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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1892

Page

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Rescue of Webster tows No 17 after brutal gale

New York Jan 30 The Luckenbake rescued two men from Kilwin Webster towboat No 17 after a fifty one hour drift in a gale off Sandy Hook. Capt Olaf Dahl and Mate William Larrettson reported a hard voyage and feared No 5 perished. Webter and crew spoke of coal rations and peril while awaiting rescue.

Tex Webster Scow New York F. Luckenbark Atlautic Basin Brooklyn Kilwin Webster Sandy Mook Luckenhack Olaf Dahl William Larrettson Hele Temetn Fiat Na Charles Crump Tang ‘Webster Nour Keane Lockentack Sandy Hook Iran Enat Horne Debt Ed Dahl Mate Willem Bare Bex Nichols Chala Rockaway Shoals Navesink Highlands Slehe Dividal

One Man Killed in Pemalanta Railroad Wreck Near Mekwony City

A collision on the Pemalanta Railroad near Mekwony City injured many and killed Iantrone Collen. The Denesylvania express rear ended Lehigh express due to orders miscommunication, causing a fatality and multiple serious injuries.

Iantrone Mekwony City Manasoy Inn Penneyleanta Thare Denesylvania Express Lehigh Alley Lehigh Die Deriv Invol Vagioner Dujur

Liquor Dealers Bill Sparks Night House Licensing Debate

A recent measure titled Liquor Dealers bill proposes granting powers to license all night houses and dance halls. The debate highlights concerns over licensing control and enforcement, with proponents arguing for streamlined regulation and opponents warning of potential abuses.

Foley le- Previn

Supreme Court Grants Writ in Graves Case Release Expected

The Supreme Court issued a writ of super ndens in the Graves case allowing release on half. Due to crowded docket, the matter may not reach trial for two or three years.

Dexvex Col Supreme Court Graves

Dispatches Show Cipher Change Between State Dept and Navy

The article describes tensions between the United States and Chile amid cable communications. It notes Secretary Blaine ordered a switch from the State Department to the Navy cipher after suspicions Chilean officials could decipher the former. It traces the lengthy cable route from Galveston to Santiago and Valparaiso, noting the 8,000 mile distance and long transmission times.

United States Chili State Department Egan Navy Department Naval Blaine Chillan O Metaly Santiago CBI Wowktreet Galvaton Tex Europe West Indies Culverton Western Union Telegraph Company Central Cable Office New York City Galveston Conizaranicos Mexico Nerean Narto Chorilias Peru Iquique Valparaiso Washington

Public sentiment splits over Harrison amid foreign policy doubts

Newspapers across the city echo criticism of President Harrison for alleged double dealing in the Chili affair while English papers forecast a Republican defeat. Chinese celebrations in the United States draw attention with a banquet hosted by Hip Ling and a display of luxury imports. A prisoner named Freak Atkin escapes from Aveons prison after a wall-sealing bid, just weeks from completing his sentence for forgery.

Altai Harrison Harrison Hay Chili United States Harrivers Aml Repub Ncau Celestial Empire Thin City Hip Ling Custom House Cal “Treasury Aveons Atkin Atkus Binghamton Atking

Omaha Indian Seeks Pension For Service Enduring Disability

Jan 10 Omaha Indian William Tyndall seeks a pension for a disability described as pneumonia contracted during service. He was discharged in 1860 at age 2 after enlisting in the Civil War era, served at Fort Kearney and on frontier duty, now applying under the disability provision. Treasury reports South Carolina files for its share of direct tax amid delay by several states. Death notice: Cheriabte Hebrew Ren Yous notes Benjamin Kussak of Harris & Rusesk died.

Nian Penalon Omaha Cheriabte Hebrew Ren Yous Benjamin Kussak The Tur House Harris & Rusesk

Avousis Mae Jax Widow of Postman Dies

Ma Jax resident Mrs Paul Hamilton Hayne, widow of the post, passed away Thursday. She was a native of Avousis and longtime local figure.

Avousis Jax Paul Hamilton Hayne Post Thareday

Jealous husband arraigned in fatal Jersey City shooting

Lille Stocker, 22, was arraigned at Oakland Avenue Police Court on a charge of murdering his wife Katie Stocker and wounding her sister Mary Tierney at their home on Thornday. The crime followed a party attended by the couple and friends John Dunne and George Bremner. Neighbors described the women as beautiful and "fast" and noted Stocker's claim of provocation due to his wife's infidelity. The suspect, a silly poet with a bald head, claims nothing. his brother Lewis said Stocker had cause to act amid accusations. Officers report the public view leans toward leniency, though murder carries no excusable justification.

Sarsey City Lille Gay Katie Mary Tierney Thornday Oakland Avenue Justice Davis Mra Stocker Stocker John B. Dunne George Bremner Jersey City Tabrickle Street Honcker Ro O Jack Dunne John E Dunne Tone Bremner Tons Ermay Bia Joie Danse Miss ‘Tierney Jermey

Wreck on New York Central Freight Train Near Dewitt

A derailment and rear collision east of Dewitt left Conductor John Welch and a brakeman injured while engineer Charles Cady faced criticism for following No 484 too closely. Three cars burned. one crew member died. a widow and infant child mourn the loss. A separate note reports Frank C Collins, 22, arrested for jewelry theft with accomplices named Starria and Murphy. Professor John William White invited to lead Greek studies at Chicago University.

Prist/Menultom New York Central Sieacese N. Y New York Central Dewitt Charles Cady Mersin Springs Trnck Orwt Seleep John Welch Clyde Berth Lege Coy Willi Cox Patrick Welch Charles H. Smith Coe Wae Gows Frank C. Collins Traitet d& Bron Fifth Avenue Collins Albert ¥. Starria John Murphy Boston John William White Harvard New Chicago University

Majon General Barnum Dead War Veteran of New York

General Henry A. Barnum once Port Warden of New York and famed Civil War veteran died of pneumonia at Syracuse New York. Born Jamesville Onondaga County he studied in Syracuse and became a lawyer. He served as Inspector of Prisons Port Master and held a state legislature seat. He received a gold medal for general conduct during the war.

New ‘York New Yoas Henry A. Barnem Ead Pope Syracuse N. Y Gen. Barnum Jamesville Onondaga County Malvern Hill Tetas Seteetasnue Oye Fan Nantly Poe Ty Tee Hill Oeko

Prince Georges Health and Navy Plans Reported

The Daily Carefany notes Prince George of Wales is closely watched as heir apparent. He favors the navy and may soon command a cruiser before a new ship assignment, with a possible Royal voyage and Egypt tour aboard Victoria and Albert.

Ie Carefany Lempos Prince George of Wales Hee Premaure Egypt Victoria bin Bealth Francia Mediterranean

Liberia President declines nomination amid party praise

An early year dispatch notes H R W Johnson of Liberia writing to William E Rothery and the consular corps praising his service. Johnson declines a nomination offered to him, signaling ongoing political deliberations and diplomatic ties in the region.

Waamsoros H.R W. Johnson Liberia William E Rothery Johnson

Red Cross head Clara Barton cites funding gaps delaying grain aid to Russia

In a long interview from Wassarearon Jan 30 Clara Barton president of the American National Red Cross says government aid is gone and two states hold enough grain for a cargo but no money for ship charter or storage in New York. She notes 20000 to 25000 dollars needed for first shipment and urges East West cooperation to deliver grain to Russia.

Hed Cross Wassrearon Mies Clara Barton American National Red Cross Russia Grein New York Lawhu Baltic Barton New York City Wraiar Sal Wings

Extradition Hearing In Brockton Case Involving Ashforth

The Arcasom Association of Brockton and Sir Henry Hawkins along with Sir Alfred Wells Sir Richart Webster and Sir Edward Clarke represented the Crown. Arguments focused on a writ to release the prisoner and the submission of state pedtta. Bow Street had committed Ashforth awaiting the extradition outcome under proper conduct and pending proceedings.

Arcasom Association of Brockton Henry Hawkins Alfred Wells Richart Webster Edward Clarke Bow Street Ashforth

McKinley Reported Seriously Ill in Corcasis

Corcasis Ohio January 20 Governor McKinley did not appear at the Executive Office this morning. It is reported he is seriously ill with neuralgia of the nerves causing great pain and weakness. Dr. Palteron notes a possible serious attack though no formal statement has been issued.

Corcasis Jas Mc Kinley Executivs Palteron Perdnant Aera

Fasting man collapses at Royal Aquarium amid breakdown

Sacci the faster who endured a fifty two day fast at the Royal Aquarium broke down today. He started again with oranges and lemonade and is reported in a critical condition after a violent sickness attack. Marie Deows Married Wasmixotom ties in a quiet city wedding to her manager Leos Chrisman. Meanwhile The Third Degree honors at the secret gathering of high Museum are noted with Themas Palen of Michigan named president of the World's Fair.

Lowpow Sacci Royal Aquarium Marie Deows Wasmixotom Jao Mary Sanders Johnston Marie Decca Thie City France Leos Chrisman Richmond Chicave Jac High Museum Themas Palen Michigan Heorr le Palmer Milwaukee United States

Fire destroys homes in Elton area. victims Samuel Ketog and spouse burned

A fire at Elton, seven miles southeast of the city, damaged a residence. Samuel Ketog, aged 70, and Kring and his wife were burned in their home. The blaze started from an overheated store in a bedroom.

Jomrerows Elton Sammuel Ketog Kring

Weather and market notes from a regional dispatch

A fragmented weather and market item notes warmer temperatures and winds across regions. It mentions a Pedrick store setback, a $5,000 loss, and forecasts for New York Maryland and Pennsylvania with warmer then colder trends and varying wind directions.

Wanninaton New York Pennnsylvania

Beaters Caan Penn and Cate Cress Featured in Local Bid

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Beaters Caan Penn and Cate Cress in a January bid or event. Names appear with unclear roles and no clear outcome or location specified.

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