Inquest Hears Coroner on Catastrophe Causes
Johnstown dispatch reports Coroner Dr. D. W. Evans stating the inquest on flood victims will take weeks with a resumed meeting to fix responsibility. He notes no verdict yet, but the South Fork Fishing Club may face damages and the public burying the dead consumes time. The piece describes muddy ruins, ongoing firefighting, and doctors battling disease in Kernville as relief efforts continue.
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Lawrence Hite
South Fork
Measles Epidemic and Flood Ravage Kernville Area
A Kernville town report details rising illnesses from measles bronchitis diphtheria pneumonia and rheumatism amid flood damage. Water surge debris and harsh conditions strain residents as Dr. Phillips treats two new cases and a carload of disinfectants arrives from Pittsburgh. Town security and funding debates surface over tin tag police pay as Sheriff Steineman notes deputies defended property during the disaster.
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Kernville
Pittsburg
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Cambria County
Remarkable but No Miracle Attributed to Church Flood
Jonuxstown reports the ten foot flood in St Mary’s Church did not destroy the statue of the Virgin. The statue stayed upright and largely intact, likely buoyant as water rose and fell, supporting a non supernatural explanation endorsed by Rev. Father Tahaney who rejected church power as a mirage.
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Mortons Wreck Bodies Hard to Identify in Johnstown
Johnstown June 11 report says wreck victims are almost unrecognizable to relatives. Clothing and jewelry aid identifications, with danger from moving putrid corpses through town. Proposals call for disinfectants and prepared burial procedures, valuables recorded, funeral services organized by competent parties.
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Moezrox
Horses Driven by Flood Reach Neighboring Towns
From Johnstown correspondent the flood mystery centers on horses found in Spangler and Daisytown later identified as Johnstown property. How the animals escaped the flood and reached distant locations remains a puzzling question.
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Miss Christman’s Body Found After Flood Tragedy
The body of Miss C. A. Christman, a foreign missionary from New Orleans, was found this afternoon after a flood wrecked the men on the fated day express. On her person were a draft for $375, a valuable gold watch, and a small amount of money.
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C. A. Christman
New Orleans
Chinaman from Altoona Plans Local Laundry Venture
A Chinese man from Altoona arrived in town this afternoon and, despite initial horror at the scene, says he will stay to open a laundry.
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Coroners Charge Sul livan with Clan-Na-Gael Assassin Plot
The Coroner's Jury accuses Alex Sul livan of involvement in a conspiracy with members of the Assassins Clan-Na-Gael. The report notes the charge could have been otherwise evaluated.
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Chronicle of Cronin murder verdict shocks Chicago
The coroner's jury in Crimin Cronin case returns that the death was violent and that Cronin was decoyed from North Clark street to the Carlson cottage in Lakeview where he was beaten and killed. The body is placed in a trunk and moved to Edgewater. a conspiracy involving members of secret societies is named. Prosecutors urge grand jury action against several named individuals and others suspected in the plot.
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Lakeview
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Trunk mystery and Cronin case detailed in Chicago
The report recounts Woodruff naming King and Fairburn as cronies in Cronin’s murder plot, with P. O. Sullivan as the third man. It covers the trunk disposal, jury deliberations, Sullivan’s arrest, and a forthcoming special grand jury, plus ties to Clan na Gael figures Maroney and McDonald and alleged correspondence about Cronin’s body.
Arrests in Cronin Case Hit Two Men in New York
Acting on Chicago police instructions Inspector Byrnes arrested John J. Maroney and Charles McDonald in New York on suspected complicity in the Cronin murder. They are held at police headquarters awaiting Chicago officers and papers. Maroney runs a dry goods business at 350 Canal Street and has been linked to Irish affairs and the Land League.
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Two More Men Arrested In Cronin Mystery
New York police say a second man was arrested on suspicion of being a key figure in the Cronin murder inquiry. One suspect, described as about 40, stocky, nervous and among those credited to the case, was quietly brought to headquarters by Detective McNaught. An additional detainee, described similarly, was locked up by Inspector Byrnes’ team to bolster the arrest list.
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Roofer Claims He Killed Cronin At City Station
A short ruddy man walked into the Twentieth Street police station in New York on June 11 and told the sergeant he was the Cronin murderer. He gave the name Bryan McLaughlin of West Fiftieth Street and said he was a roofer. He was locked up for the night. police deem him possibly insane.
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Ex Captain Schnack and Officer Wessler Travel for Evidence
Ex captain Michael J. Schnack and Officer John Wessler arrived on the Chicago express at noon and wait for a train to Hancock. They are believed to be traveling to obtain evidence in Cronin affairs, meock being Coughlin's former home.
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Furry Heist Saga Entangles Denver Avengers on Trail
A Denver telegraph recounts a Cleveland fur robbery of Benedict & Ruedy valued over 25 000. Furs burned near McKee's Rocks staged by Thomas Katy with links to Kid Munger and Blinky Morgan. Munger remains at large while Katy, later informer, drew police ire. Denver pursuit follows Katy as Avengers close in.
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Surprise Verdict in Cincinnati Police Court
The jury found Frank Rudolph a barkeeper guilty of violating the Gust er law last Bundy. The jury was out about half an hour and the defense moved for a new trial, which the court granted.
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General Hastings Plans For Johnstown Relief Start Tomorrow
General Hastings takes command in Johnstown as civilian relief networks transition to military control. He outlines contracting relief work, names likely contractors, and praises predecessor J. B. Scott while warning that recovery will be slow and uneven across a devastated city.
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Pittsburg
Relief committee canvasses funds for town rebuilds
At Citizens' Relief Committee headquarters Dictator Scott and Colonel Schoonmaker discussed using cash raised in New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg to rebuild homes and restart industry. They debated funds for relief versus rebuilding, noting $30 million figures and a $1 million state loan, with workmen to be reengaged and firms opening soon.
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German flood victim rebuts loss with resolve to work again
A Vine Street resident who lost everything in the flood reflects on his drastic change from $150 to $50,000 then back to $50, saying he is better off than when he arrived in this country and will seek work. At Adams Street relief station a wealthy couple's family once valued at six figures endures rain and homelessness.
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To Pay Workmen Doubts About Governor's Capacity to Continue Labors
Local board debates funding for ongoing public works as speculation grows about Governor's ability to sustain construction efforts. Officials cite contractual obligations while laborers await payment and project progress stalls.
Pittsburgh Pays Car Transported Johnstown Relief Funds
At 8 50 last night a car with 125000 dollars in silver gold and greenbacks was sent from the Baltimore and Ohio depot for Johnstown to pay laborers cleaning debris. The transfer ends Pittsburg control as the state adjutant general takes charge and Detectives guard the money on its mountain journey.
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Johnstown
Pittsburg
Department of Public Safety
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Sanitary Precautions In Jonestown Health Bulletin
The daily health bulletin notes no new hospital admissions and all patients as convalescent. Only two diphtheria cases exist. other illnesses include sore throat bronchial irritation and indigestion linked to injudicious eating and unusual fare with scarce vegetables and meat.
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