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Plainfield Courier

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Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1892

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Robbers Halt Mail Train Near Weems Georgia

A midnight hold up on a Georgia Pacific Railway mail train near Weems ten miles east of Bowroonam left the mail car robbed of registered letters worth about 62,000 while the postal clerk was slightly wounded. The engineer and flagman narrowly escaped harm as robbers fired on the engine and car. Police with bloodhounds chase the mulatto and white suspects described by witnesses.

Fingmanly Bowroonam Ala Atlanta Georgia Pacific Lo'clock Weems Onter Doug Quincy Adams

The Silver Bill Move In House Prompts Petition Drive

Amid Democratic push for a cloture rule supporters of the silver bill gather signatures and petitions. Prominent lawmakers Bland Fleece Livingstone Montgomery push to force action while Speaker Crisp faces pressure from party members. In other news at Norfolk a new armored cruiser Raleigh launch ends in a mishap injuring two men.

Goristring Crisp Mrs Word Wasatsuros Witland Bland Fleece Livingstone Montgomery

Silver Mite Owners Discouraged

Owing to the revenue very low price of allver the Aspen me at Aspen Col was cloned down AX men gee thrown out of employm ent The Telluride mines in Marebail Basin nnaged by J P Walters have sli shut down throwing out over 70 wed Two mines at Leadville that formerly pail big dividends have eh Silver en gre discouraged at the out lank sho Mot Wank Lepore 4) April 1 The people of are very much opposed to the per Izzaresvo on the Salwod proposed by the Columbian authorities tie avid should the lage rette be built the lepers would have to be conveyed over the Panama railroad fely suggested that akte on the Car Filean cost would be better ve aternal Circle Ofieers sentenced Bowron April 1 Charles A Barney John A Fraser and William Hamilton lewis of the Fraternal Circle who ind guilty to having received stolen to the amount of 0 000 from the officers of the Rising Saw were sentenced to State Prison for five years Fihy Wiended Horses Burned Dowseas Gnovm IL April aga bea of Loree most of browled animals were burned to at the stock farm of Prestiss Brothers bear this plans Upskeown mowndiaries set fire to the barn which wan completaly Retroyed Lose 60 000 Vonghheepele Reterpriaa ald Youownzens le soneuaned here that ae are Enterprise has been soll to stock gunpeny sof Shed it will 00a be teased Democrats There will Dewepaper be a0 change is the management Wer a Tweety-Gre Mile Ba Prevesues April L B EK McCisl dam Bogietru of on alle foournce ler sade

Aspen Col Marebail Basin J. P. Walters Leadville Panama Fely Filean Aternal Bowron Charles A. Barney John A. Fraser William Hamilton Lewis Dowseas Gnovm Aga Bea Loree Prestiss Brothers

Doane Woman and Son Jump From Hoboken Window

Mrs Margaret Doane, wife of a Washington market produce dealer, leaped from the third story with her son Frank in Hoboken New Jersey. She was badly injured, likely fatally, with multiple fractures and internal injuries. Police were summoned as neighbors described prior threats to kill herself and child.

New York Mra Margaret Doane Washington Market Frank Hoboken N. J Meters Akoll Sodders Mra Doane Lim Mr. Doane

Debate to close on Springer Wool Bill in Congress

April 1 report from a Democratic Ways and Means conference states general debate on the Springer Wool bill will close Saturday to allow more member discussion. The bill is expected to be brought up Monday with Springer likely moving to suspend rules for passage. Chairman Springer to appear in the House.

Mandar Wasarsorom Ways and Means Committee Tve Springer

Carrots Deposit Up for Bout Between Hall and Fussimmons

Boston trainer Bob Fussimmons reportedly deposited $1000 with Captain Sooke to bind a match under Marquis of Queensbury rules. The proposed boxing bout would be at 158 pounds and staged before a New Jersey club, the Olympic of New Chesna, with $1000 on the line.

Bosto Spk Bob Fussimmons Sooke Austalian Jim Hall Marquis of Queensherry Olympic of New Chesna

Government victory as railway must run its own telegraph

On April 1 the court ruled that the Union Pacific Railway must operate its own telegraph service along its line, ending the contract with Western Union. This marks a government victory over Western Union.

Western Union Wasursoros Union Ae Railway Esters Union

Fragmentary report from the House of Commons session

An excerpt from a House of Commons debate references Home Secretary Matthews and the Hargrave matter. The text is garbled and names appear uncertain, with phrases about prerogative and justification and mentions of individuals linked to the topic.

Mob Hangs Lytle After Jail Break and Shootout

Joseph Lytle, who hacked his wife and two daughters, was seized by about 1000 men at the county jail and hanged near an iron crosspiece on a bridge amid gunfire. The mob broke in, dragged him to a telegraph pole, and completed the execution after a failed first hanging. Authorities considered bringing the lynchers to justice, but no action was anticipated. Lytle had a history of cruelty and attempted to murder his family.

Fremay Joseph Lytle Lytte Lyte Atrus Lytle Hifeleas Beily Lytieton Linus Iyneh Pote Hin Vletine Mere Delis Dayton Aod Delia Enmea Rosou bin Batchet Tin

Alleged Agreement Details Taint Public Alleges Mrs Drayton Case

A dated 1891 statement from Henry Vane Milbank, acting as a second for Hallett Alsop Barrows, clarifies the alleged monetary arrangement between J Coleman Drayton and his wife. It outlines separate incomes, trustee placements, child maintenance funds, and husband wife transfers, including plans for European residence if he provides £1000. The document disputes cowardice imputations and explains the financial terms tied to custody and parental support.

Drayton- New Youk Henry Vane Milbank Hallett Alsop Barrows J. Coleman Drayton Bes J. Colemas Borrowe Dragona Bushood H. A Europe

Contested Seats and Naval Plans Highlight April Assembly

The New York Assembly committee reports two contested seats, ruling Dr. Curran ineligible for city-offices conflict and seating Howe. In New Jersey issues, Santa Maria, flagship of Columbus, will be sent to Chicago for the World's Fair, then presented to the U.S. Navy. White Caps threaten Esther Lyons and daughter Georgie in Connecticut.

New York Assembly Aumasy N. Y Assembly Cooney Curran Rochester One & Park Amessor Howe Datehess Obed Wheeler J. H. Basa Wade Wasuixorux Fresbury Santa Maria Columbus Atlantic Spain Chicago Erie Welland United States Executive Mansion New York Sulzer Neway America Mil Alan Sathor Ues Ciy Rew

Murderous Anarchist Ravachol Identified in Paris

April reports reveal Ravachol, the anarchist linked to recent outrages, as Koenigstein a brutal killer long courted by police. He admitted multiple murders for robbery and a bomb making cache was found in his lodging. A reward and honors follow the arrest by Paris authorities as detectives pursue further links.

Indictment Demurrer Filed in New York Case

A U S court hears demurrer and motion to quash indictments tied to a New York celebration event. Lawyer A Strout obtained leave from Judge Nalson to file the demurrer en asiso, challenging the indictments on a procedural error. The text references officials and a city commission, with dates and figures mentioned in the fragmentary report.

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