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Monday, June 3:
Governor James A. Beaver of Pennsylvania issues national appeal for aid for victims of the flood.
Before noon, four cars of provision reach the B&O Railroad platforms in Johnstown. Supplies are quickly unloaded and distributed. Philadelphia's first shipment of food arrives by evening.
A crew of 3,000 laborers -- sent by Booth & Flinn, a Pittsburgh contractor -- arrives. By the end of the week, an army of 6,000 workers is clearing away debris.
Partially restored railroad service also brings hundreds of sightseers.
Tuesday, June 4:
Moxham resigns as head of Johnstown's Citizens' Committee, which reorganizes under James B. Scott of the Pittsburgh Relief Committee. To supervise the relief effort and coordinate the activities of the thousands of volunteer workers, Scott appoints 19 committees:
* Finance
* Morgue
* Commissary
* Supplies
* Teams
* Removal of Dead Animals
* Removal of General Debris
* Dangerous Buildings
* Police
* Outside Search for the Dead
* Transportation and Information
* Hospitals
* Fire Departments
* Sanitary
* Employment
* Registration
* Valuables
* Timekeeping and Books
* Department of Public Safety, combining the local, special, and military police under General Hastings.
Wednesday, June 5:
Clara Barton arrives with American Red Cross workers. During its five-month stay in Johnstown, the Red Cross shelters the homeless, provides medical care and disperses blankets, clothing and food.
The Johnstown Flood Finance Committee is formed to distribute all donations sent directly to Johnstown. This was the only relief group administered by Johnstowners themselves. |