17 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1893
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage reflects a political clash between Republicans and Populists. It mentions the governor, a supreme court action, and public meetings as crucial to the contest. Names and precise places are unclear, but references to county politics and sheriffs hint at local power struggles.
In a heated session the Irish Nationalists push for an apology from The Times editor. Viscount Wolmer asserts counterclaims while Mr Sexton and Mr Gladstone clash over publication of the article. The debate centers on a potential apology and the reporter’s appearance at the bar of the house.
A report on Mitchell George Dickinson’s bid over James J. Corbett’s deposit for a boxing match. Details include court delays, discussions with Corbett’s manager Brady, and plans to cover the $19,000 deposit as Dickinson seeks to prove he means business amid legal actions.
Fragmented report recalls Senate tribute to Carlisle with Manderson’s praise. Speech notes Jefferson and Adams lineage, jokes about history repeating, and concerns over party principle amid foreign policy debate. Weathered references hint at broader political tension and wartime leadership comments.
The article outlines a disputed plan for Hawaiian annexation, detailing a $2,250,000 U S payment and provisions for provincial ratifications, with references to McKinley era law and a House action on details. It notes the process needing presidential and governmental approval before formal legislation. The piece shifts to a New Jersey veterans home event and a February date, describing a crush during a ceremony and ensuing comments.
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