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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1894
Page
2
A chaotic account describes Senate hearings on conspirators and alleged manipulation in state governance. References to Voorhees and party tensions frame calls for reform while weather and local ads interrupt coverage. Public figures and actions cited amid a broader political unrest.
A burglary attempt occurred around 10 45 PM at premises occupied by William Newcorn on West Front Street. A servant heard a man at the back window and saw a face peering in. intruder escaped over a fence. Grand jury questions Taylor who refuses to answer, citing risk of self incrimination.
A condensed report lists local events, transport changes, and incidents. Mentions attendance at a party Monday night, late trains to Newmark and Crescent Hillime Aratemy improvements, a firelight incident near Sori Planted Bleetror, church services for Heveriiv Reet, and police activity around Tryont School with two youths charged.
A fragmented precept outlines urgent reasons for immediate sewer system improvements in Plainfield. It cites medical concerns, approval from sanitary engineers, cost advantages of a new low-odor system, labor and material savings, strong current city leadership, and the need to modernize infrastructure to prevent health risks and delays. The plan emphasizes the mayor and council's ability to manage this critical project with support from the sewer committee and large enterprises, aiming for prompt, practical progress.
A garbled report alleges Clarke of the Press accused of selling a false story about a railway incident. The piece mentions Bhuher of hie and Ling Flier amid claims of a press trick. The Courier is accused of manipulating Lee grey matter and deception.
A sprawling, fragmentary item lists residents and activities from New Market and surrounding towns. Mentions include Mrs Colny’s slow recovery, Mr Giles timing Eugene Repyon’s house, a dance at Meyer's Hotel on Easter Monday, and various local social and legal items.
A Unity Lodge committee tasked with organizing its eleventh anniversary celebration reported progress last night. Details were sparse, with plans noting limited attendance and guarded access to top members of the lodge. An official is reported to have been taken ill at home Monday night.
A lively social gathering at a home featured dancing and music by Professor Pragee. The article also details train schedules, fares, and connections by the Pennsylvania Railroad, plus a brief note praising Electric Bitters as a trusted tonic and medicinal aid.
The notice advertises Edge Dress Fabric Bargains at 2 cents per dozen, 00 yard glass toweling at 6 cents, 600 children’s fancy waists, Irene Corded waists at 15 cents each, and men’s heavy seamless stockings. Includes various fabrics and shelf cloths priced to clear stock.
Hamburg Embroideries offers material in a 575 yard length beyond one inch width and 4 yards wide. Prices listed at 9c per yard with watch 27 lock packaging. Envelopes and Sundays sets included.
Madams Iza Lezem offers Friday dancing at Hulett's Hall with latest dances taught as a specialty. Includes panty artistic and stage dancing, carnivals, and entertainment. New children's classes forming. Teacher Minnie Tentcotthe of Berpentine Dancers and Lola Berry the famous Spanish Dancer. Address 339 Park Avenue.
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