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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1892

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Cloudburst Drowns Six as Wall of Water Hits Village

A May 9 cloudburst near Kingaman, miles northwest of the city, caused a flood that killed at least six people and destroyed crops and property. Rescue teams and medical staff arrived as authorities assessed lives lost and riverbank damage. Eyewitnesses described a sudden surge tearing through the village and sweeping residents from homes and bridges.

Kingaman Lenat Bereby Meneruyer Ulaerty Robbina Tay Stewart Lota Wile Olmervel Dee JD Campbell Write Aren Cer Leita Bethe Fog Theta

New York Man Faces Libel Suit Over Scranton Plan

Le Paine of New York, ex-Washington resident, sues Scranton firm stockholders for libel. He intends to sue in U S Court for damages of 100000 dollars. Counsel include Hrooke, Heverin, Fairham, Collimen. Article dated August 25, 1901 alleged schemes involving Covet Minkewies and accusations about Paloe Chude and Taquirte.

Scaastos W. le Paine New York City Washington Hee Scranton Frio Uoted States Court Charies W. Hrooke New York Jamos H. Heverin Philadelphia Alexander Fairham Wilkerbarre John B. Collimen Thieatty Wilkes Barre Marne Lim Istrar

Secretarial objections to transfer of marine service funds

Secretary Foster told the Hour Commutes on Nurml Allaire that he objects to moving the Marivervice from the Treasury to the Navy. He said the department funding most government revenue should retain control of instrumentalities for its own financial needs and warned the transfer would be expedient in guiding policy.

Beenian Atkinson Pennasylvania Lynch Wik

Suspect Hurlbert Sought for Extradition in Italy

Report from Rome indicates William or Harold Herbert, wanted by English authorities for alleged perjury, has entered Tivue as a layman and not believed locally. Police think the report may be a ploy to mislead investigators. extradition measures may follow if Herbert is found in Italy.

Harbert Rome Lospom The Maroing William Haortbert Hurlbert Ey Merion South Aneriesn Italy

Bequest For West Point Hall Art Memorial Reported

May 27. A message to the Senate details Major General William Colom USA bequeathing a quarter of a million for a West Point memorial hall to house art works and military education aids. A bill by legislators to execute the will’s provisions is described as requiring no congressional appropriation. The report also notes two Brazilian navy vessels launched in the same period.

Sattinaros Senate Ww. Colom USA Weat Point Leraemitane Atates Congress

Flags removed on Queen's Birthday in Montreal clash

A brawl erupted as troops demanded the removal of the American flag from storefront displays on Main Street Montreal. French Belgian British flags remained as several stores pulled down the Stars and Stripes to avoid confrontation. Military observers insisted the American flag be taken down.

Montreal Mir Lares Lorge Rom Cand Peltras St Lawberte Hill St. James Street

Treaty With Austria Hungary Opens Trade Accord

Vesna May 27 reports a new commercial treaty between Austria-Hungary and the United States under the McKinley tariff reciprocity. The pact grants the United States duty free sugar exports while Austria-Hungary gains most favored nation status.

United States Vesna Austria-Hungary Mahony Germany

Town Fire Destroys Bre Property In Stable Blaze

A chimney fire swept into the livery stable of JH Skelton on Twelfth street destroying the building and its contents. About 60 emigrants from German Italian and Polish backgrounds lived nearby. All residents escaped with minor injuries. Owner Theo Melleo de Luna was named as property holder. Loss estimated at around 12 000 dollars with Shelton's loss to 3 000 dollars.

Shelton

Sunday at the fair and other exhibit matters

In the Sundry Civil Bill action the House debated Sunday closing of the Exposition and prohibiting liquor sales and nude displays at the fair. Amendments proposed by Watler Scott Stout and Stone sought to ban exhibitions on Sunday and all intoxicants, with votes and counterproposals leading to a final adoption of measures restricting access and alcohol sales.

Momrs Mittler Scott Biome Illinois Stout Michigan W. A Stone Rap Pennsylvania Artion Uless Thay

Court of Appeals to Rule on Actress Tights Controversy

Seven judges of the Court of Appeals weigh an appeal by actress Lilling Russell against a judgment in a dispute with James Duff over an engagement and a proposed appearance in tights on the Casino stage. The case involves health claims, prior earnings, and a preliminary injunction with damages. A decision is expected before term adjournment.

Lilian Rosset Betwalnc Court of Appeals Lilling Russell James Duff Duff Aronson Bet Chicago

Court Throws Out Suit Over Campaign Payments

Judge Truax dismissed the case brought by Miss Anne Dickinson seeking 4500 and fees for lecturing in 1888, ruling the claim improperly brought and lacking clear contract details with the Republican National Committee. The judge found insufficient names and evidence of additional sums tied to Harrison's election, and noted a statute barring campaign expense contributions.

Nations Committee Lf Harrison Yous Anne Idee Bewan Truax Republican National Committee Hammel Trams Hummel The Judea Miss Dickinson Lear Mins Harrison Lam Lansias Col Bliss

Blaine Nominated Likely as Nominee in May Breakfast Scene

New York May 7 Blaine and wife had breakfast at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Secretary and Mrs Blaine had private interviews. Ex-Governor Ames of Massachusetts was among few conceded access. Blaine appeared poised to accept the nomination though no formal letter was sent. The couple later drove through Central Park and visited Mrs Damrosci.

New Yone Cour Blaine Clarkson Sch Ap Mra Hisine Central Park Mre Damrosci

Reymonds Affectionate Meeting Amid Divorce Scandal

In Paris, May 27, M Reymond husband of the woman who killed Madame Lassimons reappeared after seclusion at his mother's home. A magistrate heard their affectionate reunion as Mme Reymond declared continuing love despite his infidelity. The case centers on alleged affair with Mme Taio wife of another man.

Newson River Peekskill Way Northbout Peel Station Reymond Comitat Paris Pass M. Reymond Madame Lassimons Raymond Rue du Rocher Mademe Haymond M. Raymond Rane Mme Taio Wile Ender Ebrpeatanse

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