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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1889

Page

8

Helping the Living in Johnstown as Workmen Suffer

Report from Johnstown dated June 1 details delayed relief efforts after widespread illness and flooding. Workers demand shelter and food. over 200 men slept in the rain, tents are scarce, and closures limit travel. Sanitation leaders plan to house 1000 workers, while fund-raising nears 25 000 dollars with donations promised nationwide.

Johnstown Johns Henry W. Hartman Heaver Falls Slair Pennsylvania Road Baltimore and Ohio Somerset

Discovery of Bodies Continues Daily in City

In JomxNerows on June 4 a staff correspondent reports the city still recovering dead bodies daily. Debris hindered work as crews move remains to local hospitals while two injured passengers are transported to West Point Hospital in Pitabaewe.

JomxNerows Bill Morvelivile West Foon Hospital Pitabaewe Hemrions

Captain Forster Opens Hire-Practice Inquiry In Fifth Ward

June report from Bawrmworr states Captain W G Forster inspector of hire practice investigates in Fifth ward. He surveys debris and inspects loading work as part of the inquiry.

Bawrmworr W. G. Forster

Distress After Flood Destroys Crescent Nail Works Area

Reports from Williamsport say the Crescent Nail Works district was almost swept away by floodwaters. Many houses are gone and residents sought refuge in a hillside church. About 60 people are left destitute with limited aid from B. F. and railroad workers.

Williamsport Crescent Nail Works Northern Central Railway Ulation B. F Henry Ward Beecher Woods RK. A. Woops Albemarle Payn Avenue Sixth Street Pirrasure

Minin Street Merchant Lowers a Path Through Fealth Future

June 6 report notes Mr. F. Clark who ran a wholesale practice and commission store with carpenters aiding a building project. The text mentions a catastrophe and a saved stock, highlighting Clark's pastorship in the context.

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Prominent Medical Ads and Remnant Sale Announced

The page lists Drs Starkey and Palen promoting cures and brochures with patient testimonials, plus Max Klein advertising tonics and six year old liquors. It also notes a Great Remnant Sale by Arthur Schondelmyer & Co on June 7 featuring carpets curtains wall coverings and summer goods.

Max Klein Guckenheimer, Finch, Gibson Overholt Federal Street Allegheny Arthur Schondelmyer & Co Minp Ohio St

Window screens and stage train details to New York

An item lists window screen prices from 30 cents each and describes a stage performance started in Johnstown and due in Pittsburg. It notes travel options via Allegheny Valley Railroad to Corry or Buffalo with connections to New York lines and West Shore rail. Trains depart at 6 45 a.m. and 8 50 p.m. with a Pittsburg to New York rate of $12.

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Valley of the Conemaugh panorama and ads collage

A scanned page presents a Valley of the Conemaugh birds eye view survey by Alex Lee with engravings and portraits offered. The page also lists goods and services including frames, engravings, color fabrics, and a railroad freight note. It mentions Parker's Hair Balm and various at home products in ad style.

Penn R. BR Alex ¥. Lee C. E Ivc Pittsburg

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