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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1889
Page
2
The Warren Mail urges voters to back Pennsylvania liquor prohibition via a constitutional amendment. It endorses WM. P. Nutting for county treasurer and Leroy Strong for county surveyor. The editorial calls readers to participate, emphasizes home and humanity, and predicts Warren County’s strong amendment vote next Tuesday.
In Conemaugh Valley up to last Monday night nearly 2000 bodies have been recovered and buried. Estimates range from 5000 to 10000 killed, with a conservative figure of 5000. Gov. Beaver's visit encouraged workers as the state takes charge under Gen Hastings. Surgeon General Hamilton says Johnstown water is pure and no epidemic feared despite heat and sickness. The people appear dazed and overwhelmed by the tragedy.
The Philadelphia restricted license success spurs Baltimore agitation for a similar plan. It crosses party lines and threatens Democratic city political power, with hopes of municipal reform. A restricted license could curb saloon influence, reduce drunkenness, and lower crime.
A Washington response mirrors other cities with broad relief support for Johnstown survivors. The President spoke at a citizens meeting and advised Governors and army officials on relief measures while Secretary Halford faced personal peril during Altoona’s crisis. The article notes the Government Printing Office’s size and efficiency under Palmer’s leadership.
Johnstown N Y raised 1000 dollars for a Fourth of July celebration but sent the money to a woe stricken namesake in Pennsylvania. Warren considered the plan but abandoned it as balloon and other contracts were made. Warren will celebrate the Fourth and aid the sufferers also.
The Smethport Miner endorses Ephor L. Rogers as Treasurer candidate, praising his competence and long Republican record. His supporters in Warren County wish him success by a large margin as a flood relief appeal from Johnstown spurs widespread generosity nationwide.
A political figure derides rivals claiming they must unite to win while noting they have been in the same hole for months and will stay there long, asserting there is no use for them outside and their day is over.
The governor has vetoed the high license bill, aligning with his whiskey policy and signaling an expected move after the Legislature passed it. The article notes the veto as foregone and highlights the summer excursion book from the Pennsylvania Railroad, a 224 page guide to excursions across the country.
Kriu1ne frosts reported nationwide. the coldest bite is said to have touched the Democracy last November, a metaphorical chill noted by citizens and commentators.
The report notes Philadelphia has given nearly a million dollars for Conemaugh Valley flood sufferers and leads cities in relief. Lock Haven appeals for money clothing and disinfectants. Parts mention Johnstown death tolls disease and rescue efforts with appeals to Pittsburg and Warren County women to donate immediately.
A Horton banker and attorney for the A. T. and S. F. R R C writes that Kansas prohibition reduced crime and boosted property values and population. He notes no open saloons, yet covert liquor sales persist in some towns and suggests a constitutional amendment would pass today.
A county woman long tormented by disease found relief after a single dose of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. Mrs Luther Lutz credits the bottle with overnight sleep and a miraculous cure after seven years of illness. Morck Drug Store offers free trial bottles.
A collection of curiosities includes a mis-spelled place name Oklahoma meaning beautiful land, British minister self description Pantsful, and a claim that Massachusetts literacy is 8 percent. It notes Apia wreck losses, Schreier’s first photograph, patent law change, a new fruit in Southern California, ancient Tyre buildings, flag stars count, blood flow rates, Ohio’s L B Davies, Newfoundland temperament, and piano leather tanning secrets for piano keys.
Personal notes report Seattle fire losses, Wyoming constitution plans, parlor jokes about music and art, and Paris Exposition hopes. Included are state appropriations, white lead industry moves, Minnesota drunk-offense law, Johnstown flood hero, presidential patronage, Sunday school congress, and Adjutant General Drum’s retirement.
In Johnstown on June 9 Governor Beaver and state officials discussed flood relief. They proposed funding removal of debris and restoration with 1 million dollars supported by 200 bondholders, while ensuring funds aid individual sufferers and that state police powers restore normal conditions.
A box of Ayer's Pills is praised for saving many from sickness. The ad warns neglect of minor ailments leads to worse outcomes and cites the adage a stitch in time saves nine to urge timely remedy use.
Corrected weekly list from Goodrich and Fehman shows prices paid by Warren dealers and prices charged by Warren dealers for staples. Items include apples butter beans eggs ham lard onions potatoes shoulders sugar coffee tea flour molasses syrup rice and more with varied per unit quotes.
Report from Johnstown estimates about 9000 lives lost across Mineral Point Franklinborough East Conemaugh Woodvale Kernville Cambria Minersville Morrellville Sheridan and Coopersdale plus Johnstown and Millville. Property losses exceed 34 million with railroad damage adding around 10 million, while living registrations show 12,000 in the district.
In Johnstown on June 6 about 2,500 bodies have been found while 2,000 lie in burned debris along the river and 3,000 remain in unsearched sandbanks near Cambria Works. Estimates from officials range from 10,000 to 14,000 dead as Adjutant General Hastings notes figures are not yet complete.
June 6 report notes a scarcity of women among the living in Johnstown while deaths show two women per man. Children are almost entirely dead, often found in the arms of adults with toys clutched in their hands. The town will be rebuilt with many widowers and few children. The schoolhouse was repurposed as a morgue, a decision likely wiser than its original use.
In Johnstown on June 6 the Gautier steel mill shut down and 1,400 men left. When called back only 487 appeared, underscoring the deadly Conemaugh disaster and its toll beyond Gettysburg.
Johnstown officials report a sweeping cleanup plan as of June 6 with Wm Flinn Dr McCandless and James B Scott estimating 1,000 to 2,000 workers needed for weeks and 1 to 2 million dollars required to clear and rebuild the central portion and streets. The team praises progress and worker dedication amid the massive recovery effort.
Mrs. Ogle, manager of the Western Union office in Johnstown, died at her post while warning others as a flood approached. She sent a final message to a colleague at South Fork, saying this is my last message, before the torrent overwhelmed her at the station.
Johnstown Pennsylvania on June 5 reports a catastrophe where four square miles of housing lie under sixty acres of wreckage. Hundreds of bodies are trapped in the collapsed mass with homes and several burned alive. At the bridge the great whirlpool of debris groans under smoke and odors from the mass. The triangular disaster zone measures about four square miles and the smoking wreckage covers sixty acres.
Dispatch from Governor Beaver to Mayor Grant reports widespread ruin along the Susquehanna from Renovo to Sunbury. Waters rose 35 feet above low stage, surpassing the 1847 flood. Williamsport and Lock Haven face dire shortages of food, clothing, and bedding as crews ferry provisions and battle submerged streets. Johnstown receives supplies while the aftercare and cleanup will take weeks, with ongoing need for aid.
Report from Sunbury outlines a sweeping flood along the Susquehanna from Renovo to Williamsport. Water rose to 35 feet, flooding streets as steamboats operated on Main avenues. losses run into millions, with Williamsport and Lock Haven hardest hit and extensive damage upriver to Clearfield.
The correspondent reports Lock Haven’s streets two feet deep in mud and sand, with five to eight feet of water at the flood peak. A reservoir was carried away, and city losses reach at least $1,000,000 as relief stations arrive with provisions. Across the region, bridges, barns, and homes are ruined, with about 30 deaths in Clinton county and multiple drownings along the river.
A powerful storm devastates Williamsport and Lock Haven sending 40,000,000 feet of lumber valued at about 4,000,000 to ruin. 2,500 mill workers and 200 to 300 raftsmen face unemployment as Susquehanna booms fail and salvage rights limit returns.
Executor Schellhammer notifies all debts owed to the Mary Schuler estate to pay promptly and for all claimants to present authenticated demands for settlement. Also notices a divorce subpoena in Warren County against Eliza Frederick with a Sept. 2 1889 court appearance to answer libellant’s complaint if not present.
Henry Fuellhart High Sheriff of Warren County announces a special election on June 18 1889 to approve or reject two proposed constitutional amendments in Pennsylvania The first would add Article XIX prohibiting the manufacture sale or keeping for sale of intoxicating liquor The second would revise voter qualifications including residence days and tax requirements and remove the 22 year old tax rule The notice also lists polling places and the rules for voting and election administrationENSURE accuracy of entities and places from the source.
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