15 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1892
Page
1
The public sympathy shifts toward Lizzie Borden after testimony from the inquest and interviews. Lizzie’s defense contends with sensational accusations while an anxious public awaits further legal action and possible revelations linking the Borden family to the crime.
The International Navigation Company faces American government actions over ship contracts as Clem ent Grimcurree reports from Europe. Plans to build and engage steamships in New York are debated, with potential shifts in post office carriage duties and naval reserve flags observed on a newly built vessel arriving in New York Harbor.
In Oak Grove near Benfor police believe William Evans poisoned the wall of Joby Rosser's art shop, killing Rosser's 16 year old son and injuring another. A man fitting Evans’ description was seen near Oak Grove Thursday night fleeing Cambridge Hill. Evans has threatened the Rosser family and others connected, and may be seeking funds from a sale proceeds.
The Irish American Military Encampment opened at the Driving Park in Senastox Pa with a morning military mass and about 1000 attendees. Major W D Kelly of New York commands. The event featured a sacred concert by the Grants Chorus Union and was officiated by Mayor Fellows and other officials. The encampment grounds were supplied by the state for the occasion.
The Duketown body at Lockport identified as Catherine Walkin by Mrs Piriey an aunt of Walkin. The photograph of the murdered woman at Glencom matches the clothing worn the day before the incident. Identification ties the Glencom victim to Berubece, bringing the case closer to resolution.
Mites of wire conditioning for the DIO gun winding near completion at Birddbare. Thirty seven miles of one quarter inch wire prepared. gun bore five inches, shell pressure 158000 psi, elongation after rupture 14 percent. Ceremonies mark winding finish. Telephone issues resolved enabling long distance calls between Parks and Newark, Paris and Versailles, thanks to M Dillot inspector. Estate of Trou Hail involved in court talks and potential compromise. Supreme officers to be retained as Davin and Wall.
Aug 18 report states Howard Youda, a prominent Upper Rockland County politician not holding office, has been detained in connection with a wool dollars case involving a well known city resident and the Traying 2 Daughter incident.
Aug. 16 Dorchester South sees an unknown youth drown while attempting to rescue a boy named Charles. Report notes a lifeguard or bystander Blake’s body later recovered. Police investigation ongoing into circumstances and identity.
Campaign text describes massive mailouts from Washington with 19,000 envelopes and 8,000,000 wrappers. National Committee assistant secretary T H McKee leads over fifty clerks sending about thirty publications and millions of charts and copies, including Henry George and Stewart speeches. Whitelaw Reid accepts Springfield Republican clubs convention invite. special rail plan marks campaign kickoff in Chicago and Springfield.
Hon FP M Simmons of North Carolina, Democratic State Central chairman, flew to Hunterds Bay to invite Mr Cleveland to address state voters. He said no decisive reply was possible as Cleveland had not finalized his future plans. Simmons voiced confidence the state would vote Democratic despite expected tensions.
Amid mixed news from Aug 15 to Aug 19 a fusion of unusual reports surfaces. James Faulkner, pardoned by President Harrison while jailed for wrecking Daneville’s First National Bank, stirs revived talk that his brother General Fantkoer did not die as claimed and fled the country on bail during appeal.
Aug 15 reports from Parm say agents in the city of ex Queen Natalie of Servis aim to bring about the downfall of ex King Milan. The agents of the 2 Queen have recorded the disgraceful deeds and pursue action.
New Brunswick New Jersey August 18 Mary Lehrimer a 11 year old girl assaulted by W Fraser shows improving condition according to Dr Ries who reports the patient has not fully recovered Fraser has been identified by the girl as her assailant though Fraser denies the crime authorities continue investigations.
In Havana Texas on August 15 reports depict dire plight of laboring Mexicans on both sides of the Rio Grande. Families live on cactus and mesquite beans as fever and bilious ailments kill children. Relief Committee distributes corn. rainfall swells river banks but arrives too late for aid in many spots.
A detachment of Marines aboard the United States steamship Yorktown fired rifle balls at the polar bear in the pilot house of the vessel Polar Bear near Pater Pane on August 15. The Chief Engineer was dangerously wounded. Reports are unclear and details are still unsettled as newspapers relay differing accounts of the incident.
Dramatic notes from 1880s Denver reveal a letter to Fannie Barnes accusing infidelity, with another dated September 26 1880 found in a revolver bolster. A separate August 15 1880 report warns of a planned dynamite blast near Hudson county farm, tied to a woman triggering the charge. Storms threaten crops in Kisercer Os, Maryland, with fruit damage described along the Hudson river belt.
Convict labor strife in Tennessee sparks clashes between free miners and convicts. At Tracy City and nearby, workers demand longer hours and privileges while trains are halted and guards deploy. Gov. Buchanan orders Adjutant General to Cowan with militia as tensions rise toward imminent outbreak.
Aug 15 report from Staten Prerasvuo states Carl Knold an Alleghany anarchist accused in Frick murder attempt is freed on 7007 bail provided by five friends. Berkman sent for attorney Friedman to defend. Berkman denies conspiracy reports and claims no Vienna anarchist plot. Also a lightning strike incident near Howar d village injures a child. a private watchman on duty at night.
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