Governor Beaver Proposes Banks Fund for Johnstown Relief
Governor Beaver unveils a plan to raise over a million dollars for Johnstown flood relief by borrowing from Philadelphia banks with no interest. The next Legislature would reimburse the lenders, while a relief commission led by Mayor Fitler and aided by Philadelphia and Pittsburgh officials distributes aid and oversees sanitary work.
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Beaver
Johnstown
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Fitler
Commission For the Relief of
Lafayette Hotel
Hart
Commission
Hastings
Mayor Fitler
Edwin H. Fitler
Pennsylvania
Conemaugh
West Branch
Cameron
Ogden
Aaronsburg
Wilhelm
Bankro
Townsend
Cambria Iron Company
Dr Benjamin Lee Called to Harrisburg by Governor
From Johns town June 13 Dr Benjamin Lee secretary of the State Board of Health left for Harrisburg at the governor s request. Reporters quote Dr Lee as head of disinfection sanitation and public health advisory in the Conewago valley and along nearby rivers. General Hastings confirms the trip but does not know the reason.
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Beaver
Holief
Conemaugh Valley
State Board of Health
Hastings
Douglas
Johnstown
Benjamin Lee
Harrisburg
Goff
Lee
Conemaugh
Dr. Lee
Susquehanna Valley
General Hastings
Bodies Found Yesterday in Johnstown Morgues
An official list details the dead brought to Johnstown morgues. Names include Mrs. Alice Jones, Mrs. William Layton, Mrs. D. A. McHugh, and several unidentified women aged 16 to 45. Frank Young and Aurelia Alexander are among the identified, with one body found in a church vestibule amid mud and a board crossing the area. A bystander briefly touched a dead arm, then recovered from the shock.
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Jounxstons
First Ward
Alice Jones
William Layton
D. A. McHugh
Fourth Ward
Andrew Guard
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frank Young
Johnstown
Aurelia Alexander
Medum Meyers
Frances Meyers
Mise Della Davis
Frank E. Statler
Statler
Helrerichs
Good Citizens Turn Thieves in Trains Detective Work
June 13 report from JouNsTown describes John H. Mason and J. B. Shelly of Train's Detective Agency in Philadelphia, aiding Mayor Fitler and General Hastings to reorganize the police. A station house is set, imposters arrested, warrants issued to search homes for wreck thefts, and crews pursued. Watches and jewelry recovered at Booth & Flinn camp.
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JouNsTown
John H. Mason
J. B. Shelly
Train
Philadelphia
General Hastings
Fitler
Booth & Flinn
Riot threat at Johnstown camp over wages and board
In Johnstown on June 13 a crowd of Hungarian and Italian workers demanded higher wages or board inclusion after a contractor refused. They were driven from the camp, returned with revolvers and clubs, and two regiments sent by General Wiley restored order. The foreign group appeared to fear the military presence.
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Johnstown
Johnetown
Wiley
Morton
Buffalo Bill Benefit Concert Aids Conemaugh Victims
Paris reports Buffalo Bill presented a benefit show for Conemaugh Valley catastrophe sufferers despite a cab drivers strike. Attendees included the Prince and Princess of Wales with their child Prince Albert Victor and Princess Louise Victoria, Mr. Whitelaw Reid, Mrs. L P Morton, and many American colonists. The event raised 3000 dollars for relief.
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Paris
Buffalo Bill
Conemaugh Valley
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince Albert Victor
O, Louise
Victoria
Whitelaw Reid
United States
L. P. Morton
Morton
Extra Legislative Session Urged to Aid Johnstown Relief
Dr McCullough urges an immediate extra session to approve a $1,000,000 loan for Johnstown relief and avoid border raid and riot claim conflicts. He argues the move would prevent future payback battles and secure needed funds unencumbered by logrolling. Senator Newmyer and others weigh in as the call for a special session grows.
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Allegheny County
Commonwealth
Beaver
Johnstown
Allegheny
John C Aerey
Pattison
House of Representatives
Senate
Harrisburg
Cal
McCullough
Italian Madman Goes Machete Rampage at Detention Hospital
Zampanello Grojello, an Italian inmate at the detention hospital, went berserk attacking staff and breaking a door with scissor blades. Four officers led by Patrolman Henry Bell battled him. Bell was wounded near the left ear but subdued the maniac. Attendants and Superintendent Todd were also injured. all wounded are expected to recover.
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Cmicaco
Zampanello Grojello
Harry Ferguson
Ferguson
Superintendent Todd
Todd
Hosital
Dearborn Avenue
Henry Bell
Bell
Liverpool Jack Abducts Men For Slavery Trial
New York reports John Fitzpatrick known as Liverpool Jack arrested for abducting John Moran and committed to the Tombs. David Kennedy and Harry Toole, who sailed May 9 on City of Washington with 75 others bound to Progreso Mex, testified before a grand jury. Fathers recount deadly voyage, broken promises, and attempted desertion under threat. Kennedy and Toole later reached New York. two indictments issued against Liverpool Jack for abducting Kennedy and Toole. Six of the party reportedly died by their own actions amidst fever and harsh conditions.
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Ted
Dispatches
New York
John Fitzpatrick
John J. Moran
Progreso A
Liverpool Jack
Kennedy
Toole
Eanedy and Toole
Reso
Moran
Desperun
Ex-Postmaster Charged With Robbing the Mails in Greenfield Center
Saratoga June 13. Alexander Lawton ex-Postmaster at Greenfield Center in this county was arrested here on a charge of robbing the mails while in office. Post Office Inspector John Reilly led the case with support from Inspector Bailly. A $20 registered letter sent from Greenfield vanished and other evidence exists. Lawton posted bail for a further hearing before the US Commissioner.
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Saratoga
Alexander
Lawton
Greenfield Center
Post Office
John Reilly
Bailly
Greenfield
Sullivan’s Friends Decry Persecution in Sullivan Case
Rev Father Dorney denounces arrest as persecution and expresses unwavering faith in Alexander Sullivan’s innocence. Grand jury continues secret probe amid resistance to extradition of Maroney and McDonald from New York. Dorney says authorities have prejudged Sullivan and pressured witnesses to incriminate him.
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Alexander Sullivan
Father Dorney
Maroney
McDonald
New York
Cuicano
Sullivan
Scrutiny in Cronin Case Deepens with Sullivan Focus
Chicago cronin case shifts from murder inquiry to whether charges target Alexander Sullivan. Father Deets and Father Dorney denounce factional motives while Pinkerton criticizes Clan na Gael influence. Grand jury secrecy upheld as witnesses like Mrs Conklin testify about the crime and McDonald description.
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Dr. Cronin
Ale
Witnesses Testify in Cronin Murder Probe as Court Hears Details
Forenoon sessions reveal testimony from Pat Di, Carlson, and the Maroney case linking suspects. Willi ams and John J. Maroney are under scrutiny with Chief Hub and Capt. Schuettler providingInvestigation updates as Governor Hill’s rejection of surrender hinges on indictments. The grand jury is pressed to issue a report on Maroney and McDonald’s alleged complicity.
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Cronin
Woodruff
Conklin
Dr. Cronin
Pat di
Nowise
Carlson
Death Co
Oniongs
Chicago
Governor Hill
New York
John J. Maroney
Charles McDonald
Maroney
McDonald
Luke Dillon
Seall Grand Jury
Extradition Fight Over Maroney and McDonald Continues
June 13 dispatch reports Maroney and McDonald in the Tombs awaiting court action. Ed Rowe and Thomas Mennehy petitioned for habeas corpus. Neuberger and others press for production. Governor Hill denies extradition without indictment. rumors of Clan na Gael actions and possible new arrests swirl as investigations expand.
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Dispatch
New York
Maroney
McDonald
Rudolph Fitzpatrick
Edward J. Rowe
Neuberger
Henry J. Bradley
Ed J. Rowe
Andrews
Hilla
Albany
Albany St
Hill
Fifer
Ilinois
John J. Maroney
Charles McDonald
Cronin
Clan-na-Gael
Ore
Philadelphia
Chicago
Chandler E Chandler Secures Republican Senate Nomination in New Hampshire
Special telegram reports William E. Chandler winning the New Hampshire Republican nomination for the U S Senate after a stormy caucus with charges of vote buying. The effort to make the vote unanimous failed. Chandler defended his record and denied using funds to secure the nomination.
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William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Chandler
Concorp
N. H
United States Senate
Cyrus Halloway
Manchester
William E
National Treasury
Concorde
Illiam E. Chandier
Charles Corning
Ae Chandler
Austin ¥. Pike
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Uwising
Shadowed Figures Move Across Cities in Maelstrom of Suspicions
Chicago reports Chief Hubbard says Thomas Desmond an Irish Nationalist is located in San Francisco and ready to be arrested, after eluding New York detectives. Desmond registered at McCoy's Hotel on April 16 and met repeatedly with a man believed to be Maroney, now under arrest in New York. Meanwhile Kansas City police monitor Michael Boland as grand jury action looms.
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Deets
Father Dorney
Alexander Sullivan
Talore Sullivan
St. Gabriel's
Chicago
W. A. Pinkerton
New York City
Hubbard
Mr. Pinkerton
Clan-na-Gael
Pinkerton
Chcaco
Thomas Desmond
San Francisco
Cronin
New York
Desmond
McCoy’s
Melville
Maroney
Kansas City
Michael Boland
Boland
Warrant Issued After Alleged Ribs Kicking Incident
The Albion Ho prosecutor reported a warrant issued yesterday at the request of a bootblack named Joseph Newell. The complaint, filed before Alderman O, alleges the defendant kicked Newell in the ribs, prompting the action.
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Joseph Newell
Albion Ho
Ingenious Defense Unfolds in Saloon Murder Trial
James Meyers testifies in Judge Shepard's court along with Ronald and Andrew Tesley for the murder of Alex Gabrielson. Meyers admits firing the revolver, claiming accidental discharge while intending to shoot rabbits for food after deserting from the army. prosecutors say a party member fired the fatal shot.
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James Meyers
Shepard
Ronald
Andrew Tesley
Alex Gabrielson
Gabrielson
Meyers
State
Neeley
Andrew
Prominent Irishman Patrick Ward Ends Life in Indianapolis
Patrick A. Ward, 62, a leading Irish resident of Indianapolis for 25 years, committed suicide tonight amid business losses and declining spirits. He had shown depression and occasional threats of self harm, with family and friends aware of his despondent mood as he drank from a bottle during a meal.
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Indianapolis
Patrick A. Ward
Presbyterian Headquarters Established in O'Neill and Philadelphia
June 11 report states the Presbyterian Church has established headquarters on Main Street. Rev. Dr. David J. Beale is in O'Neill and Wharton in Philadelphia has been assigned to oversee the Philadelphia area.
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Presbyterian
Esiabditehed
Jounstons
Mainee
David J. Beale
O'Neill
Philadel Sena
Eae Ait Cae Ee Wharton
Philadelphia
Seccseds
Hiss
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Williamsport
James A. Reaver
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Thomas B. Wanamaker
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Committee of One Hundred
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