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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1892

Page

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Duel Over Fox Borrowe Sparks London Turmoil

Reports from London describe a planned duel between Borrowe and Fox near Ostend, with Milbank and Bacon as seconds. Accounts cite mixed views on Borrows bravery and criticize the affair as risky, while detailing the private ground duel that saw near-misses and a grazed coat as the outcome, prompting controversy among clubmen.

London Borrown Fox Borrowe Ovat Ant Berrowe Koreowe Mr. Berrowe Bune Shlbmok Drayton Air Mithank Bouxone Rile Mir Fos Antwerp William DC Bacon, Jr Howton Brussels Ostend Messrs Borrowe Milbank Bacon Edwin Cleary Nieuport Bains Rietor Tim Lorrowe Willige

Contempt and promises case rise in New York suit

A curious breach of promise action in New York seeks 25,000 damages. Heraard Goldberg sues Miss Tillie Rosentere alleging she promised to marry him in November 181, and her refusal caused injury to his good name and mental anguish. The defendant, daughter of Hosenberg of Tarrytown, disputes the claim.

New York Heraard Goldberg Tillie Rosentere Tillie Hosenberg Tarrytown Goldberg Albout Tiie Bernard Tule

Rochester Freight Agent Vanishes After Shortage

Avery, Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line agent at Rochester, disappeared last Wednesday night. Investigators found about 1100 dollars missing from local collections. He left farewell letters to his wife and daughter and left Dubie Brockport as agent, bond cover by American Security Company. Alva Avery described as hardworking and trustworthy, though distressed.

Avery Rochester Rocweries Buffalo, Rochester & Cittsburg Railroad Company Defaulger Tim American Security Company of New York Dubie Brockport Alva Averyle

Seattle Coal Supply Debate Reaches Navy Purchases

Citizens criticize Navy coal buying in Victoria and Vancouver while Seattle ships Adams and Klean to Seattle for coal. Secretary Tracy allows vessel commanders discretion to choose suppliers, balancing quality and price, with port-by-port conduct under scrutiny amid reports of varying coal quality.

Enned Or Naval Vrsenia Merenfime Seaitin Wasnrsoros Tracy United States Puget Sound Adams and Klean Seattle Nery Department Victoria Vancouver Navy Department Esidle

Ambiguous Victory Report From Lac Andes Confuses Readers

An unclear OCR-style item reports a supposed victory and peace in Lac Andes involving officials such as a minister of foreign affairs. The text names Venauarian Amy Wine and other garbled phrases, but no coherent events, dates, or organizations are verifiable.

Lac Andes Agril Tapon Mocott Laa Andes

Resignation Of Brookline Water Registrar Conte Weengdoing

Conte Weengdoing longtime Brookline water registrar resigns after confessing to officials that he diverted water taxes for his own use. He kept no records and the total allegedly misappropriated may reach about $1000. Authorities plan no prosecution. Mad Fines At Mrs Mowbray Funeral In Lespos

Conte Weengdoing Boston Francia W. Homewell Water of Brookline Board of Selectmen Mra Mowbray Lespos Mra. Mowbray Commonwearst

Sculptor Sergentia Wark Leaves London for Country Quiet

Sargent sculptor Lowpen April ae Sargent departs his London studio to escape journalists and seek a quieter country retreat to work on new pieces away from city scrutiny.

Rculptor Sergentia Wark. Lowpen Ae Sargent London Seer

President Harrison to Attend Grant Monument Cornerstone Ceremony

President Harrison will leave Washington by train on Tuesday to attend the cornerstone laying for the Grant Monument in New York. He will be joined by Cabinet members and families, with invitations extended to New York officials and military leaders. A parade and ceremonies follow at the monument grounds, including a speech by the Grant Monument Association and remarks by Chauncey M. Depew, before the president returns to Washington.

Flower Congress New York New Yor Herrison Washington Pennsylvania Grant Monument Itch Arepus Hotel Bie Stad Brooklyn State of C. C. Howard Governors Island State of New York Charles G. Lowe Grant Monument Association Harrison Weil Chancey M. Depew National Guard Secretary of the Navy Navy North River Grand Army of the Republic

Two Brakemen Shot Near Treek on Freight Train

Two boys Kessler and Steeley were arrested after shooting brakemen Koon and Luis on a Lehigh Valley Railroad freight train. Koon was wounded in the eye and another blow wounded his companion, Luis, in the shoulder and side. The youths refuse to reveal their motive, claiming they did not intend to hurt the men.

Suamo Pa Kessler Steeley Koon Luis Lehigh Valley

Unclear Dispatch Reports No Casualties in Land Clash

Reports from counties and towns across the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation say a fight occurred during a land action but no one was wounded or killed. Officials dispute sensational claims of casualties.

Dormus Arapahoe Reservation

Tragic Underlined Incidents Reported in April Province News

April reports detail Robert Tyrrell injuring Jessie Morse then shooting a woman named Brantford in the back after an earlier assault at a store. Tyrrell, all parties are Black, is captured. William Brantford expected to recover, woman in critical condition. Also notes steamship Cone maugh bringing aid to Liban and a fatal workplace accident at Lem bertribe spoke bine. Georgs and Saeed Ses iv Gxt and Mew! Seanad and others appear in garbled lines.

Jasioas Negros Robert Tyrrell Jessie Morse Domendo Tyrrell Flint & Co William Brantford Hewan Brantford

Ransom case and hotel search near Norwich

In Norwich and Whitesboro New York area authorities pursued a man linked to David A. Dishler and O'Brien case. A horse was located at Wm. Kenyon stables tied to the suspect. Investigators, including Dwyer and Kenyon, searched multiple boarding stables and Englis Hotel without locating the man.

Orrievs Ecare Kanyon Berwiek Werden Pasaseneonaans Buncoer O'Brien Norwich Dwyer Albany D. O. Kenyon Caald O'Brian & Bores Engis Court Street Alvon Lally Dishier Katases New Yonk David A. Dishler Utica O'Brien Dishler

Whitelaw Reid to Lead Republican Forces in New York

A New York morning paper claims Whitelaw Reid returned from France not to seek the Vice Presidential nomination but to assume command of the Republican forces in the Empire State and supplant Thomas C. Platt as leader. The piece says Reid aims to unite the party for years while awaiting a Presidential bid and to become the minister to England, directing party power and strategy. Exports from New York show specie outflow totaling 102 978.08 for the week, with 1 755 000 in ships and other transfers. 1 250 000 routed through firstman & Co. Postoffice inspectors in Washington have discussed a widowed wife’s arrest with the local authorities.

New Fork Whitelaw Reid France Thut Empire State Thomas C. Platt Reid Republican Party Eag Yorne New York Firstman &Co

Scandal and Divorce Duel Sparked by Gray and Hecksher

The long unsettled affairs of Winthrop Gray and John G. Hecksher unfold in New York society. A duel nearly erupted after accusations of affair, with blows exchanged and both men moving on to Canada before meeting again near Rouse's Point. Hecksher later courted Mrs Gray, while her husband sued for divorce and took steps against their union amid high society scrutiny.

Gamip Gray Hechster Mre Heeksher John G. Heeksher Winthrop Gray Willem R Travers Hhi John G. Hecksher New York Jobe G. Hecksher Jamie Travers Hecksher Arlen Union Club Avenue Heaksher Canada Mia Hecksher Médison Avenue Col. B. McClellan Egerton Winthrop Amessing Sileetes Heckshar Heckaber Mira Madison Avenue 7Th Regiment Mrs. Gray Florida Lanc G Hesksber Philadelphia Heckshers Aes Faraone Jobn G. Hecksher Coney Island Jockey Club Seventh Regiment George B McClellan Edgerton Winthrop

Extradition Case Involving Creamer and White

The arrest of Oscar Creamer and James L. White Saturday in Copenhagen for stealing $37,000 from Dix & Phyffee in New York has been confirmed by the State Department. An extradition treaty exists between Denmark and the United States, and American Minister Cary at Washington is involved in the matter.

Prestesst Linley Arvarted in 55 Chester 2 event

Linley, president of the First Nations Bank of, appears in a fragmented report mentioning Borrom and Prestesst Linley Arvarted. The text is incomplete, providing limited context about dates, roles, or actions tied to the bank or individuals. Further details are required for a precise summary.

Prestesst Linley Arvarted Borrom Chester Linley The First Nations Bank of

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