Johnstown Relief Efforts Coordinate Food and Clothing
Citizens and state officials meet at headquarters to streamline distribution of meals and clothing for thousands, with Colonel Spangler taking control of the commissary. The Ladies' Relief Committee reports 1440 clothing pieces issued, while passes to Johnstown are halted and laborers are redirected to aid as supplies arrive. Dictator Scott returns, praising progress and indicating smooth operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spangler
Citizens’ Relief Committee
McCreery
Marvin, Miller
D. Robinson
Frick and Dilworth
Hill
Citizens' Committee
Johnstown
J. Morton Hall
Alice
Voyage of Mayflower skiffs through wrecked rivers to tell of search
Frank Bailey describes a long river journey from Johnstown to Bolivar along the Conemaugh and Kiskiminetas. Debris, including pianos and rail segments, lined the banks as salvagers worked amid strong currents and rain. The party capsized briefly near the trestle but survived and found locals curious and well informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Bridge
Messie
Phillips
Iron City
Lew Clark
Austin
Frank Bailey
Conemaugh
Johnstown
Kiskiminetas
Biniree
Bolivar
Sian
Firemen Return From Johnstown After Week Of Work
Sixteen city firemen came home from Johnstown where they battled fires at the bridge and cleared debris. Five other laborers arrived with reports of unrest over pay and conditions. The Italian laborers, driven out by soldiers, returned to the city. District Attorney Frozine suggested the military stay on, and Maggie Sullivan reported a family lost in the flood. Local transport firms offered free service to aid relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
James B. Scott
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Oll
Siena
Remy
Mr. Scott
Reuben Miller
Marvin
Ames B. Scott
Kiskiminotas
Ely
Allegheny River
Tim
Grest
Florence
Lew Clark
Boble Jones
Kanhocune Pil
Charlotte Cushman
Miss Cushman
Irvin Bulledgs
West Virginia
Canton
Frozine
Warren County
Union
Ent
Ings
Ting
Maggie Sullivan
Murphy
Brunswick
Michael
Hantsville
Excelsior Express
Cab Compan
Knights of Pythias Sufferers Fund Meeting Recaps Local Efforts
A county lodge gathering of Fort Duquesne No. 260 and related lodges met to plan fundraising for Johnstown sufferers. Eighteen lodges represented by 48 delegates discussed forwarding Soma stons to G K O and George Hawkes for distribution. Some lodges had yet to decide on donations and the group prepared to coordinate with the Johnstown committee on receipts and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Johnstown
Fort Duquesne
P. C
Ieee Ce
Pat Somastons
George Hawkes
G. K
Kot
Ladies of the G A R to Meet and Plan Relief
The ladies of the G A R held a committee meeting called by Department President Mrs Carrie V Sherriff. The gathering includes presidents of all circles in Pittsburg and Allegheny and will occur tomorrow afternoon at the old University Building corner Grant and Diamond streets. Funds or clothing relief items may be collected by Mrs Sherriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spangier
Citzens’ Committee
Sander
Geasesan Morce
Booth & Flinn
Beaver
Mid
Haltimore
McDonald
Steinto Amenor
Sumas Bie
Knight
M’donald
Pittsburg
Mr. Flinn
Jemaintown Con
Hastings
Allegheny
Carrie V. Sherriff
University Building
Grant
Diamond St
C. . Sherriff
Bissell
Jos. D. Weeks
Weeks
Palmer Telegr
Thas
Ecce
Z. Wainwright Co
Brewers
W. C. T. Unions
U. P
H. C. Campbell
Leaks
Kennedy
Porter
Ninth Presbyterian Church
Suseeay
Palmer
Wilkesbarre
Fatal blaze at Coleman refinery injures three
A benzine still explosion at Bear Creek Refining Company near Coleman station injures foreman Solin Kirkpatrick and stillman Gus Jack fatally, with a boy, Charles Dun, seriously burned. Firefighters from Engine Company No. 1 extinguish the blaze. coroner's inquest set for the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Station
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Bear Creek Refining Company
Allegheny River
Gus Jack
Charles Dun
Coleman
West Penn Hospital
Hosital
Jer Ant Engine Company
Allegheny Valley
McDowell
Appeals in Mellon Morrison property valuation case before Common Pleas
Judge Collier and Judge Slagle hear A W Mellon appeal in Common Pleas No 1 challenging city assessment on Morrison property at Twelfth Street and Morrison front foot value. Evidence shows neighborhood frontage values vary from $550 to $500 per foot east of Eleventh Street with sales nearby higher than assessed. Original valuation $52 100 reduced on appeal to $2 000 with frontage adjustment at the last hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Assessors
Collier and
Slagle
Common Pleas
A. W. Meilon
Morrison
Twe Liberty Sets Eink and Buildings
Eleventh Street
Excelsior Stables
Stevenson Alley
Twelfth Street
Twelfth
Aes
Mel
Ies
Neice Im
Mellon
Alfred O'Donnell
Thomas D. Carnahan
Mellon Ey
Ee Ae
Poucattocht Steels Graw Rotief
Reheme
Lawn fete at Hoy J W Pearce raises funds for church
A lawn fete on Fortieth street last night benefited Butler Street M E Church organ fund. About 200 Chinese lanterns lit the grounds while guests enjoyed a pleasant evening. farewell to Mr and Mrs Craft and daughter Miss Emily before their Europe trip. An Episcopal Orphan Home festival is planned for Fortieth street with afternoon and evening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy
J. W. Pearce
Fortieth Street
Butler Street
M. E
John Robinson
Samuel Hay
F. A. Williama
Mhannon
Marqu
Ivon
Ben Potthe Gan Fond
Craft
Emily
Europe
Episcopalian Orphan Home
Residents Rely on Spring and Well Water in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville residents use spring and well water for cooking and drinking sourced from pumps and nearby Garrison and old car stables. The Citizens' Tract ion has boarded up around the pump and opened it to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Traction
Band-goer’s nessagee ae 1 $20 theft at Carson street store
Mrs. T C Morgan of 3225 Carson street left her store to hear a passing band on Wednesday evening. In her absence thieves entered the shop and stole about $20 worth of goods. Police were notified and one James Stevens has been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Morgan
Carson Street
James Stevens
Municipal Hospital Bondy Pest House Capacity
The pest house on the hill above Twenty eighth street is fit for occupancy should an epidemic arise due to used water. It will hold about 200 patients if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty Eighth Street
Golden Charity Receipts Reported for Johnstown Relief Fund
A long list details money received yesterday by William Thompson as treasurer from numerous towns churches and individuals for the Johnstown Relief Fund. Names and places include Kokomo Glenshaw New Castle Detroit Enon Valley Troy Madison Birmingham and many others with total receipts per contributors ranging from cents to dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
Johnstown Relief Fund
Johnstown Disaster Relief Appeals and Local News
The Singer Manufacturing Company donated 2.00 to W C Lewis treasurer of the Johnstown relief committee and the employer gave 500. Subscriptions for Johnstown totaled 103.68 with 1269. The New Brunswick Hosiery Company sent underwear for flood victims. The relief headquarters remain open dispensing provisions daily as the fund grows. A body found near Phillisy Island is identified with difficulty. A meeting of Heptasophs is planned tonight at 8 in A R hall. An inquiry into Mrs Kunz and her five drowned children continues. the sole survivor is with the Home for the Friendless in Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Manufacturing Company
W. C. Lewis
Johnstown
J. B. McCalley
A Bigley
Miles
E. ©. Duddy
C. IL. McDonald
Bakerstown Presbyterian Church
N. C. U. A. M. Relief Committee
New Brunswick Hisiery Company
New Brunswick
N. J
Oriee
Relief Committee
Trict
State Board of Health
Ohio River
State Line
Phillisy Island
A.R. Hall
Fourth Avenue
J. Bee, Schmohl
Point Chester
N. Y
Bernhardt Kunz
The Dentists Call For Relief Fund Contributions
Dentists in two cities distributed 6000 circulars to the dental profession and product makers urging contributions to a relief fund for dentists flooded by a disaster. Donations may be sent to Lee S. Treasurer, Sixth Street, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ens
Lee S&s
Sixth Street
Pittsbore
County Democracy Picnic Promises Games and Dance
A Johnstown gentleman urges donations to aid sufferers via W. Lew in Johnstown as the County Democracy hosts a gala picnic tomorrow at Ross GPR BR. The event features baseball, football, sack races, dancing and other activities to lift spirits and provide relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Gpr. BR
Prohibitionist Meetings as Amendment Battle Rises
Activists on both sides of the liquor amendment hold targeted sessions and plan campaigning tactics ahead of next Tuesday's vote. The liquor dealers claim solid support while temperance groups mobilize counties and lawmakers to enforce anti-sale measures on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campaign Liquor Dealers’ Committee
Troy Hill Pilgrims Scenes at Father Mollinger’s Church
Thousands from Pittsburg and Allegheny gathered on Troy Hill Allegheny at the shrine to Saint Anthony in the church of the Most Holy Name. The crowds included many disabled and ill people seeking healing on Saint Anthony’s Day observed in Lisbon and Allegheny City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mollinger
Troy Hill
Lisbon
Portugal
Allegheny City
Pittsburg
Allegheny
United States
Church of the Most Holy Name
Anthony
Worthy Priest Heals Crowded City Church
The first mass at 6 o'clock drew a crowded church of the sick seeking Rev Father Mollinger's blessings and cures. Dozens arrived for the high mass as the churchyard filled, with relics of St Anthony drawing thousands. Observed priests and witnesses report cures and faith driven by prayer, medicine, and divine aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mollinger
Pittsburg
Anthony
Mollinger
Ambrose Emendt
Paris
Father Huverys
Ireland
Wathers Schwab
Eeusnns
Aren Leander
Father Healy
Dublin
Father Williams
Holy Ghost College
Transverse
P B B Open Trains to Altoona and New York Schedule
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces trains to Altoona and New York starting this morning at 5:90. Train No. 12 leaves east and No. 13 leaves Altoona for Pittsburgh at 3:40 PM. Train No. 8 to New York leaves Union Station at 6 AM tomorrow and runs through. Sunday 4:30 PM service to New York, with additional trains resuming normally. No moral trains east tomorrow over the Allegheny line. a WR RR track project progresses from Johnstown toward Booth Fork with a second track due soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Mail East
Pittsburg
Union Station
New York
Allegee Ey
WR. RR
Johnstown
Booth Fork
Moravian minister to lead Lower California work
At a meeting of the Indian Auxiliary Association at 44 Stockton Avenue Allegheny a letter stated a Moravian minister, now in Alaska, would take charge of the society work in Lower California. Also appears an advertising fragment for various liquor brands and local merchants including Schuet z, Renziehausen Co., and a cigar offer at 683 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indian Auxiliary Association
Stockton Avenue
Allegheny
Yeserehy
Alaska
Lower
California
Amendment mass meetings across city and speakers named
Mass meeting notices list locations and speakers including A C Rankin in Allegheny and G L Dobson in Pittsburgh at Grand Opera House. Other sites cover Snowden Lawrenceville West Elizabeth Shousetown and East End with Rev J T Riley and R F Trevellick among presenters. The page also notes Singer Co flood relief, railroad freight moves, and a new express train to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca
Manhattan Streets
Allegheny
A. C. Rankin
Grand Opera House
Pittsburg
G. L. Dobson
R. F. Trevellick
Snowden
Ece and
Ohio Railroad
John Sobieski
Lawrencevile
J. T. Riley
West Elizabeth
Will J. McConnell
Gibsonia
Isaac Cowen
Saturds Areata
Ree Works
Second Avenue
A. C. Rank
R. F. Trevelck
Dravesburg
Issac Cowen
Jos. D. Wexuks
A. H. Lesure
Local Trade Ads Note Vintage Bottles and Bottlers
A jumble of old advertisements lists private stock and rye whiskies from Guckenheimer to Bennett & Co. at Smithfield and Fifth avenues, along with Apollinaris water, Imperial stout beers, dresses, and fashion goods. It notes sales, patterns, and a Kidd’s cough syrup promotion aimed at families and children.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colonel Hill
Spander
Ladies’ Relief Committee
C. G. Donley
Thomas Meenan
Meenan
Middleport
Henry Shafer
Dacot Shafer
Geo
MM. Valentine
William Patton
Ee Ea Cyres Sheppard
Bridget Wormey
Youngstown
Aline
Jobowtown
Igor Ous
Blairsville
Tuonnelton
West Penn
Union Depot
Charlotte Cashman
Serting Johnstown
Suofferecr
the Ladies OF the
G. A. BR
Jack
Solin Kirkpatrick
Verona
Dr. Hamilton
Segoe
Kirkatrick
Irkpatrick
A. W. Mellon
Municipal Hospital
Bondy
Golden Charity
Girls
Northein
Manna
Ton
Presbyterian Nn Reville
Cititiens Ot
Kokomo
Coit Prin
Davie
Fe Fund
Trons
Libbe
H. Ranean
Cinlueviie Ok
Gorda
William
Richard Floyd
Spangle Company
Central ‘Trades Council
Pri
Teaployes
Pennsylvania
Glenshaw Ps
Hoot Children’s Relief A
Anidway
Eo Pederal Mission
Ee Baten Norns
Sain Ein
Christian ‘Church
Labina
Trenton
Lebanon
Knorville
Adama Town
Ignace, Mich
Excamb Ber Company
Bailaed Alastizens
Dunbar, Pa
William, Pore
Eipiayes
Harbiker
Metian Elation
Citizens
Detroit
John H. Mueller
Pany
Citizens of
Esnon
A.J. Groets
John Hichter
P. Church
Gilead
Mananele G
Sugar Creek Missionary Society of
Rotha Harrold
Charles
Sharpeburg
East
Gregg & Co
Montour Church
I. i Center Presbyterian Church
Menty
Sycamore
Mt Washake
Freepaten
Sewickley Presbyterian
Rch
Eisendeuier Ir
Employes Plane Company
Fir Helena, C
Hemhill
Borgetts
Gridgeville
Ueld Valley
Bolne
Sinderson
Pollock
Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
M.e.church
Enon Valley
First Presbyterian Church
Banday School
Springfield
Confluence
Perry M. Ia
B’association
rShroders Grove Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
St Paul, Minn
St. _nonnsutherann Mo
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, i N A
W. Shafer
Po Eescon Amandarstein
Gowanda
Albany
M.Y
Cohoes, N.Y
Ohn Ens
Siorikea
Richard Trestioti
Bedford
Ind
Atizene
Birmingham
Cohoes
Madison
Iaes
Troy
Citizeens
Saul Cette
Akwil, Attica, N. Y
Wesley Chapel
Sunda’ T School
New Albany
Byteriar
Steubenvil ‘Lle
B. G. Hwetland
Seeretks
Lanark
City Deposit Bank
Pittburg
Nee Anscciation
Nova Scotia
Cottechan
P. P. Wagner
H. H. Gray's Sons
Uphanan Bros
P. i. de & Son
Lew
Second Ward
Judge White
Ed Murphy
Matt Wells
Joseph D. Weeks
Southside
Portsaves
Jos. D. Weeks, Esq
County Amendment Committee
Deal Smn
W. J. McConnell
Twenty-seventh Street
Forty-third
Bal. Aoe
Union Rink
Mr. Kennedy
St. Anthony
Miss
Philadeline
W. Howe
Elizabeth Johnston
Altona
Morrow
the Indian Association
Schuetz, Renziehausen & Co
First Ave
Ephone
MWFS
Havers
Wu. J. Fatpay
Smithfield St
Singer Company
Franklin Street
Preto
Boston
New England
New
Phi Aiehle Atte
Attac
Tehanea
Boocs & Box
LA Matilde
W. Scumini
Fifth Ave
Old Gibson
Gibson
Guckenheimer Lubling
Guckenheimer
Mu. J. Ferpay
Wisit
G. W. Schmipt
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Pilsner
Benziehausen & Co
Market St., Cor
Telephone
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Bennett & CO
Kra
J. G. Bennett & Co
BaEvErteix Brewing Co
Bennett, Pa
India
Parcels & Jones
MWF
Case of Gallon
J. Feiday
Smithfield Street
Wfsu
Imperial
Makensie
Seewlases
Makenzie
Jos. Horns & Co
Aoe
Theohnstown
Kaufmanns
Elecant
Pavel
Enone
St. Sau
Mwfsu
Geo, H. Bennett & Bro
Ome
Key West
Babr Cyste
Fifth ‘Ave
Boces & Bun
Kidd
Price
Horne & CO
Sarah Silks
Sarah
Erine
Ettas
Penn Avenue Stores
Thompson Brothers
Federal Street
Victoria
Major Gro W Kraus
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