Local Cranbury Press Notes Weather and Legislature
The Cranbury Press discusses severe cold and snow disrupting travel, remarks on winter hardships, retail ad rates, and local commentary. It also reports the New Jersey Legislature peacably forming with E A Arnstrong of Camden securing the speakership by 16 votes, and mentions Senate voting patterns for president with John W Grigg of Passaic and Hano W Nichols as contenders.
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Tore
E. A. Arustrong
Camden
Corbin
Union 2
Election results detail multiple county officials and clerks
The vote tallies show numerous names and counties. James C. Youngblood Morris Nine votes for Secretary Richard B Reading Hunterdon eight Howard MacSherry Middlesex one Y D Honeyman Somerset one C E Hoyt Atlantic one S Bal win F P Lozier Essex one Honeyman seven Abic Sherry four Cham berlin two Barber Gloucester elected Journal Clerk John H Murray Camden unanimously W Scott Snyder Ocean Tolur W Simmons Sergeantat Arms Enos W Budd Assistant Sergeant at Arms Doorkeepers Louis Well Essex Walter Atkinson Burlington Calvin C Bitters Salem F Lee Burlington
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James C. Youngblood
Morrise
Richard B. Reading
Hunterdon
Howard MacSherry
Middlesex
Y. D. Honeyman
Somerset
C. E. Hoyt
Atlantic
H. Balwin
F. P. Lozier
Essex
Assiattint
ASV
D. Honeyman
Enos W. Budd
Louis Well
Exsex
Walter Atkinson
Burlington
Calvin C. Bitters
Balem
BSA
Gale Battering Atlantic City Damages Dwellings
A severe west southwest gale struck Atlantic City leaving cottages near Baltic and Rhode Island avenues toppled or blown down. A villa near Georgia avenue suffered major damage while three Vermont avenue houses also fell apart. Piers along the foot of Georgia avenue disappeared and waves pounded the shoreline as debris washed ashore.
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Arvaxite City
Baltic
Rhode Island
George W. Prince
Georgia Avenue
Vermont Avenue
Arctic
Gdéorzys Bumm
Philadelphi
Tornado Strikes Gape May Court House Area
A powerful northeast gale turned violent at night, culminating in a tornado that swept across the countryside near Gape May Court House. Farmer Edward Gritty’s house was destroyed, with a tree uprooted and other damage along the road as debris mounted. The storm continued to move westward with strong winds.
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Algal
Edward Gritty
Hale
Trains Collide and Bridge Falls at Witila
Two trains on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad collided at the Flint River bridge near Witite Station in Morgan County. One section broke through the bridge and dropped into the river. five cars and the second section with a locomotive and seventeen cars also fell. Fire broke out, eighteen cars buried. a fireman drowned, another burned fatally, and several crew members were burned. Engine and pig iron cargo saved. a conductor swam to flag a north bound passenger train.
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Bir Mngia
Ale
South
North Alabama
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Flint River
Witite
Morgan County
Tueclits
Waas
John Johnson
George ‘ Purge Tait
Thomas McCreifry
Lorer
Ative
Fire at Philadelphia factory district destroys blocks
A blaze erupted in Philadelphia's water street area, tearing through the Taylor and Coraly streets manufacturing district. It demolished two blocks and seven large plants, causing over a million dollars in losses and leaving about a thousand workers unemployed. Residents moved quickly to save belongings as walls toppled and flames raged.
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Anost Uististrons
Iphia Duis
Amills
Hret
Florida freezes cause limited crop damage in January cold
Jacksonville reports a three day cold wave across Florida with minimal damage as orange trees mostly survive. fruit remains frozen but ground salvage possible. December cold slowed sap and reduced impact. no signs of warming yet.
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Jacksonville- Fa
Florida
Gale damages coastal resorts in New Jersey
The January gale caused extensive damage from Asbury Park to Point Pleasant. Estimated losses approach 40000 dollars with several structures unroofed or damaged including the Octagon House, Barber Cottage, Coleman House, Pierrepont House, and Collennnate Hotel. The boardwalk and railroad track suffered washouts and property losses totaled in the thousands.
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Aspery Park
New Jersey
Highlads
Point Pleasant
New Jersey Southern Railroad
Highland
Sea Bright
Barber
Monmouth Beach
Ocean
Long] Branch
Asbury Park
Coleman House
Thorley Cottage
Sunk Schooner Reported Off Milford In Gale
The schooner disappeared in a heavy gale off Milford while the Resolute of the New England Transportation Company battled rough seas to reach the wreck. The ship lay bow forward, stern up, with no sign of survivors after a thorough inspection. moinho
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Milford
Charles
New England Transportation Company
Tyane
Nng
Willian
Mervins
Aistayce Beta
Wreck of the Mary G Farr at Lake Como Beach
A schooner Mary G Farr of Philadelphia ran ashore at Lake Como during a gale from sleet and snow. Lifesavers and spectators aided in rescue efforts as the vessel broke up and two crew members reached land. cargo included oysters. Two other vessels, the Half-past Treetop and the Brewster, were damaged with crews saved. later, several men were sentenced to state prison for separate offenses.
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Spring Lake
Dang
Mary G. Farr Ceane
Lake Como
Lake Come
Snimier
Widight
Mary
G. Farr
Philadelphia
Brewster
Hotel Brighten
Long Branch
Virginia
Long Island
Davisy
Aleisley
Farm theft and house fire lead to wide losses in Wyson county
Reports from Union township detail a burglary at DJ. M. Brill’s stable yard where thieves moved a new cutter and harness onto a wagon before fleeing after a confrontation. Loss estimated at 800 dollars. Other incidents include a Ferling burning accident injuring Willie and Charles McMinny, a Newark house fire destroying a hat factory portion, and insurance notes on Shrewsbury Mutual with a planned $1,000 dividend for stockholders. Local inquiries mention Brynline and Banghart homes and incipient investigations into arson.
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DJ. M. Brill
Union Township
Wyson County
Trai
Brill
Bri'1
AWDY FOUND DEAD IN SNOW BANK NEAR PENNINGTON
An elderly woman, Mrs. Dick Hughes of Pennington, was found dead Monday afternoon after going to the wood house for corn cob fuel. The body lay in a snow bank near the kitchen, with no sign of foul play and no children reported. The woman was about sixty five years old and in good health prior to the incident.
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Dick Hughes
Pennington
California Letter: Southern California Attractions in 1885
George A. Lane writes from Santa Monica to describe Los Angeles as a budding metropolis and a gateway to Southern California wonders. He highlights hotels in Los Angeles, resorts like Sierra Madre and Santa Monica, seaside access at San Pedro and Santa Barbara, and regional scenery including orange groves and the San Gabriel Valley. He notes the growth and appeal of these destinations for travelers in the 1880s.
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California
Los Angles
Dos Angles
San Francisco
St Francigen
Kansas City
America
Lars Angles
Shira Madre Vila
Sierra Madre Range
Jemon Rees
San ‘Gabriel Valley
Lis ‘Angles
Dhesen
Cal- Horniay
Rome
Losdaudey
Pasafora
San Gabriel Station
Sant Montco
Pacific Coast
San Montes
Santa Monica
Santa Bare Ebara
Agshiere
United States
Tron
Califtrnia
George A. Lane
New Discovery Grants Relief for Severe Colds
A Chattanooga dealer reports a severe cold spreading to the lungs, tried many remedies without benefit, then used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured after a few bottles. Thousands have been helped by this wonderful remedy. trial bottles are free at S A French’s Drug Stars.
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A. Bradford
Chathinooga
Tenn
S.A. French
D. I. Wilcosson
Hoese Cave Ky
Hoa
Boith
Niy Vents
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