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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1892
Page
2
A fragmented digest attributes blame to Democratic allies over Homestead strike actions, criticizing press bias and urging readers to consider Cleveland’s stance. It notes trade debates, Tammany influence, and calls free trade linked to anarchy, while briefly listing hotel music program and a gravel pit fire incident.
An article discusses road muddiness from storms and carts, citing Stirling Elliott's Good Roads piece. It argues broad tires improve road conditions, boost haulage efficiency, and reduce state and local costs, urging a general tire-width law to align wagon loads with road wear and fund road improvements. It notes railroad earnings and a club schedule detail for July.
July 29 Jersey City reports Surgeon Litehield says Mr Frick slept well and rests easy, directing business from bed while heads of departments report. meanwhile a massive fire at Mount Montgomery Street endangers No. 117 and neighboring five-story flats. Firefighters work since 3 p.m. with many tenants and properties at risk. Heat wave claims many lives across major cities, including New York where 100 deaths in 24 hours, many children under five. Elsewhere, oil tanks ignite near Boston and Lake N. F. reports diphtheria outbreak. several notable deaths listed.
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