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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1893
Page
3
Local coverage notes varied carnival preparations, camera club showings, and league gatherings as venues adjust hours. Readers report changes include eight o’clock closings downtown with many residents praising past offerings. Nearby groups plan meetings at Rev. Hogeyman’s residence to discuss ongoing civic activities.
Dr Rushmore’s relative, Frank L Rushmore, and accomplices circulated forged checks in New York Yesd, using a Bank of First National signature, with residences in Plainfield and Mineola Long Island City Queens. One man’s letter from jail reveals bold crime plans and escalating schemes tied to multiple banks and forged introductions.
Jury in the Muldowney liquor case failed to reach a verdict after about four hours of deliberation. The court adjourned as jurors stated they were unable to reach a decision. A postponed Monday session discussed a paper by Mist Flore and Petrie on the healthfulness of city and country compared with references to recent reports.
Fragmentary wording mentions unsavory reproach and a grant deal tied to a Guna case. It hints at the press relenting to attacks and describing the previous night’s paper as a symptom, but details are unreadable.
James Salliven, a track-walker, was killed when struck by a Royal Blue Line train. His family faced destitution, having recently taken a life policy that would not pay until three months hold. Other notes mention a failed policy and funds unpaid by a son, leaving the family with little resources aside from railroad wages.
An OCR read of a local fraternal event describes the Installation Ceremonies for Queen Kadgy Me 936 and officers of Queen City Lodge Nb 226 10 PF. The report lists officers including N GT C Seich and recounts a man appearing on Park Avenue, engaging in street business before becoming exhausted.
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