05 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1889
Page
1
Lovers of the beautiful can easily choose wall papers from E S Morgan stock. Special designs from leading English and American manufacturers are featured. Odd parlor drawings and refined wall coverings like Anaglypta Cortexa Lincrusta Walton Cretone and Tapestry papers showcased. Engraving of cards and invitations offered with attentive service.
In JonNstown the flood drives hundreds to hilltop homes turned crude hospitals. A local physician warns pneumonia risks rise among exhausted fugitives crowded in close quarters. The health threat shadows last Friday night’s flood aftermath as shelters struggle with contagion.
Johnstown on June 5 reports grim scenes as physicians and volunteers search the burning drift along Stony Creek for bodies. Rescue work flags amid charred remains and unmarked graves. Officials fear disease and a potential epidemic as thousands remain missing and burial plans race to establish 3,000 plus new graves.
Witnesses describe the disaster as men warning while women and children were unaware. Many bodies lie between Johnstown and South Fork, with four train casualties reported yet most passengers misjudged the danger and fled to mountains as the flood struck.
JUNETOWN Pa June 5 2 000 men will clear streets by gathering debris into piles on the flats and burning it. The mayor says wind will spread the ashes but blocks will be cleared by next Monday. Citizens report many houses damaged with debris still on streets.
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