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.
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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.
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Here
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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.
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Trevance
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New Whindsor
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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.
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United States
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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.
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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.
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England
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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.
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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.
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Long
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John D. Long
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P. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Governor Ames
Blaine
Senator Tour
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