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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1892
Page
1
The President sent a special message to Congress on the World's Fair urging substantial funding and praising the work but citing data gaps. He notes liberalizing action on lumber and industry opposition to proposed duties, with a broad coalition of Democrats and Republicans behind the call.
In the Senate Mr Sherman from the Finance Committee introduced a bill to exempt foreign exhibitors from liability for patent violations at the Works Columbia Exposition citing treaty importance and a State Department letter. The measure seeks protection for non citizens involved with the exposition entries.
Enthusiastic delegates from Washington to Chicago discuss a push to prewet and punish the green goods fraud involving counterfeit money. A bill was introduced in the Senate. referred to the Judiciary Committee for action. Feb 25 reports note investigation into labor law enforcement and convict labor in public works.
A damaged teletype from New Haven reports alleged misconduct at the Spring Side Almshouse and at the collection office. Kennedy accuses Hanes Sabtort and Jqmnea J. Sietent of serious charges and of improper conduct, seeking action and a review of funds and returns.
The warm spell last week caused spring freshets on the Hudson. Fishermen saved nets as ice floes drifted out and began to clear Peekskill Bay, with navigation expected to reopen soon. Several iceboats were reported lost.
Fire Tuesday evening at the Lackawains Valley House in Beventon sonarton Pennsylvania injures no one but causes about 5000 dollars in losses. Guests evacuated to the street then returned as jewelry shop on ground floor sustained damage.
Beaux Ontario reports a tar and feather incident targeting an old man named Richert in Wellesley Townable amid a domestic dispute. The issue also notes major Clarke Dena of Synacumz, NY, dead at 54, a NY volunteer veteran and civil engineer member. Bridgeport urges famine relief funds to Russia channeled via Kidder Heabody & Co. Appointments list Gov. Abbott tapping Jersey City officials for state posts.
Feb 2 Hastings collision left Mrs Baldwin severely disfigured with amputations planned for her right hand and eyelid restoration operations. her husband aims to support recovery, while the accident devastates the Yonkers family. Other notes include a fatality from gas in New York boarding house and local industrial updates.
A woman was bound and burned at a charcoal camp near Lom Hennett following a grievance over discipline. The body, found by camp workers, was buried nearby as authorities investigated. In Indiana, a streetcar strike continued with limited actions as police faced pickets and labor tensions.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Postmaster N N Lampson of Squibby on November 18 for alleged opening of a letter. Lampson admitted opening the letter and claims a review is pending. Hyda Lavias sues New York and New Knoxville Railroad for damages amid reluctance to pay compensation.
The column cites a May gathering for the New York Republican State Committee in Albany, reports a Virginia shooting jealousy incident involving Edin Witte and Robert Waite, and notes property damage in Haverhill valued at $20,000. It also mentions Adelbert Slys in St Louis facing a twenty year sentence and other scattered items from Springfield and Bellary weather forecasts and regional updates.
Fragmented OCR notes a mysterious anonymous writer targeting Mrs Bennett and her children over months of letters and dreams. A family fears a potential tragedy as a shot is fired through a window while detectives struggle to identify the author amid unrelated advertising chatter and local shop notices.
A violent incident in Baltimore is reported with Dr T Breptinve fatally shooting himself in his room after a note to a lover named Breedlove. The letter discusses a troubled relationship and a move to Fort Smith for burial. Also noted are the death of labor reformer K M Chamberlain in Cambridge and the death of merchant White in Connecticut.
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