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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1892

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Duel target looms as diplomat nearly blind in April tensions

A Braatian Legation visit yields little news as Minister Mendoca and Secretary Mario de Mendoce are absent. The report notes Mendoca is nearly blind and unable to attend public matters, while discussions touch on a potential duel and recalls rumor about Corrilo sending a challenge.

Benor Cochie Mendoss Braatian Legation Mendoca Mario de Mendoce Jer Corhlo Corrilo Han

Senor de Coeblo challenges Washlegion to a duel in New York

Senor de Coeblo editor of a Spanish paper in New York confronts the Brazilian Minister over alleged mistreatment. He claims a rented Fordham residence, unpaid rent, and access to his Murray Hill apartments. He vows to force the minister to eat his words or kill him, threatening political retaliation if denied.

New Yor Senor de Coeblo Proad Aitics Sewer Oe da Meudouca Paris Fordham Fiorenca Jones Murray Hill Quention Leek Mall Besser Wale TL Washington Toreek Atenet Col Tom Witkineas

Agente Will Try to Prevent the Peneidence Plight Panama

Readers receive late dispatches from Venezuela detailing maneuvers around President Palacio and General Crespo as insurgent forces gather recruits and threaten to seize the capital. Reports from Caracas speak of renewed efforts to counter the uprising and potential clashes at Valencia and nearby fronts.

Panama Apell Venezuela Palacio Marnony Crespo Valencia Guzman Revolutio Ani Caracas Bavnte Gretsko Wade

Captain Believed to Receive Release From Prison

The Captain believed to receive an intimation from the Home Office that his wife will be released from prison within the next three weeks. The Home Secretary's decision is seen as influenced by political considerations amid public protest over the imprisonment of Mrs Osborne for childbirth.

Home Office Home Secretary Bave Star Birch Paris Mra Osburse Brasil Soia Matre Osborne

Comores Electine Battle Fades Amid Bitter Vote Clash

April 14. In Comores election, bitter contest persists with police and inspectors clashing with repeaters. Hundreds of strangers fill streets while officers intervene. Fourth ward ballot-box plots thwarted. German faction claims about 150 vote lead, seen as Cleveland victory.

Comox N Murphy Iarside Gorman Cleveland

Jersey City Election Results Show Democratic Defeat

Jersey City votes favored Republicans with Col. Peter Eli Wasser defeating Mayor Allan L. McDermott by about 8 000. Republicans won key precincts as turnout neared 23 000, signaling a citywide shift. Harrison and Kearney results mirror GOP gains with Aldermen and trustees elected by Republicans. Democratic sweep in Trenton-Taxston gives Dems control of city and county offices.

Orrr Jersey City Allan L. McDermott Peter Eli Wasser Democratic Central Committee Iermanle Suparnican Rrepublican Taxston N.J Hoa Freeholders M Clewet Department of Public Works

Soldiers Declarations Roil Sisseton Land Rush

Rainy day delays fail to deter veterans at Sisseton land rush as soldiers declarations flood the line. Land Commissioner’s orders spark protests by old soldiers seeking allocation. reservations stretch over Rhote Inland and Delaware lands with many homes promised. Despatches from Fort Will indicate limited initial demand and no massive influx after settlers secure plots.

Rhade Delawars Fort of Bare Sisseton Rhote Delaware Order of Land Commissioner Fle Waahtoptes Cetcaco Army Cascade Careens Widensys

Coaling Station Sparks Russian US Cooperation Rumor

A Parma date note from Bracix reports The National Zeitung and The National Zeitung discuss Russian plans for a coaling station in South America to aid wartime reach to Vladivostok via Cape Horn. They also note US talks on Uruguay coaling rights and suggest a Russia US accord against Great Britain.

Aimalamewos United States Hasele Bracix Zeltung South America Russia England Vladivostock Paral North Pacific Cape Horn National Zeitung Uruguay Unitne Greay Sain

Argentinean public favors United States backing over European ties

A fragment from the Times notes a section of the Argentine populace favors U.S. support while repudiating European obligations. The National paper Nacion denounces any such repudiation. In the U.S. news, Governor Barber reports President Harrison requested troops to quell unrest and restore order in the west. Weather notes in Britain predict continued snowfall and deep frost affecting many areas. In New York, 300 workers from the Mouster Iron Werks returned to work after a strike and reinstatement of the discharged employees.

United States Naclou Reyudia Hon Europe Nile

Linden Ram Treat Belt New Ye April 14 Race Uncertain

Minimal readable text shows a racing event linked to Linden Park and a Lindes Association. The fragment mentions April 14 and a railroad company, with unclear context about a hare or horse race and unspecified radius or structures.

Linden Ram Treat Belt New Ye Mea Win Railroad Company Lindes Park Hares Asociation

Man Hanged in Monmouth County Jail After Murder Confession

Harriott was executed by hanging in the Monmouth County Jail after a night of quiet preparations. Witnesses recall his farewell to the sheriff and tears as he faced the end. The crime involved the murder of his wife during a family dispute at their home, with Harriott later confessing.

Monmouth County Leonard Harriott Allen Alice Thas Abe New York

National Cordage Officials Accused of Paying Dividends Not Earned

New York April 14 stockholder Ernest Berkeley Balch charges National Cordage Company officials with distributing unearned dividends. He asks the New Jersey chancellor to compel inspection of books and stop further dividends, contending the company showed no profits in 1901 and actually lost money.

National Cordage New York National Cordage Company Ernest Berkeley Balch New Jersey Rowdareau Balch Jame Waterbury

Actor shoots wife in boarding house in Bowrom April 14

George Gerry at Word's Theater attempted to kill his wife yesterday morning by shooting her in the back. She is in critical condition at the city hospital. The incident follows an engagement at the same venue. Bail was given on unrelated charges after six weeks in jail.

Linard Burravo New York Fitch Hospital Bowrom George Gerry Mt Tu Word Jealoany Gerry Mart Y Amistaot Tresarer Ulster County Savings Institution Bfe

Baker urges $7 million add to World’s Fair funds

President Baker before the House Committee on the World’s Fair urged favorable action on a bill to provide $7 million more for the Chicago event. He warned that enlargements by the commission would require over $10 million to open the doors. Baker outlined arrangements to protect government and stockholders from loss, cited other subscriptions and payments, and said delays would threaten the exposition’s success.

Wasutrorom Beker House Durbar- Tow Baker Paris Chicago Mr. McCreary

Chinese Exclusion Bill Move Before Senate Calendar

April 14 report from Mr. Dolph of the Committee on Foreign Relations cites a substitute for the Geary bill. It utterly excludes all Chinese and seeks to continue existing prohibitions. The measure advances to the calendar.

Lowe Wasstsotos Mr. Dolph Ube Senate

Fire damages at Evening Star building in Washington

April 14 reports describe a fire in the Evening Star office engine room and adjacent stock and press rooms. The blaze gutted upper floors and damaged stereotyping rooms, with the National Tribune offering use of facilities while Star works to recover.

Washington Gult Bre Rational Tribune Datin

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