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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1893
Page
3
A fragmentary, era-tinged account describes a chaotic night on a Newark Boulevard with witnesses citing a man in a trench coat, a secretive group, and a tense pursuit. Authorities note damaged street lamps and a disturbed crime scene near Park Avenue, while residents discuss rumors of a missing person and a possible alleyway confrontation.
The fragmentary text lists names and events including visits by Mrs A Stover of New York, Lydia Hyatt of the Well, and plans for district elections in North Plainfield. It references a relapse at home, an organist’s father’s death, a barber shop reopening, a Park Avenue project, and upcoming borough events and lectures. It notes election campaigns, a Tuberman candidate, and the eighteenth annual Ancient Order of Hibernians social event with music and dancing.
A burglary on Perth Avenue targets J T Vail’s office near North Avenue two weeks after a safe entry at his carriage theft. The thief entered by a back door, unlocked the safe with a powder noose, and escaped with about 133 dollars. This follows four North Avenue burglaries, including Lana’s restaurant and a railroad ticket office, totaling 327 dollars.
The Rev Selenek delivered a strong sermon denouncing the Gamblers raid by our Commonwealth and urging recall of Senator Marsh for voting with the governor's veto on the Warner bill. He urged unity with constituents against the act and urged support for representatives opposing the measure.
A servant girl at Eugene Laine's Evans residence was accosted by a man near the Dunellen road, cried murder, and escaped as locals pursued. The incident, noted by nearby leaseholders, ends with the suspect eluding capture, while other items mention hoteloma notices and a church society meeting.
Fragmented text references an event or festival connected to a belief in an Obrtatien's God. Names such as Wiliags Garey and Jonham Jodeve appear alongside scattered place mentions and a note on a large death toll and rescue in darkness. The passage is incomplete and cryptic.
In a tense league chase, leaders include Van Emburglild with a strong run while Regen and Dosage show solid records. The field features varied matchups among couples and party blocs as bowling events loom in the upcoming tournament week. Concurrently a British steamer Wey City collision report interrupts sports chatter with a distant maritime note.
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