Johnstown
Americannoun
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But John Silvia, the former chief economist at Wells Fargo, writes in his Dynamic Economic Strategy note that the dam in Johnstown, Pa., held—until it didn’t in 1889.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Speaking from the family home in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Gino says he was both scared and calm, "half and half", when the shots rang out.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024
Rose had moved to Boston from Johnstown, Pennsylvania and was living on a nearby street at the time of her death.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023
Frances Willard Richards was born on Nov. 1, 1915, in South Fork, Pa., and grew up in nearby Johnstown.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2022
Determined to prove she was her brother’s equal, in addition to Greek, Elizabeth began to study Latin and mathematics with a class of older boys at the Johnstown Academy.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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