Trains View Johnstown Flood Remnants From Altoona to Johnstown
A Chicago to New York express tour along the Pennsylvania Railroad passes Altoona and Johnstown revealing extensive flood damage. Observers describe the Horseshoe Bend, the Conemaugh Valley, the viaduct, and tents perching above the town as workers rebuild. The journey shifts to calm scenes of tobacco fields and buckwheat as harvests begin along the line.
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Gulf of Mexico
Conemaugh
Allechbeny
Ohio
Mississippi Rivers
Johnstown
South Fork
Allegheny Gorges
Pennsylvania Road
Chicago
Conemaugh Valley
Alleghenies
Three States In Brief Condensed Telegrams From Nearby Towns
Condensed dispatches report sickness in Johnstown with 280 treated at Hahnemann Dispensary, two girls found dead, and New WV towns quiet at Echo. Fire destroys Joseph Myrns barn near Mansfield, Ohio, loss about 2500 pounds. Millville Pa. councilman arrested for drunkenness after recent floods. West Elizabeth works slow. many houses vacant. A Burgettstown infant died in sleep tragedy. Beaver Falls driver Leyde injured near precipice. Thiel College receive gifts boosting funds. Mifflin County Republicans name Smith for Sheriff and Groninger for Surveyor. Beaver Falls dam abutment under construction. Detectives in New Castle arrest suspects Ward and Kissinger in Rochester case.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Johnstown
Hahnemann Dispensary
Charles Muir
Echo
New
W.va
Joseph Myrns
Mansfield
Millville
Wauter & Co
West Elizabeth
Frank Patternm
Burgettstown
Joan WN. Leyde
Beaver Falls
Leyde
J. Weymas
Pittsburg
Thiel College
Greenville
Pittsburg Synod
Jesse Dailey
Mifflin County
Philip Smith
W. H. Groninger
Carl Eshade
John K. Robison
Beaver
Brown and Marshall
New Castle
Rochester
George W. Ward
Benjamin Kissinger
Lazarus
Wife of William B Hanna Reported Kidnapped in Kansas City
A Kansas City man William B Hanna reports his wife missing after a confident deception on a cable car. Pinkerton agents investigate a possible accomplice posing as an officer. A $500 reward is offered for information on the wife’s whereabouts. Also listed for trial in Criminal Court today are Commonwealth v Kirkpatrick Garvey Schneider et al.
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Kansas City
William B. Hanna
Hanna
Pinkerton
Criminal Court
Commonwealth
John Kirkpatrick
Michael Garvey
Joseph Schneider
Examination of jurors in Cronin case resumes in Criminal Court
Curcago September 2 The examination of talesmen to gauge fitness for jurors in the Cronin murder case resumes in Criminal Court. The State presents a series of questions about opinions onClan na Gael, Carlson cottage, and possible conspirators, with adjournment to review lines of interrogation.
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Clan-na-Gael Society
Dr. Cronin
Iy Cronin
Carlson Cottage
Carlson
Daniel Coughlin
Dinan
Q. Boe Sa
Ok O'Sullivan
Patrick O'Sullivan
Clan-na-Gael
McConnell
Dining cars added to Overland Route trains
The Union Pacific Railway equips its fast trains with new dining cars offering meals at 75 cents each. Between Council Bluffs and Denver and Council Bluffs and Portland, Ore., passengers will receive meals perfectly served, with Pullman’s Palace Car Company in charge of the service starting August 15.
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Union Pacific Railway
Council Bluffs
Denver
Portland
Ore
Pullman’s Palace Car Company
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday Names Listed
Yesterday's notice lists marriage licenses granted including John T. Townsend Mary J. Malankey Wm Ofinger Lillie Penker Hatagina Liewendoska and Mestdence. Other entries mention Chartiers Township and local spots in Pittsburgh area.
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John T. Townsend
Mary J. Malankey
Wm. Ofinger
Lillie Penker
Hatagina Liewendoska
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Chartiers
Seroreer Eae
Pittsburg Coos Dittabarge
John A. King
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Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Local Press
Notices list deaths and planned funerals for Magy Bunxnan Frank Girty Goddard Grant and Grant, with venues in Allegheny Sharpsburg and Webster Avenue. Entries note ages from 3 years to 27 years and invite friends and family to attend services. Some items include residence details and dates for services.
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Girty
Darty Howagrn
Webster Avenue
John Goddard
Elizabeth
Matthew Goddard
Nellie
Henry
Annie Grant
Smallman Street
Kirby
Taylor Avenue
William Henney Kreny
Miller
Carson Street
Catharine Miller
Reizenstein
Sonomoy
Charles
Rosa Reizenstein
Wegmann
Igee Yee
Anga Wegmann
Big East Street
Allegheny
New elegant Black Ara Brocade Silks
Foreign and mestic goods offered in full assortments showcasing elegant Black Ara brocade silks for fashion and decor.
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Dispatch
Pennsylvanus
Altoona
New York
Chicago Limited
Connemauga Valley
Horseshoe
Mate
Cresson Springs
Allchenies
A. P. Hill
rBerag
Johns
Cambria
Monty
Bronx
Susquehanna
Willeas
Huntingdon
Charles Dickens
William Hanna
Cronin
Penn Avenue
Fravexnem & Virsacx
Iron City
Sixth St. Usu
James Archibald
Third Avenue
Smithfield St
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Asstras
Insurance Co
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JONES
Western Insurance Co. OF
Wood Street
Brussels
Wilton
Bigelow
Hartford
Pily
Weys
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St Allegheny
McClintock &Co
Fifth Avenue
Ag, Campbell & Sons
Pann Avenue
Penn Building
Seyeek
Europe
America
Foster Hook
Foster
Market Street
Fleishman & Co
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
Ayer
Samuel C. Bradburn
Worthington
Mass
W. A. Westfall
M. D
W. P. Austin & N. W. Railway Co
Burnet
Texas
Henner
Els
Philip Lockwood
India
W. H. Strout
Meadville
Ayer’s
Dr. J. CG. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Sixth Street and
JAS. Mneil & Bro
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Dom
J. C. Smith
L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Congress
London
Brockton
Morrow
Gealocsti
U.S
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Ant School
Button
LA We L. Douglas
Loree
Buttes
WL. Douglas
Mans
H. J
G. M. Lang
Federal Street
Essary
Jamestown
J. M. McClaren
Smithfield
Fourth Avenue
Epps
Weick
Jas.Epps &Co
Blooker
Junkenness
Bataan
Yas Chalfonte
Atlantic
N. J
Seereiaien
E. Roserts & Sons
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