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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1894
Page
3
Michael Fite and a nineteen member delegation arrive in the city with forty three delegates promising safety from persecution. They occupy the Mount Zion Methodist chapel annex and plan a brief stay of three to four days while formulating a petition to present to local authorities.
Reports detail Coxey Commonweal activity with Morris Swift and others visiting bureaus in Washington and Chicago. Militants arrive in Des Moines and Cincinnati as workers march, enlist, or travel by foot toward political centers amid police efforts to restrain demonstrations.
Reports from the western district of Wisconsin show a judge's order enjoining railroad workers' strike is challenged as exceeding authority. Lawmakers debate impeachment actions, with Rep Halley of Texas signaling caution despite backing strong measures if needed.
May 2 reports from Williamport and surrounding towns describe widening flood damage as waters recede. Major losses include Reading depot damage, collapsed foundations, and numerous homes washed away. rescues by river boats and improvised means continue. The city faces power outages and strained rail service while Mayor Elliott arranges relief for immediate needs.
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