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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1889

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Destructive New Jersey Flood Deluge Strikes State

Aug. 1 Newark and surrounding towns report severe flooding from storms. Dams burst at Belleville and Feltville, water rushed through Elizabeth River and Passaic, flooding basements, washing away bridges and dwellings. Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Rahway endure extensive property damage and risk to life as men race to pump water and salvage goods.

Elizabeth Plainesylania Maryland Virginia Danille Evizapern N.J New Jersey Johnstown Orange Mountains Plainfield Rubway River Bound Brook Bloomfield Newark Rosssing Elizabeth Tiver Grand West Jersey Central Railroad Coddington Green Valley Rahway Dame and Bridge Feltville Seeley Scotch Plains Tiers

Damaging Floods Batter New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Widespread heavy rain floods streets and roads from Cape May to Easton. Bridges wash away and rails washed out as Lehigh and Delaware rivers rise, threatening dams and mills. The Landenberg dam fails, undermined by high water. extensive meadows submerge and counties incur losses around ten thousand dollars.

Danville Flood Swamps Rail Lines After Heavy Virginia Rains

Heavy rains caused the largest Danville river flood since 1833 with rising waters submerging lowlands and flooding riverfront buildings. Atlantic and Danville tracks for six miles washed out, cross ties washed away, and damage to the Midland and Danville and New River railroads crippling travel. Reports include Caswell and Rockingham counties and Virginia areas detailing bridge loss, crop destruction, and widespread flooding.

Danville James Atlantic and Here Milton S.C Midland Railroad Lynchburg New River Cascade Creek Caswell Rockingham North Carolina Henry Franklin Pittsylvania Halifax Virginia Sandy River Sandy Creek James River

Maryland Flood Wreaks Havoc on Crops and Roads

Dispatches from Maryland report severe flood damage across counties. Hay and wheat losses run into hundreds of tons and thousands of bushels, with tomato crops at risk. Bridges, roads, and meadows along Pipe Creek are flooded. rails submerged and streams well above banks.

Lehigh Delaware Eastox Easton Bethlehem Allentown Easton and Northern Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and Boston Railrod Company Portland Balimore Peninsular Counties Talbot County Howard County Gambills Mary Carroll County Western Maryland Carrollton Trevance Pipe Creek New Whindsor Union Bridge Harford County

Protecting the Seal Trade Aims Across the Atlantic

The article reports Assistant Secretary Batchellter explaining the U S position on sealing near Canadian waters. He emphasizes enforcement of laws, preservation of female seals, and limits to prevent destruction of breeding stocks. He notes no imminent diplomatic conflict with Britain, stressing global commercial interests.

Dominton Batchellor Eaptotus Saltons Blaine Washington Log. L State Department Great Britain United States Batchetter Talhu Asistant Batchelter Treasury Department Urey England

Canada Aroused Officials Denounce Piracy Act

A Ottawa dispatch reports officials denouncing U S piracy claims in Behring Sea. The seizure of the Black Diamond seventy miles offshore provokes Indigo BC resentment with a Victoria meeting planned. Officials await full government report as customs seeks details from Victoria. Blaine defends Behring Sea stance amid fur seal dispute and March 4 directives. Sir Thornton Joiner, famed trotting stallion, died of influenza in Aug. Weather remains unsettled with showers.

United States Toronto Ont. Au Empire Ottawa Behrins Sea Fisheries Department Baker Bitish Columbia Victoria Hamly Ma. Bowell Blaine Behri BarGor Bar ‘Bor Boston Behring Sea Cleveland Sir Thornton Aurora

News Nuggets From A Polarized Era

The report notes widespread water damage in Long Island with no major harm, Kaiser Wilhelm sailing from Wilhelmshaven to England, and the Kaiserin returning to Berlin by rail. Mrs Maybrick faces trial in Liverpool for murder, ex-Senator Rotins dies at 64, Hudson Valley rains cause damage, Paris breaks Atlantic crossing record, two men hanged in Louisville, and a Shamokin mine blast blamed on spontaneous combustion.

Long Island Kaiser Wilhelm Wilhelmshaven England Alantic Louisville Lakefidler Shamokin

Beaver at Johnstown Restores Faith After Inspection

Governor Beaver arrived at Johnstown for a tour of restoration work and met with the state relief commission. Citizens urged potential considerations for aid while leaders clashed over distribution methods and accuracy of information. No official action was reported forthcoming.

Citlens Jouxsiens Beaver Dlj. Beall Lance Quimmanties Cyrus Elder Hnance Conmitttee Beale Guech Discus Pon

Dedicating Miles Standish Monument Dominates Plymouth Day

Plymouth Massachusetts residents and visitors packed the streets for the dedication of the Miles Standish monument honoring Captain Standish Rose and 100 Mayflower passengers. The event featured readings by John Boyle O’Reilly and speeches by W P Breckinridge plus a grand procession, banquet, fireworks, and a ball despite President Harrison’s absence.

Plymouth Mass New England Delft Maven Stour Old Caupt Standish Bradford Old Town Miles Standish Rose Grand Masonic Lodge of Massachusetts William P. Stoddard W. C. PB. Breckinnde John Boyle O'Reilly John VD Long Pilgrim Society Dlaine Congressmen Lodge Greenharge Harrison John D. Long William P. Breckinridge Kentucky Governor Ames Blaine Senator Tour

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