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Domestic News
August 5, 1857
Democrat And Sentinel
Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A serious riot broke out in Johnstown on August 4, originating from a dog fight among Welsh workers at the Cambria Works, resulting in two deaths including a man named Wertz and several injuries.
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Riot in Johnstown--One Man Killed and Others Dangerously Wounded.
We received at an early hour this morning, by the Pennsylvania Railroad Telegraph Line, the following despatch:--Pitts, Pos. CONEMAUGH, August 4.
There was a serious riot in Johnstown this afternoon. Two persons were killed and some injured. The participants were principally Welsh, and were employed in and about the Cambria Works. The riot originated with a dog fight, and resulted in the death of a man named Wertz, and one whose name we did not learn. Great excitement prevailed all evening. Some are seriously injured. C.
We received at an early hour this morning, by the Pennsylvania Railroad Telegraph Line, the following despatch:--Pitts, Pos. CONEMAUGH, August 4.
There was a serious riot in Johnstown this afternoon. Two persons were killed and some injured. The participants were principally Welsh, and were employed in and about the Cambria Works. The riot originated with a dog fight, and resulted in the death of a man named Wertz, and one whose name we did not learn. Great excitement prevailed all evening. Some are seriously injured. C.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Johnstown Riot
Dog Fight
Cambria Works
Welsh Workers
Wertz Killed
What entities or persons were involved?
Wertz
Where did it happen?
Johnstown
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Johnstown
Event Date
August 4
Key Persons
Wertz
Outcome
two persons killed, including wertz and one unnamed; some injured, some seriously injured.
Event Details
Serious riot among principally Welsh employees of the Cambria Works, originated from a dog fight; great excitement prevailed all evening.