19 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1892
Page
1
Reports say James G Blaine's illness worsened to a critical stage with Bright's disease and delirium. Physicians and family feared death as Blaine's condition fluctuated. President Harrison and close friends remained anxious, while doctors cautioned on potential recovery depending on nourishment and overall system stability.
In Homestead Sonia Sim a 42 year old Hungarian laborer who worked at Carnegie Steel died at Allegheny General Hospital amid suspected poisoning. Coroner McDowell orders chemical analysis of stomach and liver as investigators pursue a possible case linking the death to tainted food or other poisoning amid strike tensions.
As holidays approach, attendance wanes in both the Senate and House raising doubt about quorums. House plans three days of session with committee passes and two thirds votes possible. Unfinished business includes the Farstrial anti-option bill and an Atlantic and Pacific Committee revenue measure, while the Appropriation Bill lingers toward the recess. The McGirran case remains in abeyance in the Upper House and Father Dean’s marriage to James G Blaine Jr is noted in New York reports.
Des Moines real estate dealer Mr J P Blaise escaped a severe pneumonia threat while traveling in northern Iowa. The episode, described as near fatal, underscores harsh weather conditions and Blaise’s fragile health during the trip.
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