Johnstown Plans 100 Two-Story Houses For Flood Victims
After the flood a business-led plan to erect 100 two-story buildings on the public square was approved. General Hastings pledged rapid construction with state aid and furnished essentials. The city council and regiments moved to camps, with 2,500 workers clearing debris and preparations to reopen the town by fall.
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General Hastings
Hastings
Chicago
Johnstown
Lee
State Board of Health
Cambria Iron Company
Surprise countywide vote in Warren yields large amendment win
In Warren County the amendment outcome surprised observers with a 900 margin in wards despite expectations of a narrow defeat. Pittsfield led with 185 in favor, while North Clarendon and other precincts delivered unexpected results. Analyst J. H. Donly organized a disciplined countywide drive contributing to the sweep and signaling a pivotal move ahead of the next presidential judge election.
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Warren County
Kinzua
Pittsfield
North Clarendon
J. H. Donly
Even Hawkins Must Go at White House in Harrison Era
June 17 report from Wasureton claims President Harrison plans to remove colored staff from the White House. The few remaining will be freed during summer, will not be rehired after, while British Legation aides will be replaced by a white staff. Hawkins is slated for dismissal and a white coachman and footman will serve.
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Wasureton
Harison
White House
Mr. Cleveland
Deer Park
Legation
Lord Sackville
Mr. Harrison
Hawkins
Harrison
Cleveland
Drake
Cape Cod
Morton Small
F. C. Drake
H. D. Smith
Almont Barnes
New World
South America
Zenas Dane
Pipes
John 8. Gibbs
Will Lisenbee
Fishermen’s Club
Mexico
Myra Clark Gaines
Little Brown
Drama’s
Drake Publishing Co
Park Row
New York City
A. A. Davis & Co
Election passes quietly in Buker Borough
Butler County June 18 indicates a 2500 ballot majority for the amendment across the county with every precinct supporting the measure no precinct voting against it. The quiet election ends with strong approval in Buker Borough and throughout the county.
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Butler County
Buker
Wilkesbarre
Quay
Beaver
Allegheny
HL. W. Palmer
Public Opinion to Publish Four Saloon Essays in June
The June 8 issue of Public Opinion will feature four original papers on The Saloon in Politics with speakers Gen Clinton B Fisk for prohibition Ernest H Crosby for High License Chauncey Fr Black for Anti Prohibition and Albert Griffin for the Anti Saloon Movement. A A Davis & Co agents.
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Public Opinion
Washington
Clinton B. Fisk
Ernest H. Crosby
Chauncey Fr. Black
Albert Griffin
A. A. Davis & Co
Prohibition Vote Divides Pennsylvania in Historic Election
In Philadelphia and across counties the prohibition amendment faces strong opposition, with statewide totals showing 88,481 more votes against than for prohibition. County by county tallies record mixed results on suffrage and poll tax amendments, including majorities against prohibition in Lehigh and Lackawanna, and large anti-prohibition margins in many others.
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Cameron County
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Berks County
Mifflin County
Monroa County
Luzerne County
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Warren County
Wayne County
Northamton County
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Pike County
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Lycoming County
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Cumberland County
Columbia County
Wyoming County
Huntingdon County
Washington County
Sullivan County
Butler County
Delaware County
Green County
Somerset County
Clarion County
Dauphin County
Floods Rise Across Alleghany Region After Torrential Rain
OxEAx June 11 reports the Alleghany river and tributaries flooding as rain worsens. Turbidity swells streams near Cuba impacting reservoir inflows. Erie express services No 3 and 10 abandoned. western division tracks flooded. Elmira shows waterlogged conditions. Hinsdale and Smethport report major flood damage to Erie track segments.
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Cuba
Erie Express
Elmira
Rochester
Hinsdale
Erie
Smethport
Elaboration of Corydon children day and amendment meeting notes
Elaborate Corydon celebration plans at the M E church mark a children day with a floral throne and Ivy motto, plus a large procession and solo by Mabel Day. A later amendment meeting features speakers, band, and protests against anti amendment literature, with town figures predicting a three to one vote in favor of the amendment.
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Orydon Pa
Corydon
M. E. Church
Christ
Arca
Mabel Day
Tharcks
Dunham
Lounsbury
Genaider
Busti
N. Y
Betty
the Baby
F. RB. Cae
Jay White
M. H Wilcox
J. M. Lurney
K. T. Jaquay
McClintock
Hale
Ewell
Silver Creek N. Y
Harry Mead
Medical University of Buffalo
Williamsport Works To Erect River Trestle And Bridge
June 17 report from Williamsport notes work starts tomorrow on a Market street trestle with a temporary bridge to follow. Maynard street bridge replacement planned soon. A steamboat serves Locust street wharf above the dam. Northern Central Railway expresses run on schedule. Brandon Park hosts over forty occupied tents under Captain Evan Russell guard. A second camp forms at the western city end for residents unwilling to move.
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Williamsport
Market Street
Maynard Street
Locust Street
Northern Central Railway
Brandon Park
Evan Russell
National Guard
Sixth Ward
Atlantic City summer outlook boosts travel by rail
The outlook for the Atlantic City season is bright with improved Pennsylvania Railroad service. A larger express train schedule, new Altoona parlor cars, and two early trains promise quicker, more comfortable trips to the coast. The article notes strong travel infrastructure, central station access, and an emphasis on promptness for summer guvets.
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Pennsylvania Railroads
Seashore
Delaware
Ocean
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
March of Progress
Broad Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
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