The Dead at Johnstown Grief and Destruction Escalate
Rescuers find charred skulls and remaining bodies as families search river banks for missing relatives. An insurance agent buries fourteen relatives, including his wife and children, while amassing grief. Inquests at Morrellville and Ninevah report drownings tied to a dam breach. Locals report widespread deprivation, scavenging dogs, and mounting unaccounted-for victims as trains promise fresh tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore
William Caftmey
Morrellville
Squire Ambrose
Ninevah
Marshal Dick
Kansas City
Johnstown
Cambria City
Long Hollow
Union Depot
Trains In Flood Scene Near Disastrous Event
Officials reported progress as work crews reached the scene with 5,000 men in the vicinity. A spokesman said by this evening at least two tracks could be located five miles east of the disaster. Eleven passengers remained unaccounted for among the trains involved.
Possible Pestilence Threatens Pittsburgh Water Supply
A Pittsburg water scare warns of epidemic disease from decayed bodies washing into the Allegheny river. E.M. Bigetow urges residents to strain and boil water and place porous material in spigots to trap contaminants, with both Pittsburgh and Allegheny affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittspure
Allegheny River
Brilliant Station
E.M. Bigetow
Department of Public Works
City
Allegheny
Flood Devastates Williamsport Area With Massive Losses
June 3 Lewispurc Pa reports unprecedented Susquehanna flood four feet above 1865 high mark. Five railroad bridge spans swept away. Gas works water works mills flooded. Estimated losses to reach 75000 at Williamsport. Bridges along river from Sunbury to Clearfield washed out. 50 to 80 people on Market Street bridge drowned. Milton water five feet deep. Towns isolated with depots and post offices closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Lewispurc
Susquehanne
Sunbury
Lock Haven
Market Street
Milton
Harrisburg
Howley
Forman
Cry for Help From Williamsport After Flood Devastation
Telegraphic dispatch from Williamsport and Gov Beaver detail a river flood that washed away houses and left thousands homeless. Lumber losses exceed five million dollars with broader property and infrastructure damage. relief efforts raise cash, organize committees, and plan tents. Judge Cummins oversees relief fund distribution as aid arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harristure
Beaver
Foresman
Williamsport
Judge Cummins
Brookville Bride Leads Local Society Hinting at State Ties
The note highlights a Brookville wedding plan for June 17 between Emma Jenks daughter of Hon. George A. Jenks and Hon. Benjamin F. Shively, with Mrs. Cleveland’s anticipated attendance. It also mentions local social events and questions about Mr. Cleveland’s travel, set against other community notes including oil wells, Decoration Day commemorations, and a parlor essay program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Cleaveland
George A Jenks
Brookville
Fmma
George A. Jenks
United States
Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Ind
Frankie Folson-Cleveland
Cleveland
Youngsville
Donly
Warren
Mathews Run
Brunswick Dickuart
O. P. Brown
Lennlie McKinney
Wait Wildwood
Scranton Doctor Proves Remedies For Children Endorsed
A New Haven woman, formerly of Scranton Pa, praises Dr Hand as a leading physician and his colic cure cough medicine and teething lotion. She reports wonderful results for her 18 month old, recommends his remedies. Also notes Dr Theol, a specialist for nervous debility and poisons, claims mastery of allopathic homeopathic and electric systems and offers treatment at 538 North Fourth Street Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Scratton
Hand
Scranton
Epward Gach
Howard Avenue
Johnson & Segfried
Geo
Davis
Merck Drugstore
L. G. Noyes
Theol
North Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Broad Dress Goods Reductions Announced for Spring
Tomorrow the store launches a sweeping sale on dress goods for spring and summer. Reductions apply across the entire stock, including rich and handsome styles, with no itemized list. Overall discounts range from 25 to 80 percent on all dress goods.
Special Bargains Parasols Sell for $1.45 Each
All week Special Bargains offers 200 very handsome parasols in latest shapes and fine material. Every parasol is worth at least 3.50, with some higher, offered for sale at 1.45 ex.
Beaded Wraps and Spring Fashion Specials
Beaded wraps offered at special prices with value stated as at least 10 dollars now 4.50. Corkscrew spring jackets closing at sacrifice from 3.75 and up. Ladies kid gloves in new spring shades at bargains. Hosiery black lisle thread extra quality with spliced toe and heel at 25 cents. Lisle thread ribbed vests with silk stitching 25 cents, a fraction of their usual 50 cents.
Carpet sale marks down broadloom stock this week
Enormous carpet sale since April 1 leaves broken lines and pieces in all grades. Desirable patterns and good quality, not duplicated, marked down from regular prices. Cotton Ingrains 18 cents, Extra Super 40 cents, Tapestry Brussels 35 cents, Body Brussels 70 cents, Moquettes 1.05 dollars, Velvet 85 cents. Also special bargains in lace curtains, art squares and rugs this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mayor Foresman
Clarendon
Independant Rose Co
Russell
Wright
Order of Royal Arcanium
John Grimes
Fred Brown
Wm. Shaw
L. E. McNett
Buffalo
Cliss Jennie Tucker
Clarendon Manufacturing Co
Lmited
Jerecki
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Edgar A. Blunt
Dr. Pierce
C. W. King
Carver House
Warren Bore
David Ridelsperger
Conewango Township
F. H. Cauley
Henry House
North Clarendon
Joseph Clinton
Lee House
Sheffield Village
Bt D. A. Aztro
Wilson
East Water Street
I. A. Cocswell
NE. Wendelboe’s
Forest Gas Company
Borough of
Youngeville
Is. J. G. MeKre Burgess
D. Whitney Clerk
Glade Run
William O'Neil
Mainstreet
Glade
L. M. Hazeltine
J. M. Davidson
van Wert
Johnson & Siegfried
Humphrey & Nemoyer
Water Street
Episcopal Church
Warren Mills Co
Morck Brothers
U.S
Sigusi
Binocar
Oper
Marck
August Marck, Jr
Jewelers
Warren, Pa
F. BR. Scott's
F. R. Scott's
C.ooprich
Fehlman
Tailors
Hickory St
N.lund
P. Lund, Cutter
W. A. Bairstow
Ball’s
Alesme
N. K. Wendelboe
Hoffman Bicck, Warren
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