18 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1892
Page
1
Easter in New York features unprecedented church music and lavish floral decorations across denominations. Distinguished displays at St Thomas and other houses of worship distract with towering palm and white rose arrangements, transforming altars and chancels into ornate, refulgent scenes.
A certificate to Justice Grady reports Lydia Thompson company manager Ernest Hutchinson severely injured after an assault by Charles De Forest in the Fourteenth Street Theatre lobby. De Forest's lawyer Henry Meraback claims Fleming is unworthy. De Forest faces possible indictment and a tentative examination set for Tuesday at 2 pm.
Frank and Arooka sue Evening Journal for libel and win 15000 dollars in damages. The trial centered on remarks about Brooks and Crooker involving a hotel incident in Binghamton. The verdict rests on testimony about Brooks reputation and the veracity of the newspaper's reporting.
In the Holy Comforter church on April 18 a memorial window was unveiled for John J. Bagnall late editor of the Evening Star who died in the Hastings railroad crash. Tiffany of New York crafted the center south window depicting the Manifestation to the Gentile with Infant Savior, Holy Mother, Magi and angels. It cost $9,000 and was unveiled amid family and church figures, including Dr. Crary and Mr. Sanford.
An evening paper reports allegations against J. H. Van Valkenburg former Thomas Orphan Asylum superintendent at the Catternagus Indian Reservation near Versailles Cat tarangus County. A young girl under age affidavits him as the father of her child and says he resigned after a probe. Authorities reportedly seek to bring him to justice and public scrutiny grows.
In Caruketet on a Saturday night two sons of William Conine, aged five and eleven, were killed when a 72 foot long timber pole, intended for a liberty poll, toppled from its ground anchor and crushed them. The fall occurred despite warnings, instantly killing the children.
About 125 convicts at the Durham coal mines on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga revolted on a Saturday. A small guard force faced the mutiny as prisoners threatened escape and murder before being subdued.
April 18 report lists William Roland, a liveryman, as the subject of an imprisonment case in Pa. authorities pursue details.
Crowds surge toward the New Oklahoma as land openings approach. Soldiers man lines while most entrants go on foot to County Seat. Booming camps near El Reno and Kingfisher report large deposits and widespread gambling as thousands await the land sale.
A Melbourne dispatch reports police obtain three portraits of murderer Deeming as precautions keep him safe. He resists being photographed but submits to the process after Deputy Governor commands. He remains in custody in ordinary clothes and is barred from luxuries while closely watched. He shows no intent to marry Mise Bonnaevetle and refuses jail confinement.
Fragmented report shows Judge Tobn Clason once held 40 000 for hospital needs but directed funds be used for Stamford 10th sanitary event. In New York April 18 Judge Mc Adam grants absolute divorce to Taalside Prince from Heavy Prince. The Thelan shoe factory plans May 1 resumption after an agreement with New York dealers. Aster Is declared insane and moved to Bloomingdale hospital. Aster W J Gesnlan noted.
A chilling attack in Spain ends with a priest murdered at the altar and an assassin firing on onlookers. A beheading occurs as fear grips the crowd and a mother is wounded, while Father Martin’s respected piety is cited.
A young man about 18 years old, father cites his age, is held for trial by U S Commissioner Hellet on charges of fraudulent exchange in stamps. The man allegedly operated in Framingham Medfield Attleham and advertised for remittances across the country. He promised articles for stamps but failed to remit them.
In Lowell Massachusetts on April 14 Superintendent Hart says the Merrimac Company will transfer engraving work to England to protect against a strike. An agent will sail from New York tomorrow to arrange details while the engravers remain silent. Hart claims no disadvantage to the mill and cites wage issues as a possible point for settlement.
The article notes Baron Fava receiving government instructions for a diplomatic mission headed toward Learen Bauriwons in April. It also covers the Poole Civil Service Reform League annual meeting set for April 25 with visiting delegates and aims to show party strength and influence on national reforms.
Representative Owes Scott introduces a resolution in the House urging the Department of Justice to prosecute the American Sugar Refining Company for Sherman Act violations. The measure cites rising stock, price manipulation, wage suppression, and harm to commerce across states. The president asks for information on prosecutions and timelines. In Behring Sea activity, a strong American naval force moves toward Behring Sea with ships Albatross, Adame, Mohiesa, Baltimore, and Yorktown, and ports directing vessels to Port Town for final instructions.
The 1900s era notice reports Men of those Employed in New Orleans adopting resolutions praising the late 4 Cox for aiding Railway Mail Service employees. A five member committee will present engrossed resolutions to Mrs Cox at the 20th site.
The Pension Bureau releases a statement for the nine months July 1 to March 31 1908 listing 299001 certificates issued of which 4714 were under General law and 177000 under the June 27 act. It notes on rolls 678160 as of June 1880 with 1307039 pensioners on February 2 1907 and reports average first payments of 178.70 and 1693 for the year and the due months respectively.
Dr Gardner of Mim reports that Harri son has a slight cold after a cough. The notice cites the patient residence and the physician’s assessment of the illness.
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