Enough of the huts and Chicago houses for Charity
Johnstown reports 646 applications for houses and plans to give two small houses to families with more than four children. Governor Beaver approves Finagoe Committee suggestions and orders Master Carpenter Hughes to build, with future construction to follow. Boroughs debate consolidation and distribution of funds as election talks unfold. Furniture for Chicago huts arrives and draws patient approval.
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Crnom & Staff
Jounstown
Chicago
Beaver
Hughes
Conemaugh
Millville
Israel
Cambrian County Medical Society Forms Postflood Resolutions
The Cambrian County Medical Society met to appoint a committee to draft resolutions memorializing Drs. Brinkie Wilson and Marbourg lost in the flood. A vote of thanks was given to Dr. Lee, the State Board of Health, Major Silliman, Sheriff McCandless and military physicians. The society planned to keep Bedford street hospital open with Drs. Sheridan Wagner and Homer in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Seers
Horton
Silliman
Bedford Street
Cambria Iron Company Calls Commissary Removal Urgent
About 800 men under General Hastings' command, with 1,800 contractors on payroll, and Judge Masters of Cambria Iron Works urging immediate removal of the commissary. He contends the facility breeds laziness and hinders recruiting enough workers to sustain operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouxston
Hastings
Judge Masters
Cambria Iron Works
Cambria Iron Company
Contributing Cities Sending Representatives to Distribute Money
June 27. Mr. Cullom representing St. Paul sat with city committees to guide fund distribution. He will meet the Governor in Harrisburg and seeks proper allocation. Other city representatives are expected and local committees invite their attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astras
Jousstown
Cullom
St. Paul
Harrisburg
Cambria Iron Directors Delay Gautier Mills Rebuild Site
Johnstown June 27 The Cambria Iron Company directors met again but did not decide where to rebuild the Gautier works. Rumors placed the wire mill at Conemaugh and the steel mill near Sheridan station.
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Cambria Iron Company
Gautier Mills
Johnstown
The
Gautier Works
Conemaugh
Sheridan Station
Losses Reported After Disaster in Johnstown
Johnstown reports today show several large losses including Joseph Kuntz at 96000 and E. A. Lloyd with 10 houses valued at 2000, plus estates and individuals such as Lieyd Jones and Dr Howe. Mrs Hammond of the Red Cross began relief efforts with 18 women heading to Ashbury Park while German branch members arrive to offer aid.
Massive postdisaster commerce and recovery noted in Jonxtows
June 27 dispatch reports stores crowded with buyers signaling rapid recovery from disaster. Seven bodies recovered at Jonstown include John D. Rom the Pittsburg cripple and Tiny Jacoby. additional victims identified as Little Johnny Rome and Johnny Barns as search continues. General Hastings reportedly has not yet left his post.
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Johnny Rome
Jomsstows
Johnny Barns
Johnny
Statiocmn
Brerrevap Seige Walla Cong
Phelps Urges Swift Clear Foreign Policy At Harvard
Former British envoy Edward J. Phelps spoke at Harvard to the Phi Beta Kappa group. He argued for a distinct American international stance, a firm naval posture, and government unity on foreign affairs, opposing purely moral arbitration and stressing strong, prudent policy back home.
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Boston
Phi Beta Kappa
Harvard
Edward J. Phelps
England
Phelps
Earl of Lytton
Sony
Europe
Unclear Flood Tale Near Allegheny Coast
A mysterious report from Allegheny describes a man who visited Allegheny General Hospital asking for his amputated arm to be dressed. He claimed a flood washed tracks and a train collision led to his injury, then wandered to a cabin where a woman shot him, leading to arm amputation by a country doctor before reaching Allegheny.
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Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
Philadelphia
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Driftwood
Sales and bargains flood the city stores today
An array of street stall notices advertises acid phosphate for sale, discounts on Ker West cigars, and a flurry of special sale items. G. W. Scumarer lists Fifth Avenue stores, while Jos Hans & Co. promotes Penn Avenue outlets with large suit selections at ten dollars. Bocas & Bun feature silks, batiste, and a toy store in Allegheny offers fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Hans, & Co
Penn Avenue
Beer shipment received from major Milwaukee breweries
A new beer delivery arrived in quantities by the dozen casks from Anheuser-Busch J Louis Budweiser Phil Best and Jos Schlitz breweries in Milwaukee. The consignments were stored at 633 Smithfield Street in the cask and quart formats.
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Anheuser-Busch
J. Louis
Budweiser
Phil. Best
Jos. Schlitz
Milwaukee
Smithfield Street
Wfsu
Local Notices and Marriage Licenses Highlight Pittsburgh Area
Community advertisements list reduced prices at local stores on Smithfield and Market streets, bridging wine sales and household goods. A long string of marriages and obituaries follows, noting individuals with varying life events and funeral arrangements across Pittsburgh, Allegheny, and nearby townships.
First Quality Clothes Promise Fair Prices and Care
A retailer declares a policy of high quality and just pricing. They emphasize meticulous cloth and workmanship, inviting customers to scrutinize products. The ad touts thin goods and serge suits in all sizes with 1,000 styles for measured work.
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J. P. Smith
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Stokes
Red Cross Society
Phreiciana
Tiphoma
Homored Soon
Freon
Red Cros Society
JonxsTows
John Roas
Jounnerows
Jonah
Bhoersfoed's Acid Phosphate
G. W. Scumarer
Boops & Bunt
Corner Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Sarah
Bocas & Bun
Jos, Horse & Co
B&n
Batiste
Bocas & Bua
Harrrison
Federal
Jos, Horne & Co
Walter Histop
Rocksty & Acher
Fifth Ave
Elean
Sarsaparila
Hood
C. L Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Jelé
Ww. J. Friday
J. H. Johnston
California Wines
Muscatel
Ww. J. Fripay
Smithfield St
Wisu
Challis
H. J.yoch's
Market Street
J. H. Johnstox
Alberts
Wu. J. Fripay
Wesu
Smithfeld St
Harry Cowan
Badin A. Cooper
Asin Pegs Banrinwt
Nora Healy
Michel Steinmetz
Marinee
Rin
J. Addison Courtne Aggie
M. Payne
D. Trowley
Amelia Schneider
Orate Bape Krepp
Dawid W. Yerabley
Bisache Hamilton
Fees Seood
Black
Louisa McKee
Mimner T. Graham
Z. Dewey
Ison Townaehip Son Township
Pittsburg
Pittaburg
Pitteburg
Obeekand, O
Tieeatstteburg
Pteburg Vee
Pitteborg
Homestead Homestead
Vaa
Graham—Dripps
J. W. Witherspoon
D.D
Ennise T. Granam
Lizzie W. Dripps
Goodd—Zimmerman
Calvary Episcopal Church
George Hodges
J. Epwarp Goop
Laura Davies
Paul Zimmerman
Loy—Young
Alexander Young
Epwarp P. Loy
E.wanera Young
John B. Kennedy
Frernay
Broadwell
Catherine
Hiss Broadwell
Urafton
Allegheny City
Jane
Mary M. Day
James E. Day
Ewing
Industry
Beaver County
Pennsylvania
Mary Entxe
A. W. Ewing
Evans
Lewis
Ann
Thirteenth
Neville Streets
Southside
Flaherty
Margaret
Michael Flaherty
Penn
Joyce
MagGanet Jorez
John Fogarty
Honora Burke
High Street
Frmar
Jane HB
Morgan
James B. Morras
Liberty Street
Mauch
E. Maron
Mt. Oliver Incline
Sereion
McChure Avenue
Fremay
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Myl
James M. Fullerton
Seventh Street
Telephone
Wrsu
A. M
Jd. B. Murdoch
John R. & A Murdoch
jeDeaurwr
Pitthburg
ONYX
Fifth Avenue
SP. W
Jell-Uwf
J. R. Anderson
T. M. Latimer
Federal St
Allegheny, Pa
Frances Burnett
Gunter
Mr. Potter
Texas
Mr. Barnes
New York
Leavenworth
Justin McCarthy
Girl
Malta
Hume
L. B. Walford
Valerie
the Duchess
Fleishman & Co’s
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
Regula
Jersey
Evora
Musie Glover
NEW Advertisi
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
Heve
Sachine
Madras
Keech’s
Cash and Credit House
Penn Ave
Paulson Bros
Wood Street
N. B
AG Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Stan
Trane
Mlle
E. Dreyer
ZEN Aine Oes
Edwards & Kenney
Fourth Avenue
Falar
Pres © White
Banithfield
Remedy Comp'ny
Mar
Pilisas
Jeltwraa
Chas
Pfeifer’s
Allegheny Steam Laundry
Carson Street
Federal Street
Alleghey. Works
Beaver Avenua
Allegheny Telephone
Mhit Uwr
Kellogg’s
M. A. Davis
Mult-Wrau
Danziger & Shornberg
Morris H. Danziger
Sixth ST. and
Jeltuwz
Apollinaria
Bedford
Poland
Salucare Strontis
el Hethesaa
Vichy Puitaio
Oa &Co
Sixth Avenue
Bona Fide
P. S
Shim Plas Stores
Batistes
Soc
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