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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1894
Page
3
The April blizzard caused widespread damage across New Jersey and neighboring states. A shipwreck near Sehoomere led to the drowning of many sailors, with rail and telegraph lines disrupted. Coastal towns faced flooded streets, washed-out rails, and property losses as storms battered shorelines and inland areas.
A severe late season blizzard paralyzed travel across the region. Wires, telegraph lines, and trains failed as drifts reached two feet in places, with towns like Williamsport and Lock Haven reporting significant damage. Emergency crews work amid tangled utilities and widespread disruption to roads and shipping.
Report of Coxey's Army movement from Uniontown to Hopwood under stormy conditions, with men marching with supplies and guards, fear and unrest noted as the group travels toward Johnstown. Mentions Major General Fitzgerald and Brigadier General McCoy, and local reactions in towns along the route.
An old Leeds advertisement touts a home remedy sold for years at Reynolds Pharmacy Park and North Avenue. It claims to treat colds cough and whooping cough in children and is advertised as safe and pleasant for kids. Bottles priced 26 and 50 cents.
The owner returns to the old stand and invites friends to visit with a call. A new Aret-clase chief is hired and several improvements will be added to raise service quality.
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