Prohibition Debate in Pennsylvania Flood Election Context
The piece discusses how flood disaster coverage shapes Pennsylvania politics ahead of a June election. Prohibitionists see moral issues survive amid catastrophe, while liquor interests hope the calamity spurs support. officials note ongoing recovery efforts in Johnstown and surrounding areas.
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Pennsylvania
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Cambria Works Roofs Largely Intact After Incident
W E McHenry assistant engineer of the Cambria Iron Works reports to Koesid that by 10 PM the works are in comparatively good condition. Walls of buildings including the old machine shop remain intact and machinery and rolls show no damage. He credits an immense but unclear factor for the preservation.
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W.E McHenry
Cambria Iron Works
Koesid
A Rich Man's Extremity in Johns town Letter Reply
A letter from N W Snafer to Geis Foster Quinn reveals the hardships of Johns town rich merchants amid disaster. The missive, written on blank space with a pencil stub, expresses grief at corpses in the rubble and thanks the reader for sympathy and concern.
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Johnstown
N. W. Snafer
John Gals
Geis, Foster & Quinn
Mr. Bhater
Quinn
Satan
Sis
Swife
Ana
Sam
Salvation Averted After Aqueduct Blown Up
Fragmentary account describes THEIZ SALVATION and a railroad engineer named Hugh lifer and Pennervani involved in an attempted destruction of the old aqueduct. The event caused little damage and the town saw limited impact as rescuers recovered.
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Hugh Lifer & Pennervani
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Rebuilding Houses Meeting Planned by Mayor Pearson
Allegheny Mayor Pearson will convene a public meeting at the request of labor organizer Arthur B. Smith to recruit skilled workers willing to donate up to one week to rebuild homes for fellow workmen in Jamaica View Joinville area.
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Meyer Pearson
Mayor Pearson
Allegheny
Arthur B. Smith
J. M. Caldwell
J. P. Splane
Attys
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Diamond Street
Pittabarg
Jane Moore Ramsey
Wos I. Moyer
Ana Wite
Townahi
Aper Ted
Moyer
Oscar Wim
Ramsey
Senvenie
Secret societies mobilize for Johnstown relief effort
Fraternal orders led by the Masons Knights of Pythias and others pledge extensive aid for Johnstown flood survivors. Funds approach 250000 with state and European lodges contributing as local chapters organize food supplies, temporary housing, and education for orphans while headquarters coordinate deliveries and reimbursements.
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Othe Pittsburg
Picea
Allegheny
Asia
Kean
Europe
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Pennsylvania
Ged Masons
Thomas Perry
Wheatland
Knights of Pythias
Order
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
J.J. Davis
Je Oraee
Arcanur
Amore
Lantit
Alege City
Richt
Hoyal Arcanum
Order of American Mechanics
P. Coll
Aca
Raat
Ciothang
Tod
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Sak al Idea
You Men's Christan Association
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Bedford District Recasts Entire Teacher Corps
The Bedford district directors re elected their whole corps of teachers for the Twentieth ward led by Prof John A Geverour Offer. The notice lists McMaurray & Co at 123 prepment avenue offering bargains on pianos cash sales and seeds while promoting silk dress materials and discounted fabrics.
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Twentyninth Ward
John
McMaurray & Co
General Assembly
Council
Aera
Ericle
Commonwealth
United States
Bors
Shake Okemeee
Mate
High Seas
Caieelion
W. Sfone
the Conmonmentta
Pittsburg
Commonwealth of
Archibald & Brothers
Third Svense
Fourth Avenue
Ae Street
Seaia
Jan Getty
Pittaburg
Petar Hermes
Fifth Avenue
John Urban
Wm. Rablandt
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