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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1889
Page
6
Flood aftermath stirs prayers across communities
Clergy and residents gathered in Johnstown and Morrellville as flood victims mourned thousands lost. Presby terian Rev Beal urged trust in God while others shared trials, faith, and hope for survivors. Public services emphasized forgiveness and remembrance amid widespread devastation.
Beaver Officials Map Johnstown Recovery Efforts
Governor Beaver and Baltimore and Ohio Vice President King oversee progress after the Johnstown flood. Hastings to command cleanup with National Guard support, planning dam work and relief distribution, while a state commission handles debris removal and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn
Pittsburg
King
Baltimore and Ohio
Beaver
J. B. Scott
Johnstown
Cnmrce
POUND IN HER ROCKING CHAIR AT SANDY VALE CEMETERY
Jones Town reports a grim discovery as 78 year old Mrs. Livergood was found seated in a rocking chair in Sandy Vale Cemetery after the flood. Her daughter, missing since the flood, was found miles away near the house, illustrating the water’s strange movements and the eerie scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonestown
Inquest Verdicts Tied to Flood Fatalities in Westmoreland
Coroner R. B. Hammer reports 218 flood victims in Westmoreland County died by violence due to the South Fork reservoir flood. Jurors' verdicts name the deceased and affirm inquests held at Nineveh on June 7 1890 with sworn testimony from local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
R. B. Hammer
Pennsylyvania
Westmoreland County
Nineveh
Westmoreland
E. E. Wible
A. L. Bethune
R. B. Rogers
W. B H. Work
H. M. Guy
James McCarthy
Commonwealth
South Fork
E. E Wrae
J. B. Rogens
A. L. Bernune
W. H. Work
James McCantir
Woman In Perth Amboy Stabbed Self To Death with Penknife
A staff correspondent reports in Johnstown that a woman died by her own action after a penknife blade was found lodged below the heart. Dr. Jessop confirmed the fatal wound and concluded suicide as the only plausible explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Jessop
Israel
Priests Refute Flood Warning Claims in Morton Report
The Rev. Father Tahaney disputes claims that residents were warned about the flood by telegram or messenger. He says he was among the people most of the day and would have known of any warning, lending weight to the debate on warnings during the disaster. June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Jon
Stows
Nev
D. J. Beal
Presbyterian Church
God
Scotland
J. Hatch
Mr. Beal
Heavenly Father
William H. Tumblestone
Mr. Hatch
Father T
St. Mary's
South Fork
Conemanel
Althoough
John Viownay
Morrellville
Americus Club Relief Committee
E. G. Loughrey
Leechbure
Clerryman
Americus Choir
Messra Noble
Voigt
McCord and Rerse
Jonsst Town
Father Tahaney
Morton
Hungarians Reported Stealing Cattle and Hogs
Reports from Johnstown say Hungarian forces are still committing petty depredations around the area. Accounts describe cattle and hogs found running at large being stolen and killed, with reliable witnesses corroborating the incidents despite denials of broader blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Soldier William Young of Company C Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
From Jones Town a staff correspondent reports the death of Private William Young, 14th Regiment, after a mental crisis. He showed delusions of danger, suffered illness, and shot himself in his tent near Tom Run, leaving a wife and two young children in sorrow as officers recall his deteriorating condition and failed care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Young
JonesTown
Fourteenth Regiment
Stimmel
Young
Nesbit
Young Hoed
Toms Run
Not an Act of God Chicago Clergy Denounce Johnstown Disaster
Nearly a dozen Chicago clergy from diverse denominations preached on the Johnstown horror. Rev J L Withrow of the Second Presbyterian led the sentiment, arguing the disaster was not an act of God but the Pittsburg Fair’s selfishness for prioritizing a pleasure resort over public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Jane
Johnstown
J. L. Withrow
Second Presbyterian Church
West
Withrow
Pittsburg
Found a Society Relic From a Johnstown Correspondent
A Johnstown staff correspondent reports a single relic from a once large Ku Klux Klan lodge. A metal uniform button was found this morning by M. Painter, a P. Gs member, who values the find highly and would not take $200 for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IFROM
Jonxstown
Johnstown
K.of
M. Painter
P. Gs
Babe Lost in Salisbury Mountain Woods Found Alive
A three year old child wandered from Andrew Fowler’s charcoal encampment near Jeans village, survived three days in a storm after being missing since Thursday. A search of 185 men found the child at a mossy glen on Saturday afternoon, unharmed despite exposure. The effort reunited the boy with cheers from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haves
Jones
Salisbury Mountain
Jeans Village
Andrew Fowler
Fowler
Expressman in Cronin case identified at Carlsson Cottage
Chicago dispatch reports expressman Hakan Martinson who moved furniture from 117 Clark Street to the Carlson cottage has been found and may testify to coroner’s jury. He described two powerful men who hired him for 150 dollars three months ago. Bloodied clothes linked to the Cronin murder are said to have belonged to a Milwaukee Avenue barber who died by suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ispactal
Dispatot
Chicago
Expressman
Clark Street
Carlson
Hakan Martinson
Martinson
Elstone Avenue
Dr. Cronin
Milwaukee Avenue
LeVaron
Clan-Na-Gael
le Caron
Lake View
Havin
P.O. Sullivan
Bohde
Sioux Signatures Progress at Rosgiop Agency
Sioux Commissioners report progress as they seek 1,050 signatures to pass a signing majority by Tuesday or Wednesday. Indians debate bill provisions amid delays and urging calls for a grand council, while half-breeds largely favor disposal of lands. Five hundred signatures have been secured. failure here threatens others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosgiop Acrescy
Dax
Cambria Iron Manager Warned Years Ago About Dam Danger
Special telegram from Johnstown reports Fulton, manager of Cambria Iron Company, says he told the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club years ago that their dam was dangerous and could trigger a disaster like the Conemaugh Valley flood, a claim he now holds as evidence of responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughrey
God
Conemaugh
Fourteenth Regiment
L. Macaire
Jesus
George W. Moses
Cora
Pry
Maguire
Stove
Johnstown
Colliven
John Felton
Cambria
Kare
Mortorx
Lurr
Fulton
Cambria Iron Company
South Fork
Conemaugh Valley
Dynamite Removes Danger at St. John's Tower
The tower of St. John's Roman Catholic Church in JohNSTOWN was blown up this afternoon after a fire previously damaged the church. Condemned as a danger to passersby, authorities ordered demolition and placed a charge of dynamite beneath the tall tower, reducing it to bricks and mortar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
St. John's
Florence McCarthy’s Confederate money dispute reaches bluff
New York reports Florence McCarthy, a Carey & Moon steel worker, paid May 2 with a twenty, ten, and three silver dollars. After giving a twenty to his mother, her grocery bill receipt led to confusion over Confederate currency and a bluff by a baker’s man. Florence disputed the claim, maintaining the note was real from his employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florence McCarthy
West Twenty-seventh Street
Carey & Moon
Florence
Catharine O'Dea
McCarthy
Supplying a Year’s Worth of Relief
Relief Committee faces pressure as individuals obtain long lasting food. One man was found with nine sacks of flour in his collar and a large stack of provisions and clothing obtained by misrepresentation from the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JohnstTown
Jones
Relief Committee
Public Baths Proposed by Army Officer in JonesTown
Lieutenant Baar of the Second United States Cavalry proposes public baths as a sanitary measure. Dr. J. W. O Neill informs Dr. Grow that the Red Cross society will supply 20 bath tubs to be placed on each side of Stony Creek wherever the water main runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JonesTown
Baar
Second
United States Cavalry
J. W. O'Neilll
Red Cross
Ofso
Grow
Stony Creek
Among the Spirits at No Sixth Street
Helen Stuart Ritchings gave spiritual manifestations last evening drawing a crowd at No Sixth street The audience asked questions about proof of spirits and communication with future events The answers reportedly satisfied many and included psychometric readings and talk on sanctification
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stuart Ritchings
Sixth Street
Pope Seeks Solitude Amid Depression Reports
Rome June 9 The Pope is deeply de pressed and has refused all meetings for three days praying in his private chapel. Four hundred telegrams arrived at the Vatican delaying the Bruno monument unveiling as Ambora accreditors met today. King Humbert congratulated the Ministers on the absence of disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Bruno
Ea Vanes
Humbert
Assistant Hospital Steward Named for Prospect Hill Hospital
Alexander B. Perchment son of Colonel Perchment of the Fourteenth Regiment is detached to act as Simcoe Steward at Prospect Hill Hospital in Pittsburg as of June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JahnsTown
Alexander B. Perchment
Perchment
Fourteenth Regiment
Pittsburg
Simone
Prospect Hill Hospital
Alarm at City Hall Sparks Crowd in City
An alarm from box 513 near City Hall led to an erroneous ringing of the big bell. The out of order instrument tapped for minutes causing excitement as crowds gathered to learn the cause. People feared fire riots or police summons before officers at Central station calmed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Johnstown
Central Station
From Johnstown Dealer Scene Banknotes Found
A staff correspondent reports in June that the body of furniture dealer Christian Kema of Johnstown was found with bank notes and gold coins totaling $3,000 nearby. No suspects named and authorities investigate the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JonxsTows
Christian Kem
Johnstown
Ee Y
Monrox
Governor's flood relief fund appeal in Conemaugh Valley
A dispatch from Harrisburg reports the Governor's fund for flood survivors in the Conemaugh Valley and surrounding areas has received substantial support totaling 65 thousand dollars. The appeal aims to aid victims of the disaster with humanitarian relief and reconstruction costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jones
Governor's Fund For
Conemaugh Valley
Stave En
The Mormons Must Go in Hindsboro
The people of Hindsboro gathered and drove out the Pentecost Band after it held meetings there. They demolished the band’s tabernacle, accusing the group of proselytizing for Mormonism and forcing the removal of the travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ua, Inc
Hindsboro
Pentecost Band
Bodies Found in Kentucky Mystery
Bodies were found in Kentucky with unclear details as authorities investigate possible causes. The report notes nearby objects and vehicles, with no confirmed identities or motives revealed at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Sega Ace
Fuel Ia
Acart
Le Torpillens Wins Grand Steeple at Auteuil in France
Le Torpillens won the grand steeplechase at Auteuil with The Sikk second and Fairfax third among 14 starters. Betting favored Torpillens at 1 to é, with primes listed for rivals. Primante, Fairfax and Trinidad fell, and Lord Chatham misrouted but still placed. The 4 year old Torpillens carried 146 pounds to victory, earning seen for Paris stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auteuil
Primante
Royal Meath
Lord Chatham
Bellona
Feiich
la Torpilleus
Paris
Lance
M. G. Lelate Fe
Torpilleus
Lord Dudley
the Sikk
M. D. d'Alboy
Fairfax
Sensational divorce suit filed by ex Senator Sabin
Ex Senator D M Sabin sues his wife Mrs Sabin in Washington county district court. The complaint accuses habitual drunkenness and morphine addiction dating from before their marriage with later alcohol use. Mrs Sabin reportedly in a private asylum after Sabin's Senate career. Attorney J N Searles of Stillwater represents Sabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
District Court
Washington County
D. M. Sabin
Society of
Washington
Mr. Sabin
J. N. Searles
Stillwater
River water levels and weather reports
Ir Telegrams to the Dispatch note river gauges at Owensville Lenin and Wartes Rivers with heights of 5, 6 and 4 feet respectively. All readings show stationary levels and clear weather with temperatures around 8 degrees at 4 PM.
Clearing House Exchange Totals For Week Ended June 8 1889
Boston June 9 table shows gross exchanges from Clearing Houses in several cities for the week ended June 8 1889. It compares rates of increase or decrease with the same week last year and lists the figures compiled from dispatches to the Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Havana Key West Cigars and Fashion Items Sold Locally
Numerous Pittsburgh shops advertise Ta Perla del Famar Havana Key West Cigars at hotels and depots. The ad lists merchants and addresses offering ready made gowns and wrappers plus a fast freight route via A V A R to Buffalo Rochester and eastern points with a sales push by Kerrs sale stables stocking horses and drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Key West
Hotel Duquesne
Anderson
St. Charles
Albemarle
Union Depot
John Lauler
Fifth Ave
Peter A. Ganster
Frankstown
John F. Ganster
Peter Weber
Wylie Ave
John ©. Stroup
Union St
E. W. Hagan
Smithfield
Neville Bailey
Smith
Buffalo
Rochester
N. Y
Buffalo, Rochester
Pittsburg
Wm. A. Sproull
Penn Ave
Important Statement About the Graded Salary Plan
Sports digest lists games today in major leagues with matchups National League Cleveland Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington Boston New York and American Association Cincinnati Columbus Louisville Brooklyn St Louis Baltimore Kansas City Philadelphia International League Syracuse Toledo Rochester London Buffalo Detroit Hamilton Toronto all results noted as games played yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Milwaukee
Minneapol
St. Paul Cover
Memphis
Cleveland
Duluth
Calumpus
Indianapolis
Galveston
Fort Ore
I. LK
Norfol
New Hawgu
Scecceeseees
Tee
Ee Pooner Wbandesunstese
Ates Stracuse Ars
Ees
Lowell
Wichita
Dallas
New York
Staan
Is Tine
National League
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphias
Washington
Hostons
American Association
Cincinnatis
Columbus
Louisvilles
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Baltimore
Kansas Citys
Philadelphia
International League
Syracuse
Toledo
Rochesters
London
Buffalos
Detroit
Hamiltons
Toronto
Nimick defends club finances amid salary rule debate
President Nimick states the club has not lost a cent this season, while others say a $10,000 loss exists. He urges patience and public encouragement for the players and backs trying youngsters. The circular from Player Brotherhood seeks club opinions on salaries, with debate over classification rules and pooling receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimick
Mr. Nimick
Phillips
Staley
Cleveland
N. E. Young
Eee Veetie Tererelis
Neiaeerter
Mr. Lamer
Brooklyn and Louisville Ragged Ridgewood Park Ball Game
The Brooklyn and Louisville teams played their second game at Ridgewood Park Brooklyn and the home nine won with ease. Paasch faced crowd hostility while Ferguson was absent. Sequences include Lovett three base hit and Ramsey and Lovett on bases with multiple runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Louisville
Ridgewood Park
Paasch
Ferguson
Ess
Shanno
Lovett
Brien
Collina
Youts
Smith
Bane
Hameeyhite
Loulavilieg irs—Lovett
Ramsey
Clara Was First In Rock-once Pedestrian Contest
Clara led the five lap female pedestrian contest at Rock-once with Mamie Wood second and Aggie Harvey third. Rux reported cleaning waste pipes twice weekly with Pratt's Chlorides to keep them sanitary and fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Rock
Eeander
Mamie Wood
Aggie Harvey
Rux
Athletica Rout Cowboys in Gloucester Exhibition
Philadelphia report says the Athletics crushed Kansas City at Gloucester in an easy win. The game was not close after the sixth inning as many spectators left early and the Athletics dominated from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Athletics
Kansas City
Gloucester
Athleticg
SaiLoodat
Seward
Express Train Added To New York Route
The B and O railroad adds a daily 6 PM departure with 7 45 PM arrival in Philadelphia and 10 45 AM arrival in New York. Pullman palace sleeping cars are attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit Climbs to Third in IL Standings After Schedule Change
ISPECTAL telegram reports Detroit moves from fifth to third in the International League after last week's schedule shift. Toronto and Rochester played poorly but Toronto won more impressive games. Buffalo struggles in pitching as Rowe and White fail to salvage results. they remain at the bottom awaiting new arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Burrato
N. Y
Detroit
Toronto
Rochester
Buffalo
Jack Rowe
Deacon White
Newark Tangled in Beneficiary Baseball Clash
First Sunday baseball game in South Orange township raised 10000 persons for the Johnstown wuffer era. Newark defeated Worcester 16 to 1 with no authorities interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
South Orange Township
Worcester
Newarks
Worcesters
Mingos defeat Beaver Falls in weekend baseball clash
The Mingos of Mingo Junction beat Beaver Falls on a Saturday game as Beaver Falls could not hit the pitcher. Reus Lean was referenced as part of the struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Fallcs
Mingos
Mingo Junction
Beaver Falls
East City Horseman Recalls Trotter Tales and Death Rumor
John Tempie, renowned local horseman, recounts an Eastern trotter race incident involving Kelly the Geeser and judge Wood Martin. Tempie notes Uncle John Turner plans a trotting stable next fall, and reports John Murphy, famed driver, is dying after a long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tempie
Kelly
Geeser
Wood Martin
Martin
Mr. Martin
Grisen
Temple
John Turner
John Murphy
Murphy
Bonner
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Tax Dispattch
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General Hastings
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Captain Jones
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Governor Beaver
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William McCreerr
Marvin
H. I. Gourley
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Thomas M. King
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W. BR. Jones
Reuben Miller
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Father Tahaney Saye
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Simpson
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Menez
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Lis
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Clearing House
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Me. J. M. Owens
Green Castle
Ind
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Penn Avenue
Kansas Crrrs
Association Record
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MR. Day
John BK. Day
Capital Park
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C. P. Caylor
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Association Games
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The
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Calambus Devwne Clociarast
Weevs
Jane J
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Fourth Avenue
Insus
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George T. Carter
Hamilton Building
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