13 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1893
Page
1
Fragmentary list names numerous generals and officers across states and countries, with references to campaigns, ships, and a race event. The text references specific individuals including General Carr, General Grant, and various staff, alongside mentions of a petard, a race between ships, and the Britannia victory, but lacks coherent narrative or dates.
Readable fragments describe chaotic coroner inquest at Willard's hall over Ford's Theater disaster. Clerks testified on fear of Colonel Ainsworth, with a man shouting You murdered my brother and Hang him. Spectators demanded Ainsworth's retirement, and the crowd surged during testimony before adjournment at 10 p.m. The report mixes witness accounts, protests, and alarming conduct surrounding the investigation.
A detailed interview excerpt discusses the dangers of a strict gold standard, potential conversion of contracts, and the impact on U S credit and debt. The piece cites Senator Stewart arguing repudication risks, silver’s role, and the need to weigh taxation and monetary policy against gold reserves.
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