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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1889

Page

10

Volunteers Leaving Johnstown in Droves, War-Torn Town Warned

June 7 Johnstown. Hartman of Hartman Steel Works warns volunteers will withdraw within a week. He urges field tracks and boxcars for housing, criticizes tents, cites disease risk from no sewerage, and predicts a sweeping clean up and possible torching of rubbish to prevent greater harm.

Johnstown Hartman Hartman Steel Works Beaver Flinn Patton Kernville Simpson

Men Without Hearts in Johnstown Real Estate Turmoil

The writer laments heartless real estate speculators taking advantage of survivors after a disaster. Many residents fear losing homes for a song while others debate leaving for safety or financial gain. A.J. Haws is named among those resisting relocation as the dilemma deepens.

Jorsstrong Jone Timnon Johnstown Chicago A.J. Haws Eman Connelly

Wretched Homeless Crowd Around Wrecked Brezing Homes

Report from JowxstTows on June 7 describes a cold rain driving homeless people from tents near the Brezing wreck. Without shelter they gather around fires as volunteers provide debris-fed scraps, while many shiver in the damp cold and suffer in dire poverty.

Famous nurse arrives with 75 to aid sufferers

A famous nurse Mrs Jerome travels with 75 others to assist sufferers, arriving as Director J B Boot writes orders on the Pittsburg train. She is described as capable and deeply devoted to relief work, having served since 1888.

Jouxsrows Pittsburg J. B.boot Hic Jerome Fellow Cross New Terk Zalo We Jn

Rigid Sanitary Rules Enforced by Police and Doctors

Jamestown reports rigid sanitary measures by the state health board. A sanitary corps disinfects, burns carcasses, and visits homes to count the sick, with rapid actions across towns and camps. Units from Pittsburg and Degheny coordinate disinfectant shipments, burial duties, and waste disposal to curb disease spread.

Tyrom Jamestown Sanitary Corps State Board of Health Hastings Goff Woodvale Prospect Hill Ehere Ors Ppart Degheny Bernville Bureau of Health of Pittsburg Thomas Ot Mobwigan

Massive Juniata floods leave towns wrecked and rails ruined

Floods in the Juniata Valley devastate 8 dwellings and 32 bridges with damages surpassing $1,000,000. Lewistown, Orbisonia, and Mount Union suffer major losses as rails, mills, and factories are destroyed. Relief is scarce, and commerce falters while travel gradually resumes on select lines.

Hestirxapos Juniata Valley Lewistown Mifflin County Orbison Mount the State Reforma Huntingdons Broad Top Bat Joeyesi Ohio Cumber- T Pennsylvania

Hundreds of Workers Sought to Speed Johnstown Debris Cleanup

A secret meeting of the Johnstown Relief Corps Finance Committee urged rapid recruitment to clear debris from the river and prevent pestilence. They noted Governor Foraker’s offer to send 2,000 laborers and warned of slow progress if new help does not arrive by Monday.

Rfrom Jornstowr Johnstown Relief Corps First National Bank Cyrus Bilder Se Peseeimnee Ees Cleari William Flinn Eider Foraker Johnstown Conemauch Comrenuy

Pontoon Bridge Under Construction Between Johnstown and Kernville

Government bridge builders begin a pontoon crossing over Btony creek linking Johnstown to Kernville. Work starts at 9 PM and continues overnight with engineers from Willet's Point and West Point guiding the effort. Debris and disaster expectations loom as crews work amid rising flood conditions.

Johnstown Kernville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Willet's Point Pennsylvania Railroad West Point Battalion of Engineers Bergland Biddle West Kernville Owl Kain Beran

Union Legion Aids Flood Relief Effort Arrives

General A L Pearson Colonel Gallupe and Dr Seip of the Union Veteran Legion arrived to assist flood relief with 1000 dollars. A new supply station will replace the old depot to load goods from the Baltimore and Ohio for distribution to sub stations across flooded districts. Each station will be run by a three citizen committee to ensure aid reaches survivors and limit fraudulent applicants.

Jonxston A.L. Pearson Gallupe Seip Union Veteran Legion Pearson Steneph Baltimore and Ohio

Sequel to a tragedy found in debris near Merchant's Hotel

A two-proof pair of cabinet-size negatives, a man and a woman, were recovered among ruins near Merchant's Hotel. The prints lay within two feet of each other and were identified as photographs of a couple. the husband was soon found. The incident relates to the presumed killer in the DeKnight case.

Istacial T Jonx Jane Merchant's Hotel Oan DeKnight

National Aid Sought for Johnstown Flood Recovery

Adjutant General Hastings appeals to Washington for government aid to clear wreckage from Johnstown and surrounding valleys. He warns of hundreds or thousands of corpses, drifting debris, and health hazards including diphtheria. He cites slow progress, uncoordinated relief groups, and urges immediate action to prevent a broader tragedy.

Jonestowx Jones Hastings Washington Johnstown Nny Johstown Conemaugh Oe Orton

Morrellville Relief Efforts Intensify Amid Need for Shoes

June 7 report from Cambria county details Morrellville’s severe destitution with refugees occupying four rooms and clothing scarce. Pittsburg Relief led by Americas Club conducts a house to house canvass. James Kerr notes shoes as the urgent need, while some donated pairs lack mates. James Walker objects to early relief-council action.

JouNstrows Morrellville Cambria Pittsburg Americas Club Johnstown James Kerr Relief Committee James Walker Fonones Walker Borough of Relief

Lock Haven Seeks Outside Aid After Flood

Lock Haven battles flood devastation with two feet of mud and wreckage. Lt. Gov. Stone returns and urges Governor Beaver to dispatch prompt relief. Relief committees from Philadelphia Scranton and Bellefonte arrive seeking supplies. Disinfectants requested as health officials race to prevent an epidemic. Three carloads of VISIONS reach the city aiding 20 families while about 600 remain to be cared for. Transportation connections reopen as Montgomery trains resume by week’s end.

Lock Haven Stone Beaver Philadelphia Scranton Bellefonte Agor Board of Health Maver Susquehanna Keating Erie Pittsburg Allerbeny Valley Montgomery

Charity Fraud at Relief Stations Sparks Anger in Jonsstons

A correspondent reports a flood relief scam where a man posed as a hungry petitioner seeking bread and ham at multiple relief stations. He fled when challenged, while soldiers hunted the impostor, and others allegedly used the crisis to profit from aid seekers.

Jonsstons Andergrift Americas Kaime

Delayed Passengers Depart Westward From Altoona

Nineteen travelers leave Altoona by circuitous routes as eighteen west bound passengers start the journey this morning. Some head for Ebensburg Indiana and South Fork before the party walks to Johnstown. Names listed include B Keim Reading Pa Mrs Nelson Pa Miss A C Bowen Washington DC Mrs P W Fleming Franke Pa Hermann Philadelphia George Mountville Pa Mrs Wm Crummies Samuel Culp Carlisle Pa Miss BR C Washington Ellen Neff Springfield J M Darnell and wife Tom S Jackson and O M Peiri and wife Washington DC.

Altoona Ebensburg Indiana South Fork Johnstown B. Keim Reading Nelson Pa A. C. Bowen Washington D.C J. M. Darnell D. Jackson M. Peiri Washington, D.C

Two Heps Die Yet Twenty Survivors From the Order Arrive

A brief item reports that only two Heps perished while twenty members of the Order survive. A meeting was held to assist the remaining riders. Twenty were sent to Pittsburg for care and support, with plans for their welfare underway.

PROM Corres Jomns Trows Sopea Dr. L. I W. C. Beam Pittsburg Wlion McoSwieax

Eight maimed arrive in city from Johns Town

About eight people were maimed when a bus carried a group from Johns town into the city around 8 this morning. The Mercy and Homeo- Peeti Geiwat funds were directed to Second Presbyterian Church.

Johnstown Mercy, Homeo- Peeti Geiwat Seeen Second Presbyterian Church

A Fish Story in Seam and Sand

The fragment mentions W Lightner and Pamearon with Lattad Biles Fuk Commraion, suggesting a coastal tale. Details are sparse, but the notes hint at a local fish story framed by community figures and an unnamed commission.

Isa Se Rare Atch W. Lightner Pamearon

Permanent Cleanup for Johnstown Debris Costs Billions

Contractor Flinn argues current debris clearance is wasteful and temporary. He estimates 9 million dollars are needed for a permanent rebuild, urges an immediate contract, and threatens to withdraw his crew within a week if a permanent plan isn’t adopted. Superintendent Patton supports his stance.

Jonnerons Flinn Johnstown

Heroic Hospital Workers Help Diphtheria Typhoid Patients

In JonesTown on June 7 the Red Cross Society led by Clara Barton mobilized 27 volunteers including Dr J W ONeill and nurse Gilbert H Prindie to operate a field hospital near Kernville. The relief effort uses two hospital cars as quarters and appeals for further assistance from local firms and officials.

JonesTown Red Cros Society Clara Barton National Board of Charity J. W. O'Neill Pennsylvania Regiment Corps of Physicians Gilbert H. Prindie Plymouth Hospital Kernville Adams Express Company Pittsburg The Socs Hed Cross Organization KANE

Calf hanged during flood as stable overturns near Vine and Union

Sanitary Inspector G A Sander uncovers a flood time scene with a calf suspended by the neck after a stable toppled. He finds clothing saturated with water in a Bedford street house and notes cremated animals. He discovers three men’ s bodies and a $50 check to Edward Martin of Baltimore in a Merchant’s Hotel cellar.

Jourstrows G. A. Sander Vine Union Streets Dr. Russell State Board Pee Bedford Street Hppa Hornersville Merchant's Edward Martin Baltimore McBowIiegan

Morgue reassessment noted in Jones Town report

Dr Carrington of the U S Surgeon’s office toured morgues with clergymen. He reported Kornville's morgue closed for poor suitability and moved bodies to Fourth Ward Schmelmbouss. The Presbyterian Church morgue near Market Street was filthy and muddy. Laborers began cleaning. Pennsylvania Railroad morgue cited as needing work.

Coro Uent JonesTown Carrington United States Pittsburg Hamilton Marine Corps Washington Kornville Fourth Ward Schmelbouss Presbyterian Church Market Street Éame End Pennsylvania Trailroad Alle Ee Oliver Expec Ease H West Philadelaie Ke

Missing partner’s death linked to flooded Pennsylvanian depot journey

In Jeaestown June 7 Mr James A Hayes of Philadelphia reports his missing partner Murray attempted to reach the Pennsylvania Railroad depot by omnibus but encountered high water and perished. A search found Murray’s valise and clues suggesting tragedy tied to the flooded area near the depot.

Jooenstown James A. Hayes Philadelphia Murray Pennsylvania Railroad Matray

Pneumonia Cases Alarm Prospect Hill Community

A staff correspondent reports 42 pneumonia cases on Prospect Hill amid warnings of potential epidemic. Dr. Goff and Dr. Sweet fear contagion and urge caution as illness spreads, with hospital crowding and heat worsening conditions and even drastic measures discussed to stop an outbreak.

Prospect Hill Jonxstown Goff Corm State Board of Health Millville Pennsylvania Railroad Hastings Sweet Philadelph Dispatch Press Hill

Labor push at Rand mine site expands work force

Johnstown dispatch reports Sidney H. Totten named head of the accounting department as 700 laborers and 900 police plus 90 messengers report for Rand work. Workers to be paid weekly. Booth Flinn and other contractors reorganize crews while Jas D Duncan supervises paid labor. Captain Richard Brophy hosts a $20 000 gold pillow fund for Johnstown Steel Company payroll.

Dick Brophy Ifrom Johnstown Sidney H. Totten Pittsburg Booth & Fiinn Beaver Falls Braldock Ottronport Joseph H. Wilson Jas. D. Duncan Booth & Flinn Richard Brophy Johnstown Steel Company E. C Brophy Wigan

Nothing but dirt and failed safety at Conemaugh Dam

A special dispatch report argues the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club failed to prove the waste gates at the dam were open. It contends the gates had been kept closed since the lake was leased, denying relief as the water level rose toward the dam top.

New Yor South Fork Conemaugh Valley Pittsburg Sun Heme Arnle Conemaugh Lake

Floods Devastate South Branch Valley Towns In West Virginia

Advices report South Branch Valley floods after heavy rains cause a torrent in the Potomac watershed. The valley spans wide areas with many farms along the stream inundated, Moreli town flooded, residents flee to the hills, and communications remain cut. Loss of life not yet known.

Wheeling South Branch Potomac River West Virginia Moreli

Bread Shortage Strains 5000 Workmen in Jonas Town

Superintendent Patton of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad declares reports of rotting bread false while 5000 hungry workers in Jonas Town wait for loaves. Only 200 loaves available despite efforts by the penitentiary workhouse and local bakers, with flour plentiful but baking unable.

Jonas Town Patton Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Helay Marvin Penn Avenus Kernville Scott McCrvery Pittsburg Relief Committee Leah Palsy Wales

Those Two Floods Tie Through Common Source

Special telegram from Blairsville notes eastern and western floods in the state both arose from the same source the Conemaugh river. The stream begins on the Allegheny slope and, separated by a narrow ridge, feeds a Susquehanna branch. Floods last week stunned many communities and disrupted business across regions.

Blairsville Conemaugh Albanies Cmrin

Robbery of Van Dusen Family Sparks Family Feud

A Chicago man named Charles Perkins posing as a brother-in-law shopped for clothing at Ewer & Philips on Fifth Avenue. Van Dusen, chief assistant general passenger agent for the Pennsylvania Company, accuses Perkins of house robbery and theft from his daughter. Perkins, detained at Central Station, threatens suicide and faced charges as authorities pursue him.

Ewer & Philips Fifth Avenue F. van Dusen Pennsylvania Company Panhandle Lines Mr. Philips Mr. van Dusen Van Central Station Charles Perkins Chicago van Dusen Perkins Arc Perkins Cincinnati John Bateman Williams City Lfs Life Mr. Bateman Albemarle Charles Nelson

David Aiken Dead Ex-Councilman and Fire Commissioner

David Aiken Jr. died this morning at his Amberson Ellsworth residence. He was a prominent Pittsburg businessman and public figure, formerly on the city council during East End improvements and two terms as Fire Commission president. He was about to reach his eightieth year.

David Aiken, Jr Amberson Ellsworth Avenue East End Fire Commission Aiken Pittsburg

London Papers View of Johnstown and Seattle Disasters

The Times comments on the Johnstown flood and Seattle fire, noting shared sorrow between Americans and Britons and urging continued sympathy and support from Britain. It suggests the disasters reveal the need for vigilant humanitarian response as nature tests civilization.

Lonnox the Times Johnstown Seattle

Stole a starving horse in June theft case report

A local man described as the meanest colored person in the city fled by horse to Altoona after stealing a valuable bore belonging to William Sickner. The horse had belonged to Frank Benford of the Hurl Burt House and had nearly starved before the theft. A Masonic Relief Committee was organized to aid distressed Freemasons and families, with remittances requested to be sent to Colonel John P. Linton in New York or Pittsburg drafts.

Ald Jousstons Associated Press New York Pittsburg John P. Linton William F. Meyer William A. Donaldson

Tragic double drowning near Lincoln street shocks town

In Town on June 7 a tragic scene unfolded as the bodies of Rev. Alonzo P. Diller his wife and child were found in the river near Lincoln street. The rector of the Episcopal Church was last seen at his second story window with his child and wife in a death embrace drawing tears from onlookers.

Alonzo P. Diller Lincoln Street Diller Episcopal Church McSwigax

Young Alleghenian Hangs Self in Wardrobe Room

W H Wynkoop aged about 26, son of a well known druggist on Federal Street Allegheny, died by self inflicted hanging at his Perrynville avenue home. He had long suffered illness and melancholia. Coroner held an inquest and returned a verdict according to the circumstances.

W. H. Wynkoop Federal Street Montgomery Avenue Allegheny Perrynville Avenue Youss

Emery Dust On His Brain At Coroner Inquest

Inquest into Robert Wiggins’ death at the work house reveals his drunken actions were due to emery dust locked in his brain from the Willey’s pi mill explosion. Liquor worsened the head injury and contributed to convulsions leading to death.

Robert Wiggins Pearson Willey

Sightseeing vs Relief In Johnstown June Report

Staff correspondent reports volunteer relief committees reacting to disaster scenes with some fleeing upon arrival. Beattdale commander 8. C. Stevenson notes men left for home when tasked with aid. He says if present they would stay to assist in arduous relief work.

Johnstown C. Stevenson Beattdale Karne

Church Services In Open Air Planned Across City

Proma staff correspondent reports in Jahnstown that notices will be posted citywide inviting residents to gather for multiple religious meetings Sunday morning. The texts indicate unsteady church conditions and outdoor assemblies as churches remain closed or limited.

PROMA JahnsTowns

Mystery death probe links Dr William Bryan and Miss Tobin

Dr William Bryan, engaged to Miss Mary E Tobin, faces New York investigators as coroner records show a chamois bag linked to Miss Tobins ribbon and money. A letter found in Tobins trunk mentions a sister and a memorandum notes a settlement with Dr Robinson.

New York William Bryan Mary E. Tobin Nes Hughes Roseban Bryan Frookiin Pa Miss Tobin

The Right Man for the Work

General Superintendent Holbrook of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie arrived at Jonxstown with nine experienced railroad wreckers. He was joined by Purchasing Agent Roddy Evane Trainmaster Vohe Chief Clerk Parker and others to clear up damaged tracks. The Lake Erie forces will focus on this special cleanup operation.

Jonxstown Holbrook Pittsburg Lake Erie Roddy Evane A Vohe Corcoran W.aster GC. Maguire W. A. Parker Carey

Treasure Found by Town Rescuers in June Unearths Valuable Box

A staff correspondent reports that Jonxst Town rescuers unearthed a large hardwood box containing $21,000 in money, diamonds, deeds, gold coins, revolvers, jewelry, and papers. The owner remains unidentified.

Jonxst Town McSpaden Doe

Flood Relief Drive Fails to Meet Sufferers Needs

A June 7 donation collection opened with odd items including two dozen testaments and lace window curtains, illustrating misguided ideas about flood relief needs.

2Umani Jomnarows

Wedding Gift Goes Missing After Mix Up

Edward Smith of Coraopolis ordered a wedding present from Philadelphia for his brother in law C. E. Corneling and Miss Shurtleff. It failed to arrive before their trip and was misrouted when express agents mistook the large box for a coffin and sent it to Johnstown where Base minute Inspection found the error.

Edward Smith Coraopolis Philadelphia C. E. Corneling Miss Shurtleff Anti Express Johnstown

Mitchell and Donovan Win Second Kilrain in Ale Fight

New York dispatch reports Jake Kilrain’s handlers settled for a $20,000 championship bout with John L. Sullivan. Charley Mitchell was confirmed as a challenger, with boxing officials and promoter Mike Donovan involved. Sullivan’s corner may be targeted by Mike Cleary and Jack Dempsey if Kilrain loses.

Jake Kilrain Sullivan New York John L. Sullivan Charley Mitchell Kilrain Mitchell Mike Donovan Ted Mike Cleary Jack Dempsey Dempsey Sin Paristocher

Randhone Samoan Conference Report Cited by Berlin Times

Berlin Times correspondent reports ongoing talks between American and English representatives amid a tense international conference. The piece notes stalled progress and visible strains between delegations, with sources suggesting possible shifts in allied positions.

Loxpon Berlin the Times Randhone America

Colonel Bain Delivers Temperance Talk on Prohibition

Colonel George W. Bain lectured at the First United Presbyterian Church in Allegheny on the Constitutional amendment last night. He argued that prohibition does prohibit and dwelt at length on the topic with no new theories offered.

Bain George W. Bain First United Presbyterian Church Allegheny

Junction Railroad Bridge Fall Injures Man on Thirty-Third Street

John Getz fell from the wall of the Junction Railroad bridge on Thirty-third street yesterday afternoon and suffered severe internal injuries. He was hospitalized and his recovery remained in doubt.

John Getz Junction Railroad Bridge Thirty-third Street

Undertakers Leave Johnstown Over Credit Dispute

Eighteen Pittsburgh undertakers departed Johnstown saying they were dissatisfied with two rival undertakers pushing for credit. They volunteered services and will fundraise at home to help Johnstown undertakers resume business. Police also left town amid militia guard concerns and claims of minimal trouble.

Johnstons Pittsburg Johnstown Roger O’mara Simpson

Few Survivors Unregistered in Johnstown

The registered survivors listed in Tae DisPaTou totaled over 17,000 while Johnstown's census counted just over 30,000. The gap is not taken as total losses, as many dam age survivors may have left the city, especially from the outskirts of the six boroughs.

Johnstown Tae DisPaTou

Value of Soapstone as a Mineral Resource in Industry

The article notes talc or soapstone as a valuable mineral with increasing output. It highlights major uses including filler in soap, paper, rubber, and as a lubricant, plus applications in slate goods, stoves, ovens, and stone headstones. It mentions its lightness and fibrous quality, and lists trade names such as pulp mineral pulp and bestine pulp.

Amer

French method uses artificial freezing to preserve milk

Norway adopts opposite method by killing minute milk organisms with heat then hermetically sealing the milk. It will keep fresh indefinitely.

Norway

Special Notice on Limited Line Availability Eastward

Limited line open to ugton timore and all points East. Through sleeping car to New York on 9:20 P. M. train.

Waabio Phi Taragh New York Ugton Timore

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