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June 24, 1889
The Memphis Appeal
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
In the aftermath of the Johnstown calamity, Col. Spangler reports that the state is feeding 25,000 people daily, a reduction of 3,500. He recommends turning relief funds to citizens and purchasing from local stores. 350 houses in Cambria Borough were swept away. Two women, a child, and a Chinaman were found.
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THE JOHNSTOWN CALAMITY
Twenty-Five Thousand People Still Being Fed—Aftermath of the Horror.
Johnstown, Pa., June 23.—Col. Spangler, in charge of the commissary department, today presented his weekly report to Adjutant-General Hastings. The report shows 25,000 people still being daily fed here by the State, a reduction in the number of 3,500 during the week. Mr. Spangler recommends that the relief money be turned over to the citizens, and that necessary supplies be purchased from sixteen general stores and three bakeries now running here. The report suggests that one-third of the present commissaries be abolished Wednesday next.
Town Clerk (of Cambria) Borough has just completed a list showing in that place alone 350 houses have been entirely swept away, not even a trace of them being found.
Two women, a child and a Chinaman were found today.
Twenty-Five Thousand People Still Being Fed—Aftermath of the Horror.
Johnstown, Pa., June 23.—Col. Spangler, in charge of the commissary department, today presented his weekly report to Adjutant-General Hastings. The report shows 25,000 people still being daily fed here by the State, a reduction in the number of 3,500 during the week. Mr. Spangler recommends that the relief money be turned over to the citizens, and that necessary supplies be purchased from sixteen general stores and three bakeries now running here. The report suggests that one-third of the present commissaries be abolished Wednesday next.
Town Clerk (of Cambria) Borough has just completed a list showing in that place alone 350 houses have been entirely swept away, not even a trace of them being found.
Two women, a child and a Chinaman were found today.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Johnstown Calamity
Relief Efforts
Commissary Report
Houses Destroyed
Bodies Found
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Spangler
Adjutant General Hastings
Town Clerk (Of Cambria) Borough
Where did it happen?
Johnstown, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. Spangler
Adjutant General Hastings
Town Clerk (Of Cambria) Borough
Location
Johnstown, Pa.
Event Date
June 23
Story Details
State relief efforts continue feeding 25,000 survivors daily after reduction; recommendations to shift to local purchasing and reduce commissaries. 350 houses destroyed in Cambria Borough. Four bodies recovered.