Flood disaster reports and relief efforts amid Johnstown crisis
Eyewitness accounts describe medical staff, tents, and field hospitals organized by the Red Cross to aid flood victims in Johnstown and nearby Kernville. Residents recount scenes of destruction, with coroner’s verdict blaming South Fork fishing club for negligence and local leadership under strain as relief plans unfold.
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Jonxstown
Morse
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
J. B. Hubtell
Gustave Augenstein
A. L. Winte
Washington
Julustown
Kurnville
Cal Hamiton
Kernville
Johnstown
Cur Tent
Gordner
Boldt
Miss Barton
Wylie
Hastings
Ansliver
Pittsbury
Wyle
Eighteenth Regiment
Maullery B
South Fork
Nineveh
South Fork Fishing Club
First Accurate Meatified Death Toll Estimates Released
A Times summary notes the initial, cautiously gathered death toll from a disaster with figures spanning hundreds to thousands. Officials warn the final count could exceed earlier estimates as recovery continues and uncounted victims are identified.
Flood Devastates Valleys and Towns Near Johnstown
The Johnstown disaster area receives relief coverage as floods devastate a 70 mile valley. Families abandon homes, bodies recovered, and wreckage blocks rivers. Reports from Coburn to Cromer describe submerged farms, crumbled houses, and rescue efforts amid rising waters and night winds. The Pennsylvanian company confirms flood damage and rail disruption, with national sympathy and relief funds mobilized.
Ended Sudden: Ex-Conshot Johnson Case Against Watkins
A battered OCR fragment reports a sudden end to a court case where ex convict Johnson sought $25,000 in damages after alleged flogging by Warden Watkins. Judge Bev halted proceedings, dropping the case and ordering judgment for the defense amid disciplinary concerns across prison authorities.
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Nson
Othe Ion
EB. C. Watkins
Udge Bev
J Law
Haa
Bean
Aga Je
Buffalo murderer Kempiler to be executed by electric chair
June reports indicate Kempler, the Buffalo murderer, is set for execution by electricity at Autorn prison during the week beginning June. An appeal argues against the method as his case proceeds. News also notes Henry George Kurks’s promotion on the Caliope and a presidential appointment matter in Indiana.
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Kempiler
Avatay
Vyrden Dane Tan
Auturn
Kempler
Muffalo
Autorn Prsen
Lospos
Henry George Kurks
Whr
Callope
Caliope
Apia
Washington City
Bell
Railway Mail Service
F&ylar
Long Bridge
Piedmont
Alexandria
Baltimors
Potomacker
Piedmount
USA
Episcopal Bishop of Michigan Seeks Confirmation
The Rev. Dr. Thomas F Davies longtime pastor in Philadelphia may be named Episcopal Bishop of Michigan. Unclear if he will accept the post. Grand jury completes Mind Reader Bishop probe with potential indictments. report due Monday. Governor Beaver invites Governor Hill to issue proclamations on fire safety in New York and Pennsylvania.
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Episcopal
Michigan
Bar Crry
Dune
Thomas F Davies
Peters Church
Philadelphia
Machigan
New York
Grand Jury
Briday c
Hishop
Hattuss
Beaver
Hill
Pennsevar
Volunteers and political turmoil loom in Wake of clashes and crimes
A chaotic report from Crete describes rising anarchy with inland murders and outrages. In Michigan news, a man named H Bto.e is named head of the internal revenue service for the First district of Illinois.
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Michigan
Wassiverton
Dunn
Ge Te Cole
Pyrst
Qlicingan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Demonstrated Against Scrofula and Rashes
Sufferers with scrofula and salt rheum found relief after Hood's Sarsaparilla, with notable cures cited from Miss Sarah C Wohutter of Lowell Massachusetts and Charles A Roberts of East Wilson New York among others.
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Sarah C. Wohutter
Lowell
Mass
Charles A Roberts
East Wilson
Wille Daff
Walpole
Head Of Doctors Offer Free Lane Family Medicine Sample
A garbled notice promotes Lane's Family Medicine as a universal cure for constipation and blood and organ troubles. It claims discovery in the Rockies by Dr. Silas Lane and urges readers to request a free sample pack. The ad notes available from druggists and hints at a local band or event on June 1.
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Owenosborn
Kobo
Histown
Hous
Impry
Gal
Rafe
Ross
Ageerica
Tsirue & CO
Aucuata
Maice
Lane
Rockyuntains
Silas Lane
Fragmented OCR Note on Trial and Names
Fragmented text appears to reference a trial or legal matter with unclear names. It mentions words like trial and possibly a person or group abbreviations, but the specific facts, parties, dates, or outcomes are unreadable. No coherent event or identifiable entities can be determined.
McGeehban Custody Testimony Confuses Court
Witness Peter Mcfreehan described his movements on May 41 and denied threatening to kill Drs Cromin and McCahey. The coroner announced the luguet would stand aboard and the press was admitted. He claimed not to recall the man who was implied as an unnamed suspect and said Conk ho never saw him before.
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Heo
Peter BicGochan
Hadelrphia
Cnicaco
Crain
Resu
Cal
John Moss
Camp 41
Merey
Dr. Cronin
Cronin
le Caron
Moss
Joyce
Corgner
Urers
Dr Cronun
Cronu
Alexander Sullivan
Dr. McCabey
Cremn
Conkho
Narrow Escape of 200 Passenger Train in Alabama
A limited express on the Atlantic Great Southern line near Carthage Alabama had a near catastrophe. The engine and mail car were damaged, but most passengers escaped with minor injuries as fire and wreckage were contained before broader loss occurred. Separately, Indians of the Sioux Nation signed a treaty relinquishing part of their reservation, with Crow Dog and Spotted Tail among those signing. A six year old in Milwaukee accused of multiple house fires was captured. detectives stated the fires were arson.
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Lana
Laraisenas
Ala
Gannd
Thea Fredas Meorring
Carthage
Yue
Sions
Roses
Dak
Jane
Ceork
Baja
United States
Crow Dog
Furty
Miwauker
Romeo Dobrigerda
John Kanuitsky
Hinsaias Legislative Appropriations Sprinarship Details
The document outlines total appropriations by the recent legislature totaling 87,000 8 174 with allocations for year 18s 2 041 516.44 and 189 3 100 538 44 to special purposes totaling sums. The text is garbled but indicates a split of funds across general and special categories and year references.
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HiHinsaias
That Tired Feelings Afflits and Spring Ills
The passage notes spring fatigue from winter’s grip and promotes Hood’s Narsaparilla as a remedy to strengthen the body and purify the blood. It mentions a ball team being organized to play Ashland on the 20th.
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Hood
Ashland
California Fig Syrup and Saloon Partnership Dissolution
Nature's own true laxative described as a broad health remedy for biliousness headaches fevers indigestion and constipation. Advertisement notes California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco as maker and A W Blackburn as seller. Also reports the dissolution of the partnership between Fred Young and John Dick, saloonists at Limb Corner East Liberty, with Young retaining control.
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California Fig Sur Company
San Francisco
California
A. W Blackburn
Fred Young
John Dick
Old Limb Corner
East Liberty Artest
Young
Gentlemen Correspondence on Lang Business Delays
Fragmentary note discusses bets on Lang venture, guarantees near tie pay, and partial scores. Mentions sale by Laobach & s FaLE with Droegys Van Wert Natertown. Contains unclear references and figures.
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Laobach & S Fale
Droegys van Wert Aa Natertown
N Ff
Miners' Struggle in Clay County and Relief Efforts
Report from Indiana notes over 3,000 on relief lists as strike turmoil harms families. Miners since May 1 face low wages, with workers' assets sold to buy bread while offers to arbitrate fade. Separate items mention Davis versus Hammond patent suit and Washington postal and rail updates on flood recovery and transportation routes.
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Ingisnapulis
Clay County
Indiana
New York
Akery
Charliss Beaps
DetRak Jung
Iby
David Davis
Vtreat
George H Hammond
Hamond
Cin Hg
Cheflan
Oston Refrigerator Car Company
Hammond
Davis
Claus
David
Hammonds
John B. Corliss
Freiday
Supreme Court
Corliss
Creosote Proposed as Fuel for Torpedo Boats
A historic note outlines creosote as a possible fuel for torpedo boats. Reports mention a child nearly drowning near Newcastle, a large fire destroying eleven houses and offices with insurance losses, and a Salisbury enginghouse blaze causing substantial damage. The item also touches on business failures, a public shingles test in Avneston, a theater and music hall expansion plan, and a family will notice from Paris.
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John Clavenger
Newcastle
Syrac
Salisbury Ie
Iron Cliff Company
Avneston
Ala
G& BR
Pomeroy
Johnstown
Allen Thordyke Rice
Paris
JGR
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