12 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1893
Page
1
A fiery furnace accident near Mark tey entombs over a hundred workers and witnesses report chaotic evacuation as flames sweep the site. Rescue teams struggle amid smoke and heat while officials assess casualties and potential survivals.
Fragments from a 19th century report recount a disaster near Maye Island with eleven drowned aboard the schooner Leontaf, tied to Cape islands. Survivors were rescued at Port Prape, with swift and others injured. the event notes ownership and valuation, amid a string of other local notices and legal items.
A grim report from Ukeexview, April 12, describes a fatal blaze that killed an entire family, with early speculation about failure to evacuate. The alarming scene prompts inquiries as authorities assess the fire’s origin and motives amid a broader string of violent incidents across the region.
Reports from Local Union No 2 of Pennsylvania show debates over funding and per capita taxes as delegates prepare for a May 1 start to the miners year. Amid mixed signals from operators in neighboring states, the conference may expand beyond Ohio roots to a broader regional scope.
A garbled note mentions fire at Leadville and assorted names including George an old 16 year old boy, a bank in Warren Pa, and Portland customs. It references authorized business start, a longtime counselor William P. Orme, and a nervous Washington state trouble scene.
A garbled OCR segment mentions public figures and events including H Strobel of New York named as secretary of state, M Grinnell’s resignation, and Daniel N Morgné of Connecticut as treasurer. It also references a Week Without Food or Drink, a man John Driscoll found in a freight car near Pittsburg, and a presidential trip to Chicago with a schedule from April 30 to May 1. Additional items note a drowning incident of a mother and son, actress Cora Tanser’s suit in New York, and a Brooklyn court ruling on alimony and counsel fees.
A fragmented OCR item references Reynolds Pharmacy and a local investigation at a North area, with unclear details. The readable bits suggest a public safety or crime context, mentioning a pharmacy and nearby entities without concrete dates or outcomes.
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