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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1892

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Disastrous Flood Breaks Jonganea Levee Threatening Towns

Severe floods rupture the Jonganea levee near Balak Compe in the central region of Laruisiann. Officials warn of high water, potential loss of life, and widespread property damage as several villages face inundation. Measures are taken to reinforce weaker spots while higher river levels are anticipated.

Sfuyst Orld Balak Compe Laruisiann Te Iteriy Towteend Shane Laver Ayrr Hiver Sreonibonke Alton

Levee Threatens Town as River Rises in Pike County

The levee protecting the Sny bottom near the town across the river from this city is endangered by rising waters and shifting wind. If the river continues to rise, disaster looms for wheat fields and homes as residents move belongings and crews repair the levee at Mai Chicago and Alton.

Eistogly Pleven Lacwian Papal City Pike County Bie Point Chicago Alton

Flood Devastation Reported Across Buchanan and Sodrew Counties

Authentic reports describe widespread damage from recent rain in Buchanan and Sodrew counties. Farms suffer destroyed crops and fences, with families displaced to hills. Roads flooded, rail lines washed out, and towns like Chariton and Missouri River areas cut off from service as rivers rise and bridges fail.

Sr Jowrm Buchanan Sodrew Ian Warners Sralus Sralu Hopkis Hotel Burlington Road Clariton Kaness City Fr Joseph Council Bluffs Chariton Keosss City Hinebute Langdon and Bigelow Kansas City St. Dimeph Coane Bluffs Hernard Oregon Nodaway Bigelow Balireel Braille Telem

Weather and flood threats hit Agency and surrounding towns

A severe storm swept through the region causing rivers to overflow, washing out 900 yards of rail between the depot and river bridge near the town of Agency. Homes, crops, and church structures were wrecked across Arkansas and nearby states, with potential flooding looming as water rises.

Santa Fe Platts River Agency Sante Depot Bluff

Washouts and heavy rain disrupt rail service across Nebraska

May 11 reports describe unprecedented rainfall and flooding in Nebraska with river rises inundating bottom lands. Trains nationwide suffer delays and washouts, including Union Pacific between Heatrice and Lincoln and Rock Island lines via Burlington tracts. Western Nebraska reports from 16 inches to 2 inches in various areas.

Mama Nebraska Nebras Daarlin Salt Lake Heatrice Lincoln Union Pacific Rock Island

Hiobham fore We Can Eaplain All Ret Yous

Former Har jou trial president, who was sevented, faced charges on Friday. He planned to exploit Harlem and had opportunity. Died at Sew from Yellow Peron. ma Seven are DOW convalescent.

Ret Yous Lmr Harjou Harlem Yellow Peron DOW

Deeming Confesses Murder Denies Killing Second Wife

The Windsor murder case sees Deeming confessing the killing of his wife Emily Mather while denying direct responsibility for his former wife Marie Rainbill’s death. He claims he paid fifty pounds to have Rainbill murdered, and attributes his crimes to an unknown power to suggest insanity. Prosecutor Walsh labels him a desperate, unscrupulous criminal, noting motives tied to breaking with Rainbill and starting anew. Evidence ties the Bengal cavalry uniform claim and Freemason links to an elaborate hoax.

Methocans Deeming Emily Mather Windsor Marie Rainbill Rainchild Walsh Deering Mets & Cles Gore Ralhbill Daeming Windaor Windaor Wife, Had Rejected A Number of Suitors Aater Doomin Etter

Death in St Petersburg Tied to Nihilist Conspiracy

General Grenser, chief of police at St Petersburg, dies from a mysterious illness linked to a Nihilist plot. The affair centers on alleged severe punishment of a prisoner named Togarniel, who reportedly endured 44 hours of food deprivation and electric shocks to coerce confessions of imagined conspiracies.

St. Perexguono Grenser St Petersburg Grenear Gresser Vinesnet Togarniel

Five Children Crushed in Cyclone Cave Disaster

In Astaost Kan on May 1 a storm damaged a residence in the southwest city area. A family, Williame Wilkine and wife with five children, all colored, slept as the roof collapsed. Wilkins escaped to alert neighbors who rescued the wife alive. five children aged from months to fifteen years were recovered dead. The tragedy occurred as heavy rain undermined the structure overnight.

Kan Williame Wilkine Wilkins

Randolph child dies after suspected misdose of medicine

New York May 11 Henry Randolph son of publisher Anson Randolph of 124 West Side Street died in the morning after taking a dose he claimed was quinine which proved to be strychnine. The family has suffered from nervous debility in recent months and a Petal Blindness report from Keia Pankets Petal Blindness Zanzibar notes severe mental decline.

New York Henry & Randolph Anson Randolph West Sid Street Randolph Rowz Humbert Bee Govwal Giolitci Franca Giolitti William Aith Frans Joseph Crispi

New York May 11 City Hall Deadlock Persists

May 11 in New York the city council remains at loggerheads over confirmations. Mayor seeks approval of board of public works nominees. the combined aldermen bloc rejects them. A police commissioners choice with one substitution follows, but the coalition stands firm. A street commissioner nomination sparks a break, with the mayor casting the decisive vote to declare the nomination carried.

Miegere Palle Rts Wees Ue Thom Seacee N.J Herrings& Co New York Farrell & Co Philadelphia Hall Marvin

Fire destroys two buildings and 27 horses burn to death

A dawn fire on West Sixty-fifth Street killed twenty-seven horses and forced eight families from a neighboring building. Firemen Ryan was injured when a scaffold collapsed during a rescue. Loss estimated at $20,000 as crews battled the blaze through the morning.

Sixty-fifth Street James Ryan Ryso Bremen Will Barbeus

MADE MILK PUNCH MORE PENSION OFFICE INQUIRY

A detailed account of the Special Pension Office Investig ation Committee hearings includes Chief Clerk Ford, Captain Kelly, and witnesses such as Taber and Major Clark as they discuss promotions, alleged improper conduct, and journalistic interference. The proceedings reference Raum, Tingwald, and Lemon while noting tensions within the Pension Office and related press scrutiny. In a separate incident, Elia Morrow, a 32 year old woman, was killed when a Portland train struck a wagon in Me.

Wasursorom Kelly Pension Office Special Pension Office Investigtion Committee Tingwald Provo Rconversation Young Raum Ting Taber George Lemos Liveota Record Willian Buren Persone Ford Bedalec House of The Tribune Washington Raum Enloe Ducese Mise Elia Morrow Wan Crosal Mal Central Hall Portland Deeansed Thomas Morrow Hanakell's Corner

Very Reporte- mas May 11-M. Very died last at of Injuries

A garbled report notes a death from injuries after a wine shop explosion linked to Ravachol’s circle. It mentions comatose condition since Friday, unclear motives, and compensation for dependents amid ongoing unrest and labor disputes. A separate item reports a fatal street accident involving a child, decapitation, and widespread danger to nearby farms.

Tee Loupo Victoria Toring Darmstadt Uue Kalner Very Amas Hue Magents Ravachol Bartal Will

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