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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1891
Page
2
The item blends weather, transportation concerns, political commentary, and notices. It notes cotton crop estimates, ocean steamer routes, and safety at sea, followed by reflections on public figures, science explorers, a church official appointment, and a Christmas dream with Santa Claus, ending with a local death from cigarette use.
The German liner Spree arrived at Southampton with Abyssinia survivors rescued mid ocean. Passengers and crew, especially women, were unharmed and praised Captain Murray for calm actions. The Abyssinia's fire, detected December 13, forced orderly abandonment as smoke and heat spread. The Spree swiftly came to aid, taking women and children first aboard in a dangerous but controlled transfer.
Dispatch from Laredo reports Captain Hardee of the Third Cavalry and his troop with a U S Marshal were surrounded by Garza led Mexican insurgents near Fort Mackintosh Texas. Details are absent and outcome unclear. A separate item says William Halliwell, a printing foreman, was robbed on Totowa Avenue. 35 30 was taken. Also Rosa Bonheur completed a large life like painting of ten horses threshing grain and declined 300000 for it. reception uncertain compared to her Horse Fair.
Marion Harland advises on back pain relief from ALLcock's Porous Plaster. She suggests applying the plaster over the lower back for several days or up to a fortnight and wearing it continuously as it wears off to support the aching back and sustain warmth and tone.
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