Disease fears prompt river rescue plan at Johnstown
Dr. Lee discusses deploying a harmless solution in tanks to purify water and prevent poisoning as a fire engine travels from Pittsburg to Johnstown. He warns of diphtheria risk among survivors and seeks guidance from Surgeon General Hamilton and Ohio officials while noting tight state funding limits for emergency sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Lee
Hamilton
United States Marine Hospital Service
Florida
Probst
State Board of Health of
Ohio
Cincin
Pass System paves way for relief at Second Presbyterian
The Ladies Relief Committee at the Second Presbyterian Church maintains refugee aid with shelter clothing and meals. A pass system limits visitors to processing areas as crowds and disorder ease while many Johnstown refugees arrive for care and arrival details, including families and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Murpey Speaks of Johnstown Visit and Donor Moment
Francis Murphy temperance leader visited Chicago and spoke in Johnstown’s sorrow. He contributed $2 to relief for Johnstown sufferers as tears moved him when mentioning the disaster and its grieving families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Chicago
Johnstown
Mr. Murphy
Johnetown
Sean Mirae
Bon Fobert
Habert
Water supply concerns prompt public notice and commentary
The article reports a reduced depth at Hiland Avenue reservoir and explains repairs underway while water supply remains adequate. Authorities say basins need not be cleaned due to low sediment from recent floods. Readers discuss beer, iced drinks, and water quality across neighborhoods with notes on local wells and river water safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiland Avenue
L. T. Denniston
Brown
Aosamian News
Shadyside
Propperty
Forbes Street
Coltart Square
M. K. Moorehead
Ellsworth Park
Allegheny
Southside
Monongahela
McKeesport Relief Efforts Aid Johnston City After Disaster
McKeesport workers raise thousands for Johnston City relief. National Tube Works and W Dewees Wood Company plan to send about 100 additional workers. Donations include provisions, clothing, bread, and cooked meats, turned over to the relief committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
National Tube Works
W. Dewees Wood Company
Spencet
Johowe
Uniasaill Council
Royal
Flood Relief Fund Contributions Reported by Dispatch
The Dispatch lists flood relief receipts dated June 5 to June 7 with numerous donors and amounts. Acknowledgments show names such as William sewer of the Jo saan and Marie McKelvy and reference to Braco Bros laundry, Live and Beneficial Association, and G. W. Stevenson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesherday
Credtelief Fund
William Sewer
Jo Saan
Visit of Garrigan Reveals Johnstown Flood Turmoil
Mr M P Garrigan reported to a Disparcn re porter on the Johnstown disaster eight miles above Bolivar where a train halted in woods and residents fled to a second story as floodwaters rose. His cousin John Hogan and family endured hours of peril with the child sleeping in its mother's arms in a flooded home while Mrs Hogan suffered bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Garrigan
Johnstown
Bolivar
John Hogan
Oryl Co
Iast
Southside Flood Aid Quota Exceeds Five Thousand
Additions to flood relief from the Southside include supplies valued at 5000 dollars and more than 1000 dollars in cash sent to Johnstown. A committee of delegates from various chapters and affiliated orders led the relief effort reported last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Varian Peed
Order
Fomliea
Concordia Ex Te
Nity Aa RE
Nineveh
Indiana
Joan M. Andrews
James P. Stewart
Morrell Institute
Carnegie
Rankin Station
Bisksville
Miss Kimmell
el Not Bers
Gth
Silane
Sebumoora
Knights of Labor
Jone
J. B. Johnster
Wells-Fargo Express Company
San Antonio
Allegheny County Electric Light Company Extends Lines
The Allegheny County Electric Light Company plans to extend its lines from JomsstTows toward Altoona to facilitate work along the route. The staff correspondent notes ongoing erection of lights along the line and the anticipated expansion aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JomsstTows
Allegheny County Electric Light Company
Altoona
Relief Committee Turns to Routine Aid Distribution
Relief Committee rooms operate like a bank with steady aid flow. Dispatches request food for 400 horses and men, 6 000 pairs of shoes, surgeons, tobacco, and medicines. Lumber, tools, furniture, coffee, and provisions arrive from multiple sources to support local needs and transportation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinn Stat Sr
Astings
J. Y. Patton
B.40
Flood relief notes and rescue efforts in Johnstown era
Amid floods and disaster reports from Nineveh to Johnstown, rescue teams and relief funds mobilize. Charles aid from press, militia, and workers expands as hospitals and manufacturers contribute. Community leaders assure aid distribution and salvage missing persons amid ongoing chaos.
Labor Shortage Halts City Building After Johnstown Disaster
Work stops grip the city as foremen are scarce and many laborers have gone to Johnstown. Ditches for a 30 inch Equitable Gas main lie open posing danger while contractors incur huge costs and struggle to assemble capable crews. James Booth of Booth Flinn notes pilots in charge scarce and fears further injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Equitable Gas Company
Dispatch
James Booth
Booth & Flinn
T. Booth
Sixth Avenue
High Street
Telegram Confusion Cleared In Johns Town Relief Effort
Two Chicago Board of Trade men arrived in Pittsburg to trace who should receive funds for Johns town sufferers. Conflicting messages from Pittsburgh and Chicago caused concern over misused donations. A report from McCreery and Mayor McCallin said no conflict and that Treasurer Thompson held the funds. The inquiry aims to confirm proper control and restore harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Reiter
E. C. Heffley
Marie Baldwin
Bijou
E.J. Wellpus
Black Lick
Nineveh
General Relief Committee
Moorhead Hall
Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
Johnstown
Pittsburg
McCreery
H. B. Nzase
Saginaw
East Saginaw
J. M. Manshal1
Indiana
Blairsville
Mack
Marshall and
Shields
W. H. Stick
Pitteburg Agency
Allegheny River
Forty-first Street
Tua Eee
Bellevue Ee
Dowell
New York Jewelers’ Board of Trade
Herbert M. Condit
Sears
Jacob H. Young
Louis Luckhart
Raymond and
Washburs
Chicago Board of Trade
Lath Fork
Nineven
Old City Hall
Esa
Aman
Bangor Adualeeeh Saureenboues Nes
Jennie Paalsop
aAll
Harmony
Chicago
Nelng
Hicago
Pitts
William McCreery
McCallin
Eee
Thompson
Safet
Newspaper Found After Flood Strikes Postal Route
A damaged file shows a stained newspaper addressed to Robert Marshall at 3 Hazel Street. The issue, dated 28, carried a death notice and was returned by a carrier. investigators trace possible source, noting irregular Eastern mail service and a missing former resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marshall
Hazel Street
Larkin
Fina Pal
Lowry Street
Rae Marshall
Ees
Generous Knights of Pythias Aid Johnstown Sufferers
Great Western Lodge No. 345 Knights of Pythias sent 60 dollars to the Grand Lodge for Johnstown sufferers. The lodge pledges care for all members and their widows and orphans who may come to Pittsburg. A committee of five was named to visit hospitals and assist needy individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Heber McDowesll
B. F. Harris
John Kellend
Joseph Rodgers
William H. Harris
Lodge
Care Ames Sickibben & Cccta
Fountain Street
Military Tents Reported in Harrisburg Transition
Captain E Y Breck calls for all persons and clubs with tents to report to the Chamber of Commerce. Harrisburg holds abundant wall and hospital tents, tent files, and horse stables. Stores for the N G P are ample and tents may be erected on hills near the addition of work, straw, and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Pittsburg Aid Recap Shows Help Arriving for Johnstown
Pittsburg residents including Joseph Horne Jr and Oliver S Richardson assisted Johnstown survivors after the disaster. They report shortages of clean supplies and need for business and financial expertise to direct relief work. Ward Carpenter helped transport bread and other foods from relief trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Cambria
Howe
Oliver S. Richardson
Pittsburg
Hungarians Endure Hardship in Johnstown Disaster Relief
Captain W. BR. Jones, superintendent at Braddock, praises Hungarian relief workers in Johnstown after the disaster. He notes only two native American theft incidents amid widespread suffering and confirms substantial contributions and personnel aiding the cleanup. He estimates decades more work to fully restore the city and urges river channel improvements to prevent future floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
W. BR. Jones
Carnegie
Braddock
Hraddock
Cave Wolf
Captain Jones
Eens oSe
Ee City
Booth
Hone
Coreene Casita
Ekeen
Disappearing Flood Refugee From Johnstown
Maggie Kelly, a Johnstown flood survivor, came to Pittsburg and stayed with a family after securing a position. She left the house Tuesday night and has not been heard from since, leaving her guardians concerned for her safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Kelly
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Ticles Biehly Bie
Demented Refugee Woman at Mercy Hospital
Mrs Annie Daily, a Johnstown refugee brought to Mercy Hospital, has become demented after losing her only son. Four refugees remain in the hospital in the same condition. Other patients in the stalls are recovering slowly as train arrives around 2 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Daily
Johnstown
Mercy Hospital
Mary and Jessie Hasson’s Sacrifice Note
Fragmentary text cites a recording angel reference and a note about sacrifice and charity involving Manx and Jessie Hasson, with garbled phrases mentioning a lease, bank, and a child. The readable portions suggest a sentimental or memorial tone attached to a youth or family context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Jeasie
Gores
Janek
Sweet Charity
Manx
Jessie Hasson
Allegheny Grocers Plan Picnic At Ross Grove
The Allegheny Grocers Protective Association met to plan their annual picnic at Ross Grove in July. A management committee was announced with roles for amusements refreshments and admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Grocers’ Protective Association
Ross' Grove
Faas
Gar
James Austie
Beckfeld
D. Wai Damn
G. Gollmar
Daniel
W. Waer
Galbreath
G. Hackie
C. Fre
J.P
Btraness
John Behm
W. Holl
F. B. Smith
A. Batdin
John
Donn Heckman
Shesth
Bkellstein
J i
Anti Prohibition Meeting Draws Large Salisbury Hall Crowd
The Anti Prohibition Society of the Southside held its third meeting in Salisbury Hall with full seating. President Jacob Eline introduced speaker Frank Gesner who spoke over an hour about anti prohibition arguments. Lieutenant C W Wilhelm from the German court addressed the gathering while delegates listened attentively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Anti- Prohibition Society
Salisbury Hall
Jacob Eline
Frank Gesner
C. W. Wilhelm
Eght Marsmere
Southey
Renee Front
Drowned hero Albert Green entreated to save woman at pier
The 40 year old colored fireman Albert Green died after aiding an elderly colored woman from a towboat on the Monongahela river near the Smithfield street bridge. He fell while returning to the boat and disappeared under the river. His act is remembered as a selfless rescue attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Green
Smithfield Street
Monongahela River
Green
Eer
Piano sale at J M Hoffmann Co on Smithfield Street
An upright piano offered for 200 dollars and a square piano for 175 dollars with a rosewood case and good tone. A parlor organ in perfect order is priced at 0 dollars. Call at J M Hoffmann Co 537 Smithfield Street for details and warranty info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Large donations pour in for Johnstown flood sufferers
Donations near one hundred thousand dollars flood in to Treasurer W. Fr. and a poster lists contributors from cities including Scranton Albany and Pittsburgh. By next Monday a half million may be reached as Citizens from multiple states send funds to aid the Johnstown relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
W. FR
Miss Louiss-aoe Eppine and Others Sent to Destination
Fragmented OCR lists numerous individuals including Miss Louiss-aoe Eppine and Walter Wright, with mentions of hospital transfers to Benign and Antietam, and several accompanying relatives. The garbled text references a Chamber of Commerce Relief Committee and multiple named people connected to hospital or relocation actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
L. John
Shaar
Shafer Helse
Frank H
Ke Shaffer i
Antietam
Fred Keble
Fannie Harmon
Shiraa
Walter Wright
Tidlovte
Mr. Holt
Eee
Ame
Genekius
Henry Goeekier
Pel Elinire
S Demos
Kites Wilson
Haltimore
Second Hand Stone Ties Offered at Easy Terms
S Hamilton at 691 and 93 Fifth Ave. advertises a large stock of second hand stone ties and a wide range of new styles with unusually low prices. The dealer promises easy payments and urges customers to visit Hamilton Building to view bargains and enjoy lasting value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haminton
Hamilton Building
Philadelphia Dental Rooma
An old advertisement extols a Philadelphia dentist Hagens Rooms offering affordable denture sets. It markets “Best sets of teeth” at 38 dollars and emphasizes skilled practice to ease fear of dental visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagen Ar
Ayen
Alana
Five Per Cent Sale At Johantown Furniture Store
Five percent discount offered on all furniture and carpets starting Wednesday January 6 for one week. Special inducements during the period. Cash or credit. W B Movie & Co Thasu No 60 Federal St Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Movie & Co
Thasu No
Federal St
Allegheny
Freight rates and contact for Buffalo Rochester rail service
For Buffalo and Rochester New York and eastern points consign your freight via A V BR KA care of the Buffalo Rochester and ae Ry. Always in the field for nose or further information and bust rates a te Wm A Sproul Contg poeta Penn ave Cain 5 Telephone 1074.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Rochester
N. Y
Ae Ry
A. Sproul
G. Poeta
Penn Ave
Cain 5
Telephone
Freight for the Baar ue Suequensey
Freight destined for New York and New England points is delayed due to routing issues. Shipping offices report 7 to forwardments needed to complete the consignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Basto i
New England
Special Prices Today At P G C Store
Today only the P G C store guarantees suits are 30 percent cheaper than elsewhere. Four $15 suits drop to $7, $18 to $10, $20 to $12, and $25 to $15. Stop by at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House to see the bargains and be treated politely whether you buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. GC
Grant and Diamond Sts
New Court House
Spring Dine Yards Long Window Shades Display
An old notice describes spring rollers and window shades ready for display at Elmyeer & Co located at 68 and 70 Ohio Street Allegheny. The copy emphasizes elegant dining and spring aesthetics with long yardage for home decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowdonee Elmyeer & Co
Ohio Si
Allegheny
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Executive Relief Committee
Auties
Beaver
Refu
Gore
Waite
Walter
Gilbert ‘Wright
Charney Bracken
Crossan
Conemaugh
Grace
Pearl Slater
J.P. Diehl
Shaler
William
Chester Homer
Homerstown
William Reese
George Klonge
Cooper
Minnie
Glas
Albert
Smith
Johnie
Annie
Tillie
Sam
Brces
Nettie
Mr. Oswalt
Albemarie
Uating
Genmoes
Carrie Dean
Harriett Penrod
Peter Uteberger
Antisetam
John Metegar
B. V
M. J
Beatty Hall
Murpey
Hobson's
Mkeesport
Johestown
RB. Thompson
Hnstown
Perrysville
G. W.stevenson
Allegheny County Company
Altoons
Eiken
Mich
Union Pacific Incense
Aalla Walla
Wash
Ty Salts City
Sthwaukes
Osbourne Station
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
North Bend
Chartiers Creamery Company
American Express Company
Saller & Co
Singer Manufacturing Company
R. Slick
Youtering
Slick
Atorney Ey
Cambria County
Poomuiler Morrow
Department
Relief Committee Bureau
Sun 3
Alex Recky
Here
Pythias
Johnstows
Jones
Allegheny Protective Association
de. B. M. Hanna
Peon Street
S&su
Seo
Home & Co
Penn Avenue
Wren Billy Caswell
Fittsburg P. Confidentad
East Aurora
Samuel Hamilton
Chan
Nee
Greenville
Mercer
Citizens
Scranton
Lancaster
Troy
MN. Y
Albany
Greenup
Litchfield
Man
Citizens Atlantic Cite
Virginia
Ihe
Watson
W. Va
Charlestown
Stoneham Tan Ren
Ty Co
Mee
Raneoue
Ombersa
Iillinois
Linden En Steel Co
Berore Ba Roberta
H. Li
Carne
Kat Sea
Tikizens of
Rantoul, Ir
Soeeen
Rictors
Tuyere Works
James W. Honey &Co
Asla
East Brady
Foluebary
Hobbins & Ramford
Employes Thos,Wightin & Co
Hamm
Haneeel
Kat
Springdale
A.M
Singin Society
I Dreifus & Bros
George Warnbo
Bryce Hros
Doncan & Sons
Bars Glass Company
Excelsior Glass Badan Keg Cisse Company
Feo Pyterian Church
Dan
Doria & Co
Gast & Co
Thaw
New
Helen Bunnette
le Duygues
Jobin
Peebles
Berea
St. John’s
Lindsay
Tomas Evans & Co
National Bank
U. P. Church
Ts. Demmier & Schenck
Board of Hieale Committee
Indianapolis
Ind
Berloresliver Roberts
D. C. Bee
Empeyee National Wholesale Grose
Zanesville
Inn Arene
Grigke & Co
Binser
Dermann Baer
Phi Tenn
I Union Employes
Lower
Thantangan Lake
Ge A
Mployes Anshhutz, Bradaly Crowoan, Phiteeich Mikes
Pitta
James M. Sweeny
Mary Paxon
Ile
W. W. Watt
Star Eneaustic Tile
Birmingham
Turner Associat Bays
Eoth Ward School
Pete Francobelm
Vilsack
Pioridence
Siggman Chareh
Mawhinney
Math Mere Fo
Hanerlein Brewing Co
Pent En
M. Winter
Ee Aivervury & Co
A. Congroetz
Ciety
Pitsburg
Lyons Club
Lyons
Ee Ee Ind
Citizens Hudson
Geo. E. Chester, A
Elite Gallery
Ws Michine
Glenn Falls
Detroit
Star Publish Mion
A. Sutton
John i Fuser
Gan & Ken
Louiss
Aoe Eppine
Dreenvilie
S. Hamilton
Fifth Ave
Philadelphia Dental Rooma
Johantown
Baar
What the Bakers
Iron City
Whitmyre & Co
Sterling Millers
Allegheny County
Das
Weined
John Ohn
Markell Green
Green Spring, O
Jos, Horse & Co
Freauenhem
M & Viiusacck
Directoire
Jel Rissa
Bedford Springs
Nshaw &Co
Ino, A
Cerner Liberty
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
India
Sarah
Ste and
Marino
Sik
Mand Hh
Ettas
Jos. Horne
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