Engineering Experts Say the Dam Was Poorly Remade
The Engineering News will publish survey findings on the Johnstown dam reconstruction. The report suggests the foreman Pearson was not an engineer and describes a minimal, flawed rebuild with old material left in place, a covered culvert, and a leaky crest. It notes potential factors that could have averted disaster and questions who actually directed the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Engineering News
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Joan Heilly
Mr. Reilly
B. F. Raff
South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club
Ruff
Raff
Mr. Pearson
Allegheny City
Mrr. Pearson
Seathin
Ee Y & Co
Bull
Prairies
T. 8. Miller
M. E
Lidgerwood Manufacturing Company
Tree
Saredes Terentmore Heigst
Ciren the Sagin
Making Houses Habitabe A Big Task For Johnstown
The article notes the recovery mood taking hold among Johnstown residents as they confront the long process of making dwellings habitable again. It highlights persistent damage and the hope that improvements can be secured despite ongoing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johsstows
Jane
Johnstown
Bond Signers Named as Beaver Plan Moves Forward
The article lists signers including Attorney General Kirkpatrick and Secretary of the Commonwealth Stone at the capitol bond signing. State Treasurer Hart seeks legal assurance from the Attorney General before advancing state funds, with amendments to bond terms ensuring pro rata liability and triggers if the Legislature fails to appropriate. Governor Beaver plans a relief fund commission lineup and reportedly area H. Kemble may take on the $1,000,000 bond liability.
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Harrigburg
Beaver
Fitler
Philadelphia
A. Meontee
Wm. Lily
Mauch Chunk
Senator Delamater
Crawford
Rev
L. Fi
Meadville
Amuel
Rere
Gove
William Potter
Kirkpatrick
The
Commonwealth Stone
Thomas Potter
Alexander Krumbacher
J. P
Gobin
Capitol
Hart
Area H. Kemble
Surprising Need Noted in Johnstown Relief Effort
June 1 in Johnstown Quartermaster Baker led four men to survey needs. They logged 1,187 names with clothing in high demand and many families suffering, yet modestly seeking aid. Philadelphia grocers provided provisions and $2,800, with church stores unloading supplies for twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonestown
Quartermaster Baker
Johnstown
T.d. Oliver Ott
Aitackelphia
Pennsylvania
Works to Rebuild at Conemaugh if Concessions Granted
Superintendent Krebs says Gautier Works will rebuild at Conemaugh only if Portage street is granted by the borough. If not, the plant will relocate to the Cambria yards. Secretary McLain of Johnson Company estimates a $0,000 loss and notes the plan to build a premier street railway plant at Moxham.
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Jomxstrows
Krebs
Gautier Works
Conemaugh
Portage Street
Cambria
McLain
Johnson Company
Moxham
United States
Mexham
oLain
Pittsburg
Israel
Soldiers Put to Flight in Johnstown Jewel Heist Chase
After dusk in Johnstown Chief Hart spotted six National Guard members around a Main Street jewelry store window with watches and diamonds. He chased them with a mace, they fled, and the Chief pursued until breath failed.
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JoussTows
June
Hart
National Guard
Main Street
Sores
Dreamed It Would Happen During the Flood
A staff correspondent chronicles flood survivors experiences. Many dreamed of the disaster the first night, with sleep hard to find until exhaustion. A boy at Morrellville institute dreamt of the flood rush the night before, while others recalled wives of ministers and women clinging to a horse roof amid wreckage and debris.
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Vna Meneure
Jousstrow
Morrellville Institute
Treba Tern
Kernville
Morgues to be Abandoned in Jonestown
The morgues in Jonestown will be abandoned due to deteriorating bodies and difficult identifications. The Board of Health still issues bulletins warning of isolated cases, with limited identifications and scarce effects found on the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonestown
Board of Health
Old Anson Beaten In Ten Inning Struggle
Senators and Phillies even as Giants defeat Boston sluggers. National and American league results recap games from yesterday with standings and schedule notes across major teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgs One Run Finish in Congress Street Battle
A tightly fought Chicago game at Congress Street Grounds ends in a Pittsburgs 4 to 3 victory. Gumbert and Staley excel on the mound as late drama unfolds in extra innings with Beckley delivering key hits for Pittsburgh while Van Haltren makes stellar plays in center for Chicago.
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Chicago
Congress Street Grounds
Pittsburgs
Cook County
Jonahs
Gumbert
Staley
Chicagos
van Haltren
Smith
Carroll
Miller
Pittsburg
Beckley
Harrison Street Wall
Maul
Ryan
Anson
Burns
Pfeffer
Enehne
Congress Street
Kuehne
Carrol
Pop” Smith
Cleveland Tops With Seventh Inning Rally In Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on June 1 the Indians beat Cleveland in a seven inning game as Radford drew a bases on balls, timely hits by Tebeau and Zimmer produced three runs, and Glasscock fumbled to end the frame. Boyle pitched well until the late inning. McAleer made a clutch catch saving three runs off Denny's liner.
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Pittsburgs
Carroll
Nish
Pfeffer
Anson
Ryan
van Haltren
Beckley
Chicagos
Staley
Pop” Smith
Indianapolis
Radford
Tebeau
Zimmer
Glasscock
Cleveland
Boyle
O'Brien
McAleer
Denny
Giants and Red Sox Pitchers Face Off In Rain
In a soggy St George harbor game, Welch and Radbourne opposed Keefe and Clarkson as New York edged Boston 2 1 in earned runs. Brouthers drilled a homer and Connor notched a two base hit as seven safeties were produced in a pitchers battle. Washington later split a twin bill against Philadelphia with Irwin energizing the Phillies in coaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Giants
St. George
Welch
Radbourne
Keefe
Clarkson
Dy Ganzel
New Yorks
Cea Eed Moe Vans
Bostoma
Connor
Bacrifice
Hichardson
O'Rourke
Brouthers
Biolen
Whitney
Reig Bate
Balle
Radee
Harmin
Baltimore Cubs and St Louis Rally. King Dominates
Baltimore bats hit King hard but fail to solve Cunningham who throws steady work backed by solid defense. Farrell exits with injury in the seventh as St. Louis wins 7 to 4 with Haitman charged with two errors.
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Balttmore
King
Baltimore
Cunningham
Farrell
Baltivisores
E Ouin
B. Sasag Sane Saltese
St. Louis
Haitman
Athletics Top Cowboys In Tight Batting Battle
Philadelphia June 1 The Athletics won their fourth straight game from Kansas City this afternoon with timely hitting and sharp fielding. The Cowboys produced base hits but were hampered by clumsy fielding. Athletics pitchers Seward and McCarthy held Kansas to two runs.
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Washington
Tolay
Philadelphia
Arthur Irwin
Athlestics
Kansas Citys
Cowboys
Athletics
Kansas Brees
Wood
Krovey
Kansas
Seward
McCarthy
Cincinnati Defeats Columbus Amid Strong Hitting
June 11 report shows the Cincinnati nine defeating Columbus with a small hit total as Wiau pitched well for Cincinnati. Beard and Holliday starred in the field, while Columbus made several errors. Final score Cincinnati five, Columbus eight. Pitchers were Viau and Baldwin for Cincinnati.
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Columats
Cincinnatis
Columbus
Wiau
Ucincinnatis
Felding
Beard
Holliday
Obelnn
Columbnag
Base Hill
President Howell backs Wheeling club talent drive
The report notes President Howell supports investment in the Wheeling baseball club to attract talent. Miller, a lively McKeesport infielder, has signed with Wheeling amid teams like the Hamiltons and Cantons. Details mention earned runs and base hits with various teams and players in a chaotic box of figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
McKeesort
Wheeling Club
Iitter
Howell
Boxing Benefit for Johnstown Disaster at Madison Square Garden
A boxing tourney is planned at Madison Square Garden next Thursday to aid the Johnstown disaster sufferers. Volunteers include Jake Kilrain and L Sullivan with other listed participants such as Charley Uitchel Billy Dacey and Joar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
New York
Madison Square Garden
Donovan
Sheedy
Jake Kilrain
L. Sullivan
Charley Iuitchel
Jeck
Billy Dacey
Joar
Baseball Notes From the Meadville Tribune Republican
Somes enthusiasts clamoring for insights into baseball life. The Duquesnes of Pittsburgh have written for dates, with a table and plans for mid June. Allegheny County semiprofessional clubs are noted as part of the local scene.
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Suis
Beaver
Duquesnes
Pittsb
Moma
Allegheny Punty
Pittebare
Hiegheny
Meadville Tribune-Republican
Some lively racing Captain Browns Colts showing up in encouraging condition
In St Louis at Ramnera the first race results Irene over Mollies Last with 1-2. Girondos over The Elk. Del Rio Rey over Switzer. aus View over Taral. At Jerome Volunteer over Blush. Devotee over Gramercy. Reportar over Major Domo. Sluggard over Ben Harrison.
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Ramnera
St. Louis
Irene
Mollie's
Girondos
the Elk
del Rio Rey
Switzer
Aus View
Taral
Jerome
Volunteer
Blush
Devotee
Gramercy
Reportar
Major Domo
Sluggard
Ben Harrison
Races Continue Amid Threatening Weather in St Louis
Crowds witness track events as four racing days are planned for next week in St Louis. Notable results include Irene defeating Serenader by a half length in the first mile race, with Serenader finishing fourth, and Del Rio taking the Brewers' Stallion Stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Irene
McLaughlin
Mollie
Murphy
Fanchettell
Winchell
Serenader
Seaman
Gerondes
G. Covington
Whe Elk
Lucy P Si
Barnes
Pontoon
Bloana
Helena
Stovat
Governor
Decker
Jack Derby
Jack Werby
Oud
Wird
Stoval
Sant
Morphy
Good ‘Bye
Hollis
Bio Ray
Emperor of Norfolk
Tarasecon
St. Leger
Homan Phosolx
Harrleborg Parnee
Jonny Brott Fo] Sloan
Tinker Dieu
Mar Twain Uy
Ke Kinson
I Harkaway
Gaines
Tolahe
Adolin
Aiayor Noonan
J T
Frederica
Beth Brocekli
Eas
Jostett
Reporter and Major Domo duel in Jerome Park handicap
New Years, June 11 races at Jerome Park drew large crowds as Captain Sam Brown's Reporter edged Mr. Withers Major Domo by a hair in a 13 to 16 mile handicap at 106 pounds. Reporter’s backers claim he would have won with full whip, the pair set to meet again next Tuesday in the tidal stakes for 116 pounds with Diablo and Secephurus among entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Jerome ‘Park
Sam Brown
Withers
Major Dome
Major Domo
Captain Brown
Reporter
Diablo
Lont
Scephurus
Favardale
Taylor
Porter
Mr. Withers
Prince Royal
Belmont
Raceland
McClelland
Jerome Park Race Meet With Mixed Results
At Jerome Park the June heat and fair track produced a crowded program. Volunteer won the opening 8 mile Civil Service heat with a time around 2 minutes, while Girameray and Kemp land followed. Montague led in the third, and Bag Harrison and Flix James headlined the fourth. Entries included Carnot, Stonington, Falcon, Prince Howard, Taboo, Canteen, and Garrison among others with several horses listed and noted as doubtful.
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Jerome Park
Jsxzom
N. Y
Brown Charemian
Queen of
Lady Pu Aeho Eee
Turec Tere
Civil Service
Mucilage
Kempland
Giramerey
bin Letenesania
Prince Howard
Dunborne
Montague
Are Rock
Heporter
Sean
Ee Bag Harrison
Flix James
Flaramour
Corinth
Pueda Ot Bar
Harrison
Carnot Unds
Fred Bit
Fitzroy
Stonington
Lad Pilsfer Wereepee Sie
Kern
Senorita
Rcoma
Eien
Layerwick
Rehmont
Falcon
Charley Dreax
Turtones
Canteen
Acky Royal
Hosetta
Franty
Dirgto
Bagatelli
Mal
Swift
Inverwick
St. Valentine
Arab
Vinka Partes
Columbine
Smith Germanic
Aider
Gen ‘Ay
Fisco
Trifler
Guarantee
Village Maid
Bill Letcher
Garrison
Draldess
Omy Drew
Larchmont
National Lawn Tennis Opens Ladies Championship Play
The United States National Lawn Tennis Association begins the ladies singles and doubles tournament at Philadelphia grounds. Notable match: Miss G West vs Miss D Voorhees, Voorhees winning 6 4 in the third set. Various first round results listed with Voorhees advancing past several opponents.
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Philadelphia
United States
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
Philadelphia Cricket Grounds
G. West
D. D. Voorhees
Miss Voorhees
D. F. Butterfield
A. O. Smith
G. W. Hooseveit
Harris
A. H. Harris
L. D. Voorhees
Voorhees
Muller
Lee Ome
Bold Proposals From C J Hamlin Headlining to Miller and Sibley
Buffalo writer C J Hamlin issues a plucky set of ideas in a letter to the Chimes. He argues about public matters and discusses a stallion named Chimes and various mares, hinting at plans for autumn trotting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hamlin
Miller and Sibley
Buffalo
Public
Senate
Miller & Ley Fe
Racing Offer Sparks Stallion Debate in 19th Century Sale
In a frank set of terms a breeder proposes pairing a three year old colt and filly by Wad Ilies mst AM equal in age for a fair trot. He pledges to trott 1601 with rivals like Chimes and He ll e Hamlin, offering double harness trots and mile heats to settle who holds the best record.
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Wad Ilies
Phan
Hilemen
Bel
Hell Boy
Courteo
Brothera
Helle Hamlin
Harry Wilkes
Globe
Angouleme clash sparks government crackdown debate
In the Chamber of Deputies M Gellibert des Seguins denounced police violence at Angouleme while Interior Minister Constans defended official actions. He blamed paid agitators for riots and warned the government will deploy more police to prevent further disturbances as protests spread to Lyons and Correze.
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Paris
M. Gellibert Des Seguins
Chamber of Deputies
Angouleme
M. Constans
Interior
M. Gellibert Des See
Argouleme
J. Laur
M. Deroulde
M. Cuneo D'Ornano
M. Laur
M . Constans
Lyons
Correze
Marquis de Breteuil
M. Conatans
Can- Stans
Southside Welcomes New Hospital With Dedication Event
The 65,000 residents of the Southside celebrated a long awaited hospital opening on Lou Twenty-second Street. About 1,000 attendees heard dedicatory prayers and remarks from Dr. OC C Heramanarentnee and Rev. B. Wilburn. Clarence Burleigh opened with remarks, and many physicians and board members were listed as founders and staff for the facility and its medical team.
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Southside
Lou Twenty-second Street
OC. C. Heramanarentnee
B. Wilburn
Walton M. E. Gheroh
Clarence Burleigh
B. R Wild
M. Daf
K. Goering
W. J
F. E K. Gearing
den Thomas Sankey
J. K Duff
E. A. Mundorf
Digitors
F. K. Gearing
Thomas San J. D. Thomas
John Lewis
Joseph & Gamlpbell
Deeeta Holt
Gearts Stencel
Ker Frostereeeeere
James Voelker
Walter
Frederick Koeller
M. G. Frank
J. Et Duffel i Macthewe
Chaiborn
Dre. M. A. Arn- O'Connor
J._D. Fak
T. Heslotss
W. Walter Stengel
J .M. Duffana
Dra. A. Brewster
W. T. English
Wilkins
W. K
J.D. Cries
James Kirk
A. A He J.C. McQuiston
Joseph Suilly
J.T. Miller
W. L. Phillips
Dre. E. A. Wood
M. A. Arnbolt
W. N. Miller
W. K. Young
A. D. Brewster
Cleveland Again in 1892 Calvin Brice Likely Democratic Chair
A National Democratic Committee special session in New York on June 11 planned to name a new chairman after William H. Barnum's death. Calvin S. Brice is favored to lead. committee members present included S P Sheerin Indiana, C G Thomas Colorado, J J Richardson Iowa, and others. The group agreed Cleveland would be the 1902 nominee.
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Calvin S. Brice
National Democratic
New York
National Democratic Committee
William H. Barnum
Parlom DR
Fifth Avenue
Calvin S&s. Brice
P. Sheerin
Indiana
Charles G.thomas
Colorado
J. J. Richardson
Iowan
Henry D. McHenry
Kentucky
Arthur Sewall
Maine
A. P. Gorman
Maryland
John
Barbour
Virginia
0. M. Barnes
Michigan
A. M. Galloway
New Hampshire
Calvin
RK. E. Looney
Tennessee
Hiram Atkins
Vermont
California
Cleveland
Calvary Episcopal Choir Changes At Calvary
Calvary Episcopal Church reports a significant change in the choir personnel as Miss Killikelly resigns her organ duties. The vestry accepted the resignation and Prof. Carl Hatter is expected to succeed her temporarily or permanently, with protests noted from H P Smith and John L Garner. The duties were described as onerous and a factor in the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Episcopal Church
Killikelly
Piguednayds
Carl Hatter
Messrs
H. P. Smith
John L. Garner
Calvary
Revelations In Court On Sugar Refining Swindle Trial
In New York a trial reveals secret rooms and chutes at Prof Friend’s sugar refinery. Witnesses describe how raw sugar entered hidden chambers and was refined in a chain lightning process planned by Howard and the professor. Detailed accounts cover shipments, hidden storage, and the handling of refined sugar for stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite Dispatch
New York
Prof. Friend
Friend
William Howard
Brooklyn
Lawson N. Fuller
Henry C. Weidmeyer
Apgar & Co
Dey Street
Parson Howard
Havemeyer & Elder
Sixtieth Street
Howard
Jeremiah Callahan
Hamilton Avenue
Callahan
Howards and Halsteads
J. Friend
Robertson
Fac
The Soho Pond Reopens After Sewer Collapse
The Soho pond reaccumulated water after heavy rains caused a sewer masonry cave in once more. Repairs had begun but Monday night rains worsened the damage. The pond is now filled again and will need further work to allow the sewer to be cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soho
Coates Held on Charge of Surety of the Peace and Felonious Assault
Nettie Coates swore out the complaint alleging her husband William Coates assaulted her with a revolver and threatened to shoot. He was jailed yesterday to await trial at the court on charges of surety of the peace and felonious assault. 123 Third Avenue is listed in the affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coates
Nettie Coates
Third Avenue
Coates
The Choicest Cocoa Tin On Your Grocery List
A short promotional note urges readers to ask their grocer for a premium cocoa pound or half-pound tin ideal for breakfast or dinner after seaside or bath activities. It emphasizes quality and convenience.
Blooker's Dutch Cocoa Price and Purity Claim
The advertisement states Blooker's Dutch Cocoa costs one dollar per pound and sells itself as superior due to being absolutely pure and made from the ripest and choicest cocoa beans.
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Eldredge
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SEA Girt
N. J
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Edwin Lippincott
Colonnade Hotel
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Sea View
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Stockton Hotel
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