What Mr Shaffer Saw Amid Johnstown Flood Destruction
Assistant Superintendent Martin Trump and Division Operator Shaffer of the Pennsylvania Railroad traveled to Lilly and Johnstown to view the disaster. Shaffer estimated 5,000 to 10,000 killed as floodwaters wrecked the valley, with entire hillsides remaining and families clinging to roofs while debris and clothing hung from trees along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Trump
Shaffer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lillys
Gote
Conemaugh
Messrs
Trump and
Johnstown
Woodvale
Iit
Allegheny Police Recover Lost Goods and Whisky Dramas
Chief Kirschler and Detectives on North Side recover trunks with letters and garments tied to missing persons case. A floating barrel of whisky is seized at Anderson Street bridge and another near Lindsay McCutcheon mill. a 10 year old is found intoxicated and carried home. Additional clothing bundles arrive at the Mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirschler
Allegheny
Hettie Linguiger
Johnstown
Jonathan Griffith
Braddock
Annie R. Slagle
Haversville
Westmoreland County
John Sillenberger
Rebecca Street
Murphy
Gertie Manele
Clark Port
Glenn
Anderson Street Bridge
Colo Ael
George L Heaviot
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Barre
Han Bern E
Major McGregor Denies Dam Bursting at South Fork
Major McGregor, a member of the South Fork Fishing Club, dismisses reports of the dam failing. He laughs at the notion, says he will fish later this month, and asserts the dam is as safe as ever despite scattered accounts of reduced water and attempts to return by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Major McGregor
South Fork
Johnstown
Sons
Heptasophs to Raise a Fund for Disaster Relief
Supreme Archon S A Will of the Improved Order of Heptasophs called a mass meeting of Allegheny county conclaves to raise funds for Johnstown and Blairsville sufferers. The meeting was set for today at 2 PM in Post 5 G A R Hall 78 Fourth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Will
Order of
Heptasophs
Allegheny County
Johnstown
Blairsville
Hall
Fourth Avenue
Will
Avaricious River Rats Detected by Police at Allegheny Banks
Police intervened as alleged river rats tried to haul away booty from the Allegheny banks. Dozens of men were spotted along the river, some staring into the water while authorities compelled them to abandon their plunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Resting booty and dexterity mark rope-throwing event
In a scene of rough work and ingenuity, many men demonstrated dexterity as they threw ropes to land debris and household effects. The effort yielded valuable salvage and showcased skill in handling heavy material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eptic
Lively Hopes Raised by Missing Miss Nellie Williams Trunk
A trunk found at No 15 Maple Avenue Woodville Cambria County Pa contained letters and a diary from 1885 to 1888 indicating Nellie Williams a teacher may have escaped or been carried away. City officials seized papers and a diary as investigators ponder the fate of the owner amid odd notes about a whisky barrel and other fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoendrede
Nellie Williams
Maple Avenue
Woodville
Cambria County
Wm. J. Reed
Dave A. L
North Twenty-third
Philadelphia
Allegheny River
West Penn to Resume With Bridge Repairs Planned
West Penn plans to restore service despite fire damage and set to proceed with bridge timber contracts awarded to firms in Canton Fort Wayne and Chicago. Bolivar route opening expected first as track was torn up by the flood with Bolivar 700 feet long and Blairsville over 1000 feet. Bolivar route favored for heavy freight and should be running within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Bolivar
Blairsville
Societies Rally for Johnstown Relief and Subscriptions
Local societies and clubs held meetings to raise funds for Johnstown disaster relief. The Columbus Club raised 1000 dollars for the Pittsburg General Relief Committee, with most gifts modest but some reaching 100 dollars. A relief corps was organized to assist committee workers and donors were urged to send contributions to Jeremiah Dunlevy Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Club
Pittsburg General Relief Committee
J. J. Flannery
McCormick
Johnstown
Father Sheedy
Flannery
Jeremiah Dunlevy, Jr
Meeeting
W McNalty
Order of American Mechanics
United States Court Rooms
H. A. Kell
W.T. Key
J. K. Enge
United States Court Room
C Collins
Werr
A. E. James Cranton
X. Tana
Relief Committee
Central Trades Council tackles aid for Duquesne strikers
Last night the Central Trades Council presided by Joseph L. Evans discussed aiding the Duquesne strikers and carrying forward the investigation. Messrs Smith and Hayes resigned from the graft probe committee, and P W Joyce was named to serve on the committee. A three member subcommittee drafted resolutions on the Johnstown calamity urging action to prevent river overflows and alleging contributory negligence by South Fork Park Lake dam operators while calling for immediate member contributions to assist sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Counci
South Fork
Duquesne
Central Trades Council
Joseph L. Evans
Messrs. Smith and Hayes
Trades Council
L. A. 300
Evans
P. W. Joyce
L. A. 360
J. M. Kelly
C. Ruth
Daniel McWilliams
Johnstown
Ted
Western
Pennsylvania
America
Valley of
Conem
Noah
Conemaugh
Allegheny
Aes
Ereas
Central Trades Assembly
Our Man
South Fork Park Lake
Central County Commissioners
Ackpowleagen
District boards plan disaster relief for Johnstown sufferers
The executive board meets Monday to discuss the Johnstown flood disaster and to consider sending a request to local assemblies requesting contributions to a relief fund for the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Ross
Dam at South Fork Stuns Locals as It Fails
Residents and club members doubted the masonry would fail and speculated the disaster might have been caused by a dam at Lilly station, eight miles above South Fork, with many insisting on positive evidence before accepting the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fork
Colonel Lawrence
Frank Semple
Charles J. Clarke
Lilly Station
South Fork Station
Cresson
Mayors Seek Aid After Widespread Water Disaster
Messages from the mayors of two cities urge adjacent cities to collect aid for hundreds of miles after a catastrophic flood. They report hundreds dead and thousands homeless and request swift support from neighboring municipalities.
Americas Club Raises 1000 for flood relief at noon meeting
The Americas Club held a noon meeting that lasted about 30 minutes and subscribed $1,000 in cash plus clothing and supplies for flood sufferers. A committee of A z Logan and Walker was appointed to coordinate with the Citizens' Committee. Numerous supporters contributed amounts ranging from $10 to $200, including members such as Paul, Bennett & Co, Collinwood & Co, and George Johnston, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas Club
Citizens’ Committee
A. Z. Logan
Werden Wiles Eee
Okiasner
Walker
Pimericus
Paul
Brad Gites
O. Baer
McCrea
William Bennett
Jalker
Joseph
Brown
Witla
H. Reed
George L L. Holliday
A. J Mattresses
J. A. Grier
Phillips
Thompson & Co
Grovers' Supply Company
Bannett & Co
George Johnston
William Waite
James Kantor
George McDonald
E da Day
Fred Douds
Ny ‘Marshall
St James Optare
W. W. Baum
James A. Elphinatore
Jonson Laawiak
C. A. Wayburn
AID FOR JOHNSTOWN RELIEF FROM OTHER CITIES
The General Belief Committee received telegrams and notices of help last night. Contributions included $500 from General R A Alger to honor pav draft for Johnstown sufferers and $1000 from C D Dobbins of Wheeling. Various donors such as T Mellon Sons, Columbus Club, and Miss Kate Gillespie of Philadelphia gave amounts toward relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Belief Committee
General Relief Committee
R. A. Alger
Michigan
McCallin
Johnstown
C. D. Dobbins
Dollar Savings Bank of Wheeling
T. Mellon & Sons
Miller, Metcalf & Parkin
Columbus Club
H. P. Ford
B. N. Lightfoot
Dr. Mowry
Dr. Crist
James McNeil & Bro
Kate Gillespie
Philadelphia
W. B. Rogers
Baby Rescued From River Debris Near Verona
John Grimes found a baby boy in a cradle among debris drifting along the Allegheny River near Verona. He towed the cradle ashore with help from bystanders, authorities were notified, and the infant, about six months old, appeared unharmed after a long ride from Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny River
Verona
John Grimes
Gecas
Kin
Joe
Grimes
Johnstown
Postoffice Operations Slow As Eastern Mails Delayed
Business slowed at the Postoffice yesterday with eastern mail routes delayed. Mr Larkin expected no eastern mail until tomorrow. Philadelphia mail went via Wheeling. York mail via Lake Erie. A relief fund item lists 41 for flood sufferers. Larkin added 5 dollars to the list and 25 dollars to the general fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
Philadelphia
Wheeling
York
Lake Erie
Relief Trains Depart From City For Aid Efforts
Several trains carrying provisions bedding and clothing left the city this morning. Colonel Norman M. Smith supervised Union Station and Agent C A Carpenter guided Liberty Street operations. Donors included J Jenkins with a full carload Gs with 2000 dollars of clothing H J McCracken 100 bushels of meal and 16 barrels and boxes of crackers. Additional trains are planned to depart today as Dennison residents joined a Pittsburgh bound relief run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Norman M. Smith
Liberty Street
C. A. Carpenter
J. ©. Jenkins
G ’S
H. J. McCracken
James McClure
Dennison, C
Pittsburg
Repairing One Break Pitcairn Promises Johnstown Bridge Access
Superintendent Pitcairn explains efforts to restore the track at Dornock Point near Bang Hollow. He says hundreds of workers repair the line and it may take several days, but once fixed trains will run to the Johnstown bridge easing distress of rescued people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn
Johnstown Bridger
Novel contribution boxes and fish globes aid sefferers
Early in the afternoon fish globes were placed at street corners and public places to receive Moury for the Sefferers. Small sums from newsboys to businessmen poured in, watched by a guardian, as even thieves seemed moved by the disaster’s details.
Not Half Been Told Johnstown Destruction Tells Tale
Telegram from Johnstown reports heavy toll of the disaster. Elderstown and the wire mill area are swept away, lower mills wrecked, steel works and family safe, but a wife lost with five others. No further details tonight. more information promised in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Darlington
Johnstown
J. M. Gusky
H. Darlington
Elderstown
Ap Gautier Works
Dazed by Waters as Boy Falls From Floating Dock
Samuel Kaufmann ten year old son of Isaac Kaufmann peddler was swept under a float at the foot of Seventh Street while watching the river. Despite two grabs by a bystander the boy disappeared in the swift current and no recovery was possible at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Samuel Kaufmann
Isaac Kaufmann
Rail crews repair track at Dornock Point
Superintendent Pitcairn of the Pennsylvania Railroad dispatched over 300 section men to Dornock Point to repair the track. They were joined by 110 men under Dennis O'Brien of the Panhandle and 100 men under Kileh of the Fort Wayne road. The workers traveled in boxcars converted with cooking stoves, tables and shelves and will live in the cars during the project. About 500 lamps and lanterns accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dornock Point
Dennis O'Brien
Panhandle
Kileh
Fort Wayne Road
Butchers Donate Large Quantities Of Meat For Flood Relief
The Diamond Market houses started a relief movement yesterday afternoon. Butchers donated meat in large amounts to aid flood sufferers. Initial estimates of quantity were unavailable as collectors worked briefly before dumping over 1000 pounds into the relief receptacle. Civic volunteers organized the effort to provide relief.
Amusement Charity At The Flood Benefit
The Casino Museum will be open all day for flood relief. Sacred music and other attractions are listed, with the Harriet Theatre mentioned in connection to the day’s events. Law and Order agents are noted to make arrests tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet
Ohio's Generous Offer Tents Accepted by Relief Committee
Governor Foraker offers 1000 tents from Ohio with 500 immediately usable. By 5 PM no telegram had arrived confirming need, but Mr. McCrea, for the Executive Committee, replied that 500 tents could be cut to fences and provided promptly.
Body recovered from Allegheny river named Mrs Joseph Me City
A body, badly mangled and nude as if from bathwater, was recovered from the Allegheny river near Cambria City at 10 30 yesterday by rescuers. Identified later as Mrs Joseph Me City. her sister was notified last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Rescuers
The
Allegheny
Joseph
Mr d
Pittsburg Men Missing and Believed Drowned
Late last night it was learned that two well known Pittsburg men are missing and beyond doubt drowned. Don Wilson, a conductor on the P R R, and John B H Winans, a brother of Thomas R Winans of the Leader, were identified. Wilson was among the oldest conductors on the road and Winans was a bookkeeper in a Fifth avenue business case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Don Wilson
John
F. Winans
Thomas R. Winans
Wilson
Mr. Winans
Fifth Avenue
Pitcairn Orders Coffins For Dead From Murphy’s
Superintendent Pitesiro ordered undertakers to work nonstop in response to a 150 coffin demand. The D relief train carried eight coffins at t o'clock, signaling an unlimited call for funeral housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitesiro
Murphy’s
Architect A Y Lee Comments on South Fork Lake Dam
Architect A Y Lee explains during a sketching tour near South Fork Lake that he saw no danger to the dam, never heard it described as ruptured, and believes it has not broken. He spent part of last summer in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sach
Pye
Sorete
Johnstown
Cone
Lake Erie
A. Y. Lee
South Fork Lake
Unfortunate Man Dies After Floating House Drift
A house drifted down the Kis Ki minetas near the Allegheny intersection yesterday. A man in the upper window clung to the frame as the structure slid outward and crashed at the crossing. He did not survive the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiskiminetas
Allegheny
Agai Railroad
Reservoir Breaks Floods Cuba New York 1600 Acre Area
A telegram from Oil City reports a reservoir at Cuba New York covering 1600 acres broke at 8 P M causing a predicted fifteen foot rise in the valley. Among those en route to the city but halted by the flood were Congressman McKinley and George W Childs of Philadelphia. Coke operator S L Schoonmaker contributed 700 dollars for flood sufferers, funded by Uniontown works. Continued on Sixth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
N. Y
Oil City
Conemaugh
Congressman McKinley
New York
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
L. Schoonmaker
Uniontown
Free Care for Sufferers at Homeopathic Hospital
Colonel W D Slack, superintendent, announced the Homeopathic Hospital at 146 Second Avenue will care for flood sufferers free of charge to the fullest capacity. The hospital will provide medical aid at no cost to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeopathic Hospital
Second Avenue
W. D. Slack
DisPpatca Last
K of L to Hold Five Special Meetings
Master Workman Ross of D A 3 KE of L calls five special meetings of the Ex unit to discuss union matters and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Ross
REINEMAN Advertises Hire for Various Descriptions
An advertisement from F. G. Reineman offers headquarters for hire at reasonable rates, listing all descriptions and suggesting available services and accommodations for description needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Reineman
Also Mentioned on This Page
ASP
Keystone Lodge No. 18
Petrain
MR. Shaffer
Northside
Kirachler Ferth
West Penn
General Relief Fund
Columbia Club, Elks and Americas Mechanics Act
T. J. Sample
J. E. Geisenheimer
E. C. Parkey
P.O. of Elks
Lnstaight
St. Charles
Leocheh
M. Saxby Ee
the Elks
Cincinnati
East—PostoMco
Horr Hormandi IE
Atlantic City
Golonunde Sede Hotel
Philada
John G Muleolla
Resson Springs
Penna
Madn Moises
St Cresson
WM. R. Dunham
Creason, Cambria Co
Idlewood
Idlewoods
Jackson
Dill
Park
Lake View
North East, PA
Robert Dill
State St
Erie, PA
Oakland
Tidewater
Alleghenies
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Deer Park
Arcs Communications
George D. Dishields
Haltimore
Ohio Hotels
Cumberland
Garrett County
Amusement Charity
Ohio
Cambria City
Mia
Meir
Pitcairn's
K. of L
G. Reineman
Keech
Brussels
Twin Cities
Hhceh’s
Penn Ave
Ninth Street
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