New Features of the Disaster Brought Light By Workers
A chaotic Johnstown flood report details rescuers at Gre Conemaugh under Capt L N Clark. Doctors tend the wounded while unidentified bodies fill rooms then graves at Morrellville Cemetery. Dr Chapman recalls the catastrophe and Parker's rescue, with Pittsburgh funds arriving and city leaders coordinating relief.
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Gre Conemaugh
Pitteburgh
L. N Clark
Morrell- Ville
Schenr
Methodist
Fraskliotreet
Chapman
Mra
Erinkeraud
Asmed Parker
Connecticut
South Fork
Parker
Owetal
John M. Keen
Bowe
Stony Creek
Harry Row
Cambria County
Citizens’ Committee
Moxham
John Larkin
Pittsburgh
William On
Johnstown
Johnstown disaster daily scenes at Fourth ward school house
Johnstown Pennsylvania June 3 thousands visited the Fourth ward school house where the Hex is placed for identification. Undertakers from Pittsburgh and Allegheny work amid sad scenes. crowds line the rooms waiting for fresh identifications as bodies are recovered. William Huffman and many relatives perished. Fire and flood toll rise with morgues crowded and relief efforts expanding.
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JohNstown
Fourth Ward
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Tongus
William Huffman
Gottlieb Hufman
C. Huffman
Peter Huffman
Huffman
Lisrie
Sra
Wondbe
Nan
Job
Nowa
Five Dead in Conemaugh Flood Train Wreck
Five passengers aboard the Day Express were drowned after a flood at Conemaugh on Friday night. William Henry Smith of Associated Press, a passenger, and Conductor Hell described a wall of water sweeping the track. Smith reportedly escaped as others fled to the hills while the torrent destroyed the lime bed beside the line.
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Joxsstown
Conemauch
William Henry Smith
Associated Press
Hell
Conemaugh
Mweshoot
Lilly
Mr. Smith
Sabine
Sympathies in England and relief efforts for Johnstown
The Twenty one Club met in Berlin and London comments urged aid for Johnstown flood victims. The Lord Mayor’s office hesitates on a Mansion House relief fund while Beeux wires a local relief organized in the city. Pontoons will aid searches across the Johnstown field of ruin as President Harrison orders immediate delivery of the equipment.
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England
Berlin
London Artillery Company
Tunoheon
Maj
Durand
Jahmstown
John OG. New
Mansion House
Johnstown Foods
Isec
Beeux
Johnstown
Ihal
Jonxstons
Hastings
Harrison
Johnstown Bridge
Relief Train Reaches Johnstown After Night Efforts
Somerset reports volunteers from Pittsburgh struggled through debris to deliver relief goods to Johnstown. A local relief committee organized under A. J. Marham coordinated stores and police, while debris removal began on Main Street. The Hulbur t House disaster killed many, with fifty three inside. only seven rescued. Victims included Frank Benford and Wall Benford among others. firms report extensive losses.
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Jonestown
South Fork
Nineveh
Conemaugh
Williams
Pittsburgh
Morrillville
Mone Bridge
Woodville
Mr. Beam
Epiroopal
Alan Hall
Main Street
Johnstown
Grier
Morrell Institute Hall
Anther
Obris
Stony Creek
Currentyville
Haatings Fe
Wobustons
Somenset
Conemaugh River
Long Hollow
Pittzbursh
Atone Bridge
Merrillville
Kernville
A. J. Marham
Somerset
Bourth Ward House
John Harrix
Cief
al Lon
Alex. Hart
Ernest
Mein Street
Roth Ende
Corsmaogh
Hulburt House
Sweggshell
Sven
Frank Benford
Wall Benford
John D. Dorsey
Philadelphia
Smith
Jwweler
Wilson
Walter Spitz
Newlir, Krueh & Co
J. A. Little
H. Smith & Co
James G Cox
Pittsburg
See Sona and Chile Wolf in recaptured notice
Readable fragments show Sona and Chile Wolf in a recaptured notice with limited context and unidentified details. The text mentions names in a crime or administrative context but lacks dates or locations to confirm full facts.
Perfect Order Prevails After Vandalism Reported
JonxsTows Pa June 3 Adjt Gen Hastings says no confirmed casualties and vandalism minimal as authorities claim calm in Conemaugh borough Morrellville and surrounding areas. He explains delayed militia action due to legal authority and notes 2000 troops expected to be at work tomorrow amid ongoing efforts to restore order.
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JonxsTows
Adjt-Gen
Hastings
Gazetta
Conemaugh Borough
Morrellville
Hastlegain
Di-Tance
Axline
Ohio
Johnstown Flood Toll Reaches Vast Losses in Debris
Reports from Johnstown describe a flood disaster with thousands dead or missing. Officials estimate at least 7,000 lives lost, with horrific scenes around Kernville and the Stony Creek river area. Recovery continues as hundreds of bodies are pulled from debris, choked streets, and flooded properties, many unidentified and boxed for burial.
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Commercial Gazette Bureau
JonNstons
Jaze
Hastings
Kernville
Stony Creek
David Sweeney
Hollidaysburo
Nan
Jas Jones
Anth
Wis
Trass
Harry Greek
Hawwail
Iuday
Morrellville
Grand View Cemetery
ATL
Bedford Street
House Hosital
Adarg Street
Comeans
Stony Croek
Baltiuora & Ohio
Nineveh
James Murphy
Lillis Murphy
Railromd
Baltimore &Ohio
Johnatowa
Lower Cambria
Willian Harris
Mary Duan
Terrence Laxon
Mary Lalas
Willian McKuek
Annie Toks
George Cramer
Johnstons
Mary Diamond
Dayton
Miman
Boyle
YB. Llord
Pitts Burch
John Kelly
David Gettyn
Pennsylvania Governor appeals for aid after disaster
Gov Beaver issues a nationwide appeal detailing the Johnstown flood damage in Pennsylvania. He calls for reliable information, coordination, and urgent relief including food shoes clothing and money to clear debris and care for widowed and orphaned. Donations via Dresel Co Philadelphia and bankers in Pittsburgh will be carefully distributed.
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Harnsnons
Beaver
United States
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Barrow Limita
Susquehanna
England
Nai Wouldipat
Agit
Johnstown
Bunds
Dresel & Co
Philadelphia
Jacob F. Bombberger
W. Stu
At the Morgue. Anguish in the Ghastly Chamber of the Dead
Distressing scenes at the morgue on Adaine Street as crowds press for identification of victims. Guards police and volunteers control admission while mourners search for missing relatives among bodies laid on elevated racks. Many faces hidden under cloths. sorrow and uncertainty fill the chamber.
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Somerset, i
Echontmuse
Adaine Street
Lamoret
Deninusl
Airespaeia
Lost in a Moment Between Ellie and George
In an intimate scene Ellie and George confront a shared past as he admits doubt and reveals his belief in what his eyes showed. The dialogue hints at secrets about George, his orphan status, and their fragile trust during a leave home visit.
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Ellie
George
Florida responds Jacksonvill e charity group sends funds
In Washington June 3 the Jacksonville Auxiliary Association reported to the President that it had placed 2000 to be used for Johnstown flood sufferers with a sight draft subject to the President's approval. The President expressed gratification and pledged to ensure the money is expended for the intended relief. Commissioners of the district met the President in conference tonight and no citizen meeting is planned at 3 o'clock tomorrow.
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New York
Grant
Elie
Gen. W.T. Sherman
Ite
Isidore Wormser
Stock Exchange
Alex. F. Orr
Produ Exchange
Johnstown
Maritime Exchange
Tee
Twin
Jacksonville
Harrison
Unruly Element Suppressed in Johnstown Community
Official statement from Johnstown authorities declares order restored after disturbance. Citizens Committee aims to mobilize workers for two weeks to cover rising tolls, with W. O. Lewis and A. J. Moxma as chairs.
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Jounstown
Jonssrows
Johnstown
W. O. Lewis
France
A.J
Portraits of a Soldier and a Greek Election Fantasy
Captain Henry King writes on Western Soldier virtues and urban vanity, noting his fastidious nature and cheerful endurance during hardship. The piece shifts to a peculiar mock election in Greece where Constantine explains a ballot system using white and black balls, detailing ten-candidate boxes and the voting method. Ends with a brief comic exchange about mourning and shaving.
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Henry King
Potomac
Chattanooga
Greece
Dr. Constantine
Tor
Mr. A
Lewiston Journal
Forgotten How to Read the Paper in Morning Pishball
In a crowded street scene a citizen hands a paper to a neighbor amid public excitement over the latest news. Another observer expresses doubt about opinions, reflecting a local mood and informal discourse in a newspaper moment.
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Soecirat Citizen
Cheret ‘Mphaotly
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