08 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
The Ouachita Telegraph
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1889
Page
1
An eyewitness account from TNE CONEMAUHH describes a disaster event near Marcas. The report mentions a Mietiee Wo PAH de Deind and notes observed effects and immediate responses by local authorities. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR.
A lengthy despatch recounts the 1889 Conemaugh mud flood near Johnstown. It describes rapid waters overrunning Conemaugh and nearby towns, engulfing mills and homes, scattering survivors, and sending many to higher ground. The piece notes the broader impact on the Cambria iron works, churches, and daily life as authorities seek information about missing residents.
Readers review a tangled 1888 discussion on cotton bagging costs, gin output, and jute substitutes. The piece traces how bagging price, yardage, and freight affect producers, consumers, and profits amid contested competition and potential price shifts.
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