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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1891

Page

2

Banks should not pay interest on city deposits, says Elizabeth officials

A newspaper column critiques Elizabeth New Jersey officials who propose banks pay interest on city funds. It notes mayor Rankin and banker objections, trenching on small depositors, and critiques the county jail tramps, plus comments by Mayor Raskin on bank rate practices and municipal finances.

Elizabeth Plainfield Rankin New York City Raskix Mator Raskin

Hunterdon Plans Crackdown on Winter Tramps

Hunterdon county officials pledge to jail vagrants to curb winter costs. Justices of the Peace and Constables have previously arrested tramps for the county, billed at state rates, but a February tramp bill reached 3 900 dollars. The Board of Freeholders asks residents to refuse shelter or feeding for vagrants, signing a countywide appeal by five board members.

Heyrervox Board of Freeholders Hunterdon County Flewington Justices of the Peace Hunterdon

Walt Whitman Sinks as Doctor Reports Weak Condition

Campos December 24. Dr. McAllister, Whitman’s physician, issued a bulletin noting his patient remains very weak and gradually sinking. The report contrasts with a long quoted insertion about ALLCOCK’s Porous Plaster offering comfort and back support in persistent pain.

Eve Marion Haugland

Woman Drops Breach of Promise Suit in Union County

Miss Lizzie Farmer ends her breach of promise case against William Holtz in Union County Court after a proposed compromise of 100 dollars. The plaintiff originally sought five hundred dollars for alleged wounded affections.

Lizzie Farmer William Holtz Union

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