No Lawful Method of Using the State's Money
Governor Beaver faced opposition over drawing funds from the State Treasury to clear Johnstown. Lawyers and the General Retief Committee declared the move illegal without a special session of the Legislature. Experts warned that funds cannot be diverted without proper authorization, urging Legislature convening and Attorney General consultation for any such action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Johnstown
General Retief Committee
General Retief Fund
Booth & Plnn
Booth & Flinn
Ee Daizell
Mr. Daixell
Porter
Sar Teatie
Commonwealth
Ver
Fetterman
A. M. Brown
Thomas M. Marshall
Spring Water In City Found Largely Safe
Dr J Guy McCandless registrar of the board of health examined city springs at Chief Brown’s direction and found most waters cool and wholesome except one at Center avenue which was contaminated with disease germs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Guy McCandless
The
Board of Health
Chief Brown
Department of Safety
Center Avenue
Missing Child Report From Johnstown Flood Era
A fragmentary note mentions Morgan Zimmerman son of D J Zimmerman of Minger Street Johnstown seen on a raft of old rubbish amid flood debris and rough conditions. Unclear details but indicates movement along flooded areas and a precarious situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Zimmerman
D. J. Zimmerman
Minger Street
Johnstown
Sanitary Measures Urge Boiled Water in Johnstown District
Reports from Dr. Lee and the State Board of Health say Johnstown area health is excellent and prompt sanitary steps avert an epidemic. They urge boiling water or using mineral water, note extensive disinfection and supply shipments for Cambria county, and advise ongoing precautions amid lingering sickness in a few throat and measles cases.
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Lee
State Board of Health
Johnstown
J. R. Thompson
Western District
Pennsylvania
Conemaugh Valley
Saan
Rons
National Bromine Company
New Philadelphia
Balien
Cambria County
Alegerey County Medical Society
T. M.T. McKennon
Dra
Foster
McCandless
Murdoch
Refugees Helped at Second Presbyterian Church
The Second Presbyterian Church hosted a relief day for refugees with many children given clothing meals and shelter. Volunteers including Mrs Easton aided inquiries for families while front doors remained closed for most of the day and were opened briefly for ventilation as warmth grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Cong
Lelie Jane
Thoma Williams
Haines
Michael Malloy
Ashtanburn
Adams Express
T. KK
Mady
Mary Jobser
Jonnette Howlett
A Stofel
Mary Garratt
Nellie Anderson
Anderson
KH. Hloan
Aleut
Willetitl
Quarry Street
J.A. A. Chapple
J. Lewis
Will
Skiff Squadron Plans Johnstown to Pittsburg Venture
A small flotilla led by Captain Lew Clark of the Steamer Mayflower undertakes a daylit river journey from Johnstown to Pittsburg to salvage skiffs and tackle taken after a flood. The party travels by day with camping, aiming to reach Allegheny Junction and Blairsville, recording any casualties and interment locations if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Lew Clark
Mayflower
W. P. Clark
Rey
Harry Harry Mackay
George Burke
Ee Po Messrs
Jobnetown
Clark
Ings
Wilson & Bailey
Pennsylvania
Blairsville
Bilsirsville
Allegheny Junction
Kiskiminetas
Allegheny
Otheny
Chicago Methodists Aid Chapman and His Congregation
Chicago Methodist ministers agreed to lead relief for Johnstown sufferers. They planned immediate aid through Dr. Chapman and his congregation and to provide ongoing assistance as needs arise, using available funds and sympathetic gifts for the current and tighter future shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Methodist Ministers of
Chicago
Johnstown
Pitrswa
Christian Byaany
Saltation
Idr
Money recovered from corpses in town ruins
Mr. J. N. Munden reports over six thousand dollars found in victims pockets as bodies are removed from the ruins. He notes progress in collecting funds and details remain uncertain due to ongoing civil authority actions and lingering search efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JonxsTown
J. N. Munden
Munden
Sue
Seana
Penosy Accomplishing Wonders in Rail Road Work
A Pennsylvania Railroad Commission crew has completed substantial work and now reaches a point with their construction train. The ongoing effort shows clear progress, with daily improvements in nearby vicinity and visible results from the company’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorxstons
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charity's New Form Rebuilding Johnstown Churches Proposed
Allegheny county considers a united charity to fund rebuilding Johnstown churches after the flood. Pittsburg and Allegheny denominations would appoint committees to assess needs and oversee construction while Johnstown congregations receive the completed churches as gifts of Christian fellowship. Church leaders from Presbyterians Episcopalians Baptists Methodists German Protestants and Catholics discuss funding and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Christian Fellowship
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Ood
Johnston
Pitteburs
Abe Allegheny
Orn
Whale County
Mittee
Presb Nisters
Kitehead
Diller
Flood Relief Fund Rises from Dispatch Collections
A report details flood sufferers donations received by the Johnstown Relief Grant Fund. Totals acknowledged through June include multiple sums from various contributors and institutions, with end totals showing the cumulative aid to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Thompson
Johnstown
Grnance
Cagle
Oie the Ogre
Prostat Beertaea Porte ‘Sirubie En Bankeville Cou
T. Oe
Eee
Mericen Iron and Steel Works
Wilke
Waites
East Eee
Ee Benedic Performancs
Bald Sune
Bayara Neon ’ Buitaia
Hotel Thure
Retare of a Hard Worker in Johnstown and Pittsburg
Louis B Bachanbeim who lived two years in Johnstown arrived in the city yesterday. He formerly resided in Pittsburg and moved to the Mountain. He lost his house but not his family. He is a native Knight of Pynea who became a member of the RB committee for that society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis B. Bachanbeim
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Pynenae Wat
Water fears spark river study call in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg readers express alarm over river water safety amid reports of pemileng and contaminated springs. The letter urges a formal station on the Kiskiminetas and Saltsburg rivers to daily test water samples for chemical and microscopic purity, with further tests at Johnstown and below to confirm safety.
Supplies in Demand as Relief Continues Under State Plan
James B Scott notes relief work will transfer to the State by Wednesday morning. Reports from department chiefs go to a State appointed commission. The aim is to open a department selling goods while merchants rebuild. Stores are built along the B. and C. Railroad to hold supplies until use, with direct car distribution causing confusion. Supplies remain in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria Iron Works
Morgue Oversight and Postwar Police Augment in Cambria
Conflicting reports circle the Cambria county area as Major Silliman recommends closing the morgue and swift burial of recovered bodies. State Board to hear a report tomorrow. Sheriff Stineman approves state action while Hoessus questions expenses. Police numbers are rising beyond 200 sworn in, with local officials unclear on coroners’ status.
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Jonxstons
Silliman
State Board
Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Stineman
Hoessus
Cambria
Israel
Heroic dog saves life amid Morrellville flood
June 10 report from Morrellville notes Captain Maguire plans to take a heroic shepherd dog to Pittsburg after it saved a life during the flood. The dog was seized the day before six miles above Morrellville. its previous owner had given it to Waptaina and would fetch a high price to reclaim it. Meanwhile Greensburg workers arrived and refused $150 daily pay, with 120 men coming to work but some quitting.
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Maguire
Morrellville
Pittsburg
Sorearae
Maggi
Waptaina
Yarmreen
Jonnst
Greensburg
Greenspurg
After Many Days What People Are Doing and What They Have Done
A flood era report notes workers leaving Cumberland to join Johnstown recovery under contractor Farrell. A movement to gather volunteers to rebuild Johnstown is dropped as impracticable. Laborer Ryan injured at Booth & Flinn site. Brown of Allegheny funds supplies for Johnstown. Soldiers escort the remains of Wm Young through Pittsburg. Hearsay of persistent flood horrors and subsistence relief concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Cumberland
William A. Farrell
Allegheny
Johinstown
Thomas Ryan
Booth & Flinn
Johnstown
Magers Centre
T. H. Cortin
E. Brown
Jon Me
Pittsburg
Wm. Young
South Fork Fishing Club Faces Dissolution After Dam Disaster
The South Fork Fishing Club plans dissolution as its bonded indebt ness and mortgage on the mountainside property loom large. Henry Holdship, a veteran member, says he would not return to the mountains, citing disaster memories. Officials discuss paying bondholders first and valuing 40 acres of mountain property and the clubhouse, while residents along the South Fork creek worry about neighbors like John Lamb and old man Fisher and the fate of their holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fork Fishing Club
Henry Holdship
Dispatch
Holdship
Club
Society
South Fork Creek
John Lamb
Old Man Fisher
Morrellville Relief Efforts Weakened by Short Supplies
June 10 Morrellville and Cambria City face shortages of canned vegetables molasses fruit kerosene and stoves as Pennsylvania trains fail to deliver adequate goods. Father Boyle and 200 laborers arrive from Izin to aid but meals are scarce. locals hope for more supplies soon. Measles mild and one prior typhoid pneumonia case noted. Dr Ces departs after aiding recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrellville
Mike Laffey
Carrignes
Massillon
Cambria City
Minersville
Ces
Amege
Shomo
Report on Johnstown Flood Scene by Surgeon General Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton of the Marine Hospital Service visited Johnstown after the disaster and released a public report. He describes the city during the flood and relief efforts, notes the drift near the bridge as the sanitary danger mainly for downstream residents, and says boiled water is safe though pollution concerns persist. He denies rumors of animal carcass contamination and urges continued charitable contributions with no imminent danger of a cremation epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasntseTon
Hamilton
Marine Hospital Service
Johnstown
Harrison
Iinee
Tireless Workers Praise Priests and Sisters in Morrellville
Morrellville residents commend Catholic priests and sisters for aid to the Americas Club. Volunteers note tireless help in hardship, crediting clergy with enabling ongoing work and relief efforts after disaster. A temporary hospital has opened as authorities plan broader relief and rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jousston
The
Americas Club
Morrellville
Promi
MortTor
Donations Recorded by Treasurer Thompson Yesterday
A compiled list shows varied donations received by Treasurer Thompson including contributions from Union Railroad and Express, Lake Bohoot, and many civic groups and individuals. Amounts range widely, with figures such as 50 dollars and smaller sums noted, reflecting support from communities across multiple towns and organizations.
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Thompson
Phen. Co Union, Railroad and Express
Joyapanan Aneenets Companies
S Creek Coal Id
G. A. M. Irwin
PeBoad Msi
YE Ghuten
Habastans Tah
First Funeral Held For Flood Victim In Jomnestown
The first funeral of five flood victims was held in Jomnestown on June 10. The body was conveyed to the cemetery while two services were conducted over the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jomnestown
Seach
Agin
Street Railway Committee considers Ohio Connecting Railway plan
Allegheny’s Street Railway Committee reviewed a proposal allowing the Ohio Connecting Railway to gain rights over Preble and Clare avenues in exchange for a viaduct on Street and a Benton street crossing. A plan to vacate Leckey road was debated, with a proposed alternative to abandon the crossing and add steps from Leckey to McClure avenues. The panel asked the City Solicitor to draft an ordinance embodying the plan.
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Street Railway Committee
Allegheny
Ohio Connecting Railwayee
Preble
Clare Avenues
Lecky and
Verner Roads
Benton Street
Porter Street
McClure Avenue
Woot's Run
California Avenue
Bennett Station
Jacks Run
Leckey Road
Ohio
Ft. Wayne
Leckey Avenue
Baby dies after alleged squeezing by mother in jail case
A one and a half year old child of Philip Hoffman on Smallman street suffered fatal internal injuries after alleged squeezing by the mother as a constable prepared to take Mrs. Hoffman to jail for disorderly conduct. A woman named Mrs. Donohoe tended the infant. the mother’s embrace followed, and a doctor cited neglect of essential care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hoffman
Smallman Street
Local Sale Ads Highlight Suits Curtains and Beverages
A jumble of ads lists Apollinaris and other waters, multiple men’s suit sales at $12 with claims of unmatched prices, lace curtain discounts at half price, infant wear, Penn Avenue Stores, beer on draft, cigars, and a tonic marketed as fashionable. Includes addresses at Fifth Ave and Grant/Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Jos. Horse & Co
Peon Avenue
New styles in Dressing Sacques Merino ordinary values the ettas
In this brief fashion note readers are shown new dress textures and fabrics with emphasis on sacques and merino yarns. The column suggests practical value ranges for everyday wear and highlights evolving textile trends.
Identification Difficult After Disaster in Johnstown
July 10 report from Johnstown notes the unknown dead list grows as identification becomes harder. Those identified include Alon G. Alexander Kate Ni Jane Sugent James McGumay Mrs J I Smith W F Dow and shard merchant of Chi plus Mrs Emil Smith. The Dre Albert and Dr Groff report is expected in brief from the Schoolhouse Morgue Pennsylvania Hallrossd sta Sas eae ma M D Secretary.
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Johnstown
Alon G. Alexander
Elsesser
Jane
Pennsylvania
Hallrosd Sta Sas
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Major Brown
SoNiar. Co . Eag
Boreas of Health
County Medical Society
Ladies’ Relief Committee
Chicago Methodists
Charity
Findley
United Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal
8. Hamilton
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Gaesapes
Fohne Town
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Smithfield Street
St John's Church
Camia
Mary
Se Paul's Cathedral
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Saltsburg
Pittaburg
Kiskiminitas
Allegheny River
Conemaugh
South Fork
Stony Creek
Conemauch
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Iprom
PROM
Gamorla Gist
Jeanna Ee Wee
Switompany
Wiese
Woodvale
Undertakers
To-Tay
Joanstowr
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Digina
Wateruiaun Uniece
Indianapelis
Springfield
U. Eee
Uniemi Line
Central Trades Union
Art van Aa Wert
Lake Bohoot
Pepita Ital School
Alle-Foartee Ward School
Alle
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Aheney
Liond
Beakirk
N.Y
Zanesville
Eet B. Jr
Council
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I. Brown
Tee Haven Mich
Engine Co
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Charleston Star
Charleston
W. Va
EL Bogs Sharleaton
Pastor Taylor & Dea Tae
Walker, Sewleney
Citizens of
Wellsville
St. Peter's and Paul's
B. Pa
Len Han
Rochester
N. Y
Her. H. Webendorfer
New York
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Allesionary Society
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German National Bank
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Lansing
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Oakmont
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Orrville
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Robinson Township
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Marine City
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Washington
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G. W. Scumter
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
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Firth ‘Avenue
P.C.C. Co. Cor
Penn Avenue
Franenheim & Vilsack
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
Jondente & Co
Ges. H. Bennett & Bro
Pohra Ave
Wood St
Horse & Co
Silver Lake
India
Pongee Silks
Sontache
Directoire
Ethan Mma
Biber
Easton
Horne
Sarah Silks
Soc
Black Sik
Black
Silka
Sarah
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Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Jonnhtows
Jana M
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