer
Baltimore and Seas
Black Goods Department Offers Bonafide Reductions in July Bargains
The store advertises deep discounts on dress materials and fabrics including Priestley’s yardage cut to 1 and 0.75 each, Indias and silks marked down to 50c to 1.50, 22 inch Indian fabrics at 35c, and numerous lace, nets, and silk flannels. Promotions urge quick purchase as summer stock liquidates and summer suits, hammocks, and canopies are highlighted.
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Lng
Esterday
Brussels
Henrietta
Jamestown
Black Lake Buntings
Zoo
Arch
Pittsburg
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Stewart
Pittwa
Bse
G. A E
Frank
Ware Sees B. Eshelman
John A. Wiley
John H. Linton
Cyan Iver
Atana
Bureau of Information Aes
Harry Ae Lefonte
Ras
Hamilton
Main Street
McSwiean
The
Water Committee
Kanana
Mr. Yankowski
William H. Ri Francis D. Kondobn Kinch
Nettie Taylor
Soesse Jurke
Barbara Seeeenenenss
Andreas Dinkel
Risreende Krappman
Edmond. Autrieth Julis Anna Shirk
Traera
Williams
Wieresville
Texas
Ayer
Natedagh
Palley
Charles Erect
Haverhl
Mass
Dr. J
Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Stere
Jos, Honne & Co
Peon Avenue
Irea
Fravenheim & Vilsack
Ussu
Sarly
Steve Cloesa
Jos, Homys & Co
Peon Ave
Fagan
Sealbene Arnt Ora
Cc. Anderson
Mm. Graham
Clark Street
Aly
Barah Hague
Jas Graham, Jr
Ganter
Haughes
New Street
Jomeokcan
Regan
Timothy
Ames
Mary Regan
Dancan Avenue
Peel
ManonEr Peel
Washington Avenue
St.Louis
Rene
Zechoogeer
High Street
Zahn
Helen Uh
Broahton Avenue
East End
James Archibald & A
Ft Ue
Central
Ringes
Western Insurance CO
Wood Street
Alexander Nimick
John B. Jackson
WM. P. Herbert
America
JONES
Blooker
J. M. McClaren
Smithfield
Fourth Avenue
C. McClintock &Co
Fifth Avenue
Our
ANOF
Jan
Lenap Ak Directeh
John W. Chaltant
Vive Brees
Robt. Lea
M. Bon
Joseph Thompson
Littia
Donnell
Es. Wn. Ins. Co
Wood
A Sentinel Seoclancel Wm
Atlal
Jas
August Ammon
Drees
Mil Maslin
Exige
Gies
Rogers & Sons
Sheffield
Pittsburg, PA
Black Goods Department
Priestley
8&W
Lisle
AG Campbell & Sons
Penn Avenue
Penn Building
Iytrursa
Mlle. E. Dreyer
Mporten
Boggs & Buhl
Federal Street
WM. Semples Stores
Allegheny, PA
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