25 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1892
Page
1
In Washington today rumors swirl over an alleged ultimatum to Chile's government as Secretary Egan and President Harrison weigh dispatches from Santiago. Officials deny decisive steps but indicate a possible move toward reparations and formal diplomatic notes amid ongoing tension and requests for explanations.
A report claims the United States threatens severing diplomatic relations with China over the Chilean outrace dispute and demands swift redress. Meanwhile, shipyard activity rises as preparations for naval mobilization and port seizures are reported, with several vessels identified for potential American action.
Sullivan says he is ready to fight any claimant to the championship. He targets a late August or early September bout. He would bet $20,600 he could KO Mitchell in twelve rounds under Queensbury rules. He accepts Madden’s bet but excludes Jackson and says any white challenger is possible.
Daniel Crowley of Elgin was killed by his son Frank after Frank refused to marry his intended partner. Frank allegedly demanded money to flee home, struck his father with a beverage bottle, then fled with about 500 dollars. The case echoes a broader rash of illicit activities noted in Natick and a boxing match update from New York.
James F. Dosoghue issues a challenge inviting any amateur to skate a ten mile route along the Hudson River. The notice calls for entrants from coastal towns and towns along the river, with details to be announced.
W B Hayes the roadway lawyer faced bigamy charges by Lola Poller in Jefferson Market Police Court. He accused the actress of forgery and blackmail while describing a volatile romance and business ties. Poller testified about a signed marriage contract and alleged threats as Hayes described past separations and debts.
The will of Gen MO has been filed for probate naming the National Museum as custodian of historic material including a ring with an intaglio portrait of Tullos Casar and a cabinet of coins and medals. Items include works connected to Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, a silver tureen, and a silver kettle and lamp. The report notes these as not disrespectful. The case concerns Postmaster Shirk of Mitows PA and a March report denying his removal and stating his resignation was voluntary.
Worcester Mutual Life attempts to attach twelve shares of Baltimore & Obie stock in Nicholson Trust Estate reveal massive deficits. Liabilities reportedly reach millions, with Nicholson creditors lucky to recover cents on the dollar.
Immigration Inspector John Conkling reports in Scranton and nearby districts that foreign workers from Austria Hungary and other nations have displaced native miners. The study notes reduced wages, reliance on foremen paid a wage percentage, and alleged evasion by steamship companies and agents.
A fragmented news digest reports a bark Hutchings Bros voyage from Pernambuco to New York with a valuable cargo of sugar, the vessel’s condition and value, and Hutchings Bros’ prior trips. It also mentions Yale crew training, a purse-robbery arrest in Falls, and book theft arrests in New York with bail details.
The article details the Miantonomohs massive 28 ton gun, its 18 ton carriage, twin turrets with officers and crew, and the loading chamber with ten men per turret supplying projectiles and charges. It explains the dome conning tower, sighting slit, and electric firing mechanism operated by the gun captain, noting a 40 second turret rotation.
In the loading chamber below the turret the machinery for rotating ammunition to the gun allows loading from any position. The turret can move to expose or protect the guns during loading, reducing exposure to enemy fire and enabling swift targeting before firing.
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