13 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1893
Page
1
A series of violent storms swept multiple counties causing extensive damage. Reports from Dover to Hibbie describe tornadic winds destroying farmhouses, barns, and stores with fatalities and injuries. In Kansas City area, Parker and nearby towns faced widespread ruin, with many dwellings overturned and trees uprooted. Rail and electrical lines suffered, and emergency crews assessed wreckage across the region.
April 12 report on a meeting of southern governors with Governor McKinney presiding. Attendees included Foster of Maryland, Jones of North Carolina, and others from Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, and Florida. A committee was formed to draft and present resolutions. Anticipated discussions focused on state unity and potential action among the states. The scene shifts to noted security and military movements with troops in camp and no immediate incidents reported. Secretary Car’s note ends the dispatch with a stray reference to an acceptance of something by the Chest."
A swindler named Michael Harvey Healy, claiming to represent a New York Christian society, arrived March 1 and sought 10 bail. Healy worked with James Blair, a known businessman, and induced a Blair associate to endorse a $50 check. Of the funds obtained, $150 went to the Christian society before the ruse was uncovered.
April term anchors a key Supreme Court adjudication on the Chinese exclusion act after preliminary justice department steps. Reports note related protests, consulate diplomacy, and petitions amid calls from Chinese community leaders and governments for clarity.
Fragmented text discusses Canada’s position on annexation and independence, referencing J. Mercier and English opinions. Mentions U S union potential, Spaulding removal debates, nominations confirmed in Washington, and a fire tragedy in Circaso with three children killed. Includes political and regulatory snippets with multiple names and places.
A disorderly mob clashed with police three miles from Mons as laborers near the mentacy building attempted a rush, stones flew, and officers dispersed the attackers. Demonstrators pressed for suffrage reform, urging the chamber of deputies to adopt the bill, while authorities restrained further action.
A fragmented April notice lists a French publisher Alfred Mame's death and various short items, including a fatal Indian freight accident, a bridge of brief observers, and political shifts. Other lines mention a judge’s questioning, a Vanderbilts court matter, and miscellaneous terse reports from April.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a sale involving a pharmacy named Sood for 150 cmt batten and mentions Knutson & Oo Keng of G noted, with Darema manager at Durham? and North Ave context. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
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