Relief Efforts Advance as Johnstown Faces Food Shortage
Colonel J L Spangler arrived in Pittsburg to coordinate a conference with the Citizens' Relief Committee. The army plans to deliver about 20 thousand rations daily, with tickets required for distribution. At Duquesne Depot, volunteers sorted provisions including bread, canned goods, and onions for shipment to Johnstown amid the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Spangler
Pittsburg
Spangler
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Colonel Hill
Coleonel Spangler
Citizens’ Committee
Menieu Eiinse
Wants Him at Home Scott Pressured to Leave Johns Town Role
Pittsburgh friends urge James B. Scott to depart Johnston town and relinquish state control of affairs. Telegrams accuse General Hastings of mishandling governance while Scott’s leadership is praised, and local business circles fear a worsening situation if he stays to offer further guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Scott
Johnstown
Pittsburg
General Hastings
Secona
Scott
Eseenescates
A. Keey
Aid for Johnstown Refugees Keeps Going at Headquarters
The Ladies Relief Society continues distributing clothing to 27 women 50 children and 1 man from the disaster city. Over 1690 pieces were issued as double outfits, aided by about 50 donors and a $100 grant from the U S Council No 8. Soversigns of Industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Relief Society
New York
U.S. Council
Soversigns
Federal Street
Allegheny
A Kornblum
Fifth Avenue Optician
Et Westh Pa
Bareas
M. Miller
Ies
F. M. Brown
Union
Daniel M. Lohr
Eetia Ieee A Gennreet
Moriatt
Elizabeth Vaughan
Edith
Beaver Falls
Liewelyn _ wans
Maple Avenue
Woodvale
Chicago
James Brown
Canemaugh
Sewickley
Martin Fox
Portage Street
Conemaugh
Mary Sinckford
Eaoma Miller
Lidie Misckford
Sidney Street
S. S
Sadie Deans
Locust Street
Dobnstown
Sanitary concerns prompt lime and disinfectant shipments
Doctors warn of potential epidemic risk amid widespread use of lime and disinfectants. State Board of Health reports large shipments to Conemaugh Valley and Indiana, Westmoreland, New Florence, and Bolivar. Patrol boats scour rivers near the state line while carcasses are burned to curb disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Board of Health
J. R. Thompson
Department of the State Board of Health
Chamber of Commerce
Thompson
Nineveh
Indiana County
Westmoreland County
New Florence
Bolivar
Body of Juvenile Found in Allegheny River
The body of a boy about eight years old was recovered from the Allegheny River below Sixth Street late last night. It shows little decomposition and may not be the Johns town flood victim. The child has light hair and a fair face, wearing a black and white dress with a red and black flannel skirt, black stockings and shoes. A second body found in the Ohio River at Emeworth, months old, is to be handled by James Lowrie, an Allegheny undertaker, who is in charge due to decomposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Benny Poe
Rau
Chamber of Commerce
John A. Logan, Jr
Youngstown
Ward Smith
H. K. Smith
Eee Q
Young Mens Tariff Club
A. E. Grail
W.H. Bort
J. G. Bennett
J.B. Her
Zug
Hazelwood
Buasa
Siads
Allegheny River
Sixth Street
Ohio River
Emeworth
James Lowrie
Allegheny
C. S. Laughtner
John Schroeffel
Frank ‘Aniseon
Miller
L. Kieminger
K Rei Jose Ee Marke
Sonepe
Conn Elkier
Simon Queen
St. Anthony's
Ransveree
Woman Seeks Baby From Johnstown Debris Letter
A letter dated June 1 from Sundale signed Lou E. Moorhead asks Postmaster Larkin to place the baby found in water with her, claiming a wish to adopt. The note refers to the infant said to be from the Johnstown wreck debris days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
Busdale
Mr. J. B. Larkin
King Sim
Lou E. Moorhead
Sundale
Lov E. Moonman
Babs
Johnstown
Lutheran General Synod Opens in Allegheny Church
The thirty fourth biennial General Synod of the Lutheran Church began a eight day session at Trinity Lutheran Church Allegheny with large attendance. Delegates heard Rev Dr Ort preach a sermon defining Lutheran fundamentals and a program outlined for education missions church extension and publishing committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Synod of the Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Brockton Avenue
Allegheny
Ort
Christ
J. H. Goethiples
Evan- Man
D. D.gelical Church
J. G. Morrs
Lutherville
Mr. Morris
Synod
Lutheran Church
G. Goettman
Aan
Uhim
V. J. A. Clutz
D. D
Ion
Midland College
Kan
Per. S.A. Ort
D.D
Louisville
Gettysba
F Easton
Presel J
Pos Hart Egoy End Cheawu
Pennsylvania
Grand Army helps Adam Weaver and his family after ruinous incident
A Comrade fixed up the Weaver family from Johns town carriage factory. Adam Weaver and his wife and ten children were saved except their eldest daughter aged 19 who suffered severe injuries. They were brought to the city and cared for yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Weaver
A&r Johnstown
Yester
Local donors push fund past half million mark
Treasurer Thompson reports donations received yesterday swell the total to over 500000. Contributions come from individuals and organizations across Pennsylvania New York Ohio and Illinois including Beaver City University of Cincinnati Board of Trade Toledo and various church groups and employe associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
William Dodds
Annie Pencakes FS Company
Wee York
Pil
Clusens
Brookville
Sjurkon Pallen.y
Psirem Gasettz
Broomville
Aba
Scien
Clarksburg
Salt
Lake Ty
Puitedslenger & i Canfield
Tionesta
Porterville
Mt. Leigh
Parner
Leman
Boon Ben. Lake
Concordia
St. Becuan
Pargeteth Parnet Hope
Brow & Mapist Church
Sewsk
Nedite & Co
Atok
Pitta
George
Williamstown
Penamebine
Siena
Saines Ness
Pees Board of Trade
Toledo
Bra N. Y
Parkesburg
Tekman M. Atehl
Rock- Dinsmore ' Kasiondike
Ford
Lows
Mt Nai
Castile
N.Y
Citizens of
Frankfort
Cincinnati
Beaver
Bees Walker, Dunlevy & Co
Jos
Colorsine
Zina Steel Company
Standard Iron Company
Ciireng of
Greenville
Racine
Wis
Homer
Anex Om Galt
Board of Trade
Indian- Puphls
Riverside School
E. E. Hope
Kate Rauh
Thomas Lepp
Calegan
Presbyterian Church
Cadiz
Callensberg
J. T
Union Fire Company
Stanton
A. Teuton Tonia Tnanrance Co
Tidionte
Cook
N.Y. Universalist
Elith
Uantsoetation Peoria
Bellefield School Funds Collected For Public Aid
Miss M A Hunter of the Bellefield school handed Secretary Reisfar of the Central Board rooms 82271 for the public school fund. The entertainment proceeds netted 122 and were donated to aid the Johnstown relief effort. The overall fund totals 2682 63 with debates over distribution to needy teachers and the General Relief Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hunter
Bellefield School
Reisfar
Central Board Rooms
Ublic
Johnstown
General Relief Committee
Wisoray
A. Hunter
Ieee Sock & Project
St Anthony’s Day draws thousands to Mollinger church
Hundreds of invalids from across the United States flock to Rev Father Mollinger’s church on Troy Hill Allegheny for St Anthony’s Day faith cures. Reported miracles include Mrs Katie Stinger of Danville regaining speech and hearing after prayer and a paralytic child improving in her mother’s arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mollinger
Troy Hill
Allegheny
St. Anthony
Paenerh
Beauaif
Kansas
Georgia
New York
Rhode Island
Johnstown
Altoona
St. Anthony's
Katie Stinger
Danville
Mra. Stinger
Ex-Mayor Dick Raises Diphtheria Fears in Johnstown
From Cambria City to Johnstown valley ex mayor Dick voices grave concerns about disease. He disputes sanitary corps reports saying diphtheria and typhoid fever are present and warns of an epidemic if germs are not suppressed. He recalls past deaths and funeral trains to Sandy Cemetery as evidence of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Sanitary Corps
Cambria City
Cambria
Filea
Johnstown Tribune
Sam
Howes
Sandy Cemetery
McSwwigan
Bodies Found in Johnstown City Bureau List Five Victims
At the new Johnstown information bureau five bodies were recovered, all women, awaiting identification. Descriptions include a range of dresses, hair colors, and accessories. Ten bodies were reported in total as of yesterday, with few men working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Bureau of Information
Hastings
Milville
Mother Hubbard
Cate
Mocswigan
Major Marshalltown Blaze Destroys Grinnell Block
A large fire swept Grinnell’s principal business district, starting in Treat & Co.'s elevator and driven by wind from Marshalltown and Brooklyn. Forty one buildings damaged or destroyed, including Treat & Co. elevator, city hall, restaurants, shops, and offices. estimated losses around 10,000 dollars, with most properties only partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Grinnell
Brooklyn
Cone
Treat & Co
A. A. Ytor & Co
Miles Artes
White Elephant
Mack's
Herald Office
Morrison, McIntosh & Co
Chamberlain
Keelock
Seaman's
the Merchants’ National
Harry Mitchell
eIntosh & Co
H. Anoctor
S. W. Bartlett
J. C. Johnson & Co
Metroitan
Bryce Williams & Schroop
Elmer É Hartlett
S Linery
Buck & Thomas
Hingdon
Romer Bros
A. x Heald
N. D. Soper
Jenkins
Harness
Fastman
Nelson & Powell
Peers
General Hastings Directs Systematic Cleanup Effort in Johnstown
General Hastings today organized a five district cleanup plan in Johnstown with 700 workers led by Mr. Coburn at the debris head of the bridge. Wages are set at 13 dollars for tractor workers and 2 dollars for skilled laborers. A stretcher corps will remove bodies and valuables, and deputy sheriffs are dismissed as municipal governments take over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Committee
Beaver
General Hastings
Johnstown
Citizens Committee
Coto Mill
Com
Hastings
Johstonn
Cambria City
Douglass
Hartimore and Ohio Railroad
Haatin Dis
Hertysicus
Bedford street hospital staff treat five injury cases
Jones Tews reports on June 12 that Bedford street hospital staff treated five cases, either at the hospital or at patients' homes, noting injuries were varied and generally not of a serious nature.
Big Red Signs Offer Half Price Suits at P C C C Store
Corner Grant and Diamond displays show samples of men and boys suits at half price with tickets on each item. The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company advertises selling the entire stock immediately at half the normal price. Also promotes Old Sherry Port Riesling and fancy straw hats from Bennett & Co. for gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and Diamond Srs
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Valuable Box Sought by Chinese Embassy After Johnstown Flood
An advertisement in The Dispatch by Altoona Mayor Edmund H. Turner notes a canvas covered box four by two feet marked Consul General San Francisco swept from train No 8 and carried by the flood. Laing Ting Tsau at Frisco offers reward for return deposited at the mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund H. Turner
Altoona
Johnstown
San Francisco
Conea
Speer
Pitts
Pia
Meeting of Johnstown Women Urges Sanitary Housekeeping
A call by visiting women physicians and the State Board of Health requests all Johnstown women to meet at Judge Flannigan's residence tomorrow at 10:30 for organized sanitary work. They will handle the labor themselves and seek facts about cases to aid the effort. The note also mentions Maud Conley Harkebile who vanished after the flood and asks for information to authorities or A Spangler. Jorden Soecenee. Thomas J. Stewart reports a $200 clerkly donation from Harrisburg for relief efforts. Morton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Relief Committee
Ivearn
Penneylvania Hali
Baltimore and
Ohio
F. i. Ms
J. B. Scott
Johnstown
State Board of Health
Children's Aid
Maud Conley Harkebile
A. Spangler
Jorden Soecenee
Thomas J. Stewart
G. A
Sta
Harrisburg
Non Alcoholic Summer Drinks Advertised
An ad lists beverages including Apollinaris water Wilhelot s Quelle water Cantrell Copbrane imported gin beer ale and club soda. Schuitz Renzienavsen Co at 100 and 102 Market St corner of First Ave offers telephone 677.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollinaris Water
Wilhelot’s Quelle
Cantrell & Cqopbrane
Schuitz, Renzienavsen & Co
Market St
Cor
First Ave
Summer Dress Goods Sale at Le Schondelmyer Co.
French satines marked down to 25 and 30 cents with a large selection of the best American satines. Choice patterns available. Le Schondelmyer and Co. at 68 and 70 Ohio Street, Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ArTutt, Schondelmyer & Co
Ohio St
Allegheny
DisPatcH Fund Receives Further Flood Relief Collections
The Dispatch Fund reports additional collections for flood victims raised yesterday. Treasurer William R Thompson tallies funds from union meetings and local offices, with totals noted for Johnstown sufferers and allied communities. A final grand total is listed as of June 12, with contributions from multiple branches totaling several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DisPaTcu Food Fund
William Rrnedown Thompson
Job Relief
William R. Thompson
Union No. 7
Johnstown
Ed Ho
Chicago Relief Fund Remainder Contested in Johnstown Transfer
Report claims the $11,000 Chicago relief fund left after the 1871 fire was to be diverted to Johnstown, but Charles J. Clarke says the fund cannot be redirected. Trustees already directed to pay interest to twin city charities, and diversion would harm their operations. The interest disbursed biannually totals $1,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johnstown
Garden City
Charles J. Clarke
Hon
Or Barr
Twin Cities
Clarke
Odd Fellows Report Heavy Losses From Johnstown Flood
Pittsburg Lodge officers A J Potter and A E B Means report Odd Fellows losses total 176 with 83 members 34 wives and 100 children from Conemaugh Alma Corona Morrellville and Cambria lodges. Three hundred members lost household goods and 255 houses. Appeal for aid goes to Burgess J C Young and trustees for relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Potter
A. EB. Means
Pittsburg Lodge
LO. O. F
Johnstown
Order of Oda
Conemaugh Lodge No
Agar
Alma
Cambria Lodge No
Aive & Children
Corona Lodge Mee
Morrellville Lodge No
Five Thousand Laborers In Jouxstown Work Countdown
William Flinn reveals plans to mobilize 5,000 workers at Jouxstown with 4,000 paid off today and most leaving town. Contractor McKnight pledges 1,000 at once and 2,000 by Saturday with Hungarian workers to fill gaps. Reports say 700 to 1,000 men may operate on the bridge project using steam engines and wreckage removal to advance work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouxstown
William Flinn
Hastings
Nae Tanda McKnight
York
Ene
Thava Ang
Satan
McLean
Imported Wines and Leading Brands Offered by RENZIEHAUSEN Co
The firm RENZIEHAUSEN & Co. advertises a wide range of wines including madeira and claret. The listing notes locations at 100 and 102 Market Street at the corner of First Avenue and provides a telephone reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhein
Telephone
Renziehausen & Co
Market St
Cor
First Ave
Perla del Fumar Cigars and Angostura Bitters Ad Reach Local Readers
An old advertisement touts Havana cigars labeled as best by Perla del Fumar and promotes Angostura Bitters for relief after wine. It also sells Ivory flour promising fine bread and urges patronage of local merchants Frauenheim and Vilsack at Nos. 95 and 97 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perla del Fumar
Havana
Key West
Paro Aye Whiskies For Sale By Bennett & Bro
Geo H Bennett and Co lists Paro Aye whiskies for sale at 135 First Avenue in the second door below Wood Street. The notice names the seller and location for the liquor sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Bennett & Bro
First Ave
Wood St
Provisions Carried From Struthers Area to Relief Citizens
A carload of bread butter cheese canned goods hams and dried meats totaling 2000 loaves left Struthers for relief efforts. It was a joint effort of Poland Struthers and the surrounding community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthre O
Johnown
Ted
Poland
Struthers
Lumber Cars for Johnstown and Flood Scammers Arrested
H B Nease notes 22 cars of lumber and shingles will go to J B Scott at Johnstown from Saginaw dealers. Huck Mournour and Jerry Lyons were arrested for posing as General Roles Committee collectors and took in 12 dollars. Cris Crow offered to keep a fire engine loan for Johnstown if the city provides its own protection. A statement lists prior subscriptions to the Conemaugh Valley Soldiers' Re voca Account through Etter Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Nease
Johnstown
Conemaugh Valley
Etter Post
Fan Pantech
Johnstown Death and Survivor Lists to Begin
Colonel Rogers reports 1800 dead or found survivors so far and estimates total victims will not exceed 2000. He plans with Mr. Clark to compile a combined directory listing registered survivors and identified bodies, starting Friday to create a master reception index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonnsstownss
Rogers
Clark
Johnstown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. Spangler
Are Now Supplying
Dell
MecCreery
Thos. R. Mann & Co
Mill Hall
Ham Jones
Citizens Relief Committee
Maxx & Co
Pittabarzers
Jephomown
Ladies' Relief Society
Tall
Biate
Lutheran Synod
Rome
B.A Fink
Bones
House of Publication
General Synod
United States
O’cloer
Eac H
Orphans Home
Board of Home Missions
Pastors Fond
Board of Church Extension
E Anniversary Publishing Society
Historical Society
Bonday
Anniversary Historical Society
Grand Army
Nacloua
St. Anthony’ S Shrine
Pather Mollinger
California Wines
Bennett & CO
J. G. Bennett & Co
A &Ta
Morton
the Dispatch Fund
Forburg
Clusens i Fiay Ville
Noy
aeDs
Agi
Hott
Agvs
Jone
Kivy
Odd Fellows
South Fork
Burgess
J. C. Young
J. P. Wilson
D. W. Luke
G. B. Stineman
J. C. Luke
M. D
Pittsburg Beer
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Lapres
India
Pongee Silks
PROM
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Sarah Silks
Sarah
Aale
Attas
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
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