Calamity at Conemaugh Bridge Sparks Mass Heroism and Sorrow
Eyewitness account of the Johnstown flood disaster describes the bridge collapse and thrashing waters sweeping trains and houses downstream. Survivors recall brave rescues, frantic chaos, and the toll on families around Conemaugh, Johnstown, Cambria City, and nearby valleys as floodwater rose and destroyed miles of waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bork
Ronan Ely
Grost
Suvek
Eure
Chien
Jobretwen
Ratte
Furnitury
Planis
Cruisea
Johnstown
Ninevule
Piret
Cambria
Jobstown
Tinal
Edward Dion
Mire Adams
George Shore
Lockport
John Dicker
Sen
Land of Lotus Eaters in Natal and Durban Views
An extended, rambling account contrasts British rule and Dutch settler life in Natal, describing Durban’s streets, traffic, and racial views. The narrator, a visiting American, recalls Independence Day in 1868, the local railway and commerce, and observations on colonial society, labor, and culture with numerous historical digressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee
South Africa
North Americ
New Amsterdam
Canada
Poms
Cape of Good Hope
Alul
St. George Nua
Natal
Cape
Bours
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Durton
Learus
Lacineaith
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Klerskedorp
Barberton
Durban
Goddess of Liberty
Washington
Nital
United States
National Police Gazette
Borneo
Petzia Teres
Raffins
Spotien
Cain
Cato
United Seat
Cronin Mystery Drama Sparks Public Scrutiny
Fragmented excerpt recounts a murder inquiry in a cottage with a staged crime scene. It notes reporters from Europe and America pursuing clues, the role of a tenant and the discovery of a body, and the public's demand for transparent investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eikly
Ghirago
Viciuity
Talectel
Coogmler
Acurica
Plirim
Dbcover
Croeis
Sullivan
Arcutel
Sluylayet
ATL Hewalt
Tie Tira
Dan Coaghie
Diane
Lowry
Ferry
Auromei
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Sara, Cies
Ned
Bbarnt
Werippia
Lenpewible
Tynan
Ware
Wali
John G. Parke
Walt
Moon
Parke
Mona
Johnstowa
Mfr
William Schourer
Uiker
Newark
Pittebuex
Jotustown
Miam
Thas
Ued
Thors
Lauren
Ecreo
Bern
Qwestion
Ian
Iris
Lebel
Lewees
Pambolen
Asticaus
Virginia
Mikeution
Lefery
Fesas
Ito
Leing Wittad
Taft
Cosmo
Casape
Lwin
Fem
Hank
Ale” Mga
Bessie
Bornvills
Bete
Natet
Dimad
George
Ervey
Ann
James McGanigh
Lund
Ser Russell
Thal
Ie Russell
Bibdieal Te Heey
Pelpadh
Understead
Wien
Pei
Americas
Doe
America
Bay
Africa
Indian Ocean
Orange Grove
Smith Street
Phants
Globe
Hest
Axico
Chicago News
Chicago All
Chicago
Euclid Arenasville
Osi
Asson
Esau
Fareall
Fodarwat
Soncat Doutan
Seif Smd Wateh Hotel
Sammy
Cronin
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