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Plainfield Courier in Plainfield, New Jersey

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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1892

Page

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Fire devastates Metropolitan Opera House and Wooster Street mill

Chronicle from New York reports the Metropolitan Opera House on Broadway and Seventh Avenue burned nearly to the shell, with only outer walls standing. The blaze trapped workers and damaged scenery for future productions. a Wooster Street mill also destroyed, with several workers injured and a large insurance-covered loss.

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Fragmented Early 19th Century News Snippets From An Unclear Page

A garbled compilation of 19th century items includes political denials from Turkish officials, preparations for a Washington Army encampment, a thwarted train wreck near Enon, Pa, a Georgian bay yacht wreck hoax, Neversink Mountain accident reports, a boiler explosion in Texas, and social notes about church attendance.

The Pestilence at Gravesend and Hamburg Deaths

Cholera spreads across ports with 97 deaths and 16 hundred cases reported at Gravesend and Hamburg linked ships. Glasgow and Leith report arrivals and quarantines as authorities fear outbreak, while Berlin and London plan daily notices and expanded disinfecting. Ships Gerona and Gemma tied to Hamburg cases. extensive precautions and public alarm noted.

Hamburg Glasgow Dean Graver Greverend London Gerona Middlesborough Berlin Bent Ang Ministry of the Interior Germany Ministry of the Merlin Lamborg Hamsone Stresta Senate Altoan Toledo

Ralty the murderer faces uncertain fate as governor halts

Ralty, jailed for over four years, faced a death sentence but a sheriff counsel warned against immediate execution since the governor’s reprieve lacked a time. The case hinges on legal procedure and the governor’s order, while a separate Grange exhibit opens with addresses by state leaders and letters from ex Presidents Cleveland and Harrison. Over 200000 people expected for the event as officials attend. In Washington, Senator Allen questions monetary policy notes and Secretary Foster provides a comprehensive reply on greenbacks and silver coinage.

Ralty McNalty Gnvernor United States Rhoge Grange Cleveland Harrison Gobin Thomas Stewart Hastings Wanrunsotox Ang John B. Allen Waabin State Cater Treasury Department Rentehy Allen Foater

Raiders Arrests and Violent Saloons Spark inquiry in Winsfall

Fragmented report cites raids on two Winsfall saloons by Mrs. Ben Vics and Mrs. Frank Foach, with injurious attacks on fronts and alleged murder body found near Breck junction. Delaware’s August quarterly meeting and large-footing gatherings in Asbury Park are referenced, along with New York strikes and a brief note on Trenton smallpox cases and weather.

Daloon Tirtow Tnd Ben Vics Frank Foach Winsfall Roman Richard Hoxton

Entombed Miners Rescue Efforts In Welsh Mine

A Welsh mine disaster at Bridgend Park Slip pits saw rescuers persevere through wreckage to reach dozens of miners trapped underground. Forty were initially saved, later seven more were brought to the surface, with many badly burned or injured. Women at the mouth awaited news as rescuers crawled through tunnels to reach the open shaft and surface.

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