Flood insanity outbreak alarms Norristown readers
FPOM 4 staff reports three flood related insanity cases in Norristown with Dr Alice Bennett taking a patient to the asylum. Mrs Marr Sager of Johnstown wandered city streets and was arrested and later treated as she sobbed for her children. A third case involves Mrs John Piel who lost seven children to the flood before her rescue. Experts warn more cases may follow as authorities investigate.
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FPOM
Jomnerows
Alice Bennett
Norristown Insane Asylum
Bennett
Pittsburg
Bas
Marr Sager
Johnstown
Bedford Street
John Piel
Bose
Ber
Canbeen
Erecidon
M. E. Woodsum
Norway
Bodies Found at Blairsville Inconsistent Descriptions
Police photograph collection records multiple unidentified victims including a female child two years old, a 40-year-old woman, a 14-year-old boy, several young ladies with varied features, and a 45-year-old man. Noted details include clothing, physical traits, and a few personal items, with the note that the town residents expect a man named Harry Bennett.
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E. Berlin
P. M. Hodges
Julia McLaughlin
Water Street
Cambria City
Henry Schulthers
Camac OS
Haynes Street
Mount Carmel
Hamilton Bedford Street
E Secon
Harry Bennett
Doctor of Science Awarded to Ashburner in Philadelphia
Charles A. Ashburner of Pittsburg received the honorary Doctor of Science degree at the University of Pennsylvania commencement in Philadelphia for his surveys and reports with the Pennsylvania Geological Survey. He began at the U Penn and U.S. Geological Survey, later working with Westinghouse in Pittsburg and contributing to mining and surveying work in the west.
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Charles A. Ashburner
Pittsburg
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Geological Survey of Pennsylvania
Ashburner
United States
Thouse Service Survey
P ‘ Veo Geological Survey
Yf Nea
Emment
Leslie
Westinghouse
Wate
Rocky Mountains
State Survey
America
Europe
Pennsylvania
Making Up for Lost Time
A promotional pamphlet-like note touts Cuticura products for skin conditions with testimonials from M. E. Woodsum and Rev. J. Pressley Barrett, praising Cure for scalp eruptions and hair regrowth. The second part argues against overpricing, promoting reliable clothing and tailoring with low prices and large stock.
Names of Those Dead in Johnstown Identified
Fourteen bodies recovered at Johnstown identified today with names including Mrs. Kirkpatrick Lina Kirkpatrick Fisher Wolfgang James Larimer Mary McKeevee John Hornick and others. Seven bodies received at Prospect Hill schoolhouse with only Dr. Duncan of Woodvale identified.
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Johnstown
Fourth Ward
Kirekpatrick
Lina Kirkpatrick
Fisher Wolfgang
Amma En
James Larimer
James
Mary McKeevee Mae
Incident at Johnstown and Cambria Iron home fire
A staff correspondent reports in Johnstown June 7 that Dictator Scott is challenged by a bayonet as he moves through the lines. A fire destroys the Cambria Iron Company chief General Superintendent Franheiser's residence, killing his wife a daughter and a son with a 6 year old child escaping.
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Prom
Johnstows
Jane
Scott
Mr. Scott
Asd
Sam
Ian
Johns Tows
Franheiser
Cambria Iron Company
Jex
Millville’s 77 Dead Roll Identified in Borough
Johnstown June 7 A complete roll of Millville borough fatalities is published listing 77 identified victims associated with mills near Millville. Names include O Callaghan Callaghan Mrs James Grenling Mise Hike potier Robert Butler Annie Motler Fannie Sullivan and others with family relations noted.
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PRC
Johnstown
Millville
O'Callaghan
James Callaghan
James Grenling
Hike Potier
Robert Butler
Annie Motler Fannie Sullivan
Warren Edward Owens
Liscle
Hatier
Abe Fayne
Matthew Wit
Mark Aes Lewis Lingle Lewis
Tom
Ron " Keedy
Qora Given
Dane Murphy
Katie Merpay
Moltie Evans
Thomas
William We
Downs
Teresa Downes
Rush Butler
Bob
Eleven Saved From Hariburt House Fire in Johnstown
Fire ruins reveal the Hariburt House register with 59 people listed as guests and residents. Reported casualties include three dead and fifteen missing while inspectors trace survivor names across the wreckage from Johnstown.
Telegraphic Wires Reopened Between Pittsburg and Altoona
Johnstown June 7 Western Union Superintendent Thomas Barnard reports the first wire back in operation between Pittsburg and Altoona since the flood. He estimates over 100 linemen will repair the damage with at least 400 poles and 200 miles of wire lost.
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Johnstown
Thomas Barnard
Western Union Telegraph Company
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Altoona
Barnard
Western Union Company
General Conference of Lutheran Synod to Convene in Allegeny
The General Synod of the Lutheran Church will hold its thirty fourth biennial convention at Trinity Lutheran Church in Allegeny starting June 12 at 6 pm. Rev. A. Orr, D. D., of Springfield will preach the Synodical sermon. Delegates from the South representing over 100,000 communicant members will attend, with additional ministers already preaching in the two cities.
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General Synod of the Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stockton
Avienue
Arch Street
Allegeny
A. Orr
D. D
Springfield
Bargain Suit Sale at P. C. P. C. Store
For today only this store offers deep price cuts on suits and pants. Men’s suits marked 15 down to 7 and 18 to 10 and 20 to 12 and 25 to 15. Also wall paper bargains and discounts on other goods at Grant and Diamond, near the new Court House.
One Day Suit Sale Offers 30 Percent Off
Today only, the shop guarantees prices 30 percent below rival stores on all suits. $15 suits drop to $7 or $10, $20 suits to $12, $25 suits to $15. Shop at P. O. C. C. corner Grant and Diamond, opposite the new Court House, and ask to see bargains. Also promoting Una flour as the best spring patent flour.
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Market Street
Cured of Dyspepsia and Catarrh by City Institute
Miss Mada Fritsch of Economy Pennsylvania details her recovery from dyspepsia and catarrh after treatment at the Catarrh and Dyspe Institute, 323 Penn Avenue, declaring herself cured on May 16. She cites relief from stomach pain vomiting, nasal mucus, and nerve distress, adding hundreds of testimonials support the cure.
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Mada Fritsch
Catarrich and Dyspe Institute
Pennayvenua
Claus Nes
E Qaeins
Penn Avenue
Carrie A. Barker
Pine Alley
Ares
Tina
Avis
Testit
Poly Ie
Penn Avenne
I Namic
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Rachel
South Fork Lake
Cans
Blairsville
Ason
Anest
John
Druggis Gainsboro
Savere
Rev. J. Pressley Barrett
Raleigh
N. c
Culiours
Potres Dave Arp Chemical Cornroration
Boston
Epps
Civil Service ‘Gazette
Jas.Epps &Co
Rreton Incland
Mt —Iy
Rawle Jne Frederick Fire
Anthony Kelly
Mra Danses 2
Sutier
Heribart
Wl, Sr
Maggie Jones
Morton
Alioans
Jonssrowx
James Lichtenberger
German Lutheran Church
Wueke
Jos
Arthur, Scholdelmyer & Co
Ohio St
Allegheny
Frauenheim & Vilsack Pilsa
Jene
Jos. Horne & Co
Overlook
Ining Wert
Kie Collins
Creat Bingli
Morrow
Dispatch
IOR Price
Ton
Dr. Price
Price A Powder CO
York
Canoe
Lutheran Synod
General Conference
Sanita
New Court House
Schondelmyer & Co
Ohio At
C. C
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts
The
Wilkie Collins
Cascoe
Antares
McMunn
Beat
E. Ferrett
Pearl Bt
New York
EPOX
Evi Optician
Eureka
Pitts
Seventeenth and Chestnut
Kornblum
Optical Establishment
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Hellmuth College
Ag Silsada
London
Ontari
Canada
Warnamaker
Sixth Street and
Almeria
Malaga
Florida
John Debe «& Co
Liberty Street
Lafayette
Cape May City
N. J
Victon Deniezon
Proprie Petar
Eldredge
South
Caro Alina Arenus
Senet Ofee
E. J. Eldredge
SEA Girt
Wintersdeesan
WN. J
Windsor
Cape May
O. W. W. Green
Ljotel
Illette
Colonnade Hotel
Atlantic City
N.J
Nresson Springs
Penna
Allegheny Mountains
Mountain House
Cresson
Cambria
Virginia Beach
Aa Va
Vis Ee Ecco
Ellenden
Stockton Hotel
Fifth Avenue and
Smithfield Street
Caissen
Blasius
Pew Ee Company
Central Stan
Ane Ee
Chicago
Sgaes Opty
Bacseaay
Crestline
Clavea
Jamestown
Wheeling
Bellal
Paide
Hock Point
Yili Sk
Dale
Psaes
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Youngstown
Enon
Riek
UG Ax Westemn Railwa
Loate
Arriva
Butler
Tol
Kane
Castle
Greenie
Pullman Buffet Sieeppe
Yermanca
Salamanca
P.M
Young Ices
le Chartier
Sali
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Mansfeld
Easen
Beechmont
Derant
New Haven
Fis
West Newton
West Re
McKeesport
Elisabeth
Elsabeth
McKeespory
Ardc Castle Shannon
B. Leary
Trinas
John Jah
Railroads
Ennsylvania
Pallman
Atlantic
Empress mm
Youndelphia
Seer Mn
Reensbarg Express
Southwest Penn Railway
Uniontown
Beburg
Crates
Bisheville
P. Me Vresnort
Apollo
Moboagahela Eee
Monopeahels City
Monongabets City
Bea
Sal
Fears
Rts
Wood
Sen
Tmeret
Wiel Mie
Benvilia
Bam
Uae
Wi. E. Steren
Optician
Smithfield BT
Pittisburg
J. Diz
Sixth Street
Continus
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Deman
Rhigi
Lehman
Jach
Crossley
Yes and Institute
Penn
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Market ST
Fifth Ave
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