09 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1893
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads as a plea or letter attributed to a deposed queen, discussing annexation issues and political action. Names and clear facts are sparsely readable, with several garbled phrases. The piece suggests a historical protest or appeal tied to sovereignty and resistance to annexation.
Fragmented archaic text discusses Senator Morgan's Democratic proposal to admit Hawaii and others as U.S. territories or states. It notes committee referral to foreign relations and Morgan's aim to extend the measure to any future similar condition with Senate advice and governor designation.
Flooded regions show slow water drop as rain ceases. Desolation spreads south of the river with cities submerged. Victoria bridge and railway bridge at the northern end of the street were swept away along with suburb connections. Towns suffer loss of life and bridges vanish as rivers push inland.
The article recounts the election process and calendar bills as the Senate and House convene. It notes the ceremony where votes for presidential electors are counted and reports on committee hearings in Marvndbarg with Attorney General Hensel appearing to defend state printing and contractors amid accusations of delays in state work.
A long discussion on proposed pension changes reveals amendments aimed at standardizing disability ratings and expanding eligibility beyond veterans of the rebellion. Key lawmakers from Pennsylvania and other states debate uniformity and disability basics as committee votes unfold amid a flurry of names and procedural notes.
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