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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1889

Page

2

Johnstown Relief Efforts Expand For Suffering Distress

The report details a call for 10 000 men for 30 days to clear wreckage and revive Johnstown in sanitary condition with funds, clothing, and food. Donations flow from Philadelphia Pittsburgh and New York while officials debate centralizing relief operations and distributing aid via the Chamber of Commerce committee.

Johnstown Wa. McCrerr Kernville Scott Trump The Chamber of Commerce J. D. Bailey Starr

Dam and heroism linked to South Fork reservoir disaster

The article recalls the South Fork dam's 1852 8 construction by engineers hired by the state and later by the South Fork Fishing Club. It details embankment methods, sluice design, and repairs amid unprecedented rainfall that overwhelmed the dam. Colonel Unger led efforts to redirect water and save lives, while Col T P Roberts weighs independent assessments of rainfall and dam dimensions amid the crisis.

Kinico Gate South Fork Col. Unger Col T. P. Roberts Max Moorhead Dar Drs- Patch Mopoogahela Navigation Company South Fork Fishing Club Ae Ae Indies Colonel Unger Colonil Unger Ngoene Colopger T.P. Roberts Gacel Roberts Ogion Otteburg Joes Bae Ohio Gsttae Pittsburg Jobbstown Unger

Jewelry She Wore Believed Lost in Johnstown Wreck

Frank Paulson, whose sister rode the Day Express that wrecked at Johnstown, returned home after learning his sister was among the victims. Miss Jonnie and Miss Bryant, both white, were reported missing after being swept away in the disaster. Jewelry described includes a plain band, a gold ring, a bracelet and a gold band with four stones.

Frank Paulson Johnstown Paulson Miss Jonnie Miss Bryant Germantown

Singular Coincidence Shocks Pittsburg Readers

Flood scenes in Pittsburg reveal a remarkable coincidence as Finley Torrens of this city spots a door from his cousin's inn in Jobnetown during the deluge. The torn flood imagery triggers recognition of kin and place amid wrecked panes and hurried evacuation.

Pittsburg Finley Torrens Jobnetown

Ladies Relief Committees Aid Johnstown Sufferers

Over 100 women from Second Presbyterian Church assist flood victims in Johnstown. Volunteers sew and repair clothes, manage a public information bureau, and organize shelter and transport for those displaced while dealing with curious onlookers. The relief effort also tracks missing relatives and names several families sent to various destinations for care.

Second Presbyterian Church Johnstown

Narrow escape as Mrs Cooper flees rising flood waters

Mrs Cooper and her husband Dr Cooper endured a severe flood scene. Rising waters drove them from a brick addition to the upper story while the bed and roof failed. They were rescued when the roof collapsed and floodwaters carried the bed downstream toward a bridge.

Mrs. Cooper Dr. Cooper Wade SS Cooper Cooper Marthar

Burglars Leave Loot After Seen In Picture Show

In Bluff Street home of John Moreland an artistical temperance display ended with burglars entering after guests slept. They stole money jewels silver and more but left when the sketches showed a boy with whisky and cigars. A placard said we would not take anything from you.

John Moreland City Electricians Bluff Street Bryant

Flood Relief Dispatch Totals From Tos Disbursed Collections

The report shows cash received yesterday for flood sufferers with names like William R Thou and Jane acknowledged. The notes reference the Johnstown Relief Fund and dates June 5 and June 6 noting subscriptions and acknowledgments.

William R Johnstown Jane

Southside Work Provisions Delivered For Johnstown Sufferers

The Executive Committee continued aid for Johnstown victims by sending another car of provisions over the Hartimore and Ohio Railroad and collecting substantial cash gifts and contributions from supporters.

Johnstown Hartimore and Ohio Railroad

Praying for Death as Mercy Hospital Reels from Flood

Mercy Hospital cared for thirty survivors with many more sick and injured arriving by train. Wails of grief rose as families and refugees faced losses, with names of the injured and dead listed and rescue efforts ongoing.

Wall Mercy Hospital Angel of Death Drsra Magdalene

Coffins Sent From Pittsburg To Johnstown Disaster

Reports from Hamilton Lemmen Arnold Co casket warehouse say 3000 coffins were sent to Johnstown eventual totals from Pittsburg not exceeding 3600. Undertakers including Samson Murphy Co and W H Devore contributed small lots with others sending from Latrobe and Greensburg. Insurance payouts loom as deaths mount and beneficiaries may reach eight hundred thousand dollars.

Douglass Hamilton Lemmen Arnold & Co Johnstown Samson, Murphy & Co W.H. Devore Pittsburg Latrobe Greenspurg

Patrol Boat Donated to Seek Allegheny River Bodies

Horner and Roberts offered the steamboat W. G. Horner with a full crew to Sheriff McCandless to search the Allegheny for bodies. Captain John Doyle leads the effort with assistants as the boat departs from Ferry Dock. The donors waive charges, saving hundreds weekly in wages for the patrol mission.

Allegheny Horner & Roberts McCandless W. G. Horner John Doyle Doyle Horner Abe

Passengers Arrived From Altoona After Long Wait

Belated travelers arriving last night on the West Penn line from Altoona were entertained in Altoona while detained. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Hikok, M. G. Firewer and wife, several passengers from Cleveland and San Francisco bound for New York, Seattle, Indianapolis, and other points, with facilities provided to ease their delay.

John Horan Johnstown Sarah Young Hose ¥S Henton Hoent x Syphald Paoemeeis Bessie Fouter Mra Garet Donnely Ital Muller Ann Sweeny Kate Hines Albert Hose Miller Julia Brady Ann Frederick Aetna Horan Maobatag Dennie Holt William Schofenstein Charles Nagle Harry Hoffman Preece Allegheny General Wil Earnest Mary Aliegen John EK Ees Bach Gto Newark Bede Bebe A. Parklon Oink Cincinnati Mek Mxis Helen Sokeespa Biseken James Na Mittee Senateone Nigra Campbell Eee The Postal Telegraph Company West Penn Road Altoona Mardingag Eittendi Narath D. Hikok M. G. Firewer Cleveland Shropshire Imines Amien Sam Francisco New Yorks A. Wilson North Amrech Ian W. Johnston Seattle N.t Wash. T Manilla Iowa Marty Thompson H. Fa Pee Ayior Tnr Indianapolis Ind Chas Hee Osh Kosis EL. Nagle Sane Hicks Clevelands Heveland Nelson Honesdale

Relief efforts spread as Johnstown flood aid grows

The Dispatch reports church offerings and civic fund drives for Johnstown victims. Donations include $123 from Mt Washington Lutheran and $1450 postal contributions from Mayville citizens, plus $50 from Allegheny Daughters of Liberty and multiple lodge fund gifts.

Adolf Exeait Mt Washington Tue Price Baking Powder Company Morrow Bigelow Elphia da Thoes Ednesday Samuel Hargrave Johnstown Fred Krebs Allegheny River City Hall John McKenna Cambria Tre’ Dispatch N. G. Elliot Mayuille Big Elow Department of Public Works bin Eer Frankauare Allegheny Council Daughters of Liberty Order Pittsburg Anderson F. M Jack Little John Thomas Sharpsburg Thirty-sixth Ward O'M Relief Corps F. B. Couns Dispatch Mason Denniston Grand Army Fund Allegheny Elizabeth Canonsburg Alderman Carlisle W. H. Lambert Joan J. Devlin D.J. Devlin Hazelwood James P. Stewart All Fifa James A. Grier Altoona Yestory

Nearly $80,000 in relief funds for Johnstown disaster

Treasurer W R Thompson reported receipts totaling 20070899 for Johnstown with about 150000 expected from Pittsburgh. The list names numerous individuals and firms from Pittsburgh and other cities contributing to Pennsylvania sufferers in a broad midwestern and eastern relief drive.

Thompson Pennsylvania

Unclear OCR fragment cites Erie mayor and local names

Fragmentary text mentions Mayor of Erie and several personal names including Clarke Mil lwarts and Allen. Distribution and trustee references suggest a civic notice or legal notice fragment from a 19th or early 20th century issue.

Erie C. 2S Clarke Aga Claren Allen Millwarts

Charitable sale and fabric shop opening at Busy Bee Hive

Community fundraisers announce a donation sale to aid sufferers and cadet contributions. Busy Bee Hive at Sixth and Liberty opens Monday the third with lace and net fabrics including Chantilly Guipure Russian and Dupin nets from $1 per yard.

Liberty Flin

Iron City Brand ads reflect growing reach in 1850s Pittsburgh

Whitmyre & Co advertise Iron ac-Seen products with emphasis on quality and transparency. The notices list various goods including old Gibson wines, Monongahelos, claret and Madeira, cabinet photos from Lies’ Popular Gallery, and fabrics from B and B Silkwarp Henriettas. Prices and shop at 633 Smithfield Street are repeated across items.

Whitmyre & Co Iron City

Notice for 8 o'clock edition of The Dispatch

News from Johnstown after regular hours may warrant an 8 o'clock edition of The Dispatch today and in days ahead. Agents needing extras should telegraph or telephone orders before 8 o'clock for today or mail in time for tomorrow, as no 8 o'clock copies leave the city without agent orders.

Johnstown Dispatch

Low Cost Summer Wear Goods Hit New York Market

Eighty nine pieces of wearing goods offered at low prices, with many items at half price. Prices start at six a yard, costing 140 to land in New York, in latest summer colorings. Similar pricing for other lines, with worth 150 quoted.

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