Urgent Call for Troops in Johnstown After Flood Devastation
Witnesses including Sheriff McCandless and Joe Brown urge prompt action to recover and bury thousands believed dead in Johnstown. They warn of possible epidemics and say up to about 10,000 may be missing. Relief measures and aid to survivors are promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Johnstown
Joe Brown
Chamber of Commerce
McCandress
Relief Committee
Messra
Brown
McKean
Masons
DROWNED TRAIN WRECKS IN CONEMAUGH FLOOD
Report of the Pennsylvania Railroad disaster near Conemaugh following the South Fork dam breach. The day express and two other trains were affected. several passengers were lost, with some survivors reaching Ebensburg. Conductor Easton described the rescue and devastation along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Conemaugh
South Fork
Jnion
Paullman
Arnold
Anchor Bank
Culp
Epensburg
Joseph
Harry Lauffer
Louis Dallinger
Conemangh
Easton
Cenemaneh
Johnstown
Ebensburg
Tre
Cambria
Flooded area at Conemaugh figures in flood report
A list of names and places appears amid a flood report concerning Conemaugh. The document names residents and locales across several states, indicating evacuees or affected individuals, with scattered references to cities such as Philadelphia Pittsburgh and New York and to areas like Honesdale Greensburg and Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
A. MeSide
Newandon
Henry F. Vowlen
Mager
Ser City
Virginia Woodbury
N. J
Mary Ies
A. Slivernesdale
Elton
Mellon
Gertraas Riciton
John W
New York
J. C
A. Pd
Ketfer, Org
H. St. Doba
Pennsylvania
Huston Porter
Washington
Richard Irom
Pauline Iilard
Jeee Cannon
Frank Wv. Gallseyeth
Tron Annon
Smith
Marysville
Thurman
Misra
Been R. H
Nackwoo
Ae Iit Graves
Altoona
A. Ageen
B. Besey
H. Tanteron
Bel
Simon C. Hand
Baker
Lorenzo
James M. Safford
W. E. P. Bulloc Key
J. H. Per
D. Ane Amboch
A. B. Shearer
Davis
Suiktron
Inson
Lancaster
Margaret Justice
Allegheny
Soldiers ready to aid Johnstown relief but not sent
Nearly 100 enlisted men and officers of the Eighteenth Regiment gathered on Wood Street with haversacks and blankets ready to march to Johnstown for disaster relief. Orders were held pending Adjutant General Hastings's guidance, while other units and civilians advised caution. ultimately no troops were deployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Johnstown
Chamber of Commerce
Kutledge
Norman M. Smith
Joe Rutledge
Hastings
Rene Preg Cadherin Geet
Trump
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Johnstonra
McKibben
Governors Star
P.N. Guthrie
Dee Rutledge
Pearson
Guthrie
H. C. Frick
Mr. Frick
Ebort Peer Yao
W. E. Schmerts
Chamber
Trsbarg
Shannon
L. T. Brown
Pennsylvania
MecCall
Lancaster
Edward & Ed
W. BR. Thompson
Rastoenk Salah Nestof
Boston
How the Johnstown Disaster Unfolded From a Private Secretary
Tribune text describes a priest, citizens, and officials responding to the Johnstown flood. It notes the Valley’s devastation, widespread corpses, and a large financial loss to Cambria Iron Company. It mentions a lime car causing fires and lists rescue committees led by Rev. Father J. P. Tahaney and others, with the town’s population turning to undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Buchannan
J.J. Vandergrift
Johnstown
Dispatch
Conemangh Valley
Cambria Iron Company
Hunger and Disorder Spur Relief Efforts in Pittsburgh
Desperate crowds beg for rubber, money, and provisions as flour runs out and disease fears rise. Sanitary corps are sought from Washington while police fight gangs and a bank robbery sparks gunfire. A relief pledge boost increases subscriptions by 1,000.
Church Appeals Raise Nearly Fifteen Thousand for Sufferers
Churches across two cities united in a relief drive for Conemaugh valley victims. An interim total of 14 361 was reported from 45 churches with Presbyterian and other denominations contributing clothing and funds. Donations filled wagon loads of garments and sewing plans were announced for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Valley
A Presbyterian Church
J. P. E. Kumler
Subscriptions Pour In For War Fund From Cleveland
Still pouring in for the fund with a $5,000 Cleveland total and Captain Vandegrift adding $2,500. Treasurer W R Thompson logged numerous donations to last night, including large sums from locals and several streets, companies, and organizations in Pittsburgh and nearby suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Vandegrift
The Pat e of M B Davis Family Missing After Johnstown Wreck
Report notes the Davis family unlocated since the iron business owner Swif Davis and his wife and children were on the express wreck near Johnstown. MP Davis is identified as son of Mrs RB H Davis of Sewickley, staying with Dr Willard in Allegheny after returning from Colorado for his wife's health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swif Davis
Johnstown
Davis
Harris
RB. H. Davis
Sewickley
Willard
Allegheny
Colorado
Harrisburg
Dalmeyer
Sewickley Hears Call for War Relief at Sunday Service
Residents gathered at the morning service in Kev yesterday to donate money, clothes, and food for the Johnstown wafer ers relief effort. Police noted volunteers were urged to provide all available contributions to aid those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kev
Johnstown
Train Rush Delivers Aid to Sewicking After Fire
Superintendent Starr announced a charity train would run from Fort Wayne to Sewicking to deliver clothing bedding groceries and other relief. By 7 P M the platform held a mountain of goods and churches collected funds, some delaying to next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Fort Wayne
Sewicking
Troops Sought as Johnstown Turmoil Rises in Hun Hungarians Riot
Executive Committees meet at the Chamber of Commerce as calls for four or five regiments grow. Sheriff McCandless and McKean report efforts to guard trains and streets, with undertakers and livery firms mobilized for relief. Lancaster and Pittsburgh watch scenes of panic amid rising deaths and shortages. relief committees distribute medicine and provisions while calls for guards intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
McKean
Sheriff McCandies
Bess
Hubley
As & Courier
J. B Scott
Mr. Scott
J.J. Flanery
Pittsburg
R. G. McGonnigle
Pennsylvania Railroad
McCandless
James A. McKean
Brown
Johnstown
Disaster touches East End as Johnstown flood claims many kin
You read of widespread loss among families in the East End after the Johnstown disaster. Many relatives of residents on Hiland Avenue Rippey Street and nearby streets are reported missing or drowned, including parents siblings and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiland Avenue
Johnstown
East End
Rippey Street
Phillips
H. H. Phillips
Mack
St Clair Street
Daniel
Con. Wilson
P. R
Jobnatown
Wm. Ramey
Mrchorne
Peat Tin'dan
Euaiee Sen
Sha Diasnen
Scenes at Old City Hall Dovers packing clothing
At Old City Hall a busy scene shows boxes and barrels piled high while clothing bundles scatter the floor. Two dozen men work quickly packing items as crowds on Market Street carry bundles to wagons for transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
Ulity H
Church Donations Packed for Shipment After Bumper Collection
A tally lists one box of clothing two bores of hats one bundle of shoes and a trunk full of clothing from H Frick with J W Unraahan & Son. At 3 o clock donations poured in at the church and volunteers packed items into boxes for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Unraahan
Sermon on Johnstown Calamity by Rev. E. P. Cowan
The Rev. E. P. Cowan preached at Third Presbyterian Church on the Johnstown disaster. He said calamities reflect divine will, urged humility before God, and urged aiding the widows and needy with food and money, with a collection for Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
E. P. Cowan
Third Presbyterian Church
Anon
Sean
God
Sensei
Weat Penn railroad worker returns home from Johnstown disaster
A West Penn Railroad employee missing since the Johnstown disaster reappeared last night. He carried valuable information about the catastrophe. The town suffered extensive destruction with multiple homes swept away and fires burning. A body of brakeman John Stitt was recovered. Rescue efforts continue as East Tunnel waters rise and a new bridge is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P. BR. B
Johnstown
Merchants Hotel
Cambria
Railroad Street
Singer Street
Snider Street
Conemaugh
Railroad
Maxham Street Railway
William Marshall
Blairsvill
Stomey Creek
Clark
Dr. Lombardi
Darby
John Stitt
West Penn
Pon Ville
Messages of Sympathy From Governors and Mayors
The Citizens Relief Committee received telegrams from California Governor WaTEEMAN and Boston Mayor and from Pittsburg and Philadelphia noting sympathy and pledges. Officials responded gratefully, urging that money is needed urgently and will be gratefully received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Boston
Citizens’ Relief Committee
San Francisco
Chester
Wateeman
Subscriptions opened for flood relief by Chamber of Commerce
The Committee of Seven of the Chamber of Commerce issued subscription books to aid flood sufferers. The inside cover lists officers including Wirt Mocaxeny as chairman and a treasurer, with instructions that contributions be recorded in the books and not given to anyone outside the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Telegraph Operators Soaked With Work In Flood Panic
Telegraph workers from nearby cities were exhausted by the flood emergency. An emergency relief corps from Cleveland and other points was sent to assist Western Union operators who had labored tirelessly as news of the flood poured in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Trict
Ae Provakors
Operaiseveland
Sean
Allegheny Light Co Sends Portable Machinery to Johnstown
The Allegheny County Light Company dispatches portable electrical equipment to Johnstown after the flood that destroyed the city’s electric lighting and gas illumination facilities. The move aims to restore power and street lighting quickly following the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Light Company
Johnstown
Allegheny
Fragmentary wiring note sparks unclear restoration plan
A fragmented passage mentions wires and lamps with vague references to VGA wiring and lacing. The garbled text lacks clear people, places, or events, leaving the intended restoration or installation details ambiguous.
Union Depot Suffering Scene At Johnstown Disaster
At the Union depot crowds gathered yesterday afternoon amid confusion and curiosity about friends in Johnstown. A special train was planned for 4:30 pm while Captain Butler answered questions from travelers. Charities mobilized, families offered aid, and railroad crews repaired washouts to resume service toward Pittsburg and east toward the P. and EL line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Johnstown
Captain Butler
Robert Pitcairn
Children’s Aid Soclary
Eames
Aere
Americas
Chie
Pittsburg
McCargo
Allegheny Valley Rail
Pittsbus
Debris cleanup and grave recovery at Johnstown bridge
Sheriff McCandless urged immediate removal of debris and recovery and burial of bodies at the Johnstown bridge to prevent water pollution and protect Pittsburgh and Allegheny's water supply. Relief Committee expected action to begin soon as funds and coffins are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Relief Committee
Johnstown
Allegheny
Pittsburg
A.J. Moxham
Undertaker describes Nineveh disaster and mass deaths
Mr J W Fullerton of Trexler and Fullerton recounts flying to Nineveh with ten other undertakers to aid in burials after a catastrophic disaster. About 200 bodies were found at a sawmill and 135 were coffined. He cites 6,000 dead and notes thieves caught stealing from the deceased, including two black men who fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineveh
J. W. Fullerton
Trexler & Fullerton
Pittsburg
Mr. Fullerton
Johnstown
Sor
Palace of Beautiful Furniture Ad Shows Store Location
An advertisement from M. Sermzet & Co. invites readers to visit their display at the corner of Lacock and Hope streets in Allegheny near the railroad bridge. The copy notes a focus on elegant furniture and invites shoppers to take pleasure in viewing the offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sermzet & Co
Cor. Lacock and Hope Sts
Alleghany
Railroad Bridge
The Doctors Have Come at 315 Penn Avenue Pittsburg
A medical syndicate of English and German doctors advertises residency at 315 Penn Avenue, Pittsburg. Visitors before June 10 gain a reduced plan with no service fee. after June 10 a $10 monthly charge applies. They reject incurable cases and warn against unnecessary treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Roe Ie
Ee i
Local Businesses and Addresses Listed in Havana to Frankstown Area
A fragmented OCR listing numerous Havana to Frankstown area establishments. Names include A Ganster 35 and 37 Frankstown, Peter Weber 76 Penn Ave, C Stroup 25 Union St, W Hagan 609 Smithfield St, Bayley 405 Smithfield St, Durr 400 Market St, C Duffy 540 Grant St, and G W Schmidt Nos 9% 97 Fifth Ave, with hotel mentions in Havana Key West area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Havana
Key West Pence Ee St
Charen
Albemede Et
Talon John le
Ins
A. Ganster
Frankstown
Ganster
Frankstown Ave
Peter Weber
Rin Ave
Ane C. Stroup
Union St
W. Hagan
Smithfield St
Ane Bayley
Durr
Market St
C. Duffy
Grant St
G. Ww. Schmidt
New Stock Reduced Prices On Dress Goods Patterns
Remaining stock of imported Robo Patterns offered at half value. Limited quantities per style. Millett and Howes, 68 and 70 Ohio Street, Allegheny, announce exclusive reductions to clear selections. Roses to close quickly as stock diminishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huous & Hacks
Flour branding boosts Allegheny bakers urging Whitmyre use
Advertisements tout Whitmyre & Co flour as a sterling mill product praised by Allegheny County bakers for solid baking qualities. Promotions urge trials and note seasonable sales, cabinets pads and assorted goods from local shops. Includes terse notices of clothing and gun item bargains at nearby stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmyre & & Co
Sterling Millers
Allegheny County
Man Believes Family Lost Finds Them Safe After Flood
George C. Orth a baker of 144 Ohio Street Allegheny rushed to learn flood news and found his daughter and parents unharmed with friends in Johnstown. His wife feared for days awaiting word as relatives resided there. Orth’s family losses included property washed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Orth
Baker
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Johnstown
Orth
al Ger
Beaches Town
Moon
Mr. Orth
Tha Orths
Ghay
Wieotioia Tate
Descriptive sale of discounted dress goods and fabrics
The note advertises large assortments of desirable goods offered at very low prices, including eighty nine pieces of dress goods in embroidered stripes and Jacquard silk mixtures. It claims land cost in New York at $140 and lists silk warp cashmeres and summer colorings at sacrifice prices.
Community relief drive in Johnstown follows Pittsburgh aid
A Pittsburg Allegheny and iberhood relief effort reports Johnstown sufferers are now well supplied with provisions and clothing. Other cities are promptly sending help and residents urge careful money collection to avoid waste. WM. McCarthy chairs the relief committee urging prudent fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Iberhood
Johnstown
WM. MccCarthy
Unknown bodies recovered at Sharer's Crossroads river scene
Yesterday morning two bodies were found at Sharer's Crossroads in Weat Moreland county. One is a tall woman about six feet six inches with a ring as sole identification. the second is a baby, both unclaimed and at the local mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vogel
Sharer’s Crossroads
Weatmoreland County
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Altoons
Chicago
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Help Wanted
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Lo John Thomas
C. B. Cover
H Monn Esuamer
Wet
Weaver
Sanitary Corps
Secretary of War
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West Panel Y
J. J. Vandergrift
Tamera
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A. Stewart
Thaw
T'me
Sansa
Robert E
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Danziger & Shoen
Hind
Elizabeth Hloom
Charles Daris
Frank M. Mike
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Iron City
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Pate
Undertakers
W.S. Brown
Baltimore and Ohio
Uthside
Thompson
Grier
Cowan
Committee of
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Murely
Lange
Byron McCon
Tao
Ummer
Sey
Bot Mediation Lads
Mrze & Co
Mths
Ohio St
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Oes & Hackke
Eee
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Henry Terheyden
Jonesy
RosErsaum & Co
Henry Terheyeyden
Smithfield Street
J. H. Jonnsrer
England
Kidd
Couugh
Horne
Our-Price Sic
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York
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Sik
Soto
All
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Paris
India
Thumbaun Brothers
Tog Feograt Street
Sarah Bilk
Sarah
Armare Royale
Indias
Armares
Jos. Horne
Leechburg
Morris Schwartz
Diamond Square
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