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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1893
Page
2
Reports from May 19 describe intensified labor unrest as President Nevins of the Street Railway Company warns of using new laws to override injunctions. He decries current workers while noting wages and living conditions, and hints at recruiting efforts amid potential franchise disputes with the city.
Recitations and piano solos headline an entertainment with comments on delicacies not on the programme. Somerset bicycle dealers McGue & Co report strong demand and a light wheel. Riders train on Jackson Avenue and Plainfield Avenue as plans unfold for the Irvington Millburn road race on Decoration Day. Captain Martin and the Victor Cycling Club engage as judges and scorers for local races. Coop poultry scenes on East Fourth Street feature Frank Heddon with his chickens and care routines.
The Werrey Hill cross date with the morning forecast suggests Pucker Fuchs may join the Out-curve in-carve, dews-shout, and slow-ball play as they did when he was in the box for the Brater Lsined Club. Fuchs brings speed and control. Murray Sill faces Peterson May 31. Cuban Gianta May 27. team schedule shows a busy late season run. Last season they played 32 games, with 23 wins and 7 losses.
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