28 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1892
Page
1
Fragmented report outlines U S and Chil relations with calls for arbitration while noting government officials discuss the scope of mediation. Describes ministers, congress, and military views on a bilateral dispute and the need for a two sided settlement.
Fragmented dispatches report unrest and war talk in several regions. San Francisco details indicate strong support for war unless concessions are made, while notices from La Case warn of artillery deployment and shipping bases. A separate report notes a Baltimore to Oblis train wreck with casualties and damages.
Jan 24 Lonpox and nearby towns report a major fire at Brenneh Church of the Ascumption in Hamilton rect, destroying the church and two stories of adjacent houses. Firefighters battled high winds and freezing temperatures for hours. no church property survived, with only scattered effects on nearby residences.
Nov 24 Newburg scene features Will Toonites and Day Decker in a disputed prize bout. Officials caution the public as authorities monitor the event amid claims of irregularities. The report notes recent Highland Falls fights and hints at possible further action.
A local farmer in Wabash, Jac 24 percent, named Ajax Free man, is described as a prominent figure in the community. He suffers a chronic ailment where his blood is said to granulate under the skin, turning purple then peeling away like harvest sweat. His condition is noted as steadily improving over time.
New York Senate Rules debate ends with majority pushed provisions allowing contempt actions against members who refuse to vote and enabling nomination appointments by the present majority. Des Mowers in Iowa faces temporary injunction case after a secretary of state challenge. Crime case discussion noted with admissions of guilt and gambling links. Central tracks derailment near Hyde Park injures one. trains halted for hours. Secretary Trecy in Washington suffers from rhentsnation illness confining him at home.
In a Paris style sensational transmission, Mrs. Hargreaves accuses Captain Osborne of conspiring with jewelers Spink Sons to recover pearls lost in a cabinet robbery. Mrs Osborne is described as being in Spain while police prepare to press charges, with testimony about the security cabinet and floor safe indicating the alleged theft.
A 19th century notice recounts a man seeking a loyal wife age 34 to 60, offering a good home. Florence D. Dodd and prior marriages surface as he seeks court aid to recover property after a series of lavish but unsettled acts by Dodd formerly Foster. Includes other late 1800s items on Garza, Barnes, Hoar, and Knapp deaths and public notices.
After thirty hours of searching by ocean tugs the street cleaning scows were blown out to sea with eighteen men aboard. The Webster and Nichols towed four scows and faced a fierce gale near Rockaway Beach. Water and supplies ran short as boats drifted, crews trapped by ice and wreckage, and rescue efforts continued under worsening conditions.
Jan 2 report from Maury and Jamesburg areas notes the late cashier T. Witton Hill of Jamesburg National Bank died Dec 20 and implicated in a large sum of missing money. Board of Trade meeting in Washington counts 28 associations admitted. Frederick Fraley reelected president since 1868. Queen's Bench fixes hearing next Friday for Ashforth extradition appeal. Governor Flower appoints Clarion W. Gordon to Fisher's Island position. Fire at Chicago Falls destroys building and leaves four homeless. Sentencing in criminal malpractice case. assembly to watch real executions debate passes 104 to 0.
The day’s news notes a February issue for a new German loan, the death of Paris writer Merre Joinneux at seventy seven, and actor Barry Stewart’s sudden death in Nyack. It also mentions Emperor William’s birthday anniversary, a six thousand miners strike in Hilbao, and weather outlook for New England and mid-Atlantic regions.
A garbled OCR item references New York and various antiquated trades and names. Readable fragments hint at a story about markets, dairies, and fame, with unclear dates or figures. The piece preserves period voice but lacks coherent details for a precise summary.
Dela Green former cashier at Muncy National Bank was discharged after a hearing before U S Commissioner Bent. The 13000 missing funds were not proven misappropriated by Green and no charges were filed. The World’s Fair Committee in Albany seeks a larger appropriation for the fair.
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