17 May 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1893
Page
1
Tensions mount as directors debate postponing Midway work amid wage delays and unpaid bills. Carpenters and janitors protest unpaid months while bondholders eye bond payments. Committees warn cash shortfalls could threaten opening events and nightly shows.
May 17 reports detail a proposed royal reception in New York for the Infanta, with timing contingent on fatigue and prior engagements. Other items describe the Hagerty murder case in New Hampshire, Vatican affairs, a New Year financial dispute, and immigration debate, all from terse dispatches dated May 17.
A cabinet meeting discusses the government’s struggle to enforce a law. Officials cite limited funds, few deportations, and potential congressional action delays. Reports note Chinese firms seeking suspension and Treasury officials watching fraudulent certificates amid broader legal confusion.
Residents report a woman posing as Jesus Christ visiting homes at night and distributing wine in a fanatical rally. Several observers describe prayers, frenzied behavior, and injuries among participants after midnight amid the episode, while authorities prepare for potential trial. Nearby towns note related incidents and legal actions as confusion spreads.
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